Board of Regents

Displaying 151 - 200 of 1130 in reverse chronological order

#	Title	Date	Summary
151	What are unrestricted net assets? Northern Iowan 108:52, p.1	04/20/2012	Howard Bunsis suggested in a lecture that the university should use funding from unrestricted net assets to cover the current deficit. Michael Hager points out that these assets are reserved for health insurance, parking, and other commitments; photo.
152	The philosophy of faculty cuts Northern Iowan 108:51, p.5	04/17/2012	Thoughts on the proposed cuts to the Department of Philosophy and World Religions. The department will be cut in half. The professors teach more than half of the humanities courses.
153	Faculty to 'retool' programs Northern Iowan 108:49, p.1	04/10/2012	Since the announcement of a reduction in some academic programs and the elimination of others, faculty members are evaluating options to serve students still interested in the areas. Some see it as an opportunity to make education better; photo.
154	Students hit the road for Iowa's universities Public Relations News Release 108:48, p.1	04/06/2012	Student led, nine stop tour of Iowa, shares the value of the state universities with Iowans. The tour kicked off with a rally at the Iowa State Fairgrounds; photo.
155	Lawsuit contests BOR's decision to close Price Lab Public Relations News Release 108:48, p.1	04/06/2012	The question of who has the power to close Price Lab is the basis for a lawsuit filed in district court. The suit was filed on behalf of thirty-seven community members, parents, and educators; photo.
156	Faculty, students respond to closure of science programs Northern Iowan 108:47, p.1	04/03/2012	Several science program degree programs will be lost due to the budget crisis. According to Ken De Nault, two of the four geology faculty members may be lost. Courses in these areas will be available next year.
157	My take on the future of Panther athletics Northern Iowan 108:46, p.8	03/30/2012	Author shares his thoughts on athletics in light of the upcoming budget cuts. The athletics department continues to lose money and will be forced to make cuts; photo.
158	Students, faculty speak out on world language program closures Northern Iowan 108:46, p.1	03/30/2012	World language and culture degrees will include only a Spanish B. A. and a Spanish Teaching B. A. French, German, and Russian were dropped due to budget constraints.
159	House panel votes to freeze tuition Northern Iowan 108:45, p.1	03/27/2012	Iowa House Appropriations Committee passed a bill, along party lines, that would potentially cut $31 million from Iowa's public universities next year. The bill would also freeze tuition; allowing no way to recover the lost funding.
160	'Funeral' held to protest academic program cuts Northern Iowan 108:45, p.1	03/27/2012	Students United for Academics sponsored the march. The march began at Seerley Hall and made its way to the Campanile to remember Price Laboratory School; photo.
161	AAUP investigation could lead to censure Northern Iowan 108:44, p.3	03/23/2012	The American Association of University Professors is planning to investigate the procedures used to determine program cuts. Responses by President Allen, to date, have not convinced the group of the University's good intentions to comply.
162	Fields of opportunities cut; students' educational harvest harmed Northern Iowan 108:44, p.6	03/23/2012	UNI's approach to balancing the budget questioned. Suggestions made for better communication among administration, faculty, staff, students, and alumni.
163	Letter to the Editor Northern Iowan 108:44, p.5	03/23/2012	Professor Clohesy questions the program cuts and the decision making process. Searching for answers as to how these cuts will make UNI academically stronger.
164	Allen discusses transition from closure of Price Lab Northern Iowan 108:44, p.3	03/23/2012	A transition team has been formed to deal with the changes with present K-12 students attending Price Lab. The team will also address a new model for clinical experiences for teacher education students and a new R & D model.
165	Board of Regents approves academic program changes Northern Iowan 108:44, p.1	03/23/2012	Due to budget cuts of over twenty-four million dollars in recent years and facing a nearly five million dollar shortfall, Price Lab School and the University Museum will be closing along with fifty-eight academic programs; photo.
166	A letter from physics alumni Northern Iowan 108:43, p.4	03/09/2012	The proposed elimination of the B. S. in physics is challenged by fifteen alumni of the program. They urge President Allen to focus on improving the number of students before eliminating the program.
