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	Title	Date	Summary
51	2019-2020 Student Fee proposal Oasheim--Michael (Class of 2019), Leitner--Gabrielle (Class of 2020) Northern Iowan 115:54, p.02	5/2/2019	After being met with resistance from students and review by the Board of Regents and President Nook, the Student Fee Committee sent its official proposal to the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) on April 30, including a $90,000 re-allocation to fund the Panther Shuttle and SafeRide, which were originally cut; photo.
52	DOR explains 2019-20 dining changes Flanders--Anna (Student--2017), Leitner--Gabrielle (Class of 2020) Northern Iowan 115:53, p.01	4/29/2019	The Department of Residence describes changes to dining services for the 2019-2020 year; photo.
53	SFC votes to defund Panther Shuttle Baxter--Nicole (Class of 2019) Northern Iowan 115:53, p.01	4/29/2019	The Student Fees Committee presented the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) with its decision to cut funding for the Panther Shuttle and SafeRide. Several students voiced their concerns about this decision and NISG met with President Nook to amend the matter; photo.
54	New NISG Legislation Liaison Team chosen Hauer--Sydney (Class of 2019) Northern Iowan 115:25, p.02	11/29/2018	The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) announced its newly-appointed Legislative Liaison Team, which advocates with legislators at the Capitol on UNI's behalf. Members include Ann Metz, Isaak Espersen, Jacob Madden, Jacob Levang, and Joshua Dausener.
55	Board of Regents approve tuition hike Dausener--Josh (Student--2017) Northern Iowan 115:1, p.04	8/23/2018	The Iowa Board of Regents have approved a 2.8 percent tuition increase.
56	UNI tuition to climb for the 2018-2019 school year Stelk--Caleb (Student--2018) Northern Iowan 114:53, p.02	4/23/2018	The UNI is proposing a 2.8% tuition increase after the Board of Regents suggested a 2-4% increase for all regent universities.
57	Braun provides UNI legislative update Dausener--Josua (Student--2017) Northern Iowan 114:31, p.02	1/25/2018	UNI State Relations Officer Mary Braun hosted a state legislative update to bring those in attendance up to speed with two bills on the state Senate floor that may cut UNI's Budget.
58	Editorial: higher ed needs higher funding Dausener--Josua (Student--2017), Madden--Jacob (Class of 2019) Northern Iowan 114:28, p.03	1/11/2018	Madden and Dausener are concerned with Iowa decreasing funding for higher education.
59	Candidate talks about abolishing BOR Chidley--Kelsey (Student--2017) Northern Iowan 114:8, p.02	9/21/2017	Cedar Rapids mayor Ron Corbett, a Republican candidate for governor, proposes eliminating the state-wide Board of Regents and instead establishing a Board of Trustees at each state school; photo.
60	Nook's State of the University Address Dausener--Josua (Student--2017), Davis--Kirby (Class of 2018) Northern Iowan 114:8, p.01	9/21/2017	President Nook gave his first State of the University Address on September 18 in Lang Hall Auditorium. He spoke about recent awards, budget challenges, faculty and staff, renovation projects, and more; photos.
61	Tuition Task Force devises tuition plans Chidley--Kelsey (Student--2017) Northern Iowan 114:5, p.01	9/11/2017	The Tuition Task Force, a temporary committee of the Board of Regents, met at UNI on August 7 to discuss tuition increases, state appropriations, and other issues surrounding the cost of education; photos.
62	Gov. candidate talks education Madden--Jacob (Class of 2019) Northern Iowan 114:1, p.03	8/24/2017	The United Faculty hosted an event featuring democratic gubernatorial candidate Nate Boulton in Maucker Union. The event and panelists discussed issues in education and UNI; photo.
63	Reynolds criticizes tuition hikes Dausener--Josua (Student--2017) Northern Iowan 114:1, p.04	8/24/2017	Governor Kim Reynolds criticized the proposed tuition increases at Iowa's three public universities. UNI President Mark Nook's plan to lower the burden on students involves gaining state funding, which is uncertain; photos.
64	Panther parking problems Olsasky--Clinton (Class of 2018), Mahida--Kaushik (Student--2017), Wiggins--Kevin (Student--2019) Northern Iowan 113:1, p.01	8/25/2016	Changes in parking permit policies and ongoing construction cause concerns to drivers; photos.
65	ARCTICenter: the new 'cool' thing Welsch--Shelby (Student--2015) Northern Iowan 112:20, p.1	11/5/2015	The Board of Regents unanimously voted to expand the UNI arctic studies program; part of the expansion includes a new facility called the ARCTICenter; photo.
