Multicultural Student Success will host a welcome celebration from 4:30–5:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 28, in the atrium of the College of Design.

New and returning College of Design students, faculty and staff are invited to celebrate the start of the academic year with this fun and informal celebration featuring snacks and beverages, lawn games and music.

Reminder: FPDA Proposals The Dean's Office will accept Faculty Professional Development Assignment (FPDA) proposals for the 2024-25 academic year until Friday, Aug. 30. Submit your proposal via email to Amy Bannister. The college's Research, Extension and Outreach Council will review applications and provide recommendations before forwarding to the university.

Kevin Kane, director of the ISU Geographic Information Systems Support and Research Facility, will retire Sept. 3 after 27 years at Iowa State. He has held important leadership roles in professional organizations including the Iowa State University Professional and Scientific Staff Council, MidAmerica GIS Consortium and Iowa Geographic Information Council. He served for 10 years […]

All new faculty joining Iowa State University this fall are invited to attend this university-wide reception.

Elevate your teaching by engaging in a 25-minute virtual mid-day workshop showcasing innovative teaching practices that you may tailor to your unique teaching context—all in the time it takes to enjoy your lunch! Attendees will leave these sessions equipped with the tools to try out something new in their next class. In this short-form workshop, […]

The Large Enrollment Community of Practice is for instructors of courses with sections that enroll 100+ students. The purpose of this community is to: Support instructors who are teaching large enrollment courses. Build community and connection across disciplines. Connect instructors to resources and solutions. September Focus: Workday  Learn more about Workday Student and how to […]

The Teaching Conversations Community of Practice is open to any faculty or staff member with a teaching role at Iowa State University. The purpose of this community is to: Support instructors in their continued growth as teachers. Build connections across disciplines. Share strategies for effective teaching and learning. Sessions will usually start with a brief […]

These sessions aim to provide instructors in higher education with practical tools and insights to enhance their well-being and effectiveness, ultimately contributing to a more positive and supportive academic environment. The Power of Gratitude: Transforming Perspectives and Enhancing Well-being In this session, participants will explore the profound impact of gratitude on personal and professional well-being. […]

Heather Lewin, science and technology librarian at the University Library

Systems thinking is a strategy that allows us to see the interconnectedness of events in our lives and is a powerful tool to generate solutions to complex problems. We often talk about the need for students “to be” systems thinkers, yet how can we foster this way of thinking? In this workshop, we will define […]

The meeting will be held in 130 Design or attendees can join virtually. Join from the meeting link: https://iastate.webex.com/iastate/j.php?MTID=m626c385caf50a4e704e1e96d901cc3e7 Join by meeting number: Meeting number (access code): 2630 285 6989 Meeting password: W8CdKP93pZJ

The Teaching Conversations Community of Practice is open to any faculty or staff member with a teaching role at Iowa State University. The purpose of this community is to: Support instructors in their continued growth as teachers. Build connections across disciplines. Share strategies for effective teaching and learning. Sessions will usually start with a brief […]

Four College of Design faculty and staff members will be recognized at the 2024 University Awards Ceremony at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, in the Durham Great Hall of the Iowa State Memorial Union. Art and visual culture professor Ingrid Lilligren has been named a University Professor Landscape architecture professor Christopher Seeger has been named […]

This workshop is for faculty seeking promotion from Associate Professor to Professor and the academic leaders and mentors who support them. Workshop participants will learn about strategies and successful pathways to build a case for promotion from a panel of professors of varying backgrounds. Faculty will meet in groups to discuss college-level requirements and expectations. […]

Explore the potential of artificial intelligence to transform your educational practices. This workshop will address the ethical implications of using AI in education, as well as provide insights into how AI can be incorporated into assignments and classroom activities. Additionally, participants will learn strategies to enhance AI literacy among students, preparing them for a technology-driven […]

Subinay Malhotra, assistant professor of industrial design

Faculty, staff and students are invited to participate in an Open Discussion led by the College of Design's Multicultural Student Success office. The session will be held from 2–3:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30, in the fourth-floor triangle. This month's discussion topic will be empathy.