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#	Title	Date	Summary
101	UNI steals your money Northern Iowan 106:39, p.3	02/26/2010	A satirical approach to the awarding of college degrees and dealing with budget cuts.
102	Legislative update gives insight to Statehouse workings Northern Iowan 106:38, p.1	02/23/2010	Joe Murphy updated the campus on the progress of legislative action in Des Moines and its effects on the upcoming University budget; photo.
103	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.
104	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.
105	On the issues; NISG candidates Joel Anderson, Emma Hashman Northern Iowan 106:33, p.3	02/05/2010	Candidates for vice president of the student body answer questions about qualifications, concerns for the university, and their views on the tuition surcharge and faculty and staff furloughs; photo.
106	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.
107	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.
108	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.
109	Gibson on budget cuts: "Not all questions can be answered" Northern Iowan 106:24, p.1	11/20/2009	Provost Gibson and Vice-President for Student Affairs Terrence Hogan addressed the budget situation during a town hall meeting sponsored by the Northern Iowa Student Government; photo.
110	university of Northern Iowa staff face potential furloughs Northern Iowan 106:24, p.1	11/20/2009	The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees and the State Police Officers Council have decided to work with Governor Culver by taking five days off without pay. The vote is to be completed by November 25.
111	Faculty requires other cuts before furloughs Northern Iowan 106:23, p.1	11/17/2009	Eighty-eight per cent of the faculty union members surveyed opposed the idea of furloughs unless similar cuts are made in programs including athletics, Gallagher-Bluedorn, and the Wellness Center; photo.
112	We all might (literally) pay for our indifference Northern Iowan 106:23, p.8	11/17/2009	The end results of budget cuts are increased class sizes, possible condensing of material taught, and less interaction with professors. Information on the budget problems are posted and student input is desired. Let your voices be heard.
113	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.
114	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.
115	Northern Iowa Student Government hosts town hall meetings to communicate with students Northern Iowan 106:21, p.3	11/10/2009	Members of the UNI administration will attend town hall meetings to answer student questions. The current budget situation, a one hundred dollar surcharge, and proposed tuition increase will be discussed.
116	What we want to see during budget cuts Northern Iowan 106:21, p.7	11/10/2009	Budget cuts should include a transparent process, student input, efficient use of funds, and consideration of all costs involved with a program. Students need to contact the President, Provost, and student government.
117	What we want to see during budget cuts Northern Iowan 106:21, p.7	11/06/2009	Student input is needed during the current budget discussion. They will be affected immediately by potential program cuts, reallocation of student fees, and potential cuts in service.
118	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.
119	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.
120	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.
121	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.
122	NISG president speaks out against budget cuts Northern Iowan 106:14, p.1	10/16/2009	Disappointed about the lack of support for education by Governor Culver during the most recent budget cut. State support for UNI has decreased over twenty-three percent since the beginning of fiscal year 2009.
123	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.
124	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.
125	UNI President Benjamin Allen prepares university for change, challenges Northern Iowan 106:8, p.1	09/25/2009	Faced with an eight per cent reduction in state funding, President Allen stated that changes are definitely ahead. We can address change intentionally or changes will be imposed upon us. It is far better that we adapt ourselves; photo.
126	Increased student enrollment challenges Admissions, DOR and UNI as a whole Northern Iowan 106:5, p.4	09/15/2009	Budget cuts and increasing enrollment have led to increased class size and an increased demand for dormitory space. Temporary housing has been set up in lounges in the Towers and Quads; photo.
127	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.
128	Administration aims to keep priorities at forefront during tough economic times Northern Iowan 106:3, p.1	09/04/2009	Federal stimulus money lessened the cuts in state budget monies for just one year. The budget for fiscal 2011 is unclear. Expanding diversity, a strong undergraduate program, K-12 education program, and aiding the state are goals.
129	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.
130	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.
131	We're not perfect Northern Iowan 105:50, p.3	04/17/2009	Northern Iowan staff welcomes constructive, relevant criticism; admits to not being perfect. Staff states budgetary constraints; including loss of advertising dollars due to the economy.
