ROAR Weekly is your guide to what is happening at Idaho State.

We are looking for students' thoughts, feelings, and experiences in regard to the cost of textbooks. Open Education Resources are class materials that are free or more affordable for students and instructors. The ISU Libraries are hosting virtual events the week of February 22 - 26 to raise awareness on our campuses about the opportunities to use OER in classrooms.

Take the survey here.

Join Dean of Students, Craig Chatriand, every Friday on @isustudents Instagram Stories as he responds to your questions and feedback about your ISU experience.

Watch last week's Comebacks with Craig here:

ASISU, Associated Students of Idaho State University, plays a crucial role in voicing the concerns and opinions of students to the administration. They are the tool that students must utilize during their time here to effect change in their college experience.

The student government attends most meetings of the colleges to voice student opinions or concerns in hopes of finding mutually agreeable solutions and to promote positive changes in the student experience.

Every college has its own liaison to hear and represent students in their specific area and to address student-raised issues. For example, if students are having Zoom problems over which they have no control, contacting the ASISU senators may be part of the solution. The senator will be able to take these issues to the administration and find a solution for all students.

ASISU also works on many projects to upgrade the student experience, including their newest resolution to adopt an off-campus housing site designated for ISU students and approve funding for library renovations. They also approve club funding, student activities, and much more.

They serve the student body to the best of their abilities, but, as students, we must all reach out and voice our concerns. Contact ASISU senators through email, social media, or by attending senate meetings, which are held at the Pond Student Union, every Wednesday @ 7:00 p.m.  

The ISU Ambassador Program has opened the application for the Fall semester of 2021. We encourage students who believe they have what it takes to represent our institution by guiding campus tours, conducting high school presentations, and assisting with a variety of recruiting and campus community support events to apply by 5:00 p.m. on March 20, 2021.

Minimum requirements for applicants are a 3.0 GPA, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to present in front of small and large audiences, a team-oriented attitude, a passion for ISU, noticeable school spirit, and a great work-ethic and attitude.

Preferred skills include exceptional knowledge of campus, a high level of involvement, and clear leadership ability.

If you believe you have the skills, love ISU, and appreciate a high-energy work environment, this may be the position for you.

Request an application by emailing [email protected]. The deadline to submit the application is 5:00 p.m., March 20, 2021.

For more information, contact our office at (208) 282-2100 or email [email protected].

A public meeting will be held Wednesday, February 17, at 6:30 p.m. to gather input on proposed student fees to become effective for the Fall 2022 semester. If you missed the Tuesday Zoom public discussion advertised in the February 3 edition of the Bengal Paper, please feel free to connect on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

ISU-Pocatello Campus Zoom

Sargent Family Boardroom, Pond Student Union

Streamed to Idaho Falls and Meridian via ASISU caucus

https://isu.zoom.us/j/82793350023 

This workshop will explore wellness and its various components. We will review simple ways to actively attend to your wellness and improve your quality of life.

Movie in a box is being offered to students you may pick one up at the engagement center or PSU leadership between 8am-5pm. Supplies limited Go QUICK!

In this workshop we will discuss what anxiety is, how it can impact performance, and learn some positive things you can do to help you manage anxious thoughts and feelings and perform more successfully in a variety of challenging situations.

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