University offices to host second interpersonal violence training
The Women’s Center, Violence Prevention Programs and the Office of Civil Rights Investigations will host a second 90-minute training session centering on how to respond to disclosures of sexual assault June 25.
Office on Violence Aganist Women Director Bekah MillerMacPhee said they expected 40 faculty and staff members to attend the first meeting, but 70 attended.
“This information has always been important so that employees understand their role in supporting our students and in following federal and state guidelines,” MillerMacPhee said.
Participants will leave the training, she said, with a deeper understanding of Title IX processes and obligations, have an increased knowledge in handling disclosures and providing resources for the person involved. The training will begin at 9 a.m. in Room 101 of the Albertson Building.
Jazz Fest gets a new manager
Josh Skinner, a musician, has become the new manager of the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival.
Skinner, who started his new position in early June, is a double bassist and fluent in jazz and classical music.
Vanessa Sielert, the director of the Lionel Hampton School of Music, said Skinner has been a festival consultant for several years.
“Josh is incredibly organized, adept at dealing with multiple things simultaneously and very personable,” Sielert said. “Josh is a musician, which gives him the background knowledge to understand the needs of music educators.”
As manager, Sielert said Skinner will communicate with all the entities involved in Jazz Fest: educators, student musicians, camus partners, community members, volunteers and sponsors.
UI’s dean lineup changes again
Mark Adams, the dean of the University of Idaho Law School, announced he will step down from the position effective July 15.
Adams will become the fourth dean to leave their position with the university this year.
Sean Quinlan, a UI professor, will serve as interim dean of the College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) since Andrew Kersten’s departure to the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
Ben Hunter, associate dean of university libraries, will serve as interim dean of university libraries beginning July 1, after Lynn Baird begins her retirement.
Dean of the College of Natural Resources, Kurt Pregitzer is set to retire August 31. Dennis Becker will serve as interim dean of the college.
“Our college has always felt like family. We help each other and support our collective interests,” Becker said. “Open and inclusive dialogue, acceptance of differences and learning from one another will define our work together.”
Director of Communications Jodi Walker said Becker will have a strong support team from his colleagues in the department during his time as interim dean.
“Dr. Becker has a wealth of experience and knowledge of the academic disciplines within the college as well as working with the industry leaders in the state,” Walker said.
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