132	Orchesis dances off budget cuts Northern Iowan 105:47, p.9	04/07/2009	In spite of the rumor of being a victim of budget cuts, Orchesis is here to stay; photo.
133	President Allen's budget notice Northern Iowan 105:33, p.3	02/06/2009	Anticipated reductions in the 2010 fiscal budget have caused President Allen to announce the following short term budget reductions: a hiring freeze, restriction of non-essential travel, and monitoring of temperature and lighting levels.
134	Quiet robbery Northern Iowan 105:32, p.7	02/03/2009	Questions spending priorities for the University of Northern Iowa; especially the transfer of funds from the general fund to Maucker Union, Gallagher-Bluedorn, athletics, and the Student Health Clinic.
135	Talk discusses economic crisis Northern Iowan 105:26, p.2	12/09/2008	Professor Frank Thompson speaks at University Book and Supply panel; offers opinions on current economic problems; notes large expenditures for athletics that might well have benefited general education and instruction; photo.
136	Board of Regents to meet June 20, 21 and 22 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	06/16/2006	Meetings will take place at Iowa State University and at the Lakeside Laboratory in Okoboji; discussion topics listed.
137	Board of Regents to meet May 3 and 4 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	05/03/2006	Regents will meet at UNI; list of topic discussions including mandatory fees, parking fees, and budget issues.
138	Money Matter$: House approves funds Northern Iowan 102:52, p.3	04/18/2006	Iowa House approved $40 million for improvements at state universities.
139	More budget cuts for Iowa Northern Iowan 102:51, p.3	04/14/2006	University awaits the announcement of the budget. Current estimates from the statehouse don't look good for Iowa's public universities.
140	Legislators on campus Northern Iowan 102:46, p.1	03/28/2006	Legislators talk about funding of education.
141	Koob rejects job offer to keep money in budget Northern Iowan 102:41, p.1	02/28/2006	Robert Koob turns down job with the Regents to help UNI with budget problems.
142	Another budget cut for UNI Northern Iowan 102:38, p.1	02/17/2006	Requests for increased funding for the Regent universities have not been met; much smaller increase proposed.
143	Education falling behind 'budget cuts' Northern Iowan 102:5, p.10	09/13/2005	Professor Rochette-Crawley hopes to bring awareness to students of the university's actions of replacing professors with adjunct instructors or graduate students.
144	Welcome back Northern Iowan 102:1, p.1	08/26/2005	Letter from President Koob talks about exciting things happening at UNI; photo.
145	Board of Regents to meet August 3 and 4 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	07/29/2005	List of topics to be discussed at Regents' meeting including people to contact about the issues.
146	Board of Regents to meet June 13 and 14 Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	06/09/2005	Schedule of topics that will be discussed at the meeting.
147	Intramural sports may carry a price tag in the future Northern Iowan 101:51, p.3	04/15/2005	WRC staff is proposing a twenty dollar fee per student to cover intramural sports costs.
148	NISG hammers out budget, deals cuts Northern Iowan 101:51, p.1	04/15/2005	Lists the amounts of money that were awarded to various student organizations.
149	Panel says budget cuts limit UNI students Northern Iowan 101:51, p.1	04/15/2005	Panel members give their viewpoints of the university's budget cuts and what effects they have had on the university.
150	Board of Regents to meet at Iowa State University March 14 and 15 Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	03/08/2005	Regents will discuss fees, room and board, parking rates, investments, and the proposed Human Performance Complex.
151	Cuts=student hitchhiking Northern Iowan 101:42, p.5	03/04/2005	Discusses the problems with the shortfall of $337,000 in student services fees for the spring semester.
152	Panther Shuttle budget falls short; students take longer walks after spring break Northern Iowan 101:41, p.1	03/01/2005	Due to a budget cut of $29,000, the Panther Shuttle will cease operation on March 11 for the remainder of the school year; photo.
153	Board of Regents to meet at Iowa State University Dec. 15 and 16 Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	12/07/2004	Summarizes the ten points on the docket.
