THE WELCOME WAGON

IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY’S

In the Fall 2022 semester, Shad Robinson moved into a new position as a clinical instructor at the Idaho State University College of Education. Shad has served as the lab coordinator for the Human Performance Lab at ISU since 2017 and will continue in that role as a clinical instructor for the Human Performance and Sport Studies Department (HPSS).

Shad is a certified strength and conditioning specialist, and he plans to continue to research areas related to strength and athletic performance in his new role. He is also dedicated to growing as an instructor, saying, “I want to continue to refine my teaching and lecturing techniques to communicate best the knowledge and skills our students will need to have successful careers.” Shad has extensive hands-on experience in strength and conditioning, having worked with athletes since 2012, and started his own consulting business in 2020, and he hopes to share what he’s learned with students pursuing careers in the same field.

Shad earned his bachelor’s degree in physical education with an emphasis in exercise science and his master’s degree in athletic administration from ISU and served as a strength and conditioning intern and a graduate teaching assistant in his time as a student. He has strong roots within the HPSS Department, and as an ISU graduate, he has a unique connection to his students.

In his free time, Shad coaches young athletes to build strength, mobility, speed, and overall athleticism. He’s an avid outdoorsman and spends as much time as possible in the mountains biking, hiking, snowmobiling, and fishing.

Dr. Susan Kater joined Idaho State University as an associate professor of higher education during the Fall 2022 semester.

Sue is a dedicated scholar in the field of higher education administration, having served the Maricopa Community Colleges in various administrative roles for 30 years. Her scholarly research focuses on faculty and shared governance within community colleges, and she is currently serving as a co-principal investigator on the largest study of community college trustees in over 25 years. Sue has also served as the national president of the Council for the Study of Community Colleges, a consultant for the League for Innovation in the Community College, and as a member of the editorial boards for the Community College Review, and New Directions for Community Colleges.

In her current role at ISU, Sue works to support students in both an educational and personal capacity. “I understand some of the challenges our students may face balancing competing priorities while pursuing their degrees, and I applaud them for it,” she said. She recalls pursuing her doctoral degree in her late 30’s which required her to drive four hours round trip to attend classes every week while working full-time and raising two children. Sue hopes to continue supporting and celebrating students for their determination to pursue their degrees.

Sue enjoys spending time outdoors as well as with her family and friends. She is also a late-blooming avid concert-goer and has seen Queen, Elton John, Journey, Earth Wind & Fire, and several other performers live, saying, “Yes, re-enjoying the music of my youth!”