College of Education

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#	Title	Date	Summary
301	High GPA's foster charges of "easy curriculum" in education department; is there an "easy" field of study at Northern Iowa? Northern Iowan 89:33, p.1	01/26/1993	Administrators speculate on reasons for high grades in education and low grades in business.
302	UNI selected for site of teacher field testing Northern Iowan 89:17, p.5	10/27/1992	Will help shape teaching standards.
303	Iowa K-12 teachers to attend 31st annual UNI Fall Mathematics Conference at University of Northern Iowa September 25 Public Relations News Release 1992:69, p.1	09/17/1992	Fall Mathematics Conference will hear three keynote speakers. They are; Harold Schoen, Frances Curciio, and Deborah Ball.
304	Minorities in Teaching student complete workshop at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1991:720, p.1	07/13/1992	Minorities in Teaching students taught other youngsters during a week long workshop.
305	Head of the class; teachers for a new America Northern Iowa Today 76:1, p.12	07/01/1992	Survey of UNI's efforts to prepare teachers.
306	"CONTAG '92" at University of Northern Iowa July 19-24 to address issues concerning the talented and gifted Public Relations News Release 1991:677, p.1	06/10/1992	The focus of the eighth annual Iowa Summer Institute in Gifted Education is understanding gifted children and managing their educational opportunities. Participants will hear speakers from across the United States.
307	University of Northern Iowa, Janesville Consolidated School District announce collaboration plans Public Relations News Release 1991:661, p.1	05/26/1992	UNI and Janesville schools have announced a working arrangement aimed at enhancing both education al programs.
308	Where do your computer fees go? College of Education awaits $6,000 approval for security system Northern Iowan 88:57, p.4	05/01/1992	Some students are concerned about the ways that computer fees are being spent by the colleges.
309	More than 250 students admitted to teacher education program at University of Northern Iowa; 132 attend induction convacation Public Relations News Release 1991:220, p.1	11/12/1991	Requirements for induction into the teacher education program were met by more that 250 students. 132 students chose to attend the Induction Ceremony. Students are listed.
310	Elementary education majors will be allowed to enroll in needed courses for spring semester Northern Iowan 88:16, p.1	10/25/1991	Will enable 180 students who need course to enroll; photo.
311	Education cuts thought to be part of "political trick" Northern Iowan 88:11, p.2	10/08/1991	Student concerned about being able to take required courses and graduate on time.
312	Education majors face delayed graduation; budget cuts leave little money for spring semester Northern Iowan 88:11, p.1	10/08/1991	Students meet with Dean Switzer; budget shortfall means fewer faculty.
313	UNI administrators vow to help education majors graduate on time Northern Iowan 88:10, p.5	10/04/1991	Budget cuts make scheduling difficult.
314	Elementary Education majors will graduate on time, say University of Northern Iowa administrators Public Relations News Release 1991:114, p.1	10/03/1991	UNI administrators work to solve scheduling problems that are keeping elementary education students from graduating on time.
315	Waterloo school pioneers with all-male student program, sponsored by University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1991:76, p.1	09/19/1991	A pull-out program in Waterloo schools has a class of all young black male students. Standardized test scores improved significantly in the class.
316	Mathematics Teaching Standards Conference September 19: 30th annual fall Mathematics Conference September 20 at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1991:66, p.1	09/16/1991	UNI will host two mathematics conferences in September. Thomas Conney is among the speakers.
317	"Contag 91" at University of Northern Iowa July 21-26 to address issues concerning the talented and gifted. Public Relations News Release 1990:605, p.1	06/03/1991	Seventh annual Conference for Talented and Gifted will be held at UNI. Speakers include; Dr. Tony Gregorc, Dr. Bella Kranz, Michael Brandwein, Dr. Clint Bunke, and Nancy Johnson
318	Education majors at University of Northern Iowa receive scholarships Public Relations News Release 1990:595, p.1	05/23/1991	Winners of thirty-two scholarships in the College of Education are named. Winners listed.
319	A new University tradition is born Campus News Network 1:17, p.	05/06/1991	Two hundred students attend Teacher Education Induction Convocation.
320	Iowa educators attend vocational education courses for students with disabilities at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:491, p.1	04/05/1991	Iowa educators and consultants dealing with students with disabilities are enrolled in correspondence courses from UNI. This course includes a two week on campus component.
321	Physical education conference for K-12 educators set for April 14 and15 at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:447, p.1	03/28/1991	UNI to host two hundred educators for the Fourth Annual Physical Education K-12 Learning Conference. Billy Gober will address the group.
322	Spring enrollment at University of Northern Iowa breaks record Public Relations News Release 1990:317, p.1	01/25/1991	UNI enrollment increases by six per cent of previous spring.
323	University program to recruit minorities into teaching receives national award Northern Iowa Today 74:2, p.10	01/01/1991	Noted in category of attracting minorities to teaching; photo.
