Idaho State University presented to the Idaho State Board of Education in August 2011. Key points include:
- ISU has been classified as a Research High or Very High institution, boosting research opportunities.
- ISU updated its strategic plan in 2008-2012 and assesses progress annually.
- ISU has an estimated $312 million indirect economic impact on the community and $873 million impact from alumni earnings.
- ISU is expanding its research facilities including a new 200,000 square foot Ballard Building and addition to the Accelerator Center. Sponsored research funding has increased in recent years.