Admissions Office and Policies

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#	Title	Date	Summary
101	Profile Campus News Network 12:3, p.3	09/25/2001	Profile of Ron Green, admissions counselor.
102	UNI announces staff changes-Office of Admissions Public Relations News Release 2001:64, p.1	08/28/2001	Three staff members assume new duties in the Office of Admissions.
103	Profile: Deborah Bartels Campus News Network 12:1, p.3	08/21/2001	Profile of record analyst II staff member Deborah Bartels; photo.
104	Staff changes in the Office of Admissions Campus News Network 12:1, p.4	08/21/2001	Summary of changes.
105	How much do SAT prep courses really prepare you? Public Relations News Release 2000:407, p.1	05/14/2001	Reginald Green gives some ideas for parents to use to help their children be accepted by a college.
106	UNI wins electronic standards council award Public Relations News Release 2000:406, p.1	05/09/2001	The award is given for the university's electronic transcript transmittal program.
107	UNI goes to Cedar Rapids Campus News Network 10:14, p.1	03/06/2000	Office of Public Relations and the Office of Admissions hosted a UNI outreach event for more than 105 prospective students in Linn County.
108	Tests harder, students smarter Northern Iowan 96:41, p.1	02/29/2000	Survey of demographic factors for UNI students; show better class rank and ACT scores.
109	University of Northern Iowa plans to visit Cedar Rapids Feb. 24 Public Relations News Release 1999:229, p.1	02/02/2000	UNI will host a reception for potential students in the Cedar Rapids area Thursday, February 24, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
110	UNI Educational Talent Search to host informational parent program Saturday, Jan. 22, regarding high school requirements Public Relations News Release 1999:199, p.1	01/18/2000	UNI Educational Talent Search will host a parent meeting at 10 a.m., January 20, to explain graduation requirements.
111	Wooing the Class of 2003 Northern Iowa Today 83:2, p.6	07/01/1999	Description of changed situation in which UNI actively markets itself and seeks students; photo.
112	Fall semester Northern Iowa Stars named at the University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1998:425, p.1	06/23/1999	UNI announced its Student Telecounseling Admissions Representatives (STARS) for 1999 fall semester. A list of those chosen is given. The STARS advisor is Connie Hanson.
113	UNI breaking new ground in transcript transfers Campus News Network 9:15, p.1	03/22/1999	EDI Bridge Project allows students' transcripts to be transferred electronically from other institutions, greatly decreasing processing time in Admissions Office; UNI is in top 10 in nation in number of transcripts transferred per month.
114	University of Northern Iowa 'Panther Push' representatives to visit 180 high schools during their college semester break Public Relations News Release 1998:198, p.1	12/24/1998	UNI's Panther Push representatives will visit schools over the holiday break. A list of the students involved is given.
115	University of Northern Iowa Ethnic Student Promoters foster diversity Public Relations News Release 1998:180, p.1	12/08/1998	UNI's Ethnic Student Promoters help UNI admissions with minority campus visitations; assistant director of the program is Juanita Wright. A list of those in the ESP is given.
116	University of Northern Iowa fall semester Northern Iowa Stars named Public Relations News Release 1998:99, p.1	10/22/1998	Student Telecounseling Admissions Representatives for 1998 fall semester are announced.
117	Getting a closer look at UNI Northern Iowan 95:13, p.1	10/13/1998	Prospective students toured campus as part of "UNI Preview Day" yesterday; photo.
118	Are test scores really that important? Northern Iowan 95:12, p.6	10/09/1998	Editorial comments on the importance of standardized test scores for admission to colleges.
119	New University of Northern Iowa students receive variety of scholarships Public Relations News Release 1998:430, p.1	09/02/1998	Students receive number of scholarships. List of scholarships and qualifications given.
120	Diversity Report takes aims at minority student recruitment/retention Campus News Network 9:2, p.1	08/31/1998	Diversity Task Force works to increase minority recruitment and retention.