167	Students hold peaceful protest of potential academic cuts Northern Iowan 108:43, p.2	03/09/2012	Students study in Seerley Hall. The Study Vigil lasted 24 hours a day for a week. Students were protesting the proposed cuts in academic courses; photo.
168	Letter to the Editor Northern Iowan 108:42, p.12	03/06/2012	Writer critical of the lack of democratic process in the changes proposed to address the budget deficit. Better communication is needed in these trying times.
169	An open letter to UNI students Northern Iowan 108:42, p.4	03/06/2012	Professor Reineke states respect for President Allen and Provost Gibson, but is concerned about the proposed elimination of academic programs.
170	Regents approve Price Lab closure Northern Iowan 108:41, p.1	03/02/2012	President Allen's recommendation to close Price Lab School on June 30, 2012, has been approved by the Board of Regents. The state legislature is the next step in the closure; photo.
171	Ed faculty votes no confidence in Allen Northern Iowan 108:41, p.1	03/02/2012	The process, data, communication, people consulted, and the closing of Price Lab School all contributed to the vote of no confidence. The Faculty Senate will also receive a motion for consideration.
172	Danielson, community discuss cuts Northern Iowan 108:41, p.1	03/02/2012	Elected officials hear responses from the community about the closing of Price Lab School. The community was strongly in favor of keeping the school; photo.
173	Hundreds march to keep Price Lab open Northern Iowan 108:40, p.1	02/28/2012	Students, parents, faculty, and community members marched from Price Laboratory School to Schindler Education Center. The event was organized to send a message to President Allen, the Board of Regents, the legislature, and the Governor; photo.
174	UNI announces first round of cuts, eyes others Northern Iowan 108:40, p.1	02/28/2012	Museum, print services, and Price Lab School are slated to close. The Department of Public Safety and low enrollment academic programs are under review; photo.
175	Budget talks require communication, not blame Northern Iowan 108:39, p.4	02/24/2012	Communication among the administration, faculty, students, and the Cedar Valley is needed during this time of restructuring. People need to know what the plans are for the future. More input has been requested by several parties.
176	President Allen to recommend closing Price Lab School Northern Iowan 108:39, p.1	02/24/2012	Budget woes at the university have caused the President to call for the closure the Laboratory School. The museum will also close and academic programs will be cut; photo.
177	Faculty senate discusses potential academic cuts Northern Iowan 108:39, p.1	02/24/2012	Members express concerns about general funds being transferred to nonacademic departments. Several faculty members seed that the budget process seemed to be top down, with little input from the bottom up.
178	Cuts possible for upcoming school year Northern Iowan 108:38, p.1	02/21/2012	President Ben Allen announced that declining support from the Iowa Legislature may cause cuts in funding to Price Laboratory School, UNI Museum, Panther athletics, and academic programs; photo.
179	Board of Regents approves schematic designs for Redeker Center expansion Northern Iowan 108:36, p.1	02/14/2012	Department of Residence is hoping that the design phase for the Redeker expansion is completed by late April. Planning is under way to inconvenience students as little as possible.
180	Beck says possibility of $12 million for UNI is slim Northern Iowan 108:34, p.3	02/07/2012	Governor Branstad's budget has twenty million dollars extra for public universities. UNI will get a portion of that money, but significantly less than the twelve million anticipated.
181	Speak up on behalf of your university Northern Iowan 108:32, p.4	01/31/2012	Believes that students, parents, grandparents, and the general population need to let their voices be heard in Des Moines and Washington, D. C. concerning the ever increasing costs of education.
182	DOR eyes Redeker expansion Northern Iowan 108:29, p.1	01/20/2012	With the addition of Panther Village, the dining facilities in Redeker Center need to be enlarged to handle additional students; photo.
183	Additional UNI funding a distinct possibility Northern Iowan 108:28, p.1	01/13/2012	The legislature will consider a $12 million, three year funding request for the university. This request has been approved by the Board of Regents. This would help with an anticipated shortfall in funding.
