[Vision2020] The Friday Letter from UI President White (January 13, 2006)

[Tom Hansen]

Copied and pasted below is the Friday Letter from UI President White for
January 13, 2006 -

 

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University of Idaho

Office of the President

Moscow, Idaho 83844-3151

Phone: 208-885-6365

Fax: 208-885-6558

 

The Friday Letter

A Newsletter for University of Idaho Alumni and Friends Jan. 13, 2006

 

Dear Friends,

 

I am most heartened by Gov. Dirk Kempthorne's State of the State and budget
recommendation address earlier this week. Among other investments in higher
education, the governor called for a 3 percent raise for University of Idaho
faculty and staff. Because the strength of our university is based on the
strength of our faculty, staff and students, competitive compensation
against our national peers is a perquisite for our greatness.  Consequently,
we have made merit-based salary increases for faculty and staff a top
priority. The governor also called for directing significant resources to
facility alterations and repair, a welcome investment to help us sustain a
competitive environment for learning, discovery and creativity. 

 

State-of-the-art facilities and competitive compensation makes it possible
to recruit and retain the very best faculty. Great faculty are the magnet
that, in turn, attracts a diverse array of students, enables receipt of
federal and state grants and contracts, stimulates the development of
partnerships with business and industry, and leads to increased private
philanthropy when we match donor interest with University need and
excellence.

 

The importance, and impact, of the governor's proposals will be included in
the University of Idaho presentation to the Joint Finance and Appropriations
Committee (JFAC) on Jan. 24. JFAC is the legislature's budget committee that
develops appropriations recommendations for the full legislature to
consider. 

 

Interim Vice President of Finance and Administration David Chichester today
concludes a 10-month term of service to the University. David contributed
greatly to the University's renewal as part of the administrative leadership
team, and helped to create a fiscally sound University whose aspirations are


in line with its resources. Thank you, David.     

 

Tim White

President

 

Here's the latest news from the University of Idaho:

Two internal candidates are finalists for the position of Interim Dean of
the College of Art and Architecture. The finalists are Professor of
Architecture Bruce Haglund and Professor of Art and Design Bill Woolston.
Both candidates made a public presentation at an open forum Jan. 10. Haglund
served as chair of the Department of Architecture from 1993 until 1999, and
as interim chair of the department from 2003 to 2004. Woolston has served as
chair of the Department of Art and Design since 2004.

 

The 1986 NIT championship women's basketball team was honored last night at
the UI-Nevada game in the Cowan Spectrum. Tomorrow night, Coach Pat Dobratz
will be honored at halftime of the game against Utah State. Game time is 7
p.m. Also, the annual UI Falls Sports Award Banquest is Jan. 20 at 5:30 p.m.
in the SUB Ballroom. RSVP to Margaret Sayler at (208) 885-2692,
msayler at uidaho.edu.

 

The University of Idaho and Washington State University will celebrate the
legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with events Jan. 14-18. Performances
include the Watoto Children's Choir, the Rainbow Dance Theatre and a
dramatic presentation of the famous "I Have a Dream" speech by Rev. Happy
Watkins of Spokane. Details at www.uidaho.edu/oma. The University also is
promoting a "Campaign for Responsible Global Citizenship." Student groups
will design ways to best illustrate the theme of responsible global
citizenship. Winning groups will receive $500, and will be recognized at the
Martin Luther King Jr. 

celebration Jan. 18 in the Administration Auditorium.

 

A surprise announcement during the University of Idaho Foundation meeting
underlined the "University Renaissance" theme of the event - - President Tim
and Karen White committed $10,000 a year for the next 10 years for a total
gift of $100,000. In keeping with the president's vision of a
student-centered university, the gift will benefit access, diversity,
athletic and performing arts scholarships. 

According to Keith Riffle, UI Foundation president, "This gift from Tim and
Karen represents their belief in the transformation that occurs, both
personally and professionally, through education. Their support will help
others fulfill their dreams."

 

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Take care, Vandals (you, too, Moscow).

 

Tom Hansen

Moscow, Idaho

UI '96

 

"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving
safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in
sideways, chocolate in one hand, a drink in the other, body thoroughly used
up, totally worn out and screaming 'WOO HOO. What a ride!'"

 

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