Board of Regents

Displaying 701 - 750 of 1133 in reverse chronological order

#	Title	Date	Summary
701	Regents approve continuance of several degree programs, other business for University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1988:179, p.1	11/17/1988	Board approved for continuance Northern Iowa's B.A. major in biotechnology, natural history interpretation, home economics and family services. Programs terminated, master arts major in translation (Spanish/English).
702	Second collective bargaining session between UNI-United Faculty and board of Regents team to be Thursday (Nov. 17) at UNIbersity of Northern Iowa. Public Relations News Release 1988:166, p.1	11/15/1988	Session open to public.
703	Regents hear reaccreditation report, approve acting library director, construction contract , other business for University of Northern Iowa. Public Relations News Release 1988:114, p.1	10/20/1988	Donald Gray was named associate professor and acting director of library services, he repalces Barbara Jones. Tony McAdams was approved professor and head of the Department of Management.
704	Pomerantz addresses faculty Northern Iowan 85:12, p.1	10/07/1988	Regents chair Marvin Pomerantz speaks and answers questions in meeting with faculty.
705	University of Northern Iowa Faculty Public Relations News Release 1988:85, p.1	10/03/1988	Marvin Pomerantz comments on Iowa's growth and survival, and the future of our young people, depends upon all of us working together toward the common goal of improving education in Iowa.
706	Regents approve constuction contracts, name chief negotiator/bargaining team for Northern Iowa. Public Relations News Release 1988:48, p.1	09/15/1988	Construction contract as follows: Larson Construction, Inc., of Independence, a $970, 628 general contract; ACI Mechanical Corp., Ames, a $415,050 mechanical contract; Freeman Electric, Inc., Independence, a $141,800 electrical contract.
707	'¿And the winner by a shovelful is¿'(Northern Iowa School of Bussiness ground-breaking) Public Relations News Release 1988:26, p.1	09/01/1988	The $10.2 million dollar building, scheduled for occupancy by fall of 1990, the largest undergraduate business school in the state.
708	Shovels 'at the ready' for School of Business ground breaking on University of Northern Iowa. Public Relations News Release 1988:27, p.1	09/01/1988	Short cermony for the School of Business Classrooms/Office. Work on the building began last month for the building and scheduled to br occupied by the fall of 1990.
709	Ground breaking for Northern Iowa's new classroom-office building set for Aug. 31. Public Relations News Release 1988:10, p.1	08/25/1988	Building to serve the School of Business. The building has a proposed budget of 10.2 million dollars and will be 100,000 square feet. Curris will begin the groundbreaking ceremony.
710	University of Northern Iowa puts lid on new freshman registration for Fall '88 semester. Public Relations News Release 1988:8, p.1	08/23/1988	Registrar's Office announced that it will not register anymore new freshmen students for fall semester classes. An unprecedented and unexpected surge of previously admitted students registered right before the beginning of fall semester.
711	Regents approve appointments, business for University of Northern Iowa. Public Relations News Release 1988:498, p.1	07/18/1988	Muriel Stone named director of Placement and Career Services. Peter Goulet named professor and head of the Department of Information Management. Board approves $2 million dollars for Maucker Union.
712	Regents defer action on Northern Iowa program feasibility study report recommending establishment of bachelor of science in nursing degree at UNI. Public Relations News Release 1988:449, p.1	05/26/1988	Issues the committee considered in assessing feasibility of the BSN were those of public access to opportunites for higher education, the direction in which professional nursing education is proceeding nationally.
713	Regents approve preliminary budget, other business for Northern Iowa. Public Relations News Release 1988:450, p.1	05/25/1988	Preliminary general operating budget of $65,789,165 for the 1988-1989 fiscal year was approved. Also approved a 6.8 percent overall increase in student activity fees. The Board also approved a handicapped parking violation fee increase.
714	Regents variety of business for Northern Iowa; hear reaccreditation report on fine arts. Public Relations News Release 1988:478, p.1	05/23/1988	Contracts for construction of the University of Northern Iowa's new classroom/office building were among business items for the Cedar Falls school approved by the Board of Regents.
715	Regents approve business, parking regulations for University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1987:386, p.1	04/21/1988	The Board of Regents enacts new parking regulations and an increase in permit fees by up to five percent. Plans for new exterior siding in University Apartments, a Latham Hall renovation project, and a new waste management facility are also approved.
