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A Century of Leadership and Service

A Centennial History of the University of Northern Iowa

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51 The Educational Policies Commission
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.154
7/1/1995 The foundation and role of the EPC; its early work; its relationship with college administrators; photo.
52 The evolution of the institution
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.212
7/1/1995 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.
53 The faculty adopts a constitution
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.415
7/1/1995 Detailed account of the negotiations among faculty, administration, and the Regents over the proposed faculty constitution; photo.
54 The fiscal crisis of the Thirties
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.37
7/1/1995 The college faces a difficult financial picture, with a decline in enrollment, salary cuts, and strict economies in operations; photo.
55 The Forties
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.101
7/1/1995 National background of the Forties; photo.
56 The Hoffmans affair
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.282
7/1/1995 Detailed account of the controversy surrounding Mr. Hoffmans and his protests against the Viet Nam War and the draft; photo.
57 The image of UNI 1969-1970
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.302
7/1/1995 The effects of campus events on the public perception of UNI.
58 The impact of McCarthyism
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.206
7/1/1995 The college faces challenges in teaching the Communist Manifesto, loyalty oaths, and charges of subversion on its own staff.
59 The impact of World War II
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.111
7/1/1995 President Price manages the college during the War; effects of the WAVES and the Army Air Corps; the effects of the returning veterans; photo.
60 The new president at the helm
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.177
7/1/1995 Biographical sketch of President Maucker; early views and objectives; photo.
61 The political candidates issue
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.159
7/1/1995 The Board of Education changes its rules and permits political candidates to speak on campus.
62 The resignation of President Maucker: the end of an era
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.371
7/1/1995 President Maucker moves toward a decision to resign; tributes to his achievements; photo.
63 The Strayer Report
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.182
7/1/1995 A summary of the report which called for greater support of higher education in general, and recommended graduate study at the Teachers College.
64 The University of Northern Iowa Foundation launches a capital fund drive
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.463
7/1/1995 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.
65 Times of growth and change
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.173
7/1/1995 General historical, political, cultural, and educational background for the beginning of President Maucker's administration.
66 UNI seeks to implement its mission
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.441
7/1/1995 UNI attempts to expand its curriculum on undergraduate and graduate levels; photo.
67 Unrest and adjustment
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.249
7/1/1995 National background of the 1960s; photo.
68 A time of transitions; the "Golden Twenties"
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.369
7/1/1990 Survey of the local and national background for the Teachers College in the 1920s; photo.
69 Academic and administrative changes; physical expansion
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.393
7/1/1990 Survey of changes in curriculum, faculty, and facilities; the Seerley Hall murals; the acquisition of the west forty acres; photo.
70 Acknowledgments
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.xi
7/1/1990 Professor Lang credits those who helped him in the research and writing of the centennial history.
71 Actions of the General Assembly--1890-1902; finally significant commitment
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.115
7/1/1990 Analysis of the struggles to obtain adequate funding for the Normal School; the millage tax; the Auditorium Building dedication; photo.
72 Administering a burgeoning normal school
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.154
7/1/1990 Debate over the mission of the Normal School; disparity in salary for women and men; duties of Board; organization of library services; photo.
73 Administering the Normal School
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.71
7/1/1990 Duties of the Principal and the Board with regard to appointments and curriculum; continuing difficulties with the Model School; salary controversies; photo.
74 Celebrating a half century of service
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.420
7/1/1990 The Campanile project; the 50th commencement; services of the college to the state.
75 Changing the leadership
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.82
7/1/1990 Analysis of the Board's dismissal of Principal Gilchrist and election of Principal Seerley; photo.
76 Continuing common experiences
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.436
7/1/1990 The role of the college in regulating behavior; the influence of religion on students and faculty; photo.
77 Expanded co- and extra-curricular activities
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.448
7/1/1990 Survey of activities of literary societies, drama, athletics, Greeks, debate, oratory, and college student publications; photo.
78 Foreword
Herbst--Jurgen
A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.vii
7/1/1990 Professor Herbst recommends the publication of the centennial history to President Curris.
79 Gestation and birth
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.7
7/1/1990 General educational background in Iowa prior to the founding of the Normal School; description of General Assembly actions which resulted in the founding of the school; initial actions of Board of Directors; photo.
80 Getting started
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.27
7/1/1990 A look at the earliest days of the Normal School; description of living conditions; photo.
81 Increased needs during a time of economic stress
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.379
7/1/1990 Presidents Seerley's efforts to meet generally austere funding from the General Assembly; photo.
82 Institutional growth and program expansion to 1890
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.107
7/1/1990 Enrollment grows; the Board outlines its authority more clearly; difficulties with the Boarding Department and physical facilities; photo.
83 Institutional growth; transfer of governance to the State Board of Education (1906 through June, 1909)
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.255
7/1/1990 Organization of the school into formal departments; Dean of Women Walker develops guidelines for rooming houses; photo.
84 Life in the Normal School community
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.175
7/1/1990 The beginnings of extracurricular activities and groups at UNI including athletics and sports, oratory and debate, music, literary societies, and the Alumni Association; photo.
85 Meeting educational needs, 1890-1902
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.141
7/1/1990 Organization of academic departments, military studies, the Training School; expansion of the curriculum; photo.
86 New and expanded curricula and services (1913 through April, 1917); the Claxton Commission
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.318
7/1/1990 The college expands its services to include extension, rural education, Bible study, student health, and dormitories; a close look at the Claxton Commission Report and the Inside Survey; photo.
87 Other facets of institutional life
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.484
7/1/1990 Brief survey of founding and activities of faculty social organizations.
88 Preface
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.viii
7/1/1990 Professor Lang describes the circumstances of the writing of the centennial history; outlines aims of book.
89 President Seerley retires; an assessment
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.428
7/1/1990 President Seerley is honored at his retirement in 1928; Professor Lang offers an assessment of his achievement; photo.
90 Student life
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.52
7/1/1990 Account of student life, organizations, recreation, discipline, and curriculum in the first ten years of the Normal School; photo.
91 The Board of Education acts to fulfill its mandate
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.282
7/1/1990 Board considers proposal to limit Teachers College to a two year curriculum.
92 The Coordination Plan debated and rescinded
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.295
7/1/1990 President Seerley and school supporters attempt to counter the plan to limit the Teachers College to a two year curriculum; they and their political allies manage to defeat the scheme.
93 The first faculty
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.30
7/1/1990 Biographical sketches of Principal Gilchrist and Professors Bartlett, Wright, and Webster; photo.
94 The General Assembly and the State Normal School 1904 through 1909
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.237
7/1/1990 Detailed discussion of the various inquiries, investigations, and responses associated with defining the appropriate role for the Normal School; attempts to form a unified governing board for the three state schools; photo.
95 The new administration begins its work
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.95
7/1/1990 Principal Seerley realigns relations with high schools and colleges; assumes new title of President; photo.
96 The Normal School moves toward collegiate status
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.223
7/1/1990 Changes in faculty, development of the curriculum, and new construction financed by the millage levy bring the Normal School to a new level; photo.
97 The principal-elect
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.90
7/1/1990 Detailed sketch of Homer Seerley's personal and educational background; photo.
98 The promise of the twentieth century; the teachers colleges
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.218
7/1/1990 The historical background for the change from normal schools to teachers colleges; photo.
99 The quest for adequate financial support
A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.37
7/1/1990 Early changes in faculty; General Assembly actions affecting the Normal School; the building of the second hall: South Hall, later Old Gilchrist Hall; photo.
100 The setting
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.1
7/1/1990 Political and economic background in Iowa; orphans home movement; photo.

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