Board of Regents

Displaying 251 - 300 of 1130 in reverse chronological order

#	Title	Date	Summary
251	Keeping students first Northern Iowan 106:7, p.4	09/22/2009	Concerned about recent Regents meeting regarding the potential raising of tuition and the possibility of bonuses for university Presidents. Finds it odd that while students' cost of education increases, bonus money comes from general fund.
252	Department of Residence gives life to new living space Northern Iowan 106:7, p.1	09/22/2009	Three phase plan to increase the number of dorm rooms announced by Michael Hager, executive director of Residence. The new facilities will be apartment style housing. The first phase of 180 beds should be completed by the fall of 2012; photo.
253	A yearly checkup Northern Iowan 106:4, p.6	09/11/2009	UNI challenged to put University back into its name by supporting academics first and reducing the emphasis placed on athletics. Budget restrictions have caused larger class sizes, reduced financial aid, and freezes on professors' salaries.
254	Nearly 1,700 contributions unreturned to donors of UNI Scholarship Club Northern Iowan 106:2, p.1	09/01/2009	Life insurance benefits cancelled for club members following Fidelity Life Insurance not accepting new members, requiring at least 1000 members, and a change in tax law. The university and members may be liable for back income taxes.
255	Iowa Public Radio eliminates nine positions Northern Iowan 106:2, p.3	09/01/2009	A reorganization plan and a decline in support from state university funding lead to the loss of jobs. Bob Dorr, the late night host, is among those losing their jobs.
256	New courses offered for Liberal Arts Core Northern Iowan 106:1, p.19	08/28/2009	"Wind Energy Applications in Iowa" and "Women and Gender Studies: Introduction" have been added to the social science category. Iowa has become a major player in harnessing the wind for energy; photo.
257	Budget cuts cause reduction in student employment Northern Iowan 105:56, p.1	06/19/2009	Major reduction in the general fund budget results in not filling vacant positions, an early retirement program, not rehiring adjunct instructors, and a reduction in student employment opportunities; photo.
258	U. S. Secretary of Education visits UNI and speaks about education reform Duncan: Great teachers make the difference in student learning Public Relations News Release 2008:497, p.1	04/24/2009	Duncan's top priorities focus on strong teaching and student learning through student data systems, teacher and administrator evaluation systems and identifying underperforming schools.
259	Board of Regents approve differential tuition for UNI College of Business Administration Public Relations News Release 2008:270, p.1	12/11/2008	This will be the first year of a three-year implementation. The surcharge will fund: faculty and curriculum expansion, improved professional skills development for students, and financial aid.
260	College Bound: Iowa's new admissions requirement affects today's high school seniors Public Relations News Release 2008:245, p.1	12/01/2008	This year's college-bound Iowa high school seniors will be the first who can gain guaranteed admission with the new Regent Admission Index for the fall 2009 semester. The RAI combines four factors that strongly predict success at Regent Universities.
261	Student services emphasized at Gilchrist Hall rededication Northern Iowan 105:15, p.1	10/21/2008	Following the Gilchrist Hall fire in 2005, Gilchrist Hall has been extensively repaired. The rededication ceremony was a celebration that student services are now in one building; photo.
262	Grants benefit education Northern Iowan 105:7, p.3	09/23/2008	The Iowa Mathematics and Science Education Partnership awarded thirteen grants to aid programs that encourage students to be involved in math and science activities.
263	Veridian Credit Union opens services to students on campus Northern Iowan 105:2, p.2	09/05/2008	450 students received prizes during the grand opening of Veridian Credit Union's new office in Maucker Union. The credit union will have seven ATM locations on campus soon; photo.
264	UNI makes assistance available for market research projects Public Relations News Release 2007:782, p.1	07/24/2008	"Marketing-research projects will be tailored to each company's specific and most urgent intelligence needs, and typically will combine primary and secondary research."Typical projects will focus on any number of areas vital to a business's growth.
265	Program promotes, enhances Price Lab Northern Iowan 104:54, p.1	05/02/2008	Price Laboratory School named the state's research and development school for pre-kindergarten to twelfth grade; photo.
266	CBA discusses differential tuition Northern Iowan 104:48, p.1	04/11/2008	Talks have begun in the College of Business Administration on a plan for increased tuition for students in that college.
267	Dorm room rates face increase for upcoming year Northern Iowan 104:43, p.1	03/14/2008	Room and board costs vary at UNI due to differences in meal plans and types of room. Board of Regents voted to increase rates by 8.3% for the coming year; photo.
268	Recently armed UNI Police put to the test Northern Iowan 104:43, p.	03/14/2008	Department of Public Safety responds well to Alert on campus; photo.
269	NISG Elections Northern Iowan 104:37, p.8	02/22/2008	Support for Bentley-Doudna ticket in student body elections.
270	Board of Regents to present mathematics and science education proposal to Iowa Legislature Public Relations News Release 2007:442, p.1	02/21/2008	The Board of Regents will present information to the Iowa House education committee February 27.
271	Math and science education proposal to be presented to Iowa Legislature Public Relations News Release 2007:399, p.1	02/04/2008	The $5.5 million proposal includes five projects.