716	Tom Pettit to receive honorary degree from University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1987:388, p.1	04/21/1988	The Board of Regents approves the granting of the Doctor of Humane Letters degree to NBC correspondent, Tom Petitt, at the spring commencement ceremonies. Pettit has been the recipient of the Alumni Achievement Award, and several awards in his field.
717	Legislature approves boiler, student seat Northern Iowan 84:54, p.1	04/19/1988	Matters now in Governor Branstad's hands.
718	Northern Iowa ready-made for Early Developmental Education Center Public Relations News Release 1987:373, p.1	04/18/1988	The Iowa Legislature grants the Board of Regents permission to develop a National Center for Early Developmental Education in any of its schools. Professor Thomas Switzer discusses the University's vast array of child development programs
719	Board authorizes University of Northern Iowa to proceed with Bender window improvements, approves other business Public Relations News Release 1987:323, p.1	03/24/1988	The Board of Regents approves maintenance projects for Bender and the Auditorium, as well as the destruction of a house and garage on University property to be used for additional parking. An agreement for use of the KUNI translator is made.
720	Regents approve University of Northern Iowa residence hall rates for 1988-89 Public Relations News Release 1987:325, p.1	03/24/1988	The Board of Regents approves a new budget for the Residence System, with room and board rates seeing an increase for residence halls, with apartment housing remaining the same.
721	Regents approve promotions of 19, tenure for 13 Northern Iowa faculty members Public Relations News Release 1987:324, p.1	03/24/1988	The Board of Regents approves nineteen promotions of associate professors and assistant professors, as well as tenure for thirteen.
722	Students deserve Regents seat Northern Iowan 84:46, p.3	03/15/1988	Attempts to answer objections.
723	USI students lobby state senators in Des Moines for student Regent seat Northern Iowan 84:45, p.3	03/11/1988
724	Lobby Day set for tomorrow Northern Iowan 84:44, p.2	03/08/1988	Wants students to lobby for the passage of a bill that would allow a student on the Board of Regents.
725	House passes bill establishing student Board of Regents seat Northern Iowan 84:43, p.4	03/04/1988
726	Curris discusses Regents seat, financial aid, boiler Northern Iowan 84:41, p.3	02/26/1988	Does not favor a student seat on the Board of Regents; believes tuition is too high; supports higher faculty salaries; opposes so-called "dead week".
727	Senate OKs student seat Northern Iowan 84:40, p.4	02/23/1988	Deb Blume talks about the prospects for the passage of legislation to establish a student seat on the Board of Regents.
728	Students deserve seat Northern Iowan 84:40, p.2	02/23/1988	Urges students to support legislation to establish student seat on Board of Regents.
729	Legislator's attitudes are typical of others' Northern Iowan 84:39, p.2	02/19/1988	Believes that students' importance is often not appreciated.
730	Students lobby for Regents seat Northern Iowan 84:39, p.1	02/19/1988	USI supports Jane Teaford's bill.
731	Board approves capital register, other business for Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1987:269, p.1	02/18/1988	The Board of Regents approves the creation of the position of Director of Information Management and Services. Other business includes budgets for the Physical Education Center parking lot, and replacement of the North Tennis Courts.
732	Regents receive Northern Iowa's report on international programs Public Relations News Release 1987:270, p.1	02/18/1988	The Board of Regents receives reports on agreements with seven foreign universities regarding faculty and student exchange programs. Professor Richard Newell reports agreements with universities in China, Chile, Mexico, Japan, and Spain.
733	University of Northern Iowa presents minority recruitment plan to Regents Public Relations News Release 1987:268, p.1	02/17/1988	The Board of Regents reveals their plans to increase minority enrollment to over eight percent in state universities. Strategies include the creation of equal opportunity programs, scholarships, and outreach to emeritus faculty and minority alumni.
734	Students may get Regents seat Northern Iowan 84:37, p.1	02/12/1988	Bill now in General Assembly.
735	Minority role models needed in classrooms to encourage education careers, Northern Iowa's Curris tells legislative panel Public Relations News Release 1987:250, p.1	02/04/1988	President Constantine Curris speaks before the Joint Subcommittee on Educational Appropriations on the need for minority educators in Iowa schools. James Martin supports the Board of Regents' plan to increase minority recruitment in education.
