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	Title	Date	Summary
751	Mankato Deputy Director Dean Shoars named UNI public safety director Public Relations News Release 1987:402, p.1	6/15/1987	Dean Shoars is named public safety director of the university by John Conner, pending confirmation by the Board of Regents. Shoars was selected from five candidates for his accomplishments in law enforcement. Includes a list of search committee members.
752	Regents approve UNI preliminary budget, other business Public Relations News Release 1987:385, p.1	5/28/1987	The Board of Regents approves a faculty salary increase, a construction contract for a Nebraska Street extension, and the remodeling of Gilchrist Hall's first floor corridor.
753	Regents name new business dean for UNI, approve other appointments Public Relations News Release 1987:386, p.1	5/28/1987	The Board of Regents approves the induction of a new dean of economics, director of financial aid, and head of the Department of Political Science. Steven Y. Moon is promoted to acting director of computing services.
754	Regents approve granting of UNI honorary degree to Dr. William C. Lang Public Relations News Release 1987:346, p.1	4/23/1987	Professor William Lang is presented with the Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree. Lang was recognized for his contributions to the humanities program, and as vice president of academic affairs.
755	UNI Business, personnel items approved by Regents Public Relations News Release 1987:347, p.1	4/23/1987	Professor Jan Robbins is replaced by Robert Ward as head of the Department of English. John Stalberger is named director of public safety after the retirement of Rollin G. Evers. The Education Center, Gilchrist Hall, and Dome see renovations and repairs.
756	Regents grant approval for UNI's Master of Philosophy degree Public Relations News Release 1987:340, p.1	4/22/1987	The Board of Regents approves the creation of a master of philosophy program, providing exceptional students with individualized training to conduct independent research.
757	Regents approve promotions of 18, tenure for 11 UNI faculty members Public Relations News Release 1987:263, p.1	3/12/1987	The Board of Regents approves eighteen faculty promotions and eleven grants of tenure. Includes a list of promoted faculty members, and faculty who received tenure.
758	UNI faculty consulting report, radio tower lease approved Public Relations News Release 1987:262, p.1	3/12/1987	The Board of Regents approves a ten-year lease for land used for a microwave relay tower for KUNI. The Board also recieves faculty consulting reports, showing that the College of Education had the highest number of paid consultants.
759	Small increase in UNI residence hall rates approved by Regents; parietal rule continues on suspension Public Relations News Release 1987:257, p.1	3/11/1987	The Board of Regents votes to increase rates for residents halls by 3.49 percent. The Board also moved to continue suspension of the parietal rule, which would require unmarried freshman and sophomores to live within the residence halls.
760	Radio News Network Announcements Public Relations News Release 1987:249, p.1	3/4/1987	Professor James Fryman compiles an atlas comparing Iowan communities. Ragbrai training begins. Price Lab students share what physical education means to them. Regents raise room and board costs. Students spend Spring Break lobbying in Washington.
761	Regents approve professional development leaves for 22 UNI faculty Public Relations News Release 1987:226, p.1	2/19/1987	The Board of Regents approves Professional Development Leaves for twenty-two faculty members. The Board approved nine leaves for fall, seven for spring, and six for the academic year. Includes a list of faculty members.
762	Regents approve UNI business and personnel matters, miscellaneous fees schedule Public Relations News Release 1987:225, p.1	2/19/1987	The Board of Regents discusses renovating the Redeker Center, raising admission fees, leasing university property, and engaging five phased retirement programs. The board also filled the positions of Public Safety Director and Director of Maucker Union.
763	Regents recommend $10.1 million UNI power plant project to legislature Public Relations News Release 1987:227, p.1	2/19/1987	The Board of Regents appeals to the Iowa General Assembly to fund a $10.1 million power plant and boiler replacement project. Consulting engineers from Sega, Inc. recommended a new steam distribution system, coal storage, and a steamline tunnel.
764	Another record spring enrollment for UNI Public Relations News Release 1987:213, p.1	2/9/1987	The Board of Regents and President Curris place an enrollment cap of 11,500 students on the university after a record enrollment of students, which adversely affected the quality of education.
765	Regents offer increase in UNI faculty salaries Bingham--Elizabeth (Class of 1915) Northern Iowan 83:33, p.1	1/30/1987	Board offers 3.5% in 1987-1988 and 4.5% in 1988-1989; will waive fact-finding and go to mediation.
