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IN HIS WORDS - A Presidential Podcast on Boise State University Affairs
Boise
State University President Bob Kustra presents a podcast on topics of interest
from Idaho’s largest institution of higher education.
Dr. Kustra took the helm as Boise State’s sixth president on July 1, 2003. His administration has been marked by an emphasis on upgrading admissions standards, improving the undergraduate experience and increasing the number of graduate and doctoral degrees.
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Current Episode
Economic Solution
April 15, 2009
In these challenging financial times, we share a common vision to help create a vigorous Idaho economy. Boise State University acts as an economic stimulus in its own right by virtue of its ability to create jobs, propel entrepreneurship and educate a highly skilled and technologically savvy workforce. The future health and stability of the economy are inextricably tied to education and research. economic_solution.mp3
Geothermal Heating
March 23, 2009
Mayor David Bieter and Boise State University President Bob Kustra have announced the completed funding of phase one for a project to extend the City’s current geothermal system to Boise State University. The project – which is expected to create or preserve more than 20 jobs over a six- to eight-month period – is part of the FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations bill signed by President Obama on March 11. geothermal.mp3.
Previous Episodes
First Year Read
March 16, 2009
Boise State University has selected “Run,” a novel by Ann Patchett, as the 2009-10 First Year Read program book. As is the tradition with the First Year Read, incoming first-year students will receive the book during their orientation this summer and are expected to read it in preparation for the fall. “Run” is the first novel that has been selected during the four years the program has been in existence at Boise State. firstyearread.mp3.
Tuition Proposal
March 9, 2009
Boise State University has submitted a recommendation for a 5.01 percent increase in student tuition and fees to the State Board of Education – the lowest proposed increase in 14 years. The board will determine tuition and fees for all higher education institutions at its April 6 meeting in Boise. tuitionincrease.wav
Microgravity University
March 2, 2009
With the help of astronaut educator Barbara Morgan, students and faculty from Boise State’s College of Engineering will travel to Johnson Space Center in Houston at the end of March to aid NASA in its mission to advance human exploration, use and development of space. microgravity.wav
Enrollment Workload Adjustment
Feb. 23, 2009
Equity in state funding for universities has historically been a challenge for Boise State. Enrollment Workload Adjustment (EWA) is the policy tool designed to balance state resources per student so universities can keep pace with enrollment growth. ewa.wav
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