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The University Iowa State University is one of the most respected land-grant universities in the nation. Created by the Iowa General Assembly in 1858, the Iowa Agricultural College and Model Farm was designated the first land-grant college when Iowa became the first state to accept the terms of the federal Morrill Act in 1864. The act allowed Iowa to sell federal land to finance a new college open to all, regardless of wealth, race or gender; offering a practical education in engineering, agriculture and military science as well as classical studies; and sharing research knowledge with all Iowans. Iowa State University officially opened in 1869 and was the first coeducational land-grant school. In 1903, the nation's first cooperative agricultural extension program was launched when Iowa State professors worked with farmers and county governments to establish demonstration farms and institutes. It is our institutional commitment to the founding land-grant principles that has produced alumni who are leaders in their professions, research that has forever changed our society and knowledge-based information that has assisted the citizens of our state, nation and world community. Mission, Role and Scope Statement Mission Statement Iowa State University provides high quality undergraduate programs across a broad range of disciplines, as befits the institution's stature as a university. In its dedication to excellence in learning, the University strives to instill in its students the discernment, intellectual curiosity, knowledge and skills essential for their individual development and their useful contribution to society. A common goal of undergraduate education is to assure that all students, regardless of disciplinary major, acquire literacy in science and technology, an understanding of humane and ethical values, an awareness of the intellectual, historical, and artistic foundations of our culture, and a sensitivity to other cultures and to international concerns. Consonant with its role as a teaching and research institution, Iowa State University has a strong commitment to graduate education that, at both the master's and doctoral levels, emphasizes the development of professional, research, and scholarship skills. As an integral part of the learning process, Iowa State University fosters the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge by supporting research, scholarship, and creative activity. The University also uses existing knowledge to address problems and issues of concern to the state of Iowa in particular, as well as to the national and global community. The University's endeavors in discovery and innovation are supported by public and private resources and are conducted in an environment of open scientific inquiry and academic freedom. Engagement through extension, professional service, and continuing education activities is achieved through innovative and effective outreach programs that provide the people of Iowa, and beyond, with practical knowledge and information derived from leading discovery, innovation, and learning/instructional efforts at Iowa State University and elsewhere. Through engagement, the University stimulates and encourages progressive change. Iowa State University enrolls academically qualified students who represent diverse age groups, socioeconomic levels, racial ancestries, ethnic heritages, and international cultures, and who provide a gender balance. Through the use of a variety of educational opportunities, advanced instructional technologies, and student services, the University supports the development of both traditional and nontraditional students, preparing them for citizenship and lifelong learning in a rapidly changing world. Finally, Iowa State University participates in international efforts to alleviate world hunger and poverty, to prepare students and faculty to be productive and responsible citizens of the world, and to contribute to increased cultural, educational, economic, scientific, and socio-political interchange and understanding between and among Iowans and other members of the world community. Through its mission, Iowa State University supports the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, in becoming an exemplary model of governance and stewardship of resources, and the best enterprise of public education in the United States.
· Iowa State University must strive to develop and maintain learning, discovery, and engagement programs that fulfill the responsibilities of a major land-grant institution. · Iowa State University shares with the other public institutions of higher education within Iowa the joint responsibility of providing a full range of high quality educational opportunities. Coordination among these institutions with respect to programs, clientele, and geographic areas is necessary to ensure that the priority needs of all Iowans are addressed and to avoid unnecessary duplication. · Iowa State has a statewide system for extension education and information dissemination. · Iowa State continues to be a leading higher education institution with institutional emphasis on science and technology. · Consistent with its historic role, Iowa State University contributes to the economic development of the state of Iowa by attracting public and private organizations seeking proximity to leading authorities in particular fields, by participating in technology transfer, and by assisting efforts to strengthen and diversify the economic base of Iowa. · Iowa State University assumes responsibility for helping to protect, maintain and improve Iowa's natural resources through the discovery and diffusion of knowledge and technology. Scope Statement · Iowa State University of Science and Technology, a broad-based university with an orientation towards science and technology, has sufficient scope and depth in its learning, discovery, and engagement functions to enable it to continue to be a distinguished land-grant university. In addition to its undergraduate and graduate work in the physical, biological, mathematical, and social sciences, it will maintain and develop strong undergraduate programs in the arts and humanities, and will offer such master's and Ph.D. programs in this area as are justified to meet the needs of the state of Iowa and to maintain the overall strength and desirable balance of the University as a whole. · In Iowa State University's professional programs, principal emphasis will be given to the maintenance and development of strong programs in the sciences, agriculture, engineering, veterinary medicine, design, education, business, and family and consumer sciences. Interdisciplinary programs are offered that seek to combine the perspectives and methods of more than one discipline to better address the questions and problems confronting Iowa, the nation, and the world. The international efforts of Iowa State University are to be expanded and enhanced. · Iowa State University will offer no major undergraduate or graduate programs in law, library science, human medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, hospital administration, occupational therapy, physical therapy, or speech pathology. · Future programs will be determined by the continuing assessment of existing programs and of developing needs. Programs will be curtailed or eliminated when the assessment of need and resources dictates that the resources could be better used for other programs. The University approaches the addition of new programs with considerable caution. Generally, new programs are fashioned out of existing programs in response to developing needs. But if the University is to remain vital, it must be prepared and able to develop, at appropriate times, new programs that are within its general mission and that meet the changing needs of the students and society. Iowa State's Values o Land-grant values: access to education and success;
