ETS Staff

Prior to joining Idaho State University, Dr. Rose was Director for International Affairs and Associate Chair of the Doctorate Program at Seoul Business School in South Korea. He also served as Executive Advisor for Advancement and External Affairs in the Office of the President at Incheon National University. Earlier in his career, Dr. Rose was the Manager for Auburn University's Applied Research Lab and Broadband Technology Opportunities Project. His expertise is in survey research methods, including sample design, survey instrument construction, the data collection process, data coding, statistical analysis, and report writing. While at AU, he received a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology. Before joining AU, Dr. Rose was the Public Relations Coordinator for the Division of Student Affairs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and was formerly the Director of Community Solutions for United Way of Treasure Valley in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Rose has a Master’s degree in Instructional and Performance Technology from Boise State University and he holds two undergraduate degrees in Social Work and History, also from BSU. After graduating, Dr. Rose served two years in the U.S. Peace Corps during which he worked for the Malawi Ministry Health in Central Africa.

ETS

• Academic advisement, tutoring, mentoring
• College, career, and financial aid awareness activities
• College and career field trips
• Individual assistance with college admissions, scholarship applications, and financial aid forms

EOC

• Financial Aid Application Assistance (FAFSA), Financial Aid Verifications, Financial Literacy Education (Loans), College Transfer, Workforce, GED Referral, and English As a Second Language (ESL) Referral

Irma Martinez graduated from the University of Idaho in December 2017 and received a Bachelor's in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. Irma was a member of the TRIO family as a Freshman at Burley high school. She joined the College of Assistant Migrant Program (CAMP) and was involved in the Multicultural Affairs Office and has since participated in Student Support Services throughout her journey at the University of Idaho. Irma works for both TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) and Educational Talent Search (ETS) Programs that focus on providing higher education for eighth graders, high school students to adults. I am onsite at Mt. Harrison High School, Canyon Ridge High School, Kimberly High School, Filer High School, Buhl High School, and Gooding High School. As well as recruiting in Mini-Cassia in the surrounding areas in the Mini-Cassia and Magic Valley.