A Century of Leadership and Service — July 1, 1995

Page Title Summary
xiii Acknowledgments--Volume II Professor Lang.'s daughters thank those who assisted in the preparation of the UNI centennial history.
1 The Depression years General economic and political background as the college entered the 1930s under new leadership; photo.
6 Latham at the helm Biographical sketch of O. R. Latham; his first days on campus; early objectives; photo.
12 Setting new standards for faculty preparation, professorial rank, and retirement President Latham takes initial steps to improve faculty credentials, regularize the system of faculty rank, and define the possibilities for faculty retirement; photo.
17 Institutional evaluation and administrative change The college receives accreditation from the North Central Association; President Latham organizes publicity, research, alumni services, and placement; institution of the Faculty Senate and changes in faculty governance; the role of religion; photo.
28 Accreditation and celebration The Teachers College is recognized and accredited by national organizations; several surveys of the work of the college are undertaken; the college celebrates its 60th anniversary; photo.
37 The fiscal crisis of the Thirties The college faces a difficult financial picture, with a decline in enrollment, salary cuts, and strict economies in operations; photo.
44 Enlarging and beautifying the campus and physical plant President Latham's construction and landscaping programs prosper despite the Depression; photo.
50 Program, personnel, and other changes President Latham determines the appropriate role for extension and consultant service; alters and strengthens curriculum; considers graduate study; student voice anti-war sentiments; photo.
68 Student and faculty life at ISTC History of student publications, debate, drama, music, and athletics during the Latham administration; photo.
90 Student social life Brief look at etiquette and Greek organizations in the 1930s; photo.
93 Other facets of college life The May Day Fete; faculty organizations; faculty scholarship; photo.
96 The death of President O. R. Latham President Latham's last days; tributes to his achievements; photo.
101 The Forties National background of the Forties; photo.
103 A new president at the helm Biographical sketch of Malcolm Price; President Price's initial views and objectives; photo.
111 The impact of World War II President Price manages the college during the War; effects of the WAVES and the Army Air Corps; the effects of the returning veterans; photo.
132 Curriculum and related matters, 1940-1950 Detailed coverage of curriculum change, especially the movement to reformulate general education.
145 Financial matters Meeting the challenge of post-war inflation; developing the residence hall system; starting the Price Lab School complex; photo.
151 Enrollment and staffing Meeting the challenge of post-war enrollment increases; photo.
154 The Educational Policies Commission The foundation and role of the EPC; its early work; its relationship with college administrators; photo.
158 The development of a retirement policy The college begins participation in the TIAA plan; photo.
159 The political candidates issue The Board of Education changes its rules and permits political candidates to speak on campus.
160 President Price's goal for the Iowa State Teachers College President Price believes that teacher education is still the appropriate role for the college.
163 Radio and television at Iowa State Teachers College The beginnings of radio and television at the college, including the controversy with KXEL.
165 Student and faculty life at the Teachers College in the Forties Recreation, speech, debate, and drama during the 1940s; photo.
169 President Price resigns; an assessment Tributes to President Price's achievements; photo.
173 Times of growth and change General historical, political, cultural, and educational background for the beginning of President Maucker's administration.
177 The new president at the helm Biographical sketch of President Maucker; early views and objectives; photo.
182 The Strayer Report A summary of the report which called for greater support of higher education in general, and recommended graduate study at the Teachers College.
185 Graduate work at the Teachers College The College establishes the framework for graduate study; photo.
189 Efforts to evaluate and improve the teaching-learning process The college studies the effectiveness of its teaching; cooperation with other institutions; photo.
193 Major curriculum changes President Maucker attempts to include a greater exposure to international views into the curriculum with conferences and expanded foreign language and culture courses; photo.
201 Administrative reorganization President Maucker seeks to resolve matters of faculty governance and authority; organizes and establishes administrative lines for units in Division of Field Services.
202 Seeking to solve the state teacher shortage Attempts by the college to recruit prospective teachers; photo.
205 Colloquia on teacher education The college holds colloquia for school superintendents.
206 The impact of McCarthyism The college faces challenges in teaching the Communist Manifesto, loyalty oaths, and charges of subversion on its own staff.
