Board of Regents

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51 2019-2020 Student Fee proposal
Northern Iowan 115:54, p.2 		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 SFC votes to defund Panther Shuttle
Northern Iowan 115:53, p.1 		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.
53 DOR explains 2019-20 dining changes
Northern Iowan 115:53, p.1 		The Department of Residence describes changes to dining services for the 2019-2020 year; photo.
54 New NISG Legislation Liaison Team chosen
Northern Iowan 115:25, p.2 		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
Northern Iowan 115:1, p.4 		The Iowa Board of Regents have approved a 2.8 percent tuition increase.
56 UNI tuition to climb for the 2018-2019 school year
Northern Iowan 114:53, p.2 		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
Northern Iowan 114:31, p.2 		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
Northern Iowan 114:28, p.3 		Madden and Dausener are concerned with Iowa decreasing funding for higher education.
59 Candidate talks about abolishing BOR
Northern Iowan 114:8, p.2 		Cedar Rapids Mayor, Ron Corbett, wants to eliminate the Board of Regents (BOR). Instead he thinks each state school should be allowed to chose their own regents to help eliminate the political agenda of the BOR; photo.
60 Nook's State of the University Address
Northern Iowan 114:8, p.1 		UNI President, Mark Nook, gives his first annual State of the University Address. Nook talks about the state of our athletic and education departments, as well as the budget cuts from the State; photo.
61 Tuition Task Force devises tuition plans
Northern Iowan 114:5, p.1 		The Tuition Task Force met at UNI to discuss the suggested tuition increase for the next school year; photo.
62 Reynolds criticizes tuition hikes
Northern Iowan 114:1, p.4 		Governor Kim Reynolds is against the tuition spike of Iowa's three public universities. UNI President Mark Nook's plan to lower the burden on students involves gaining state funding; photo.
63 Gov. candidate talks education
Northern Iowan 114:1, p.3 		Democratic governor candidate, Nate Boulton, discusses education at UNI. UNI faculty weigh in on the discussion; photo.
64 Panther parking problems
Northern Iowan 113:1, p.1 		Changes in parking permit policies and ongoing construction cause concerns to drivers; photos.
65 "Band-Aids on bullet holes"
Northern Iowan 112:22, p.1

Ethnic Student Promoters (ESP) and various staff, students, and faculty protest the lack of administrative action on discrimination on campus; photos.
66 ARCTICenter: the new 'cool' thing
Northern Iowan 112:20, p.1

The Board of Regents unanimously voted to expand the UNI arctic studies program; part of the expansion includes a new facility called the ARCTICenter (Arctic, Remote and Cold Territories Interdisciplinary Center); photo.
67 President addresses tuition increase
Northern Iowan 112:14, p.4

Student body president Katie Evans discusses why she supported a tuition increase.
68 All staff opinion column: what does the recent tuition hike mean for UNI?
Northern Iowan 112:10, p.3

The Northern Iowan staff members Hannah Carr-Murphy, Jesse Moeller, Abbi Cobb, and Michael Jackson give their opinions on the recently-approved mid-year tuition increase; photos.
69 Branstad appoints UNI student to Board of Regents
Public Relations News Release 2014:211, p.1 		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.
70 BOR meeting March 11
Northern Iowan 111:42, p.2 		The Board of Regents will discuss the Annual Report on Campus Safety and Security.
71 BOR unanimously OK's admission changes
Northern Iowan 111:34, p.2 		The Board of Regents approved changes to the admission process to accommodate schools that don't use class ranks; photo.
72 Board of regents to convene at UNI
Northern Iowan 111:32, p.1 		The Board of Regents will be visiting UNI to discuss new policies and issues.
73 UNI Media Opportunity: BOR members to visit Arctic exhibit at UNI Museum
Public Relations News Release 2014:166, p.1 		Members of the Iowa Board of Regents will attend the opening of an Arctic exhibit on February 4, in UNI's Rod Library.
74 The Board of Regents' freeze: a political ploy that hurts students, universities
Northern Iowan 111:26, p.4 		Student Corey Cooling discusses the recent decision to freeze undergraduate tuition and what that means for students attending the university.
75 Unprecedented third consecutive tuition freeze approved
Northern Iowan 111:25, p.1 		A third tuition freeze for resident undergraduate students was approved unanimously by the Board of Regents.
76 Board OK'd job cuts at universities
Northern Iowan 111:23, p.1 		The Board of Regents approved the cuts of over two-hundred university jobs.
77 Job cuts?
Northern Iowan 111:18, p.2 		The Iowa Board of Regents plans to implement a restructuring process that will cause up to 250 university jobs to disappear.
78 UNI gets FY16 funding; Board of Regents apppproves $12.9 million
Northern Iowan 111:4, p.1 		The Board of Regents approved funding for the fiscal year 2016.
79 UNI certificate in sustainability now offered
Public Relations News Release 2013:276, p.1 		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
80 Possible course changes
Northern Iowan 110:55, p.1 		The Board of Regents heard a proposal that included adding 103 classes to the course offerings and terminating 55 courses.
81 Northern Iowa Student Government
Northern Iowan 110:55, p. 		Describes the purpose of Northern Iowa Student Government and lists the students involved in NISG for next year; photo.
82 Follow-up on Student Services Fee
Northern Iowan 110:55, p.3 		Corrects a statement made about the Student Services Fee that was printed in the April 28 issue of the Northern Iowan.
83 More transparency needed for SSF. Administration should re-examine fee process
Northern Iowan 110:54, p.4 		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
84 Education center will move to Sabin Hall
Northern Iowan 110:54, p.2 		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.
85 Additonal funding for UNI approved
Public Relations News Release 2013:264, p.1 		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.
86 Committee unaware of fee hike
Northern Iowan 110:52, p.1 		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.
87 Madsen reflects on student services fee decision
Northern Iowan 110:50, p.1 		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.
88 BOR holds spending review forum at UNI
Northern Iowan 110:49, p.1 		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.
89 Brenda Bass named UNI dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Public Relations News Release 2013:238, p.1 		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.
90 Lack of federal funding limits work-study program
Northern Iowan 110:47, p.2 		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.
91 Regents solicit efficiency report
Northern Iowan 110:43, p.1 		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.
92 NISG candidates receive support
Northern Iowan 110:39, p.3 		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.
93 NISG candidates vie for office
Northern Iowan 110:38, p.1 		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.
94 Regents discuss audits and faculty resignations
Northern Iowan 110:35, p.1 		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.
95 Revised student assessment instrument will come in spring
Northern Iowan 110:34, p.1 		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.
96 Sen. Hatch starts new campaign
Northern Iowan 110:34, p.1 		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.
97 French minor could return to UNI
Northern Iowan 110:33, p.1 		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.
98 Branstad's budget hits UNI issues
Northern Iowan 110:28, p.1 		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.
99 Board of Regents includes three alumni
Northern Iowa Today 97:1, p.31 		Katie Mulholland, Larry McKibben and Subhash Sahai currently serve on the Board of Regents; photo.
100 Discussion of new education center continues
Northern Iowan 110:25, p.1 		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.