Information about the University

Accreditation

Iowa State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60602-2504
(800) 621-7440; (312) 263-0456; Fax: (312) 263-7462
www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org

Board of Regents, State of Iowa

http://www2.state.ia.us/regents/

The laws of the United States and of the State of Iowa provide for resident academic instruction, research, and extension education, and for the management of Iowa State University of Science and Technology. The university and two other state educational institutions of higher learning are governed by the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, which is composed of nine members nominated by the Governor of Iowa and confirmed by the Senate of Iowa. The immediate regulation and direction of the academic, research, and extension activities of the university are delegated by the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, to the president and faculty of the university. The board appoints an executive director with overall responsibility for the administration of the central office of the board located in Urbandale.

Officers of Administration

Gregory L. Geoffroy, Ph.D., President of the University

Elizabeth Hoffman, Ph.D., Executive Vice President and Provost

Warren R. Madden, M.B.A., Vice President for Business and Finance

Thomas L. Hill, Ph.D., Vice President for Student Affairs

Wendy K. Wintersteen, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Agriculture

Labh Hira, Ph. D., Dean of the College of Business

Mark C. Engelbrecht, M. Arch., Dean of the College of Design

Mark J. Kushner, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Engineering

Cheryl L. Achterberg, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Human Sciences

Michael B. Whiteford, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

John U. Thomson, DVM, Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine

Jack M. Payne, Ph.D., Vice President for Extension and Outreach

John A. Brighton, Ph.D., Vice President for Research and Economic Development

David K. Holger, Ph.D., Dean of the Graduate College

Olivia M. Madison, M.A.,, Dean of the Library

Dione D. Somerville, Ed.D., Dean of Students