Iowa State is seeking is seeking the next director of its University Lectures Program. The director will work with students, faculty, and experienced staff to lead an annual, centralized lectures series of more than 100 speakers each year, including visiting scholars, public officials, artists, activists, and industry leaders.

After a nationwide search, John Lawrence has been appointed vice president of Iowa State University’s extension and outreach programs. Lawrence, who has been serving as interim vice president since March 2017, previously served as associate dean in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and director of extension and outreach. He will begin serving in the permanent role immediately.

The search committee for Iowa State’s next dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences will host two open forums March 26 and March 30 to solicit feedback from the university community. Both forums will be live streamed to allow off-campus stakeholders to participate, and viewers may also submit questions.

The Miller Open Education Mini-Grants will promote the growing numbers of instructors utilizing open educational resources at Iowa State. These grants are co-sponsored by the University Library, the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, and the Office of the Senior Vice President and Provost.