121	Hawkeye Community College and UNI enter into historic agreement Campus News Network 9:2, p.Insert 1	08/31/1998	Agreement signed to make it easier for Hawkeye graduates to continue their education at UNI.
122	Helping students prepare for college life Public Relations News Release 1997:384, p.1	06/18/1998	Summer Orientation begins soon for nearly two thousand students.
123	UNI Science, Math, Technology Day March 27 helps students decide majors Public Relations News Release 1997:274, p.1	03/26/1998	Science, Math, and Technology Day set for March 27 to help high school juniors decide on a major, according to Shelley Milks and Gerald Intemann.
124	Reaching out to prospective minority students Public Relations News Release 1997:142, p.1	12/04/1997	Juanita Wright, Assistant Director of Admissions-Minority Recruitment, supervises a group of minority students who promote the university.
125	University of Northern Iowa Ethnic Student Promoters foster ethnic diversity Public Relations News Release 1997:126, p.1	11/20/1997	UNI Ethnic Student Promoters assist Office of Admissions with minority campus visitation program. Advisors are Juanita Wright and Ron Green.
126	University of Northern Iowa fall semester Northern Iowa Stars named Public Relations News Release 1998:99, p.1	11/20/1997	List of Student Telecounseling Admissions Representatives for 1997 fall semester. Connie Hansen is advisor.
127	University of Northern Iowa "Welcome Week '97" Activities kick off Aug. 23 Public Relations News Release 1997:2, p.1	08/19/1997	Welcome Week full of events: Bartlett Hall picnic, dance on Maucker Union, New Student Bash with entertainment by "Playfair," International Student Reception, and comedienne Francis DiLorinzo will perform.
128	Evening degree programs open house Wednesday, May 7, at the University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1996:386, p.1	04/30/1997	Evening Degree Programs host an open house to showcase night classes offered to students. Thirteen major courses and seventeen graduate degrees will be offered.
129	University of Northern Iowa hosting a multicultural campus visit for minority students at Cedar Falls and Northern University High Schools Wednesday Public Relations News Release 1996:275, p.1	02/18/1997	Admissions will host a multicultural campus visit for students in Cedar Falls high schools.
130	University of Northern Iowa offices extend hours during first week of spring semester classes Public Relations News Release 1996:222, p.1	01/13/1997	Many University offices are open until 6:00pm to aid students as a new semester begins.
131	University of Northern Iowa Ethnic Student Promoters foster ethnic diversity Public Relations News Release 1996:105, p.1	10/10/1996	List of Ethnic Student Promoters members.
132	Math entrance requirements changing Campus News Network 6:21, p.6	07/29/1996	Effective fall 1998, new students must have two years of algebra and one of geometry.
133	Cost versus value; college is expensive--but has the cost been overstated? Northern Iowa Today 80:1, p.8	07/01/1996	Analyzing the true costs of education and the ways to meet those costs.
134	Profile: Jon Buse, Connie Hansen, Shelley Milks Campus News Network 6:18, p.3	05/28/1996	Profile of Admissions Counselors Jon Buse, Connie Hansen, and Shelley Milks; photo.
135	University of Northern Iowa announces new Northern Iowa Stars for spring semester Public Relations News Release 1995:284, p.1	03/29/1996	New members of the Students Telecounseling Admissions Representatives team are announced.
136	University of Northern Iowa hosting preview day to minority students Wednesday, February 28 Public Relations News Release 1995:237, p.1	02/23/1996	Program announced for preview day at UNI.
137	University of Northern Iowa plans four evening degree meetings throughout community Public Relations News Release 1994:545, p.1	07/05/1995	Evening Degree Program introduced to the community by UNI.
138	A new president at the helm A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.103	07/01/1995	Biographical sketch of Malcolm Price; President Price's initial views and objectives; photo.
139	The evolution of the institution A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.212	07/01/1995	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.
140	UNI freshmen smarter than ever this year Northern Edition 3:1, p.3	01/18/1995	94% of UNI freshmen are in top half of high school classes; median ACT score for freshmen is 23.3.