66	Branstad appoints UNI student to Board of Regents Public Relations News Release 2014:211, p.1	3/11/2015	Rachel Johnson, UNI freshman education major, has been appointed to the Board of Regents. As a student member of the Board of Regents, she will be the voice of all students who attend Regent institutions. She will begin her term on May 1.
67	BOR meeting March 11 Rouse--Amber Marie (Student--2013) Northern Iowan 111:42, p.2	3/9/2015	The Board of Regents will discuss the Annual Report on Campus Safety and Security.
68	BOR unanimously OK's admission changes Rouse--Amber Marie (Student--2013) Northern Iowan 111:34, p.2	2/9/2015	The Board of Regents approved changes to the admission process to accommodate schools that don't use class ranks; photo.
69	Board of regents to convene at UNI Rouse--Amber Marie (Student--2013) Northern Iowan 111:32, p.1	2/2/2015	The Board of Regents will be visiting UNI to discuss new policies and issues.
70	UNI Media Opportunity: BOR members to visit Arctic exhibit at UNI Museum Public Relations News Release 2014:166, p.1	2/2/2015	Members of the Iowa Board of Regents will attend the opening of an Arctic exhibit on February 4, in UNI's Rod Library.
71	The Board of Regents' freeze: a political ploy that hurts students, universities Cooling--Corey C. (Student--2013) Northern Iowan 111:26, p.4	12/8/2014	Student Corey Cooling discusses the recent decision to freeze undergraduate tuition and what that means for students attending the university.
72	Unprecedented third consecutive tuition freeze approved Rouse--Amber Marie (Student--2013) Northern Iowan 111:25, p.1	12/4/2014	A third tuition freeze for resident undergraduate students was approved unanimously by the Board of Regents.
73	Board OK'd job cuts at universities Rouse--Amber Marie (Student--2013) Northern Iowan 111:23, p.1	11/17/2014	The Board of Regents approved the cuts of over two-hundred university jobs.
74	Job cuts? Buelow--Allissa (Student--2014) Northern Iowan 111:18, p.2	10/30/2014	The Iowa Board of Regents plans to implement a restructuring process that will cause up to 250 university jobs to disappear.
75	UNI gets FY16 funding; Board of Regents apppproves $12.9 million Rouse--Amber Marie (Student--2013) Northern Iowan 111:4, p.1	9/11/2014	The Board of Regents approved funding for the fiscal year 2016.
76	UNI certificate in sustainability now offered Public Relations News Release 2013:276, p.1	5/7/2014	UNI is offering a new certificate in sustainability after being approved by the Board of Regents on April 24. The certificate will likely improve students' job opportunities. The certificate is open to all undergraduate students with a GPA of 2.50 or high
77	Follow-up on Student Services Fee Ta--Linh Mai (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 110:55, p.3	5/1/2014	Corrects a statement made about the Student Services Fee that was printed in the April 28 issue of the Northern Iowan.
78	Northern Iowa Student Government Ta--Linh Mai (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 110:55, p.supp. 8	5/1/2014	Describes the purpose of Northern Iowa Student Government and lists the students involved in NISG for next year; photo.
79	Possible course changes Krogman--Kayla Jean (Student--2014) Northern Iowan 110:55, p.1	5/1/2014	The Board of Regents heard a proposal that included adding 103 classes to the course offerings and terminating 55 courses.
80	Education center will move to Sabin Hall Krogman--Kayla Jean (Student--2014) Northern Iowan 110:54, p.2	4/28/2014	UNI received $2 million to operate a new education center. The Center for Educational Transformation will allow students to participate in hands-on research activities; photo.
81	More transparency needed for SSF. Administration should re-examine fee process Ta--Linh Mai (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 110:54, p.4	4/28/2014	Author would like an to know why President Ruud approved an additional $25 to the Student Services Fee for athletics without the recommendation of the Student Service Fee Committee. The student body also recommended against the additional fee; photo
82	Additonal funding for UNI approved Public Relations News Release 2013:264, p.1	4/24/2014	Iowa House and Senate approved a 4 percent funding increase for each of Iowa's public universities along with an additional $2.6 million in special funding to UNI's base in recognition of its reliance on state funding.
83	Committee unaware of fee hike Ta--Linh Mai (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 110:52, p.1	4/24/2014	A $25 increase in the Student Services Fee for 2015 was passed without the knowledge of several Student Services Fee Committee members. The fee funds services such as NISG, the Northern Iowan, and athletics; photo.
84	Madsen reflects on student services fee decision Prigeon--Correy Travis (Student--2013) Northern Iowan 110:50, p.1	4/14/2014	Thomas Madsen and Blake Findley approved the Board of Regents' request to remove $25 of funding for athletics from the General Education Fund. This money will be converted to the Student Services Fee fund. Some argue this may not be the right decision.
