A shift in enrollment management
In a Jan. 8 statement, University of Idaho Provost and Executive Vice President John Wiencek announced he would assume direct oversight of Enrollment Management.
Though she will no longer oversee Enrollment Management, Jean Kim will continue to perform her other duties as vice provost for Student Affairs, according to the statement. Kim declined to comment.
Wiencek said he has discussed a more centralized structure with university leadership since he arrived at the university in June. He said this model has proven successful at other universities.
Wiencek said prior to the change, he oversaw the same organizations he does now – including Enrollment Management, Academic and Student Affairs and the colleges – in many instances, they were just removed from him by two layers.
The statement indicated that the reorganization was driven by a new approach to admissions, but Wiencek said ultimately it”s about improving the student experience. He said by creating a more centralized effort, he believes the quality of students” time working with the university, from from recruitment to graduation, can be greatly enhanced.
Wiencek said he hopes to have a more definitive timeline regarding the structural reorganization in place by the end of this fiscal year.
Planned Parenthood reopens
Six months after a firebomb destroyed the Pullman Planned Parenthood, the clinic is reopening its doors Feb. 1 in its previous location, according to a Jan. 20 press release. A community celebration will be open to the public 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 5.
Damage following the arson was extensive, and the renovated clinic required all-new walls, ceilings, carpeting, fixtures, furniture, medical equipment and appliances, as well as significant security upgrades.
The Pullman location serves approximately 3,000 people.
Serving students’ needs
ASUI President Max Cowan reminded the ASUI Senate Wednesday night their role as student senators is to represent the interests of the University of Idaho student body.
That”s why, following a student complaint, Cowan recommended the senate consider buying a new microwave for the Idaho Commons.
ASUI Sen. Anne Zabala said she had also received two separate complaints about the speed of the microwave.