184	Tuition: enough is enough Northern Iowan 108:28, p.4	01/13/2012	Students, faculty, staff, and parents urged to contact their local legislators and ensure that voices are heard concerning the never ending increases in the cost of education.
185	Maucker Union ballrooms undergoing construction Northern Iowan 108:24, p.1	11/18/2011	A $1 million dollar renovation of the ballrooms is due to be completed by the middle of March 2012. The sound system, ceiling, ventilation system, and the installation of new energy efficient lighting will be upgraded; photo.
186	Proposed changes to LAC create controversy Northern Iowan 108:22, p.1	11/11/2011	Social sciences faculty and students are concerned about the proposed decrease in social science requirements. The proposal cuts the requirements by one third.
187	Osterberg debunks economic myths Northern Iowan 108:22, p.2	11/11/2011	David Osterberg, executive director of the Iowa Policy Project, states that Iowa's recession has been less severe than the national average. He further states that the state has cut support to state universities; causing higher tuition and fees.
188	Remarks on tuition increase proposal Northern Iowan 108:19, p.4	11/01/2011	Spencer Walrath, president of the NISG, shares the comments he presented to the Board of Regents; photo.
189	Student leaders support proposed tuition increase, call for change Northern Iowan 108:19, p.1	11/01/2011	Student body presidents address the Board of Regents on ever increasing tuition costs. Students believe that we are at a turning point. The cost of education cannot continue to increase; photo.
190	NISG A snake biting its own tail Northern Iowan 108:18, p.4	10/28/2011	The debate on proposed tuition increases in the Northern Iowa Student Government senate resulted in an undesirable final resolution. Senators expressed the opinion that their input did not matter to the Board of Regents. Amendments were not debated.
191	NISG passes tuition increase resolution Northern Iowan 108:17, p.3	10/25/2011	Discussion on a proposed bill to support a tuition increase was heated at times. There were several senators on both sides of the issue. In the end, the resolution was adopted.
192	Increasing our tuition without our permission Northern Iowan 108:17, p.4	10/25/2011	Finds it ironic that the NISG resolution supporting a 3.75% increase in tuition was still in the office; waiting to be mailed on October 24th. The Board of Regents announced on the 21st that they were proposing the same rate.
193	Senate to vote on tuition increase resolution Northern Iowan 108:15, p.2	10/18/2011	Northern Iowa Student Government senate will vote to support the proposed 3.75% increase in tuition for the 2012-2013 academic year. This increase was proposed by the Board of Regents and supported by President Allen.
194	Board of Regents requests 12 million dollars for UNI Northern Iowan 108:11, p.1	10/04/2011	UNI relies more heavily on state funding than the other Regents institutions. To reduce the inequity, addition funding for UNI has been requested. $4 million would be added to the budget for each of the next three years; photo.
195	Stop the cuts Northern Iowan 108:10, p.3	09/30/2011	Students urged to contact legislators concerning the seemingly never ending cuts to education funding. Students now contribute more toward their education than does that state. Take advantage of all the available programs.
196	State relations officer resigns Northern Iowan 108:6, p.1	09/16/2011	Joe Murphy will be joining the private sector after three years of service to the University and the Board of Regents. Murphy is a former president of the Northern Iowa Student Government; photo.
197	UNI football adds 2012 season opener at Wisconsin Northern Iowan 108:1, p.23	08/26/2011	2012 football team to play two BCS teams, Wisconsin and Iowa. These games will help the financial situation in the athletic department.
198	UNI makes math games for students available on iTunes Public Relations News Release 2011:1, p.1	07/01/2011	The Regents' Center for Early Education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics has developed math games apps used on iTunes.
199	Rebel alliance destroys UNI-Dome Northern Iowan 107:50, p.9	04/15/2011	Satirical look at the destruction of the Dome by aliens; photo.
200	NISG converts UNI-Dome into university-destroying battle station Northern Iowan 107:48, p.11	04/08/2011	Satirical look at converting the Dome in to a battle station. Fictional characters given names of members of the Northern Iowa Student Government; photo.