154	Board of Regents to decide on tuition increase next month Northern Iowan 101:21, p.1	11/09/2004	Board of Regents likely to pass 4% tuition increase to take effect for the 2005-2006 academic year.
155	Lobby for your education Northern Iowan 101:13, p.1	10/12/2004	Explanation of how students can take an active role in working for more state funding for the university; photo.
156	Shull Hall closed for renovations; enrollment, decrease of on-campus students to blame Northern Iowan 101:11, p.1	10/05/2004	Shull Hall to reopen in the fall of 2005 or 2006 after renovations are completed; photo.
157	UNI ranked second in the top colleges of the Midwest; President Koob says college's goal is to 'provide best possible education for students' Northern Iowan 101:11, p.11	10/05/2004	UNI receives high rankings in Kiplinger's Personal Finance, the Princeton Review, and U. S. News & World Report.
158	Enrollment drops, but still above target number Northern Iowan 101:9, p.1	09/28/2004	Enrollment for the fall is 12,824.
159	WRC hours cut due to reduced funding Northern Iowan 101:9, p.1	09/28/2004	Wellness/Recreation Center forced to reduce operating hours for the first time due to budget cuts; new hours provided.
160	Board of Regents to meet Sept. 14 and 15 Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	09/07/2004	Topics the Board of Regents will discuss during their next meeting.
161	Student organization funding $20,000 short Northern Iowan 101:3, p.4	09/03/2004	NISG votes to allocate $20,232 to the Student Activity Accounts out of its own contingency fund due to a budget shortfall.
162	Untitled Northern Iowa Today 88:2, p.	09/01/2004	How UNI is attempting to continue to offer high quality education during difficult financial times.
163	Dear students, faculty, and staff Northern Iowan 101:1, p.1	08/27/2004	President Koob welcomes students back to campus and explains some changes; photo.
164	Board of Regents to meet August 3 and 4 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	07/26/2004	Agenda items for meeting.
165	Local Democrats fight for UNI students and education Northern Iowan 100:61, p.1	07/16/2004	Three Cedar Falls area Democrats seeking positions representing Cedar Falls in the Iowa Senate and House of Representatives meet with student government representatives.
166	Board of Regents to meet June 15-16 Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	06/11/2004	UNI-pertinent issues on the agenda to be discussed are provided including the new Business and Community Services Building.
167	Towers computer lab funding secured Northern Iowan 100:55, p.1	04/30/2004	Adequate funding has been gathered to renovate the Towers computer lab and to re-open for the coming year; photo.
168	Omnibus Bill proposes level funding, renovation bonds Northern Iowan 100:47, p.1	04/02/2004	Description of the Republican state legislative plan for the 2005 budget.
169	Library budget proposal looks to student activity fee Northern Iowan 100:44, p.1	03/12/2004	Rod Library seeks to address budget problems by requesting funds from the Student Activity Fee Committee; photo.
170	From your senate: learn to lobby for education Northern Iowan 100:41, p.5	03/02/2004	Highlights strategies to use in influencing state legislators to make public postsecondary education a higher priority.
171	BOR to extend tuition deadline Northern Iowan 100:39, p.1	02/24/2004	Due to inconsistencies in tuition hikes and state funding, the Board of Regents supports efforts to alter the policy in order to make more informed decisions.
172	NISG President looks back at year's progress Northern Iowan 100:39, p.4	02/24/2004	NISG President Emiliano Lerda's February activities are given; photo.
173	Oh, what $19 million could do Northern Iowan 100:39, p.7	02/24/2004	Wonders what the university could accomplish if it were granted $19 million instead of having the Regents' budget cut that amount.
174	Students have 'capital' time in Des Moines Northern Iowan 100:38, p.1	02/20/2004	Students from Iowa Regents universities lobby at the Capitol for relief from budget cuts and tuition hikes.
175	No more theft reports, Zarifis says Northern Iowan 100:37, p.1	02/17/2004	Instances of reported stolen equipment have ceased this spring term; photo.
