Author: Amy Juhnke

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Improved Service Delivery and WorkCyte updates

Beate Schmittmann and Sarah Nusser are leading Iowa State University’s Improved Service Delivery (ISD) initiative as co-chairs of the Institutional Effectiveness Leadership Team (IELT). After working for the past eight months with the IELT, other campus leaders, and consultants, Beate and Sarah presented proposed models on Oct. 2, 2018, to the President’s Council, for Human … Continue reading Improved Service Delivery and WorkCyte updates

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LAS seeking interim associate dean for research and graduate studies candidates

Beate Schmittmann, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, announced an opening for an interim associate dean for research and graduate studies. The interim appointment will be made July 1, 2018 and continue until a permanent appointment is made. Faculty members interested in exploring this position are invited to contact Dean Schmittmann. Bill … Continue reading LAS seeking interim associate dean for research and graduate studies candidates

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Message from the Dean

Dear Colleagues, Welcome to a new academic year in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. I hope your semester is off to a great start. We don’t always get to kick off a term with a solar eclipse! I write today to give a preview of some of the things that I’ll share in … Continue reading Message from the Dean

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Reminder: Funding opportunities for interdisciplinary research

A unique research funding opportunity is now available for LAS interdisciplinary research projects. The LAS Signature Research Incubator (SRI) was created to stimulate and foster interdisciplinary programs that address major challenges facing humanity, advancing the land-grant ideals of putting human creativity, science and technology to work. The SRI provides seed funding to generate opportunities for … Continue reading Reminder: Funding opportunities for interdisciplinary research

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Training offered through the Office of the Vice President for Research

Learn how to advance your research at ISU Research Orientation Tuesday, Aug. 29, 8:30-11 a.m., Campanile Room, Memorial Union New faculty will have an opportunity to meet and network with their peers, and learn about the role of the Office of the Vice President for Research and how we support faculty’s research careers. VPR Sarah … Continue reading Training offered through the Office of the Vice President for Research

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On-campus resources for videography, audio visual, and remote video production support

Have you heard about CTS (Collaborative Technology Services)? CTS is a fee-for-service unit that provides audio visual support for departments, colleges, research centers and administrative units across campus. Now in its fifth year of operation, CTS founder Paul Jewell recalls the formation of the unit. "CTS was created to fill a void that existed on … Continue reading On-campus resources for videography, audio visual, and remote video production support

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Mental health training offered

Iowa State University’s Student Counseling Service will again be offering 8-hour trainings to help faculty, staff, and administrators feel better prepared for how to respond to students or colleagues who are in distress or may be experiencing a mental health issue. Registration costs are generously being covered by ISU Wellbeing. For more information, or to … Continue reading Mental health training offered

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LAS faculty and staff honored for contributions to learning communities

Jennifer Owens, director of LAS Student Academic Services, Elizabeth Zimmerman, LAS academic advisor, Cinzia Cervato, Morril Professor in the Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences, and the LAS Career Services team were all honored at the Iowa State University Learning Community Institute on May 8, 2017. The Learning Communities Award Committee recognized LAS faculty and … Continue reading LAS faculty and staff honored for contributions to learning communities

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Resources for accessible course development

The Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) has developed a website, Accessify Your Course, that provides resources for faculty and instructional designers to plan, develop and implement courses in ways that reduce barriers to learning and facilitiate meaningful participation by all students. Some of the site’s resources include "10 Tips to Creating Accessible … Continue reading Resources for accessible course development