Vice President's Message
Vice President's MessageIdaho State University's top priority is the success of our students. Toward that goal, we have dedicated resources and actively plan and implement programs, activities and services which support students in their academic, personal, ethical, cultural, social and career development. We also promote and facilitate healthy lifestyles and mental and physical wellness. At ISU you will have opportunities to interact with faculty, staff and students from diverse backgrounds. Our students come from 64 different countries. Student Affairs staff are well educated and highly trained professionals who care about students and believe that it is a privilege to serve as mentors and champions. We believe that our work with students has value, meaning and purpose.
The majority of programs within student affairs are intentionally focused to complement what students are learning in the classroom. These co-curricular activities provide opportunities for students to practice and apply academic concepts and theories. In addition to our 150 plus academic, social, cultural, Greek, honorary, religious, service and philanthropy, sports and special student clubs and organizations founded and led by students for students, we offer the following unique programs:
One of the newest programs at ISU is the Career Path Internship. Students have the opportunity to apply to work in paid, on-campus positions that complement their academic major or area of study and research. More than $1.4M has been budgeted for the CPI Program for 2012-13.
Lastly, what sets our community apart is the welcoming environment, academic challenges, and seamless learning opportunities that enhance the mind, body and spirit, all located in a city that clearly values and welcomes students by hosting the annual Communiversity event each year with food, activities and music. Pocatello is one of the safest cities in the U.S. and last year, ISU was ranked as the seventh safest campus in the United States
Congratulations on joining our extraordinarily gifted and talented student body. If you have any questions, concerns or need assistance in any way, let us know. We're glad you're here! Go Bengals!
Dear Parents:
We know how important our student's parents are in their lives and that they look to their parents for guidance and input into important life decisions. We encourage you to ask a lot of questions, stay in close communication with your son or daughter, and attend as many campus activities as possible. ISU will be offering parents an opportunity to join the new ISU Parents Association this fall, 2011. Membership is free and members will have access to a specially developed calendar with important dates and deadlines, tips on how to support students through challenging times, opportunities for student involvement and leadership, information on newly established scholarship programs, invitations to special campus events and keep you apprised of all of the good things happening on campus that impact your son or daughter.
If at any time you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. We welcome your inquiries. We want to work closely with parents to ensure that every student is happy and fulfilled.
Warmest best wishes.
Patricia Smith Terrell, Ed.D.
The Jeanne Clery annual security and fire safety report offers crime and fire statistics, information, and policies to aid an individual in developing an informed understanding of campus safety. This information is found here. A hard copy of this report is available upon request from Public Safety at(208) 282-2515 or pubsafe@isu.edu.