176	Commons to close after 71 years Northern Iowan 100:36, p.1	02/13/2004	Department of Residence announces decision to close Commons Dining Center at the end of the spring semester of this year; photo.
177	NISG plans lobby date Northern Iowan 100:36, p.1	02/13/2004	Students from all three Regents universities to visit the Capitol and lobby state legislators; photo.
178	Board of Regents to meet Feb. 18 and 19 Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	02/12/2004	UNI issues are discussed.
179	UNI students to lobby at state capitol Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	02/12/2004	Students from the three state universities will visit the state capitol for Regents Universities Day on Monday, February 16.
180	Budget cuts force closure of San Antonio teaching center Northern Iowan 100:35, p.1	02/10/2004	Due to budget constraints, the San Antonio (Texas) teaching center of the College of Education has been closed; photo.
181	Duplication elimination? Northern Iowan 100:29, p.5	01/16/2004	Feels students will look out of state for their choice of colleges if the Board of Regents decides to eliminate duplication of programs among the three state universities.
182	Board of Regents to meet via conference call Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	01/08/2004	UNI issues are discussed.
183	Board of Regents to meet at Iowa State University Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	12/11/2003	UNI issues are discussed.
184	UNI and Western Iowa Tech Community College to host town hall meeting Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	11/03/2003	President Koob to attend and speak.
185	Town hall meeting addresses budget Northern Iowan 100:11, p.1	10/07/2003	The meeting discussed how budget cuts and fewer students also affect Cedar Falls; photo.
186	FYI: Athletic funding Northern Iowan 100:10, p.1	10/03/2003	Explains where money comes from and how it is spent in the athletic budget.
187	Budget cuts lead to 13 clerical position eliminations Northern Iowan 100:5, p.3	09/16/2003	Academic affairs and College of Education will be hit hardest.
188	UNI reaches enrollment goal, sets graduation record Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	09/15/2003	Fall enrollment is 13,441; largest class of 3,016 graduates in spring 2003.
189	UNI administration to discuss budget issues and university benefits at town hall meeting Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	09/12/2003	Tuition increases and budget cuts to be discussed in the GBPAC's Jebe Hall.
190	You think you know UNI, but . . . Northern Iowan 100:4, p.7	09/12/2003	Attempts to dispel campus beliefs about budgets, sculpture, the Capstone Course, admissions standards, and parking..
191	Campus construction raises many questions Northern Iowan 100:3, p.10	09/09/2003	Wants to know where UNI is getting money for funding construction.
192	Budget cuts affect more than library Northern Iowan 100:2, p.1	09/05/2003	In addition to the library, the Union, WRC, Student Service Center, and Health Center have all lost funding and staff.
193	Evening library hours restored Northern Iowan 100:2, p.1	09/05/2003	NISG president Lerda worked with Provost Podolefsky and Dean of Library Services Mercado to keep the library open longer during the academic year; photo.
194	Library criticism lacks accurate facts, perspective Northern Iowan 100:2, p.11	09/05/2003	Explains that departments are allocated funds from the state and must make their own cuts; cuts cannot be made across departments.
195	Campus should keep its color Northern Iowan 100:1, p.8	08/29/2003	Student comments on the newly remodeled Union, the green campus, reduction in library hours, and Capstone.
196	Columnist, library hours shortened Northern Iowan 100:1, p.7	08/29/2003	Columnist upset that the WRC is open until midnight but the library closes at 10 PM; encourages students to complain to people who can change it.
197	Crash course in campus buzz Northern Iowan 100:1, p.7	08/29/2003	Editorial board explains budget cuts, construction, the library, and the union to new students.
198	Students sound off against reduced library hours Northern Iowan 100:1, p.8	08/29/2003	Blames reduced library hours on Republican-controlled legislature in Des Moines.
199	Students sound off against reduced library hours Northern Iowan 100:1, p.8	08/29/2003	Goes to library late at night to study and escape dorms; unhappy that library closes early.
200	Students sound off against reduced library hours Northern Iowan 100:1, p.8	08/29/2003	Encourages students to contact NISG with concerns about reduced library hours.