85	BOR holds spending review forum at UNI Prigeon--Correy Travis (Student--2013) Northern Iowan 110:49, p.1	4/10/2014	The UNI community had the opportunity to meet representatives from Deloitee Consulting firm. The firm was hired by the Board of Regents to help Iowa's universities spend money more efficiently.
86	Brenda Bass named UNI dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Public Relations News Release 2013:238, p.1	4/8/2014	Brenda Bass has been named the new dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. She first started at UNI in 1996 and has worker her way up.
87	Lack of federal funding limits work-study program Ruggles--Jacinda Rose (Student--2013) Northern Iowan 110:47, p.2	4/3/2014	According to a recent study by the Iowa Board of Regents, funding was down for both work-study and supplemental education opportunities grants. Due to this, it has been difficult to find work-study jobs.
88	Regents solicit efficiency report Noble--Cassidy Northern Iowan 110:43, p.1	3/10/2014	The Board of Regents is conducting a $2.5 million spending review with Deloitte Consulting to find inefficiencies and areas of overspending. The board hopes to save $15-$25 million by making the three regent universities more efficient.
89	NISG candidates receive support Pope--David William (Student--2012) Northern Iowan 110:39, p.3	2/24/2014	Several students wrote letters to the editor about the upcoming NISG election. These students spoke out about which candidates were the most qualified and what these candidates have already done to help improve the University of Northern Iowa; photo.
90	NISG candidates vie for office Prigeon--Correy Travis (Student--2013) Northern Iowan 110:38, p.1	2/20/2014	A Northern Iowa Student Government debate was held for the presidential candidates in the upcoming election. Corey Cooling and his running mate Eric Boisen discussed current issues with Kevin Gartman and his running mate Paul Andersen; photo.
91	Regents discuss audits and faculty resignations Prigeon--Correy Travis (Student--2013) Northern Iowan 110:35, p.1	2/10/2014	Student organizations, intramurals, and sports clubs at UNI are being audited to make sure they are operating as they should. President Ruud is confident the audit will help the university's organizations.
92	Revised student assessment instrument will come in spring Tant--Cassandra Anne (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 110:34, p.1	2/6/2014	A committee has been formed to revise the assessment form that allows students to evaluate their professors each semester. The pilot of the new assessment will be tested this semester. It is important for professors to receive student feedback.
93	Sen. Hatch starts new campaign Prigeon--Correy Travis (Student--2013) Northern Iowan 110:34, p.1	2/6/2014	As re-election season comes closer, Senator Jack Hatch has joined the race for governor. He believes that there needs to be more focus on funding for higher education. He supports Branstad's initiatives to help veterans, and wants to expand them.
94	French minor could return to UNI Tant--Cassandra Anne (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 110:33, p.1	2/3/2014	In 2012, UNI closed its French program. However, a new minor, Interdisciplinary Language Studies, Minor: French is awaiting approval. The department is currently advertising the new minor on their website to recruit new students.
95	Branstad's budget hits UNI issues Ta--Linh Mai (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 110:28, p.1	1/16/2014	UNI will receive an extra $8 million for the next two fiscal years, if Governor Branstad's 2015 budget is passed. This is not as much as UNI requested. Branstad also requested $32.9 million to renovate Schindler Education Center; photo.
96	Board of Regents includes three alumni Northern Iowa Today 97:1, p.31	1/1/2014	Katie Mulholland, Larry McKibben and Subhash Sahai currently serve on the Board of Regents; photo.
97	Discussion of new education center continues Aune--Jordan Lee (Student--2013) Northern Iowan 110:25, p.1	11/22/2013	During the Iowa Board of Regents' upcoming meeting, the board plans to bring up professional development assignments for UNI faculty and an update on the Iowa Research and Development Center for Educational Transformation at UNI.
98	Read up and get educated about UNI Peterson--Caitlin Anne (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 110:24, p.4	11/19/2013	The editorial staff of the Northern Iowan urge students to educate themselves on current events and legislation regarding UNI. By being active members of the UNI community students will be better able to voice their opinions.
99	UNI requests more funding for athletics from students: Athletics hopes to reduce reliance on general fund Ta--Linh Mai (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 110:20, p.1	11/5/2013	UNI is requesting the approval of the Board of Regents in raising the student services fee by $25. This would allow the athletic department to reduce their reliance on the general education fund.
100	Regents approve education center Ta--Linh Mai (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 110:18, p.1	10/29/2013	The Iowa Board of Regents approved plans to open a new education center, "The Center for Educational Transformation" at the University of Northern Iowa. The center will replace Malcolm Price Laboratory.

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