Academic Advising

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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	Majors in minutes returns Northern Iowan 119:13, p.4	10/10/2022	Major in Minutes is an event for exploratory and underclassmen students that will allow them to learn about each major from their senior peers. Aubrey Schafbuch interviews Academic Coach Angela Tudor to learn more about the event; photo.
2	UNI cancels international travel, COVID-19 Northern Iowan 116:42, p.1	03/09/2020	Due to COVID-19, UNI has cancelled all university-sponsored international travel. The university first cancelled travel for the next 30 days, then for all summer 2020 study abroad courses. UNI implemented travel restrictions in stages, beginning in January with a temporary moratorium on travel to China, extending it to South Korea on February 29, Italy on March 2, and Iran on March 3. Students in UNI Camp Adventure were recalled or transferred from affected areas. On March 5, the Board of Regents issued a statement for all three public universities cancelling university-sponsored travel for all faculty, staff, and students for the next 30 days, which included spring break. UNI absorbed the cost of cancelled study abroad programs. Although the threat of the virus remained low for Iowa and campus, the university began preparations for the unlikely event of a campus shutdown with information posted on prepare.uni.edu. A panel on the virus and combatting its spread was to be held March 11 in Lang Hall Auditorium; photo.
3	Getting the grit: SWS tips for overcoming academic obstacles Northern Iowan 112:7, p.3	09/21/2015	Lobberecht, a graduate assistant in Student Wellness Services, promotes the concept of grit to overcome obstacles, including the elements growth, resilience, integrity, and tenacity; photo.
4	Minute majors Northern Iowan 111:18, p.1	10/30/2014	Representatives from almost fifty majors attended the Minute Majors annual event.
5	Registration starts this week Northern Iowan 109:45, p.1	04/02/2013	Registration for Fall 2013 classes is opening. Students should meet with their academic advisor to resolve any issues.
6	Advisors work to keep miscommunication to a minimum during registration Northern Iowan 106:25, p.7	12/04/2009	Advisors are trained regularly and evaluated every semester to ensure correct guidance of the student. Advisors work hard to stay current with the Liberal Arts Core and to give correct advice; photo.
7	UNI summer orientation staff welcomes new students and parents Public Relations News Release 2008:562, p.1	06/04/2009	Sixteen students are spending a portion of their summer welcoming entering freshmen, transfer students, and their parents to the Summer Orientation session that begin June 5 for transfer students, and June 8 for incoming freshmen. Students listed.
8	Majors in Minutes provides insights into academic opportunities Northern Iowan 105:41, p.2	03/06/2009	Academic Advising is hosting an event similar to "speed dating". Senior students will be available to discuss their majors with younger students to aid them in determining their major course of study.
9	Last semester's GPA lower than expected? Northern Iowan 105:29, p.10	01/23/2009	Attending classes, taking advantage of participation points, and staying organized and on top of your assignments will help raise grades. Contacting professors for clarification of questions is also important.
10	UNI and Kirkwood Community College announce Admissions Partnership Program Public Relations News Release 2008:228, p.1	11/17/2008	"This new connection to Kirkwood gives students a direct link to UNI from the day they sign up for the program, and we believe it will make earning a bachelor's degree a reality for more and more Iowans," according to President Ben Allen.
11	UNI and Iowa Valley Community College District announce Admissions Partnership Program Public Relations News Release 2008:72, p.1	09/12/2008	"UNI has a long history of working with Iowa's community colleges, which play an important role in providing higher education to Iowans. This new connection to the Iowa Valley Community College District gives students a direct link to UNI."
12	Eleventh year for 'Jump Start' Orientation at UNI: Eighty-three students made a smooth transition Public Relations News Release 2008:50, p.1	09/05/2008	The main focus of the program is to assist new students in making a smooth transition to the university for the purpose of increasing their potential for success and graduation.
13	UNI and Des Moines Area Community College announce Admissions Partnership Program Public Relations News Release 2008:48, p.1	09/05/2008	This new connection to DMACC gives students a direct link to UNI from the day they sign up for the Admissions Partnership Program, and we believe it will make earning a bachelor's degree a reality for more and more Iowans."
14	UNI and Northeast Iowa Community College announce Admissions Partnership Program Public Relations News Release 2008:13, p.1	08/15/2008	President Ben Allen and Northeast Iowa Community College President Penelope Wills signed the Admissions Partnership Program agreement, which will go into effect this fall.
15	UNI welcomes transfer students Public Relations News Release 2008:5, p.1	08/05/2008	More than 170 future students familiarized themselves with campus, received information about academic expectations, met their academic advisers and registered for fall semester classes.
16	UNI welcomes entering freshmen Public Relations News Release 2007:787, p.1	07/30/2008	During the two-day session, 200 future students familiarized themselves with campus, received information about academic expectations, met their academic advisers, registered for fall semester classes and participated in informal activities.
17	UNI welcomes entering freshmen Public Relations News Release 2007:784, p.1	07/28/2008	During the two-day sessions, 410 future students familiarized themselves with campus, received information about academic expectations, met their academic advisers, registered for fall semester classes and participated in informal activities.
18	UNI welcomes entering freshmen Public Relations News Release 2007:762, p.1	07/11/2008	Nearly 400 people took the next step in becoming Panther's by attending the First-Year Orientation & Registration two day sessions. The schedule included academic planning, on-campus meals, student-organization and student-service fairs, etc.
