Deans, Directors & Staff
Patricia S. Terrell, Ed.D.
V.P. for Student Affairs
(208) 282-2315
terrpatr@isu.edu
Areas of Responsibility: Responsible for Student Welfare and oversees all departments within the Division of Student Affairs.
Jane C. Coe Smith, Ph.D., LCPC
Director of Student Life
(208) 282-2794
coesjane@isu.edu
Areas of Responsibility: The Director of Student Life is focused on support, advocacy, and student development. This position serves students through coordination and leadership for a variety of student affairs functions including:
- Student Conduct, Conflict and Dispute Resolution
- Students of Concern Team
- Alcohol and Drug Education
- Assessment and Evaluation of division programs, services, and activities

Staci Phelan
University Business Officer
(208)282-4369
phelstac@isu.edu
Areas of Responsibility: The UBO is responsible for all financial transactions within Student Affairs, including requisitions, direct pays, purchase cards, student travel, employee travel, journal vouchers and interdepartmental invoices as well as budgetary controls, Human Resource issues, and other strategic management analysis or projects. The UBO provides training and support for policies and procedures and acts as a liaison between Student Affairs and Central Administration.
Student Affairs Directors:
| Admissions/Recruitment Services | Matt Kroeger | 282-2123 | kroeger@isu.edu |
| Bennion Student Union - Idaho Falls | Ches Barnes | 282-7865 | barnches@isu.edu |
| Campus Recreation & Reed Gym | Doug Milder | 282-3151 | milddoug@isu.edu |
| Career Center | Troy Kase | 282-2380 | kasetroy@isu.edu |
| Early Learning Center | Kerry Williamson | 282-2769 | willkerr@isu.edu |
| International Programs | Maria Fletcher | 282-5304 | fletmari@isu.edu |
| Student Media | Jerry Miller | 282-2688 | milljerr@isu.edu |
| New Student Orientation | Ches Barnes | 282-2973 | barnches@isu.edu |
| Pond Student Union | Lowell Richards | 282-2427 | richlowe@isu.edu |
| Student Health Center | Ron Solbrig | 282-3320 | solbrona@isu.edu |
| University Counseling Services | Don Paulson | 282-2130 | pauldona@isu.edu |
| University Housing | Craig Thompson | 282-2120 | thomcra2@isu.edu |
| Veterans' Sanctuary Manager | Casey Santee | 282-4298 | santcase@isu.edu |
Office Staff
Sue Timm
Management Assistant
timmlill@isu.edu
282-2315
Ramona Watlington
Administrative Assistant 2
watlramo@isu.edu
282-2794