736	Chairman of regents' committee: 'Not relaxing standards for minorities' Public Relations News Release 1987:227, p.1	01/21/1988	The Board of Regents' Robert Leahy announces that exceptions must be made to meet state minority enrollment requirements.
737	Regents appoint assistant vice president, Union director for Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1987:216, p.1	01/20/1988	The Board of Regents approves the appointment of Marlene Strathe and Renee Romano as dean of the College of Education, and director of the Memorial Union respectively. Larry Routh resigns as director of counseling.
738	Regents approve Northern Iowa public radio translator for Mason City area, fee schedules, receive SBAC plan, other business Public Relations News Release 1987:225, p.1	01/20/1988	The Board of Regents approves licensing for KHKE-FM's translator to be placed near Mason City. Funding for the translator is provided by the Small Business Assistance Center. The Board also approves tuition and fee schedules.
739	Regents approve professional development leaves for 23 Northern Iowa faculty Public Relations News Release 1987:217, p.1	01/20/1988	The Board of Regents approves Professional Development Leaves for 1988-89. Five leaves are planned for fall semester, seven for spring, and eleven for the academic year.
740	Helping small businesses manage solid waste and hazardous substances to be task of Northern Iowa's new director of the S. B. A. C. Public Relations News Release 1987:199, p.1	01/08/1988	The Board of Regents confirms the appointment of John Konefes as director of the Small Business Assistance Center. Konefes enforces Department of Natural Resources and EPA regulations on business associations, and waste management firms.
741	University of Northern Iowa names new vice president for development Public Relations News Release 1987:193, p.1	01/05/1988	Professor Joseph Mitchell is named vice president for development by the Board of Regents. Mitchell's responsibilities include planning, implementing, and evaluating programs to enhance alumni, corporate, and community support.
742	Regents approve road construction project, receive numerous reports from University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1987:172, p.1	12/10/1987	The Board of Regents approves the reconstruction of Campus Street, the purchase of property for use as a parking lot, and the reaccreditation of the home economics department. Professor Ronald Chung retires, and new tenure policies are approved.
743	University of Northern Iowa names Geadelmann new director of state relations Public Relations News Release 1987:171, p.1	12/10/1987	The Board of Regents names Professor Patricia Geadelmann the director of state relations. Geadelmann maintains here rank as a faculty member of the department of physical education, and vice president of academic affairs.
744	Regents approve academic calendars, business for University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1987:134, p.1	11/11/1987	The Board of Regents approve the revised academic calendars for 1989-90 and 1990-91. Contracts are confirmed for the remodeling of Latham Hall and destruction of Power Plant No. 1.
745	Regents approve business for University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1987:94, p.1	10/21/1987	The Board of Regents approves resignation reports, which show an increase in faculty transfers to other universities. Contracts are given to Sega, Inc., Young Plumbing and Heating, and Iowa Environmental Services for the destruction of the power plant.
746	ISU challenges UNI in battle over tuition Northern Iowan 84:16, p.2	10/20/1987	Urges UNI students to come to next Regents meeting at Ames.
747	Radio News Network Broadcast Briefs Public Relations News Release 1987:73, p.1	10/07/1987	Robert Talbott speaks on Christopher Columbus' role in North American slavery. Wayne Anderson estimates the chance of earthquakes occurring in Iowa. Forrest Dolgener reviews cholesterol guidelines. Charles Means announces the rise of minority test scores.
748	Students' appeals ignored Northern Iowan 84:9, p.2	09/25/1987	Unhappy that Regents increased tuition despite students' appeal.
749	Regents approve contracts, appointments for University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1987:41, p.1	09/17/1987	The Board of Regents approve plans to replace and destroy Power Plant No. 1, renovate Latham Hall, and appoint two acting administrators. Jonathan Lu was named head of the Department of Geography, and James Dittrich director of Maucker Union.
750	Northern Iowa's president, director of financial aid, tell regents students cannot afford a 9 percent tuition increase Public Relations News Release 1987:43, p.1	09/17/1987	President Curris selects Roland Carrillo to represent the university in opposing the Board of Regents' plan to increase tuition by nine percent. Carrillo explains that many students no longer qualify for financial aid under the new plan.