Board of Regents

Displaying 201 - 250 of 1130 in reverse chronological order

#	Title	Date	Summary
201	Tuition to increase by five percent next year Northern Iowan 107:45, p.1	03/29/2011	The Iowa Board of Regents voted 7-2 to approve a tuition increase for the coming academic year. In-state business students will see an increase of 11.3 percent. This is aimed to make up for former Governor Culver's ten per cent across the board cut.
202	GBPAC continues operations after burst pipe Northern Iowan 107:43, p.2	03/11/2011	Blue Man Group performances were cancelled following a burst pipe. The group has been rescheduled for September; photo.
203	'STOP THE CUTS' Northern Iowan 107:43, p.1	03/11/2011	Regent's Day brought roughly two hundred fifty students to Des Moines. Students visited with legislators, hoping to hold the line on budget cuts aimed at higher education; photo.
204	For budget cuts, Regents schools not in the clear yet Northern Iowan 107:42, p.1	03/08/2011	House File 45 has been modified and has passed both the House and Senate. The bill addresses saving money now and in the future. It establishes a budget transparency database.
205	Center for Multicultural Education turns 40 Northern Iowan 107:38, p.6	02/22/2011	Open house to celebrate fortieth anniversary of the center will be February 28; photo.
206	'Talk Politics' tackles the issues of Regents hikes, proposed budget cuts Northern Iowan 107:38, p.1	02/22/2011	College Republicans, UNI Democrats, and Young Americans for Liberty hold discussion on proposed budget cuts to higher education. Students urged to participate in Regents Day in Des Moines; photo.
207	Storming the Capitol Northern Iowan 107:38, p.1	02/22/2011	Students will take their concerns about proposed budget cuts to Des Moines on March 7. NISG will provide free transportation, refreshments, and lunch.
208	What has my student body president done for me and the university? Northern Iowan 107:37, p.7	02/18/2011	Joel Anderson has met with each member of the Board of Regents individually during the past year. He has been involved with cutting fees for students and seeking sponsors for the Panther Shuttle and SafeRide.
209	Take an interest Northern Iowan 107:37, p.7	02/18/2011	The Northern Iowa Student Government elections will soon be drawing to a close. NISG does affect students by sponsoring the Panther Shuttle, SafeRide, and making student voices heard at the Board of Regents. Become involved.
210	Regents propose 5 percent tuition increase in light of potential budget reductions Northern Iowan 107:34, p.1	02/08/2011	Both in and out of state students would see their tuition bill raised by five per cent next year. Students in the College of Business upper division are looking at a proposal of 11.3 percent for in state and 7.9 for out of state students.
211	Take a stand Northern Iowan 107:32, p.5	02/01/2011	Students urged to write their legislators, Governor Branstad, and the student body president concerning the proposed budget cuts for the Board of Regents. Make your voice heard.
212	More cuts on the way? Northern Iowan 107:30, p.1	01/25/2011	Iowa House of Representatives has passed a bill that could potentially cut $1.6 million from the University budget this fiscal year. Larger classes, higher tuition, and fewer class offering could result; photo.
213	UNI president begins battle with cancer Northern Iowan 107:25, p.1	12/03/2010	Ben Allen has been diagnosed with early stages of prostrate cancer. He will undergo surgery in mid-January. Provost Gloria Gibson will be acting President during his recovery; photo.
214	Graduate student highlights Northern Iowan 107:19, p.6	11/02/2010	Greta Johnson, a second year graduate student, is the only student representative on the Board of Regents. Making a difference in the world is her first priority. She is interested in working with non-profit organizations in the future; photo.
215	UNI's Ahrabi-Fard to be inducted into the MVC Hall of Fame Northern Iowan 107:17, p.12	10/26/2010	Legendary volleyball coach will be inducted into the Missouri Valley Conference Hall of Fame. Ahrabi-Fard is considered an innovator on the collegiate, national, and international volleyball scene.
216	UNI to host research and development education summit Public Relations News Release 2010:64, p.1	09/21/2010	The purpose of the summit is to discuss four national research and development schools. Sharon Robinson, president and CEO of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE), will be the guest speaker.
217	UNI athletics to reduce general fund subsidies Northern Iowan 107:7, p.1	09/21/2010	An 18.3 per cent decrease in general fund subsidies for athletics will occur by the 2015 fiscal year. This is according to a plan submitted to and approved by the Board of Regents. The plan includes a second big nonconference football game.