learning, encompassing practical and liberal education; discovery,
encompassing basic and applied research; engagement, encompassing
service and outreach Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy This commitment is part of a larger commitment to developing a safe and supportive climate for all members of the ISU community in classrooms and laboratories, in offices, in the residence hall system, and throughout the campus. Iowa State University recognizes that a nondiscriminatory environment complements a commitment to academic inquiry and intellectual and personal growth. The goal is to provide a nondiscriminatory work environment,
a nondiscriminatory living and learning environment and a nondiscriminatory
environment for visitors to the campus. Iowa State University herein
recommits itself to comply with all federal and state laws, regulations,
and orders, including the policies of the Iowa Board of Regents,
State of Iowa, which pertain to nondiscrimination and affirmative
action. All administrators and personnel providing input into administrative
decisions are directed to ensure that all decisions relative to
employment, conditions of employment and access to programs and
services will be made without regard to race, color, age, religion,
national origin, sexual orientation, sex, marital status, disability,
or status as a U.S. Vietnam Era Veteran. No otherwise qualified person will be denied access to, or participation in, any program, activity, service, or the use of facilities on the basis of factors previously enumerated. Reasonable accommodation will be made to facilitate the participation of persons with disabilities in all such activities consistent with applicable federal and state laws, orders and policies. Further, all supervisory personnel will be responsible for maintaining an environment that is free of racial, ethnic or sexual abuse and harassment. The university has adopted policies and procedures on Racial and Ethnic Harassment and Sexual Harassment. Copies of these policies and procedures may be obtained from the Affirmative Action Office, at the address listed below. Acts by anyone that adversely affect another person's employment, conditions of employment, academic standing, receipt of services, and/or participation in, or enjoyment of, any other activity, will be regarded as a violation of university policy and thereby be subject to appropriate disciplinary action. Retaliation against persons filing complaints, for bringing the violation of this policy forward for review, or for assisting in a review, pursuant to a filed complaint or grievance, is prohibited. Iowa State University's commitment to nondiscrimination and affirmative action is of the highest priority and is to be adhered to as such. It applies to all university-sponsored programs and activities as well as those that are conducted in cooperation with the university. Iowa State University has designated Carla Espinoza as the affirmative action officer and assigns overall program responsibility to her as the Director of Affirmative Action. Questions regarding complaints and/or compliance with affirmative action or equal opportunity should be directed to: Carla Espinoza Iowa State's Points of Pride -The university is a leader in virtual reality research and its most advanced virtual reality theater, the C6, is the nation's first six-sided theatre that totally immerses the user in images and sound. -Iowa State's faculty are recognized for their scholarly efforts. Fifty serve as editors of national or international academic professional journals and almost 300 serve on editorial or advisory boards of such journals. -Iowa State is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, which has a membership of only 62 major research universities in the United States and Canada. -Iowa State's learning communities program for undergraduate students is one of the top five such programs in the nation. -The university is consistently listed among the top schools for enrolling National Merit Scholars. -Every state and more than 100 foreign countries are represented in Iowa State's student body. -Iowa State students have a reputation for winning
national and international awards. Over the past two years they
have won such contests for apparel design, NASA food technology,
news writing, and music -Iowa State is nationally ranked for its beautiful campus and its central campus has been honored by the Association of Landscape Architects as one of only three university Centennial Medallion sites in the nation. -Iowa State's 400 works of art on campus make its collection the largest in any public university in the nation. -Iowa State's Reiman Gardens has been recognized for having the nation's most outstanding public rose garden. -Iowa State holds the record for making the world's largest Rice Krispie Treat, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. Mildred Day, an Iowa State alumnus, helped create the recipe for the popular snack food. -Iowa State graduate Cael Sanderson's perfect collegiate wrestling record of 159 wins has been recognized by Sports Illustrated as the second most impressive feat in college sports history. Strategic Plan-To Become the Best Land-grant
Institution in the Nation. The Engaged University Goal 1: Learning-Enhance learning through exceptional learner-centered teaching, services, and enrichment opportunities. Iowa State believes that learning is at the heart of our university. It occurs in many contexts and by all members of the community. As a land-grant institution, Iowa State University is among the world leaders in providing postsecondary access. However, access to success through Iowa State University will mark our commitment to enhancing learning, and it will be accomplished by providing exceptional learner-centered teaching, services, and enrichment opportunities; and by paying attention to lifelong learning needs. Goal 2: Discovery-Promote discovery and innovation characterized by preeminent scholarship, including increasingly interdisciplinary and collaborative activities. Iowa State believes that discovery and innovation characterized by preeminent scholarship encompassing research, creative activities, teaching/learning, and extension/professional practice, will mark our commitment to discovery, thereby enhancing our national and international distinction. Institutional agility and interdisciplinary collaboration will allow Iowa State to undertake bold visionary initiatives with special attention to ethics and social, economic, and environmental responsibility. Goal 3: Engagement-Engage with key constituencies through synergistic sharing and partnership of knowledge and expertise to address needs of communities and society. As Iowa's engaged land-grant university, Iowa State will synergistically deploy its knowledge and expertise toward increased response and productive involvement in improving Iowa's communities and the larger society, at home and abroad. This will be marked by our commitment to sharing-to enrich and to learn, two-way partnerships with internal and external constituencies to achieve shared goals and to demonstrate the public purposes of Iowa State University. |
