PRESIDENT'S LETTER
SEPTEMBER 2018
Dear Friend of Idaho State,

Homecoming is upon us. There is no better way to celebrate the past and look ahead to the future of a university than Homecoming. This year, as I reflect on the experiences of my past, I would like to share with you one of the most important lessons I have learned over the course of my career. The lesson is people don't buy what you do, they buy why you do it .

This idea has been articulated by Simon Sinek much better than I ever could. I encourage you to watch his 18-minute TED Talk .

At Idaho State University our WHY is our students. The University exists because the education our students receive in the classroom, the research experiences they gain, and the lessons they learn out in the field changes their lives . The improvements in our students’ quality of life also improve our communities, our state, and our world. That is WHY we do what we do. Thank you for being a part of our WHY.

I invite you to join us this year for our Homecoming football game and other festivities. Your continued support of Idaho State allows us to thrive.

Roar, Bengals, Roar!

Kevin
Kevin Satterlee became Idaho State University’s 13th president in June 2018. Kevin is a native Idahoan from Priest River. He has served Idaho’s higher education system for more than 20 years. Kevin has a passion for watching students transform their lives through their educational experiences. His favorite day of work for the last 20 years has always been the first day of school. Watching students begin a new year, with fresh hopes and the excitement of new opportunities, has never ceased to move and motivate Kevin.

Idaho State University   is a Carnegie-classified doctoral research and teaching institution, and was founded 1901. ISU attracts more than 13,000 students to its main campus in Pocatello, and at locations in Meridian, Idaho Falls and Twin Falls. ISU is the state's designated lead institution in health professions, and offers more than 250 programs ranging from career and technical education to professional degrees.
Send comments, feedback and questions to president@isu.edu .