141	Panther Push is off and running again Northern Edition 2:27, p.5	11/09/1994	Program allows UNI students to talk to high school students about UNI.
142	UNI opens transfer center at HCC Northern Iowan 91:14, p.1	10/11/1994	Admissions Office staffs center at Hawkeye Community College.
143	University of Northern Iowa to host College Fair and post high school planning program Wednesday, September 28 Public Relations News Release 1994:77, p.1	09/23/1994	UNI will host a College Fair for juniors and seniors from 26 area high schools.
144	Natural Sciences takes proactive approach to recruitment Campus News Network 4:16, p.2	04/11/1994	"Science, Math and Technology Day" provided sixty-eight high school students with an in-depth look at UNI's CNS departments.
145	Profile: Clark Elmer Campus News Network 4:16, p.3	04/11/1994	Profile of Clark Elmer, Director of Admissions; photo.
146	UNI's ESP fosters ethnic diversity Northern Edition 2:7, p.3	03/02/1994	Ethnic Student Promoters assist Admissions Office.
147	Student recruitment meets the Information Age Northern Iowa Today 22:1, p.2	03/01/1994	Outline of UNI's current enrollment management strategy; photo.
148	UNI freshmen set university record in student quality Northern Iowan 90:28, p.2	12/07/1993	Ninety-five per cent of freshmen are from upper half of high school class; other statistics.
149	New directors, heads guide UNI programs Northern Iowa Today 21:2, p.3	09/01/1993	Raymond Tymas-Jones (Music), Clark Elmer (Enrollment Management and Admissions), Reginald Green (Academic Advising), Julia Wallace (Psychology), and Robert Decker (Educational Administration and Counseling); photo.
150	Panther Push promotes UNI with student presentations; "best public relations and marketing tool for UNI" Northern Iowan 89:39, p.1	02/16/1993	UNI students make presentations to high school students.
151	Out-of-state students attracted to UNI for many reasons Northern Iowan 88:45, p.5	03/13/1992	Students talk about why they attend UNI.
152	Students featured in 'Real Life at Northern Iowa" video; to be shown on Des Moines Heritage Cable (Channel 35) in March Public Relations News Release 1991:454, p.1	03/03/1992	"Real Life at Northern Iowa" features various facets of student life, including cultural and recreational activities. UNI students are the stars of the 15 minute promotional piece. Students are listed.
153	Recruiting and retaining minority students is topic of videoconference set for March 4 at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1991:430, p.1	02/24/1992	What has worked, what hasn't, and why during the past twenty-five years of minority student and faculty recruitment will be covered by a videoconference at UNI.
154	University of Northern Iowa considers controlling enrollment growth Public Relations News Release 1991:318, p.1	01/13/1992	Enrollment growth control is being considered due to declining state support,
155	Iowa students meet the challenge Northern Iowa Today 75:2, p.13	01/01/1992	UNI is enrolling students who are better prepared for college; administrators analyze trends.
156	The dreaded ACT Northern Iowa Today 75:2, p.15	01/01/1992	Ways in which UNI uses ACT scores.
157	Are they getting smarter or wiser? Public Relations News Release 1991:295, p.1	12/30/1991	Jack Wielenga states high school students are realizing it is wise to get college prep courses out of the way as soon as possible.
158	Iowa students meet the challenge; Academic performance steadily improving, according to University of Northern Iowa admissions figures Public Relations News Release 1991:188, p.1	11/04/1991	Office of Admissions announces incoming freshmen are meeting more demanding core course requirements than in the past.
159	A composite look at Northern Iowa's fall 1991 freshmen Campus News Network 2:4, p.3	10/14/1991	Larger percentage of Iowa high school seniors enrolling, academic quality improving, attracting more non-Iowans and minorities, large percentage are full time.
160	Late enrollment cap set for freshman and grad students Northern Iowan 88:1, p.1	08/30/1991	Admissions Office turns down late applications due to limited funding.
161	Budget cuts force University of Northern Iowa to cut off freshman admissions Public Relations News Release 1991:4, p.1	08/19/1991	UNI stops accepting admission requests of freshmen due to budget cuts. Graduate College also has refused new applications.
