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Adrian Sannier - ASU Workforce Initiative

emersunn — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:54:15 -0600

The University Technology Office is charged with providing technology leadership for Arizona State University through the development, support and operation of innovative technology solutions and services that advance learning and discovery across the institution. Supporting the evolution of ASU as a model for the New American University by fostering a culture of service and providing the tools needed to facilitate customer service at ASU is a key focus for UTO.

New Elementary With Ties To ASU Opens

sstorrs — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:41:47 -0600

First- and second-graders practiced pronunciation. Third- and fourth-graders learned basic Spanish while learning their classmates' names. Fifth- and sixth-graders discovered their teachers' backgrounds.

Monday was the first day of school for the 230 kindergarten to sixth-graders at Polytechnic Elementary School in Mesa. The nonprofit charter school, managed by University Public Schools Inc., is affiliated with Arizona State University. It's been in the planning stages since ASU President Michael Crow envisioned it in 2002.

The school promises innovative, team teaching, individualized learning for every student and new teaching styles, implemented with the help of mentor teachers and ASU graduate students, said Principal Donna Bullock.

The Campus of the Future

sstorrs — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:57:34 -0600

Michael Crow is overseeing one of the most radical redesigns in higher learning since the modern research university took shape in 19th-century Germany. Since taking over as president of Arizona State University in 2002, he's not only doubled the budget to more than $2 billion a year, hired dozens of world-class researchers and rapidly raised the academic profile of what used to be a mediocre school; he's also transforming the way Phoenix-based ASU sees itself—and helping reinvent the university for the global age.

Jim Rund - ASU Workforce Initiative

emersunn — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:06:46 -0600

Consistent with its commitment to evolving a new model for 21st century higher education, Arizona State University is dedicated to looking for new and better ways to serve the university community. University Student Initiatives, as led by ASU Vice President, Dr. Jim Rund, oversees the numerous critical units that provide essential services to ASU students, including Student Affairs, the Office of the Registrar, Residential Life and many others.

ASU Making Plans to Refurbish Campus Buildings

sstorrs — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:46:59 -0600

Many of Arizona State University's aging buildings will soon receive a long-overdue fix-up.

The Legislature in June approved $1 billion for building renewal and new construction at the state's three public universities, though nearly half will be spent on the Phoenix Biomedical Campus. The Arizona Board of Regents is giving roughly $200 million to ASU.

ASU's School of Construction will get up to $32 million for a new building to house its growing enrollment.

The construction school's new home will meet the highest "green" building standards, James Ernzen, director of the school, has said. Construction professors will use the building to show students first-hand what earth-friendly structures look like and how they work.

University officials are still figuring out precisely which structures on the main campus in Tempe they want to spend their remaining $170 million in maintenance cash.

Matt McElrath - ASU Workforce Initiative

emersunn — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:15:34 -0600

As ASU continues its evolution as a model for the New American University, its advancement and support of a workforce that is focused, empowered and fully engaged in the mission of the institution is more important than ever before. In response to this need, ASU has recently launched a creative, multi-faceted initiative to help its workforce align itself more actively and comprehensively with the innovative model for higher education being advanced at the university.

College for All - The Labor Market for College Educated Workers

spprog — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:25:34 -0600

Leading in Green

spprog — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 20:02:26 -0600

ASU was named one of the "greenest" universities in the nation earlier this week by the Princeton Review.

President Crow - Athletics and Excellence at ASU

emersunn — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:32:35 -0600

Arizona State University is committed to the achievement of excellence in all forms and the development of the important relationship between academics and athletics is no exception. Vice President of University Athletics, Lisa Love, is responsible for guiding and supporting ASU's student-athletes to excel in the classroom and in the sport, and people are taking notice.

ASU Institute Working on Improving Health Worldwide

sstorrs — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:13:13 -0600

The key to unlocking some of the most complex health issues facing society today may be found in some of the research being conducted in Tempe.

At the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University, doctors, scientists and students are using state-of-the-art technology to improve the quality of life for people all over the world.

Some of the projects at the institute include pursuing nanotechnology improvements in solar energy, creating in-home diagnostic and treatment devices and developing a bio-diesel fuel from photosynthetic bacteria. Research at the institute has been going on for nearly four years and has resulted in patented inventions.