218	School of Applied Human Sciences recently established Northern Iowan 107:3, p.1	09/03/2010	Merging the Department of Design, Textiles, Gerontology and Family Studies with Mental Health and School Counseling Program has created the new school. Howard Barnes has been named director; photo.
219	Richard O. Jacobson pledges $11 million to create literacy center at UNI UNI receives largest gift ever Public Relations News Release 2010:15, p.1	08/19/2010	The Richard O. Jacobson Center for Comprehensive Literacy will focus on educating, coaching and mentoring teachers and administrators to develop effective instructional prractices based on current reading research.
220	Dwight Watson named UNI dean of the college of education Public Relations News Release 2009:466, p.1	05/24/2010	Watson is currently the associate dean of the Teacher Education Program, chair of the Department of Education Studies and professor in the College of Education and Human Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
221	Regents ask UNI athletics to reduce dependency on state funding Northern Iowan 106:45, p.1	03/30/2010	Board of Regents have asked for a plan from UNI and ISU for the elimination or reduction in taxpayer support for athletics. Troy Dannen shares that this in nothing new. UNI has reduced by 12% its use of those monies for athletics recently.
222	Brad's sports blurb special edition Northern Iowan 106:44, p.	03/26/2010	An estimated crowd of one thousand attended the pep rally that sent the basketball team off to St. Louis for its game with Michigan State; photo.
223	Former professor sues UNI Northern Iowan 106:36, p.1	02/16/2010	UNI and the state Board of Regents are being sued for discrimination, harassment, and breach of contract by Bradley Barrett, former music professor.
224	The problem with refunded tuition Northern Iowan 106:34, p.6	02/09/2010	The one hundred dollar surcharge students paid for the spring semester will be refunded if the Governor's budget is approved. Perhaps it would be best to continue the charge, since more cuts are anticipated for the next fiscal year.
225	State Board of Regents approved 6-percent tuition increase, voted to repeal $100 surcharge Northern Iowan 106:34, p.1	02/09/2010	Students will be affected by Board of Regents decisions. Tuition increase will be somewhat offset by the repeal of the surcharge imposed last semester due to the ten percent budget cut ordered by Governor Culver.
226	Allen meets with merit staff Northern Iowan 106:32, p.1	02/02/2010	President Allen presented an update to the Merit staff on how the current economic situation is affecting the university. Two meetings were held to allow members from different shifts to attend; photo.
227	United Faculty accepts $520,000 in pay cuts in exchange for no layoffs Northern Iowan 2010:29, p.1	01/22/2010	There will be no layoffs of faculty in this fiscal year, thanks to an agreement between the Board of Regents and United Faculty. Salaries will be adjusted downward; much like a progressive tax.
228	University of Northern Iowa announces first round of reorganization plans Northern Iowan 2008:28, p.2	01/15/2010	Pending the approval of the Board of Regents, effective July 1, 2010 the Marketing and Advancement Division will be dissolved and the Colleges of Humanities and Fine Arts and Natural Sciences will be combined. Joel Haack will serve as the inaugural dean.
229	United Faculty votes to receive salary cut Northern Iowan 2008:28, p.1	01/15/2010	United Faculty has accepted a Memorandum of Understanding reached with the Board of Regents. The agreement will end on June 30, 2010. A salary reduction was deemed a fair way to address the needed reduction in expenditures; photo.
230	University of Northern Iowa announces first round of reorganization plans Public Relations News Release 2009:225, p.1	01/14/2010	Effective July 1, 2010 Marketing & Advancement Division will be dissolved, eliminating one university vice president position. Bill Calhoun, current vice president and president of the UNI Foundation, will remain as president of the Foundation.
231	UNI-Dome roof in need of repair Northern Iowan 106:27, p.1	12/11/2009	The July 10, 2009, storm caused $4.3 million in damage to the UNI-Dome roof. Insurance will cover the costs, except for $100,000 deductible on the policy. The Board of Regents has been asked for permission to proceed with repairs; photo.
232	Board of Regents defers tuition decision Northern Iowan 106:26, p.1	12/08/2009	David Miles, Board of Regents President, announced that the Board will postpone deciding on the size of the tuition increase until after the December 11 meeting of the State Revenue Estimating Conference.
233	Future of Panther football scholarship program in question Northern Iowan 106:25, p.11	12/04/2009	Conversations between a Board of Regents member and President Allen concerning the future of Panther football look for options to reduce the general fund monies required.