162	Budget cuts force University of Northern Iowa Admissions Office to reduce flexibility; additional applicants being denied admission Public Relations News Release 1990:695, p.1	08/08/1991	Budget cuts affect UNI enrollment.
163	Enrollment, funding pressure force University of Northern Iowa to cut off admissions to graduate college Public Relations News Release 1990:686, p.1	08/05/1991	New applications for the Graduate College have been suspended for the fall semester.
164	Best preparation for college entrance exams is taking strong academic course work Public Relations News Release 1990:680, p.1	08/01/1991	Strong college preparatory coursework in high school is the best preparation for college entrance exams.
165	Longnecker clarifies position on proposed enrollment cap Northern Iowan 87:61, p.2	07/05/1991
166	Professor vows to protect UNI; wants enrollment cap reinstated Northern Iowan 87:60, p.1	06/28/1991	Professor Longnecker believes something must be done to meet rising enrollment without accompanying state funding.
167	Mandatory computer fee to be voted on by Regents next week Northern Iowan 87:58, p.1	06/14/1991	Regents also change admissions requirements to three years of high school science; will divide Department of Mathematics and Computer Science and put Department of Library Science in Curriculum and Instruction.
168	Recently at the Regents . . . . Campus News Network 1:18, p.2	06/03/1991	Three years of high school science required for admission; $40 computer fee approved; Math and Computer Science divide; Library Science folded into Curriculum and Instruction.
169	University of Northern Iowa requests Regents' approval for three-year high school science requirement for admission Public Relations News Release 1990:574, p.1	05/15/1991	UNI requests an increase in the high school science requirement for admission.
170	Reception April 8 in Ankeny for students admitted to University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:409, p.1	03/20/1991	Students admitted to UNI, their parents, guidance counselors, and other prospective students are invited to a reception in Ankeny. Greg Reese, a UNI alumnus will speak.
171	Reception April 3 in Mason City for students admitted to University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:408, p.1	03/18/1991	Students admitted to UNI, their parents, guidance counselors, and other prospective students are invited to a reception in Mason City. Mark Young, a UNI alumnus, will speak.
172	Reception March 10 in Sioux City for students admitted to University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:388, p.1	03/14/1991	Sioux City to host reception for students accepted for admission to UNI. Their parents, guidance counselors, and prospective students are welcome to attend. Pam and Tim Wurster, UNI alumni, will speak.
173	Reception March 27 in Dubuque for students admitted to University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:406, p.1	03/13/1991	Recently admitted students, their parents, guidance counselors, and prospective students are invited to a UNI reception in Dubuque.
174	Reception March 28 in Cedar Rapids for students admitted to University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:407, p.1	03/13/1991	Students admitted to UNI, their parents, guidance counselors, and other prospective students are invited to a reception in Cedar Rapids. Paul Below, a UNI alumnus will speak.
175	Reception March 24 in Council Bluffs for students admitted to University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:405, p.1	03/11/1991	Students recently admitted to UNI, their parents, guidance counselors, and prospective students are invited to a reception. UNI alumnae Nancy Coziahr will speak.
176	Reception March 13 in Fairfield for students admitted to University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:397, p.1	03/06/1991	Students recently accepted for admission to UNI are invited to a reception in Fairfield March 13. Also invited to attend are their parents, guidance counselors, and prospective students. Marilyn and Mike Vincent, UNI alumni, will speak.
177	Reception March 14 in Waterloo for students admitted to University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:398, p.1	03/06/1991	Recently admitted students to UNI their parents, guidance counselors, and prospective students are invited to a reception in Waterloo.
178	Reception March 11 in Bettendorf for students admitted to University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:389, p.1	03/04/1991	Rich and Dee James, UNI alumni, will speak at a reception in Bettendorf for newly accepted UNI students, their parents, guidance counselors and prospective students.