324	Student teachers await placement Northern Iowan 87:29, p.1	12/14/1990	About twenty students have yet to receive their student teaching assignments for next semester.
325	"Dance Co Motion" to present dance concerts November 30, December 1 at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:212, p.1	11/20/1990	Dance Co Motion, a professional dance group, will perform at UNI led by founder Valerie Williams.
326	"If you can move, you can dance" workshop to be held at University of Northern Iowa November 30 and December 1 ( registration deadline November 23) Public Relations News Release 1990:199, p.1	11/14/1990	Valerie Williams will lead a workshop at UNI focusing on dance as a form of communication and self expression.
327	IBM grant provides equipment and software Campus News Network 1:1, p.2	09/04/1990	Gives hardware and software to College of Education.
328	IBM awards $311,000 in equipment and software to Northern Iowa Northern Iowa Today 18:2, p.8	09/01/1990	College of Education to receive gift to help train teachers in the use of technology; photo.
329	UNI faculty attend conference in China Northern Iowan 87:1, p.11	08/31/1990	Thomas Switzer, Anne Federlein, Richard Zehrbach, and Michael Waggoner attended the Fourth Annual Conference of the USA/China Teacher Education Consortium in China recently.
330	IBM Awards UNI equipment, software Northern Iowan 86:65, p.1	07/27/1990	College of Education will receive $310,000 worth of hardware and software.
331	Teachers for a new world Northern Iowa Today 74:1, p.8	07/01/1990	Renaissance Group organizes to make major commitment to teacher preparation; Group principles listed; photo.
332	Informational meeting on nine prospective graduate degree programs to be held Tuesday (May 12) at the NICC campus in Calmar. Public Relations News Release 1989:641, p.1	05/10/1990	Faculty will provide information about UNI graduate education in the areas of educational administration, counseling, special education, elementary education, early childhood education, middle school/junior high school education, and gifted education.
333	Education majors at the University of Northern Iowa receive scholarships. Public Relations News Release 1989:594, p.1	04/24/1990	List of twenty-five recipients of the College of Education Scholarships. The awards were based primarily on academic achievement and/or financial need.
334	Workshop for Counselors to be offered at University of Northern Iowa Wednesday (April 11) Public Relations News Release 1989:534, p.1	04/05/1990	Doctor Patricia Love presents a workshop designed to aid counselors balance work with their personal lives, teaching them techniques that they can apply to their clients. The workshop is sponsored by the College of Education.
335	430 of Iowa's top speech students to be honored at Northern Iowa Monday (April 9) Public Relations News Release 1989:523, p.1	04/03/1990	The Iowa High School Speech Association Individual Events All-State Festival is held on campus, where two-thousand students compete in improv, poetic interpretation, and dramatic acting. Guest critics include Gretta Berghammer and Pat Blank.
336	Pioneering University of Northern Iowa program recruits minority students into teaching Public Relations News Release 1989:497, p.1	03/28/1990	Professor Richard Strub coordinates the Minorities in Education program, which seeks to recruit minority students from sixth through twelfth grade into the field of education. Students who complete the program will be given priority in IMAGES grants.
337	Science education update to be held at the University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1989:488, p.1	03/27/1990	Elementary and middle school science teachers are invited to a science education update workshop held in McCollum Science Hall. The workshop will include classroom activities, and information on computer software.
338	University of Northern Iowa expands partnership with Waterloo elementary school Public Relations News Release 1989:491, p.1	03/27/1990	Black Hawk Elementary School is paired with UNI through the Partners in Education program. Elementary students are introduced to campus facilities and personnel, and faculty participate in workshops and in-services through the college of Education.
339	Conference for teacher educators set for March 29, 30 at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1989:486, p.1	03/26/1990	The Iowa Department of Education, UNI, and Wartburg College co-sponsor a conference for teacher educators at the Education Center. Topics covered include new accreditation standards, communication, and non-sexist education.
340	Educational Reform Public Relations News Release 1989:483, p.1	03/26/1990	Professor Thomas Switzer, Dean of the college of Education, co-creates the Renaissance Group of universities to tackle national education issues.
341	University of Northern Iowa joins other top-ranked universities across the nation in Renaissance Group Public Relations News Release 1989:472, p.1	03/19/1990	Professor Thomas Switzer and President Constantine Curris form the Renaissance Group and draft the "Teachers of the New World" document, outlining principles of quality education for legislators and policy makers.
342	Better communication skills for teachers essential to improving public school education, says University of Northern Iowa professor Public Relations News Release 1989:436, p.1	03/05/1990	Professor Mary Bozik and the Speech Communication Association of America push for communication training requirements in the education program. Bozik facilitates several speech workshops for education majors.
