Administrative Office
Director
- Chris Vaage
vaagchri@isu.edu
(208) 736-2101
ISU ext. 4840
CSI ext. 6449
Fax: (208) 736-2185
Chris Vaage has been at ISU-Twin Falls since 1997. She holds a Master's Degree in Public Administration from ISU and has 25 years experience in Student Services.
Assistant Director
- Lesa Wagner
wagnlesa@isu.edu
(208) 736-2101
ISU ext. 4845
CSI ext. 6449
Fax: (208) 736-2185
Lesa Wagner has worked at ISU-Twin Falls since 2000. She holds a B.S. in Human Resource Training and Development and is currently working on a Master's Degree.
Administrative Assistant II
- Maggi Seipel
seipmarg@isu.edu
(208) 736-2101
ISU ext. 1200
CSI ext. 6449
Fax: (208) 736-2185
Maggi Seipel joined ISU-Twin Falls in early 2007. Maggi has many years of administrative experience and is a great asset to our office. We are happy to welcome her to our team.
Technical Support
Video Instruction Manager - Distance Learning, Computer Lab, Work Study and Compass Testing
- Kurtis Moser
mosekurt@isu.edu
(208) 736-2119
ISU ext. 1205
Fax: (208) 282-4836
Kurtis Moser began his ISU career in October 2010 working for Educational Technology Services as a Video Instructional Manager. He holds a B.S. in Communications from Brigham Young University-Idaho.
College of Education on-site faculty and staff
Assistant Professor of Education, Twin Falls Teacher Education Curriculum and Instruction
- Dr. Diana Hooley
hooldian@isu.edu
CSI Evergreen Building,
Room C94
(208) 736-3069
ISU ext. 1211
Fax: (208) 735-2522
Dr. Diana Hooley is an assistant professor in Teacher Education for Idaho State University. Dr. Hooley received her BA degree in History from Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. She received both her Master’s in English and her doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from Boise State University. Previous to her work in education, Dr. Hooley was a writer, newspaper reporter, and columnist for six years. However, Dr. Hooley has an extensive career in public education. Dr. Hooley taught for 20 years in the Mountain Home School District, Mountain Home, Idaho. During this time period Dr. Hooley continued her own educational experience garnering six different certifications in secondary education areas: history, English, social studies, speech/debate, humanities, and reading. During her tenure in Mountain Home, Dr. Hooley taught middle school social studies for six years, the district gifted and talented program, K-12, for four years, and high school English and speech/debate for 10 years. Dr. Hooley was awarded the Debate teacher of the year for Idaho 1999-2000 by the Idaho Speech Arts Teachers Association. In addition, Dr. Hooley is a member and has served on the Idaho Board of the International Reading Association. Dr. Hooley is also a member of the Idaho Writing Project.
Office Specialist II
- Heidi Hersey
hersheid@isu.edu
CSI Evergreen Building,
Room C94
(208) 736-3069
ISU ext. 4850
Fax: (208) 735-2522
Heidi Hersey joined us at the beginning of 2012. She has a strong background in office and program management. Heidi has worked in the Idaho State employment system since 1989. She is looking forward to starting courses in the Spring of 2013, pursuing a lifelong dream of furthering her education in Accounting and Business management.
Mascot
- Benny the Bengal
Benny is a vibrant and energetic character, entertains the crowd, and makes everyone smile. He grew up deep in the jungle of Pocatello. Benny roams around the the College of Southern Idaho campus and promotes continuing education with ISU. His favorite job is to attend classes and make surpise appearences. He is the biggest supporter of Bengal Wednesdays!