TRIO McNair Scholars Program Earns $1.3 Million Grant

Idaho State University’s TRIO McNair Scholars Program has been awarded a five-year $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support ISU TRIO McNair Scholars as they prepare to continue their education by moving onward into doctoral programs.

The TRIO McNair Scholars Program works to prepare first-generation (defined by the federal government as meaning neither parent has completed a 4-year bachelor's degree) and low-income undergraduates, as well as students traditionally underrepresented in graduate education for doctoral study through involvement in research.

Discontinuation of Faculty Success Software

Idaho State University will discontinue utilizing Watermark’s Faculty Success enterprise program (previously known as Activity Insight) as of August 31. The decision comes after months of discussions amongst Academic Affairs, Deans, Faculty Senate representatives, Human Resources, and faculty members.

Staff Professional Development Applications Now Open

Staff Council is pleased to announce applications are being accepted for Fall Professional Development Training. The award can be used to pay registration for workshops, conferences, non-ISU classes or training, and travel expenses. 

To apply, you must be a full-time or professional ISU Classified or Non-Classified Staff Member who has completed at least six months of service.

Applications are due on September 30, 2022, for activities falling within July 1, 2022, to December 30, 2022 time period.

RESPOND Training Scheduled for Sept. 22 and 23 via Zoom

RESPOND training is designed to help faculty and staff feel more prepared to respond to students who are experiencing emotional distress by offering support, but also knowing when to refer a student to a professional counselor.

Training is available for any Idaho State University faculty, staff, or administrators who wish to learn more about how to RESPOND to students or colleagues who are in distress. Graduate and undergraduate students who work in student-assistance roles are also welcome to attend these trainings.

Registration is required. 

Group Exercise Classes Offered Through GET-FIT Program

The Wellness Center is offering group exercise classes through the

GET-FIT Program by purchasing a GET-FIT Passport.

Whether you are a beginner at the gym or you just don’t have a lot of fitness knowledge or you've been going to the gym for years and looking to shake up your routine, group exercise classes may just be your ticket. The GET-FIT Passport classes can help build a strong foundation and provide you with the insight necessary to find what works best for your personal

health journey.

Yellowstone National Park Digital Collection Now Available

In celebration of Yellowstone National Park’s 150th anniversary this year, the Eli M. Oboler Library has launched a digital collection that brings together a selection of photographs, postcards, correspondence, publications, scrapbooks, and other archival materials from 19 different collections housed in the special collections and archives department at Idaho State University.

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