Finalists Named In Provost Search

As part of a nationwide search process, three finalist candidates have been chosen for the position of Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs for Idaho State University. 

The finalists are: 

• Claudia Petrescu, Inaugural Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Dean of the Graduate School, Kansas State University
• William McLean, Senior Vice Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Research, Arkansas State University, and Professor of Political Science
• Adam Bradford, Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs and Professor of English, Idaho State University

ISU Sustainability Introduces Green Workspaces Program

ISU's Sustainability Office is introducing their new Green Workspaces Certification Program. This program recognizes workspaces at Idaho State University that are implementing sustainable practices in their day to day operations and allows for campus-wide collaboration that directly contributes to the achievement of university sustainability goals. To participate fill out the form, send it to sustainability@isu.edu and receive a certification to display in your workspace! Check out more and access the form at isu.edu/sustainability/involvement/.

Spring 2025 Professional Development Award application Deadline December 1

The financial award can help pay for opportunities that help ISU employees learn new skills or improve job performance. This can include fees for workshops, conferences, classes, training, or related travel expenses. To apply, you must be a full-time ISU classified or non-classified staff member who has completed at least six months of service by the time the event takes place.

Celebrate Reed Gym Pool Reopening

After eight months of renovation, all are invited to celebrate the grand reopening of the Reed Gym Pool on November 20 at 5 p.m. Renovations on the pool began in March 2024, after Idaho State received funding from the Idaho Department of Public Works Deferred Maintenance fund for needed repairs. The pool, which originally opened in 1951, serves as a resource for both campus and the community, was closed beginning in July 2021 for repairs. 

Office for Research End of Semester Reception Scheduled for Dec. 9

Faculty and staff are invited to join an End of Semester Reception with the Office for Research.

The reception will highlight recent research and creative scholarship successes. Office for Research staff will be available to discuss support and services to help faculty grow their research and creative scholarship activity. Brief remarks by VP for Research and Economic Development, Marty Blair, at 3:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

Restructuring of the Office of Equity and Inclusion

After careful consideration and evaluation, and discussion with members of our institutional community, the Office of Equity and Inclusion will be reorganized to better meet the needs of students, faculty, and staff through alignment and placement that connects these resources more directly with those who rely on them. The Office of Equity and Inclusion will be renamed the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX and will be housed within the Office of the President.

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