212 The evolution of the institution Establishing the PDL system; defeat of an honor system; the theft and cheating ring; coordination with the other Regents universities; the change from ISTC to SCI and then to UNI; the organization of the colleges; photo.
234 Other major administrative, service, and curricular changes The college adopts the semester plan to begin in summer, 1957; changes in student teaching supervision include resumption of work in Cedar Falls schools; institution of honors program and work with provisional students; photo.
249 Unrest and adjustment National background of the 1960s; photo.
255 Minority group relations at SCI/UNI Detailed account of attempts by the UNI administration to recruit and relate to African-American students; photo.
278 General activism and unrest on and off campus President Maucker attempts to work with students to deal with civil rights and discrimination concerns; students stage march in Cedar Falls; photo.
282 The Hoffmans affair Detailed account of the controversy surrounding Mr. Hoffmans and his protests against the Viet Nam War and the draft; photo.
294 Continued protest and concern on and off campus Students organize and protest; some legislators demand order on campus; photo.
299 The Childress affair and its implication for academic freedom Detailed account of the assignment in which Mr. Childress used taboo words and the public reaction to the assignment.
302 The image of UNI 1969-1970 The effects of campus events on the public perception of UNI.
304 Enrollment: the "explosion" in the Sixties the factors which led to the extraordinary growth in enrollment in the 1960s; the effects of the growth on campus facilities and services; photo.
309 Staffing The difficulties in recruiting and retaining highly-qualified faculty in the 1950s and 1960s; photo.
311 Administrative changes and departmental reorganization Detailed look at the break-up of the old, large departments into smaller, more discrete units; list of those who headed the old and new departments; photo.
317 Faculty affairs A look at salary schedules, fringe benefits, faculty loads, faculty governance, and faculty organizations in the 1950s and 1960s; photo.
323 Non-academic staff The growth of various categories of UNI employment; Physical Plant employees organize; institution of the Merit System; photo.
325 Seeking to meet the institution's financial needs UNI's relations with the General Assembly; rising costs for students and increased financial aid; the university begins to seek federal grants for various programs; photo.
333 Capital improvements, 1950-1970 A survey of new and renovated classroom, administrative, dormitory, and service buildings; new art on campus; the Lechay painting; the NAR; photo.
354 Controversial speakers program A survey of the speakers who came to campus under this program; the reaction to the speakers; photo.
357 Legislative study committee A committee of legislators visits campus and makes recommendations related to curtailing expenditures.
359 Services extending beyond the campus: Extension Service; Continuing Education; the church; the UNI Foundation Extension services designed to meet needs of growing enrollment; efforts in radio and television; a brief history of the last years of the CHIC; early efforts of the UNI Foundation; photo.
367 The climactic end of the Sixties The close of the spring semester, 1970; reaction to the fighting in Cambodia; arrangements for ending the semester.
371 The resignation of President Maucker: the end of an era President Maucker moves toward a decision to resign; tributes to his achievements; photo.
379 President's background and experience Biographical sketch of President Kamerick; initial goals and challenges; photo.
385 Regents' policies on campus disturbances The Regents and President Kamerick establish procedures for dealing with campus disorder.
387 Teaching load hassle--1970 Senator Messerly and Representative Grassley study the workload of UNI faculty; photo.
389 Financial concerns, 1970-1976 UNI administrators battle in the General Assembly and with the Regents for adequate funds; questions about the future of the Laboratory School.
407 Changes in the administrative structure, staff, and procedures President Kamerick sets up divisions under vice presidents; Provost Martin engages in debate over tenure and promotion standards; photo.
415 The faculty adopts a constitution Detailed account of the negotiations among faculty, administration, and the Regents over the proposed faculty constitution; photo.
428 Collective bargaining Detailed account of legal actions and negotiations leading to the election of a faculty bargaining agent; photo.
441 UNI seeks to implement its mission UNI attempts to expand its curriculum on undergraduate and graduate levels; photo.
453 Capital and other physical improvements Brief review of construction during the early 1970s including the Education Center, UNI-CUE, and the ITC; photo.
463 The University of Northern Iowa Foundation launches a capital fund drive Detailed account of raising money for the Dome; controversy about funding the Dome before and instead of the fine arts auditorium; early events in the Dome; photo.

 

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