766	New art building on UNI campus named for emeritus president John J. Kamerick Public Relations News Release 1986:141, p.1	12/19/1986	The Board of Regents approves the naming of the art building after former President John Kamerick. President Curris and Professor Lee Thomson recount the accomplishments of Kamerick, who was responsible for securing funds for the Communication Art Center.
767	Regents approve program, architect for UNI union addition, other business Public Relations News Release 1986:139, p.1	12/18/1986	The Board of Regents approved the construction of a multipurpose room, food area, and lobby in Maucker Union. They also approved the destruction of the Anthropology Building, and the appointment of new directors of conference services and financial aids.
768	Students call for state to aid university costs Bingham--Elizabeth (Class of 1915) Northern Iowan 83:25, p.1	11/21/1986	Connie Hessburg addresses the Board of Regents.
769	Regents refer to committee UNI request for master of philosphy degree; approve power plant consultant, razing of buildings Public Relations News Release 1987:113, p.1	11/20/1986	The Board of Regents approved the creation of a master of philosphy degree, which fulfilled requirements of several departments. Also approved was the destruction of a powerplant, the Mathematics Learning Center, and Anthropology Building.
770	"Murphy the Moose" campaign to inspire youngsters to supper new UNI museum Public Relations News Release 1987:86, p.1	10/31/1986	Murphy the Moose was created by the Museum Committee as a ploy to get elementary school students to donate money for museum renovations. The mascot traveled between area elementary schools, where he spoke on the various preserved specimens at the museum.
771	Regents approve final budget, capital projects, other business for UNI Public Relations News Release 1986:484, p.1	7/17/1986	The Board of Regents approves the 1986-87 budgets. The Board approved the use of funds for interior painting in Campbell Hall, as well as the continuance of five majors.
772	Regents approve UNI preliminary budget, fees Public Relations News Release 1986:466, p.1	6/19/1986	Approved preliminary budget of $55,547,261 for the 1986-87 fiscal year; it is a 4.68% increase over last year; many student fees increases were approved as well.
773	Regents name new UNI department head, other business Public Relations News Release 1986:463, p.1	6/19/1986	Ronald Chung was appointed the new head of the Department of Home Economics; suceeds Mary Franken, who resigned to focus on family and research interests; renovation contracts were also approved.
774	Regents approve UNI department head, calendar holidays, other business Public Relations News Release 1986:438, p.1	5/22/1986	Hill named head of department of sociology and anthropology; approved the 1987 and 1988 holidays; purchasing of land; increases in parking permit fees and rent; new postions/pay grades reclassifications/title changes; paint improvements.
775	Regents refer UNI enrollment limitation request to interinstitutional committee Public Relations News Release 1986:439, p.1	5/22/1986	The UNI Committee on Enrollment Limitation has proposed a policy that would stabilize enrollment to about 11,250 to 11750 students; students ranking in the top one-third, not one-half of their high school class would automatically be admitted.
776	Regents discuss mandatory fees Klostermann--Marcia (Student--1985-1986) Northern Iowan 82:54, p.1	4/29/1986	Connie Hessburg reacts strongly against such fees.
777	Regents hear UNI phased retirement, capital register reports Public Relations News Release 1986:389, p.1	4/24/1986	They also approved many renovation agreements and a farm lease.
778	Regents name UNI Library for its longtime director, Donald Rod Public Relations News Release 1986:385, p.1	4/23/1986	Rod has been the library director for thirty-three years and will retire in June; Curris noted that Rod is known for his warm collegiality; the Regents' decision was unanimous; he has also worked as a library design consultant.
779	Students may pay mandatory fees Bingham--Elizabeth (Class of 1915) Northern Iowan 82:52, p.1	4/22/1986	Board considering ways to pay back tuition money that was used to cover interest on academic revenue bonds.
780	UNI Institute for Environmental Education to sponsor summer study tour on energy Public Relations News Release 1986:339, p.1	4/3/1986	The class will be called "Impacts of Energy Production" and it is being offered by the UNI Institute for Environmental Education; it will be a month-long tour; students may earn four hours of either graduate or undergraduate credit.
781	Regents approve 2.96 percent room and board increase Morse--Julie A. (Class of 1988) Northern Iowan 82:44, p.1	3/25/1986	Also approves tenure and promotion decisions; photo.
