Name: Sharron Quisenberry

Official title at Iowa State: Vice president for research and economic development

As a student, what was your favorite part about your first year in college?: The diversity, and quality of classes at the university and the people I met. Many of those individuals are still friends.

As a student, what were some challenges you faced in your first year in college?: Learning how to study in a different way — being able to conceptualize rather than just repeat facts.

What is some advice you would offer new ISU students?: Develop good study habits and become involved in university activities to enrich your experience.