234	Regents Teacher Intern License Program receives State Board of Education approval Public Relations News Release 2009:175, p.1	11/23/2009	The program, "Iowa Teacher Intern License Pathway--Answering the Call to Teach," will prepare mid-career professionals to earn an intern license in Iowa to teach in grades 7 - 12 in high need areas, as defined in the schools.
235	UNI faculty considers furloughs Northern Iowan 106:22, p.1	11/13/2009	Survey of faculty members shows that faculty are open to a number of solutions to resolve the current budget crisis. United Faculty met with Board of Regents to negotiate a deal to enact cost savings.
236	More than 40 programs slated for elimination Northern Iowan 106:22, p.1	11/13/2009	Program reduction is a product of a process started over a year ago. Program reviews began within academic departments. Criteria were developed to evaluate programs, with enrollment being an important factor; photo.
237	Price Lab School seeks unpaid tuition fees Northern Iowan 106:21, p.2	11/10/2009	Unpaid tuition at Lab School totaling $250,000 discovered during audit; $95,000 of this total will not be sought due to uncertain legal standing The remaining $155,000 will be sought for payment; photo.
238	NISG analyzes UNI's budget situation Northern Iowan 106:21, p.1	11/10/2009	Budget cuts and proposed changes in the liberal arts core are topics to be discussed during town hall meetings sponsored by Northern Iowa Student Government; photo.
239	Business students face $902 tuition increase Northern Iowan 106:20, p.1	11/06/2009	Junior, senior, and graduate students in the College of Business will see a 12.6 per cent increase in tuition. This is due to a graduated scale imposed by the College to help maintain their ranking as a top business school; photo.
240	Board of Regents approves UNI's budget plan Northern Iowan 106:19, p.1	11/03/2009	Governor Chet Culver's ten per cent across the board budget cut trickled down to a UNI share of $8.9 million dollars. A $100 surcharge on tuition for spring, days off without pay, and reducing retirement contributions have been approved; photo.
241	Maucker Union turns 40 Northern Iowan 106:19, p.9	11/03/2009	Maucker Union was rededicated during the fortieth anniversary of the building; photo.
242	Students speak about budget situation Northern Iowan 106:18, p.1	10/30/2009	Baker Hall demolition, shorter semesters, tuition surcharge, and layoffs draw the attention of students. Opinions vary and emotions run high.
243	Some have no worries for student employment despite cutbacks Northern Iowan 106:17, p.2	10/27/2009	Work study students are funded by Federal dollars and will likely not be effected by the recently announced state budget cuts. Dining services do run their operations as a business and may adjust if catering and retail decline; photo.
244	Town Hall meetings mark beginning of strategic planning process Northern Iowan 106:17, p.1	10/27/2009	President Allen and Provost Gibson kicked off the strategic planning process for the University by gathering input from faculty and staff via two town hall sessions.
245	NISG opposes high tuition increases, prepares for Green Week Northern Iowan 106:15, p.1	10/20/2009	Adam Haselhuhn feels that the state is increasingly placing the burden of public higher education on the backs of the students. A tuition raise of over three and a half percent is not acceptable to NISG. Green Week focuses on the environment.
246	UNI President encourages campus to work strong, hard, together in light of budget cuts Northern Iowan 106:15, p.1	10/20/2009	Cutting $8.8 million from the 2010 university budget will not be easy. There are several alternatives, each having a down side. President Allen will visit with groups on and off campus for input.
247	Regents discuss budget reductions Northern Iowan 106:14, p.1	10/16/2009	The ten per cent reduction in the state's fiscal 2010 budget was the topic of the Board of Regents meeting. Continued access to public universities and the need to continue high quality education were re-enforced.
248	New budget reductions coming Northern Iowan 106:13, p.1	10/13/2009	President Benjamin Allen announced Governor Culver's decision to cut the budget across the board by ten per cent. Difficult decisions will have to be made for fiscal year 2010.
249	NISG discussed tuition increases, SafeRide, new clubs and Cedar Falls mayor candidacy Northern Iowan 106:9, p.4	09/29/2009	Northern Iowa Student Government meeting agenda full of discussion. Information presented on Board of Regents meeting, donation from Public Safety for SafeRide, and thoughts of David Sires, candidate for mayor.
250	Board of Regents discusses potential 5 to 6 percent tuition increase Northern Iowan 106:9, p.1	09/29/2009	Craig Lang expressed his opinion that tuition at Regents institutions should be increased twice as much as suggested by the baseline tuition increase of 2.7 percent. The Board of Regents will discuss tuition increases at their October meeting; photo.