Osterberg Named University Professor

Arvid Osterberg was recognized as a University Professor of architecture at the annual university faculty and staff awards ceremony in September.

Arvid Osterberg, University Professor…

Osterberg joined the Iowa State architecture faculty as an assistant professor in 1977; he was promoted to associate professor with tenure in 1981 and professor in 1995. Since 1998 he has been the principal investigator for ongoing research on accessibility for ISU’s Facilities Planning and Management department, including publication of three editions of Access for Everyone: A Guide to the Accessibility of Buildings and Sites with references to 2010 ADASAD. The book is used nationwide by architects, landscape architects, planners, interior designers, building code officials and main street coordinators.

University Professor

The title of University Professor is bestowed on a faculty member who has acted as a change agent by making significant contributions to the university, and who has demonstrated outstanding performance in at least one other area of faculty responsibility. A $6,000 increment in base salary is granted, and the awardee retains the title for the remainder of his or her career at the university.