Head of Spread Pay Task Force presents issues with spread pay at UI
When appointed as the head of the Spread Pay Task Force, Journalism and Mass Media faculty member Becky Tallent was somewhat overwhelmed by the information she and her team were […]
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Teched out learning – UI has taken steps toward tech incorporation, but more can be done
The world is in the digital age, which means a new generation of digital learners are starting their college education. Right now, the University of Idaho is a little behind. […]
Plan to prioritize – Provost Wiencek reviews Focus for the Future process
Learning from last year”s Focus For the Future process, Provost and Executive Vice President John Wiencek intends to improve communication and clarity through a new program prioritization committee composed of […]
Counting distance credits – Chair of UCC explains how to report on distance education credits at UI
As the University of Idaho continues to progress its distance education program, Daniel Eveleth, chair of the University Curriculum Committee, showed the members of Faculty Senate how to document distance […]
Foisy recommends employee training programs – Faculty Senate discusses training programs for UI employees
University of Idaho Vice President of Finance Brian Foisy presented recommendations that outlined new training programs for university employees and supervisors at a Faculty Senate meeting earlier this month. Foisy […]
The future of faculty capacity at UI
Provost presents data on enrollment and faculty capacity to Faculty Senate As the University of Idaho pushes to increase enrollment, more students on campus might mean more faculty as well. […]
Spread pay pains– Wiencek retracts decision, creates spread pay task force
Dealing with humans, their emotions and their money will occupy Professor Becky Tallent”s time as chair of a task force on spread pay this academic year. Spread pay, a nine-month […]
‘In the thick of things’– Chair of Faculty Senate discusses upcoming academic year
Randall Teal took the nomination as chair of Faculty Senate to learn more about the issues, as well as to represent the College of Art and Architecture. “I like sort […]
To leave or to stay – Committee presents list on why students leave UI
Students decide to leave college for many reasons. Some don”t stay because of financial issues, some drop out due to internal struggles or problems with their family or other loved […]
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 […]