272	In regards to Culture Corner: Defending our homes (November 30) Northern Iowan 104:26, p.8	12/04/2007	Northern Iowan reporter challenged on the facts of the effects of NISG president Andrew Morse.
273	From your President Northern Iowan 104:26, p.8	12/04/2007	Andrew Morse reviews major accomplishments of the NISG this semester.
274	Iowa communities have until December 19 to apply for UNI's MyEntreNet entrepreneurship system Public Relations News Release 2007:276, p.1	11/08/2007	Rural communities and counties are encouraged to apply to become one of two new MyEntreNet regions for 2008.
275	UNI to host Mathematics Transitions Congress Public Relations News Release 2007:267, p.1	11/05/2007	The Mathematics Transitions Congress will be held November 14.
276	UNI Police to be armed; timeline of UNI Police gaining the right to be armed Northern Iowan 104:20, p.1	11/02/2007	Board of Regents votes, 6-2, to require Regents peace officers to carry firearms.
277	Wisconsin murders affect arming debate Northern Iowan 104:19, p.1	10/30/2007	Arming of public safety officers at UNI causes students to have mixed reactions.
278	Gun issue delayed until October Northern Iowan 104:9, p.4	09/25/2007	Board of Regents has postponed action on the arming of public safety officers at Regent institutions; photo.
279	Allen wants to arm campus police Northern Iowan 104:7, p.1	09/18/2007	President Ben Allen recommended to the Board of Regents that UNI public safety officers be allowed to carry guns; photo.
280	Jacobson gives $3 million naming gift to University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 2007:165, p.1	09/18/2007	Biographical profile of Richard Jacobson.
281	Professor receives award Northern Iowan 104:6, p.3	09/14/2007	Professor Jeffrey Weld selected to receive a Biology Teaching Award by the National Association of Biology Teachers; photo.
282	To arm or not to arm, that is the issue Northern Iowan 104:6, p.1	09/14/2007	Permission for public safety officers at Regents institutions to carry firearms is a hot topic; photo.
283	$1 million grant to UNI to combat gender violence at Regent universities Public Relations News Release 2007:154, p.1	09/13/2007	The U.S. Department of Justice has awarded a $1 million grant to provide for a model of campus violence prevention.
284	Student government committee not just blowing smoke Northern Iowan 104:4, p.3	09/07/2007	UNI smoking policy is under review; photo.
285	Forum discusses possibility of arming campus police Northern Iowan 104:3, p.1	08/31/2007	Discussion of campus police carrying firearms was well attended; photo.
286	BCS offers small business assistance Northern Iowan 104:2, p.1	08/28/2007	Business and Community Services Building dedicated at UNI on August 25, 2007; survey of operations in the building; photo.
287	Terrance Hogan named UNI vice president Northern Iowan 103:61, p.3	07/20/2007	New vice president for educational and student services named.
288	University of Northern Iowa to host mathematics and science education summit Public Relations News Release 2007:44, p.1	07/02/2007	An "Iowa Mathematics and Science Education Summit" will be hosted on campus Wednesday, July 11.
289	UNI president presents math and science education initiative to Board of Regents, State of Iowa Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	05/02/2007	Benjamin Allen presented an overview of the mathematics and science education collaborative at the Board of Regents meeting May 1.
290	Board of Regents to meet May 1 Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	04/27/2007	The Board of Regents will be discussing several issues during the May 1 meeting.
291	Defeated gun control amendment stirs up debate Northern Iowan 103:55, p.1	04/27/2007	Amendment to arm campus public safety officers defeated; photo.
292	UNI's role in addressing a gloomy outlook for math and science Northern Iowan 103:52, p.6	04/17/2007	The goals of UNI, Board of Regents, and the State of Iowa include; improving math and science skills in students, preparing more high-quality teachers, and bridging the gap among K-12, community colleges and universities; photo.
293	Breaking down the mandatory student activity fee Northern Iowan 103:52, p.3	04/17/2007	$231 is the amount of the annual student activity fee. Benefits and where the money is distributed.
294	UNI students present at Iowa Capitol Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	03/30/2007	Students presented their research from the "Research in the Capitol" program March 5 in the capitol building; list of students.
295	Board of Regents to meet at UNI March 13 Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	03/09/2007	The Board of Regents will be meeting March 13 to discuss several topics.
296	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	03/05/2007	The Board of Regents will meet March 13-14 on the UNI campus.
297	Full week of Thanksgiving break Northern Iowan 103:39, p.6	02/20/2007	Board of Regents approved a calendar change for UNI. Students will have the entire week off for the Thanksgiving holiday in 2007.
298	TOP program expanding Northern Iowan 103:30, p.1	01/19/2007	The Tuition Opportunities Program guarantees students full tuition scholarships for four years if the family income is less that $20,000.
299	Regents lobby for more education spending Northern Iowan 103:29, p.1	01/12/2007	Board of Regents seeks increased funding for education from the Iowa Legislature.
300	UNI makes assistance available for marketing-research projects Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	01/09/2007	Strategic Marketing Services is offering assistance to Iowa-based companies.