Planning ahead
Faculty Senate approves plan to allocate possible salary increase funds The University of Idaho Faculty Senate endorsed a plan Tuesday outlining how a potential salary increase would be allocated to […]
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Sparks fly at tobacco presentation
Faculty Senate raises issues with Idaho Tobacco Compromise’s presentation Multiple members of the University of Idaho Faculty Senate voiced concerns about a presentation made by the Idaho Tobacco Compromise Tuesday. […]
Lack of facilities funding
Maintenance backlogged, low funding trends at UI The University of Idaho has well over $220 million in backlogged maintenance costs for campus buildings, said Brian Johnson, assistant vice president of […]
Brainstorming benefits
UI Faculty Senate discusses expanding staff benefits Benefits and gestures of appreciation can go a long way — especially when trying to retain staff members, said James Foster, member of […]
One degree, two options
Changes in curriculum in MNR to attract more students, fire ecology The University of Idaho Faculty Senate approved to split up the Master of Natural Resources program into two degree […]
Protecting free speech
UI faculty senate approves new academic freedom language The University of Idaho faculty senate voted Tuesday to add new academic freedom language to the UI constitution to expand faculty members’ […]
Taking the tobacco — University campuses going smoke or tabacco free, UI starts the conversation
In recent years there’s been substantial discussion regarding possible changes to the University of Idaho smoking policy. According to the university’s administrative procedures manual, the current policy states smoking is […]
Racing to stand — UI Faculty Senate to take stance on campus concealed carry
University of Idaho Faculty Senate members are moving quickly to generate an official opinion to deliver to Idaho lawmakers regarding the proposed legislation that would allow the concealed carry of […]
Student code changes approved — Amnesty policy, off-campus jurisdiction approved by Faculty Senate
Two changes to the University of Idaho Student Code of Conduct will likely go into effect next semester after being passed by the faculty senate earlier this week.
More shoes to fill — Baker, Stover leave for NIU in July, Nellis departs in June
The University of Idaho will soon begin the search for another interim administrator with the departure of Provost Doug Baker for Northern Illinois University this June.