179	Reception March 6 in Carroll for students admitted to University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:364, p.1	02/21/1991	Informational meeting for newly admitted UNI students, their parents, and guidance counselors will be held in Carroll. UNI alumnae Joyce Koster of Carroll will address the gathering.
180	Reception March 7 in Calmar for students admitted to University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:365, p.1	02/21/1991	An informational meeting for recently accepted students at UNI will be held in Calmar. Ward Budweg, a UNI alumnus, will address the group.
181	U of I admission standards change, Iowa State next Northern Iowan 87:19, p.4	11/06/1990	Although University of Iowa is changing its admissions standards, UNI is not planning any revisions.
182	Admission requirements a concern; UNI's standards may be reevaluated Northern Iowan 87:9, p.1	10/02/1990	A committee may be established to review UNI's admission and retention policies.
183	Iowa defies national trend Northern Iowan 87:9, p.1	10/02/1990	Iowa students score higher than the national average on the American College Testing exam.
184	IndexUNI Publications Campus News Network Admissions Staff--going Long Distance Admissions staff--going long distance Campus News Network 1:3, p.1	10/01/1990	Staff will visit every Iowa high school as well as many outside the state; photo.
185	Administering a burgeoning normal school A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.154	07/01/1990	Debate over the mission of the Normal School; disparity in salary for women and men; duties of Board; organization of library services; photo.
186	Black Support Network sponsoring Black History Month Essay Contest at Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1989:354, p.1	01/22/1990	Ronald Green, president of the Black Support Network, organizes a Black History Month essay contest. Entries must be at least five-hundred words in length. Winners will receive up to two-hundred dollars from University Book and Supply.
187	Regents lift enrollment cap Northern Iowan 85:53, p.1	04/21/1989	Policy initially approved in December 1985; UNI officials believe that the lifting will not lead to overcrowding.
188	Curris addresses Noehren residents Northern Iowan 85:49, p.1	04/07/1989	President Curris offers views on a variety of subjects at informal meeting.
189	Enrollment cap may be lifted Northern Iowan 85:45, p.1	03/14/1989	Rick Stinchfield says that there will probably be money to hire more faculty, so the university can enroll more students.
190	Freshmen come to UNI better prepared Northern Iowan 85:14, p.6	10/14/1988	Quick look at effects of stricter admissions standards.
191	Enrollment cap hurts ethnic diversity at UNI Northern Iowan 85:3, p.1	09/02/1988	President Curris speaks at length to the faculty about the enrollment cap.
192	We're striking out on new territory Northern Iowa Today 16:3, p.8	09/01/1988	Office of Admissions will recruit students from a wider territory outside Iowa.
193	UNI caps enrollment Northern Iowan 85:1, p.1	08/26/1988	Will cap enrollment at 11,500.
194	UNI's recruiting methods vary Northern Iowan 84:40, p.8	02/23/1988	Administrators talk about ways of bringing good students to campus.
195	UNI tours still popular Northern Iowan 84:33, p.6	01/29/1988	Despite enrollment cap, many students visit campus.
196	University of Northern Iowa names Merit Scholars Public Relations News Release 1987:204, p.1	01/13/1988	Fifteen Merit Scholar students are selected for the Presidential Scholars program. Presidential Scholars are provided with free tuition, and room and board for four years. Students listed.
197	Northern Iowa names recipients of prestigious presidential scholarships Public Relations News Release 1987:177, p.1	12/16/1987	The Presidential Scholars board selects the third class of high school seniors to receive the four-year Presidential Scholar awards. Professor Robert Talbott leads the selection committee. Recipients are listed.
198	Entrance requirements for '88 examined; certain departments may lose enrollment with requirements Northern Iowan 84:28, p.9	12/08/1987	Department heads generally support stronger requirements, but enrollment may be affected.
199	High school officials unhappy with requirement demands Northern Iowan 84:28, p.9	12/08/1987	Principals offer opinions; believe there may be some unfortunate side effects.
200	High school students need more knowledge of basics for college Northern Iowan 84:28, p.9	12/08/1987	Admission requirements strengthened because faculty believed students were arriving at college without the knowledge that they should have had.