Budget

Displaying 51 - 100 of 761 in reverse chronological order

#	Title	Date	Summary
51	Letter to the Editor Northern Iowan 108:44, p.5	03/23/2012	Graduate urges students to tell valued professors how much they are appreciated. Concerns expressed for the loss of academic focus and professors.
52	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.
53	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.
54	Misguided priorities Northern Iowan 108:44, p.5	03/23/2012	Conflicts over proper ways to solve the budget problems. Pride shown in students standing up for their beliefs. Concerns expressed over the direction of the University. Athletics Yea or Nay; photo?
55	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.
56	A letter to Ben Allen from a UNI physics alumnus Northern Iowan 108:43, p.5	03/09/2012	Wade Sick recalls why he chose UNI and physics for his major in 1978. He returned and earned an M. A. in science education in 1991. He expresses support for the physics and science programs at UNI.
57	The future of UNI Northern Iowan 108:43, p.4	03/09/2012	Representative Bob Kressig urges all in the district to contact legislators in support of UNI in the upcoming budget battle.
58	Jordan and KaLeigh win runoff election Northern Iowan 108:43, p.3	03/09/2012	Jordan Bancroft-Smithe and KaLeigh White are the newly elected leaders of the Northern Iowa Student Government; photo.
59	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.
60	More than 70 programs could be affected by possible cuts Northern Iowan 108:43, p.1	03/09/2012	A draft of the possible cuts to academic programs at UNI is released. An official announcement is expected soon. Faculty Senate does not endorse any of the proposed changes.
61	UNI officials to announce academic program changes Public Relations News Release 2011:203, p.1	03/08/2012	President Ben Allen and provost Gloria Gibson with meet with the media to discuss academic changes.
62	UNI to add resources to high-demand academic majors and close programs with low graduation rates Public Relations News Release 2011:200, p.1	03/08/2012	President Ben Allen announces the closure of several departments that have low graduation rates.
63	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.
64	Dear UNI Community Northern Iowan 108:42, p.12	03/06/2012	Support shown for President Allen and Provost Gibson by two former student body presidents.
65	Letter to the Editor Northern Iowan 108:42, p.12	03/06/2012	Fallout from the faculty meeting and vote of no confidence in President Allen. Student, faculty, and staff urged to stand together during these troubling times.
66	Letter to the Editor Northern Iowan 108:42, p.12	03/06/2012	In light of the no confidence vote by the faculty, writer shows support for President Allen and his decisions to close the museum, Price Lab School, and several academic departments.
67	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.
68	Members of the College Hill Partnership on Price Lab closing plans Northern Iowan 108:41, p.4	03/02/2012	Price Lab School has been one of the major attractions for families to locate in the College Hill area. College Hill Partnership desires to maintain a balance of single family homes and renter-occupied housing.
69	An alumnus' thoughts on UNI budget cuts Northern Iowan 108:41, p.4	03/02/2012	The thought that his university would have to cut costs brought a harsh reality to Jonathan Hinton. Many statistics are shared, including the doubling of tuition between 1997 and 2007 to make up for lack of funding from Des Moines.
70	Malcolm Price Laboratory School Enrollment information session Public Relations News Release 2011:199, p.1	03/01/2012	Price Lab will host an information session for parents and students who are planning to open enroll at local school districts.
71	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.
72	Open letter to faculty Northern Iowan 108:40, p.4	02/28/2012	The university is experiencing difficult times. Student Body president urges students and faculty to be civil and respect each other. Name calling and false information will not help the situation.
73	Proposed budget cuts Northern Iowan 108:40, p.5	02/28/2012	Questions asked concerning UNI's future role in teacher education and public safety.
74	Price Lab in perspective Northern Iowan 108:40, p.4	02/28/2012	Support is needed, even with the changing of higher education. The public is urged to look at political candidates' stand on support for education.
75	Incredibly loud and extremely close-minded Northern Iowan 108:40, p.4	02/28/2012	Believes that the response to the current budget situation has too much ignorance and name calling. Everyone urged to get the facts in order to think rationally.
76	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.
77	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.
78	A tale of two chambers Northern Iowan 108:38, p.1	02/21/2012	Iowa Senate has a 4.5 million dollar increase for UNI in its proposed budget. The House has a three million dollar reduction in their budget. There seems to be a large difference in opinion on education; photo.
79	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.
80	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.
81	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.
82	Hawkeye and Cyclone fans, I'm talking to you Northern Iowan 108:27, p.9	12/09/2011	Comparisons of athletics budgets among Iowa, Iowa State, and UNI show that Iowa spends seven times and Iowa State spends four times more than UNI on athletics in a year's time. It is time for UNI to get some respect.
83	President Allen hosts town hall meeting on budget Northern Iowan 108:24, p.9	11/18/2011	The Commons Ballroom hosted President Allen, as he shared views of the university budget. The university has implemented forty per cent of cost savings ideas suggested a few years ago; photo.
84	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.
85	UNI feel effects of budget cuts Northern Iowan 108:3, p.1	09/02/2011	State support for UNI has been cut for the third straight year. This year's shortfall is 3.6 million dollars. Class sizes are increasing. Retirements are not being replaced. Programs are being cut; photo.
86	UNI finalizes budget for fiscal year 2012 Northern Iowan 107:60, p.1	07/22/2011	UNI remains committed to providing an affordable high-quality educational experience following another budget cut; totaling $4.3 million dollars. The university budget has been cut twenty four percent in the past four years.
87	Schellhardt says farewell Northern Iowan 107:57, p.1	06/24/2011	Vice President of Administration and Financial Services announces his retirement. Tom Schellhardt has served UNI for nine years; photo.
88	American dream vs. Libertarian person Northern Iowan 107:52, p.11	04/22/2011	Believes that Republican budget is full of cuts that may be detrimental to the average American. For example, students may not have Pell Grants available in the future. Trickle down economics has never worked.
89	'You can't spend what you don't have' Northern Iowan 107:43, p.1	03/11/2011	Iowa State University College Republicans supported the proposed budgets cuts. The group does not support increased tuition levels; photo.
90	'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.
91	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.
92	Ask not what your university can do for you; ask what you can do for your university Northern Iowan 107:42, p.9	03/08/2011	Proposed budget cuts have caused the mood at many public universities, including UNI, to be dreary. Students should pick themselves up, get involved, focus on the positive, and remember why they came to college in the first place; photo.
93	Art students explore the effects of budget cuts on classes Northern Iowan 107:40, p.5	03/01/2011	Elizabeth Sutton assigned her art class to make a list of what the perfect art history class would include. The list was then sent to legislative officials showing what effect budget cuts would have on the class.
94	Send a message: these cuts need to stop Northern Iowan 107:38, p.9	02/22/2011	Once again the state legislature is asking students to pay higher tuition. The current proposals are for deep cuts to higher education funding. Larger class size, fewer professors, and fewer student services will be the result. Speak out now.
95	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.
96	'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.
97	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.
98	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.
99	UNI President Allen speaks to concerned graduate students Northern Iowan 106:41, p.1	03/05/2010	President Allen spoke about pay cuts, department reorganizations, layoffs, a student surcharge, and campus rumors at a meeting with graduate students. The president advised students not to rush through graduate school; photo.
100	Faculty Senate suggests cut to auxiliary funds Northern Iowan 106:41, p.1	03/05/2010	The Wellness and Recreation Center, Performing Arts Center, Student Health Center, Maucker Union, and athletic programs would all feel the effects of a proposal from the Faculty Senate to reduce support from the general fund; photo.