19	UNI offices begin returning to Gilchrist Hall in July Public Relations News Release 2007:752, p.1	07/09/2008	Offices and departments displaced by the October 2005 fire in Gilchrist Hall began moving into the newly renovated building July 7. List of offices.
20	College Bound: Making a 'major' decision Public Relations News Release 2007:707, p.1	06/02/2008	To help students link their personal interests to their career goals, UNI and the Office of Academic Advising offers events, workshops, classes, and individual assistance to give students an opportunity to explore majors and make career decisions.
21	Dear professors Northern Iowan 104:41, p.6	03/07/2008	Believes professors' availability for consultations could be improved; says that some faculty members do not show up for appointments with students.
22	UNI Guidance Counseler Advisory Board to meet September 24 Public Relations News Release 2007:159, p.1	09/17/2007	Nineteen guidance counselors from high schools across Iowa will be present for the Guidance Counselor Advisory Board meeting; list of members.
23	UNI to launch national search for new provost and vice president for academic affairs Public Relations News Release 2007:135, p.1	09/06/2007	Bemjamin Allen has appointed a committee to conduct a search for a new provost and vice president for academic affairs.
24	University of Northern Iowa to host National Educator Expo Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	03/23/2007	More than 90 school districts from across the United States will recruit educators from UNI and 18 co-sponsoring Iowa colleges.
25	UNI to host Spring Job and Internship Fair Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	02/28/2007	The Spring Job and Internship Fair will be held Tuesday, March 6.
26	HPELS to host panel discussion Northern Iowan 103:39, p.5	02/20/2007	Discussion will address a wide rande of nutrition career related topics.
27	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	02/19/2007	The panel discussion, "Careers with Nutrition," will take place Thursday, February 22.
28	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	02/19/2007	"Resumania," sponsored by the Academic and Career Services, will be held Tuesday, February 20.
29	Preparing for next semester Northern Iowan 103:25, p.21	11/21/2006	Scheduling can go much more smoothly if a student has taken time to plan ahead; photo.
30	GPA isn't critical to a job search Northern Iowan 103:18, p.9	10/27/2006	Employers take personality, work experience, activities, and GPA into account when looking for employees. GPA may be more important in some companies; such as accounting; photo.
31	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	10/09/2006	The Exploring Majors Fair will take place Wednesday, October 11.
32	Students get ahead with Kaplan Test Run Northern Iowan 103:11, p.5	10/03/2006	Kaplan Test Run allows students to see what graduate studies admissions tests are like.
33	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	09/18/2006	Target will be giving a $3000 grant to support student involvement in the Academic Advising and Career Services office.
34	Creating resumes is easy with help Northern Iowan 102:53, p.12	04/21/2006	Help with writing resumes is available.
35	UNI to host National Educator Expo Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	03/24/2006	The National Educator Expo, which offers help to school districts in the recruitment process, will be held at the Maucker Union.
36	UNI to host 'Camp and Recreation Fair' Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	02/08/2006	Academic Advising and Career Services will host the Camp and Recreation Fair, which is free to all students.
37	Academic Advising Office recommends student seeking higher education to take multiple practice assessments Northern Iowan 102:32, p.3	01/27/2006	Free tests offered by Kaplan can help students prepare for the real tests in the future; photo.
38	Panther recognition Northern Iowan 102:27, p.4	12/06/2005	Recent achievements of UNI staff and students.
39	In Friday's issue Northern Iowan 102:17, p.3	10/25/2005	Outline of office relocations due to the recent fire in Gilchrist Hall.
40	Kaplan offers practice tests to give students an edge Northern Iowan 102:14, p.3	10/14/2005	Practice graduate school admission tests can be taken for free through Kaplan on Saturday October 22; includes schedule of tests available.
41	Target donates $3500 to student activities Northern Iowan 102:8, p.1	09/23/2005	Target Corporation made a donation to the Student Involvement and Activities Center; photo.
42	UNI Career Fair days Northern Iowan 102:5, p.12	09/13/2005	Schedule for Career Fair and roster of organizations that will be there.
43	Career fair a great opportunity for students Northern Iowan 102:5, p.18	09/13/2005	Career Fair boasts more than 160 organizations seeking to help students organize and plan for their futures; photo.
44	Volunteering boosts resumes Northern Iowan 102:4, p.13	09/09/2005	Volunteering helps build a resume, but can also help students feel a sense of accomplishment and open opportunities to meet new people.
45	UNI to host volunteer fair Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	08/31/2005	Volunteer fair will be held September 7 and will feature 70 volunteer organizations.
46	UNI offers many ways to improve study skills Northern Iowan 102:1, p.11	08/26/2005	Students can improve skills through academic advising, talking to their professors, or consulting the Peer Advisors in Residence (PAIR); photo.
47	GRE prep Northern Iowan 101:54, p.9	04/26/2005	A GRE prep course will be offered in the Fall 2005 semester.
48	Internships a way to get a jump on the competition Northern Iowan 101:33, p.7	02/01/2005	The Advising and Career Services helps students obtain experience by providing internships; photo.
49	Student Services provides wealth of knowledge for UNI Northern Iowan 100:51, p.9	04/16/2004	Department of Advising and Career Services to move from the Student Services Center (to be renamed East Bartlett Hall) to Gilchrist; description of services provided in the Student Services Center; photo.
50	East Gym renovation to start late spring Northern Iowan 100:33, p.1	02/03/2004	Capital improvements are planned for the East Gym and Physics Building; photo.