782	Regents approve change for UNI's 1987 summer session calendar; other business Public Relations News Release 1986:305, p.1	3/13/1986	The changes move the day of registration and the first day of instruction so that now these days will align with those at ISU and U of I; the board also approved a number of curriculum changes and a reconstruction of Campus and Wisconsin streets.
783	Regents approve promotions of 27, tenure for 15 UNI faculty members Public Relations News Release 1986:304, p.1	3/13/1986	Both actions will take effect in the 1986 fall semester.
784	Regents approve UNI residence hall rates for 1986-87 Public Relations News Release 1986:306, p.1	3/13/1986	The rate increases will be just under 3%; apartment rates will stay the same; during the fall 1985 semester more than 260 educational programs were conducted for students living in the residence halls.
785	Regents to vote on room and board rates Klostermann--Marcia (Student--1985-1986) Northern Iowan 82:42, p.1	3/11/1986	Will vote on 2.6% increase proposal and on settlement with Paul Tenney.
786	Regents evaluate budget cuts Klostermann--Marcia (Student--1985-1986) Northern Iowan 82:38, p.1	2/25/1986	Board of Regents approves Faculty Constitution.
787	Regents approve UNI business Public Relations News Release 1986:268, p.1	2/19/1986	The board approved the phased retirement of Baldwin and an agreement between UNI and Cedar Falls Municipal Utilities.
788	UNI record spring enrollment official Public Relations News Release 1986:242, p.1	2/6/1986	There are 10,728 students enrolled in the spring 1986 semester; this is a two percent increase over last spring semester.
789	UNI projects record spring enrollment Public Relations News Release 1986:230, p.1	1/31/1986	The official count is expected to be around 10,700 which is a 1.5% increase from last spring; this fall also had record enrollment numbers.
790	UNI-Dome, once a dream, now a reality which lives up to its name Public Relations News Release 1986:219, p.1	1/24/1986	The need for more capacity for sporting events and concerts motivated University officials to pursue the building of a multi-purpose facility.
791	Regents approve professional development leaves for 20 UNI faculty Public Relations News Release 1986:203, p.1	1/15/1986	Leaves were approved for the 1986-1987 school year; six leaves are for the fall, eight for the spring and six for the entire year; list of those taking a leave.
792	Regents approve UNI enrollment limit concept Public Relations News Release 1986:204, p.1	1/15/1986	The approval basically allows UNI to explore different options for limiting enrollment levels.
793	Regents hear UNI curriculum proposals, refer them to committee Public Relations News Release 1986:202, p.1	1/15/1986	Changes include adding minors in computer-science teaching and secondary reading, as well as a bachelor's of science in biology; additionally, extensive changes to the communication curriculum.
794	Regents approve acting dean for UNI School of Business, other personnel transactions, receive radio reports Public Relations News Release 1986:202, p.1	1/13/1986	Warner will be the new acting dean filling in for Waller who is on sick leave; changed the name of Monteiro's job from Affirmative Action Officer to Director, Affirmative Action Program; approved a new position of entry level announcer.
795	UNI Museum renovation project to proceed with funding from outside sources Public Relations News Release 1986:197, p.1	1/9/1986	Development office to head fund raising campaign to not only renovate the museum facility, but also secure funds to upgrade the displays.
796	Regents approve student computing fee, other business for UNI Public Relations News Release 1985:185, p.1	12/19/1985	The fee will be $20 per semester per student in order to expand access to computing for students and faculty.
797	Regents approve UNI semester hour tuition schedule and miscellaneous fees Public Relations News Release 1985:183, p.1	12/19/1985	The Iowa State Board of Regents approved UNI's 1986-1987 annual tuition rates which will be effective in the 1986 summer session; the new tuition rates are given, as well as the new fees.
798	UNI requests conceptual approval from regents of enrollment cap Public Relations News Release 1985:185, p.1	12/19/1985	Curris says UNI had a record fall enrollment, up 12% for freshman, and an even higher enrollment is expected next year; the cap request was made given the state's economic condition; this would be the first enrollment cap.
799	UNI faculty constitution revised Welch--James D. (Laboratory School Faculty) Northern Iowan 82:24, p.1	11/26/1985	Faculty revising constitution in hopes of gaining Regents approval; brief history of the document.
800	Morin: 'Unbelievable' Olson--Lynn Northern Iowan 82:14, p.1	10/22/1985	Regents vote deny Dean Morin's request for a hearing; photo.

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