Vandal Voices: Oct. 8
Matt Rueger asked Vandals if they thought increasing enrollment by 50 percent by 2025 was reasonable, and what could be done to increase retention and enrollment.
Tag: Administration
Staben expresses his ideas for the future of UI at State of the University Address
University of Idaho President Chuck Staben wants people to know why he values what he does and why his goals are important for UI as a whole. Monday afternoon, he […]
Not an accurate assessment – Faculty Senate discusses potential changes to student evaluations
At the end of every semester, University of Idaho professors turn to their students to evaluate and assess their teaching abilities and their course. Yet, according to Jennifer Johnson-Leung, chair […]
Vice Provost Jean Kim hosts monthly dinner with UI students
Once a month, all University of Idaho students receive a special email. Like many emails, this one is from an administrator. But instead of a notice, this email invites the […]
Off to a rocky start – Despite best efforts to retain enrollment rate, more could be done
During an average day on the University of Idaho campus, the number of students walking around might not appear to fluctuate very much from year-to-year. However, overall student enrollment […]
Challenging students – Morrison hopes to build relationships with students
After being in higher education for 17 years, Hassel Morrison, new associate Dean of Students, said it”s important to be comfortable with change. “It”s not weird to have a new […]
From budgets to retirement – Ickes retires from UI after six years
He might have operated behind the scenes, but Keith Ickes” work as executive director of the Planning and Budget Office was felt around the university. “He wasn”t focused on the […]
UI to provide four more weeks of parenting leave
Faculty Senate approved parenting leave policy, extending leave time Parenting leave was extended to 16 weeks for University of Idaho employees and is now available to both parents after receiving […]
Dusting off the books
SBOE approves facelift to UI library, working on design BOISE — After two years of preliminary planning, a proposal to renovate the University of Idaho Library was unanimously approved by […]
Smith steps down
Leaving VP position vacant, staying at UI The University of Idaho announced Wednesday that Vice President for Finance and Administration Ron Smith will step down from his position at the […]