343	University of Northern Iowa to offer two graduate credit courses in Clear Lake Public Relations News Release 1989:350, p.1	01/19/1990	Professors Charles Dedrick and Robert Decker instruct courses on the construction of effective educational environments, and developing computer skills in Clear Lake.
344	Program changes ahead Northern Iowan 86:28, p.3	12/12/1989	Dean Switzer outlines plan for making education program more sensitive to student needs.
345	Opportunities in the Orient Northern Iowa Today 17:2, p.12	09/01/1989	Five Chinese educators survey schools in northeast Iowa.
346	Regents to assess Minority Ed. Center Public Relations News Release 85:60, p.1	06/30/1989	Center for Minorities in Education approved by Faculty Senate; will go to Regents.
347	Consulting firm recommends changes at state universities Northern Iowan 85:59, p.1	06/23/1989	Peat Marwick report recommends dropping of Ed. D. degree, close study on value of Price Lab School, and other curricular changes.
348	University of Northern Iowa's department of educational psychology and foundations establishing Gordon Rhum memorial scholarship. Public Relations News Release 1988:494, p.1	05/25/1989	Gordon Rhum, an emeritus professor of education, died April 20. Member of Northern Iowa's faculty from 1948-1985. Serving in such capacities as coordinator of research and evaluation, dean of the Graduate College, acting dean of the College of Education.
349	University of Northern Iowa to host conference on reform in teacher education for University deans and presidents, May 1-3. Public Relations News Release 1988:452, p.1	04/27/1989	The purpose of this working conference is to examine the current agenda for teacher education reform and develop a proactive approach to future reforms, said Thomas Switzer.
350	Northen Iowa's college of education hosts conference to help improve teacher education program, April 13-14. Public Relations News Release 1988:404, p.1	04/11/1989	The purpose of the two day confrence is to bring together cadre members from several of the state's school districts which serve as student teaching centers for Northern Iowa in order to begin and continue to improve teacher education at UNI.
351	Minorities needed in education Northern Iowan 85:33, p.1	01/31/1989	Dean Switzer talks about the Minorities in Teaching program.
352	College of Education; smaller classes and quality faculty spell excellence in the Northern Iowan 85:15, p.12	10/18/1988	Dean Switzer talks about the strengths of the college.
353	No slamming doors Northern Iowa Today 16:3, p.8	09/01/1988	College of Education will attempt to keep in touch with graduates.
354	Author of 'the gifted kids survival guide' to keynote 'contag '88' at Northern Iowa, July 24-29 Public Relations News Release 1988:497, p.1	07/18/1988	Confrence discusses Talented and Gifted program. Speakers from across the country will present.
355	College of Education supports its new grads Northern Iowan 84:60, p.3	06/10/1988	Will keep in contact with new graduates to assist them in their work.
356	Northern Iowa to join big ten ... in College of Education that is. Public Relations News Release 1988:440, p.1	05/23/1988	University of Northern Iowa College of Education may soon be joined by the University of Michigan in a cooperative effort to share programs in education. Michigan would like to use UNI's lab school to test new computer simulation programs.
357	Five students awarded teacher education scholarships at Northern Iowa. Public Relations News Release 1988:400, p.1	04/28/1988	Lori Linn Baughman, Lisa Devereux, Jennifer Holstrom, Beth Kuta, and Jacqueline Ryken have been selected to receive four-year full-tuition scholarships.
358	New early childhood education center at UNI to be a national leader Public Relations News Release 1987:389, p.1	04/21/1988	Professor Thomas Switzer discusses the establishment of a new early childhood education center.
359	Northern Iowa ready-made for Early Developmental Education Center Public Relations News Release 1987:373, p.1	04/18/1988	The Iowa Legislature grants the Board of Regents permission to develop a National Center for Early Developmental Education in any of its schools. Professor Thomas Switzer discusses the University's vast array of child development programs
360	UNI student teachers serving in Iowa communities Public Relations News Release 1987:339, p.1	04/04/1988	Two hundred seniors are given their student teaching assignments by their resident student teaching coordinators. Students must hold a 2.4 grade point average in their major field of study, and must be approved by the teacher education program.
361	University of Northern Iowa presents minority recruitment plan to Regents Public Relations News Release 1987:268, p.1	02/17/1988	The Board of Regents reveals their plans to increase minority enrollment to over eight percent in state universities. Strategies include the creation of equal opportunity programs, scholarships, and outreach to emeritus faculty and minority alumni.
362	UNI targeting minority seventh graders in the state as future teachers Public Relations News Release 1987:237, p.1	01/26/1988	Professor Thomas Switzer discusses the College of Education's plan to bring minority role models to classrooms by setting minority students on a path toward careers in teaching.
363	Regents appoint assistant vice president, Union director for Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1987:216, p.1	01/20/1988	The Board of Regents approves the appointment of Marlene Strathe and Renee Romano as dean of the College of Education, and director of the Memorial Union respectively. Larry Routh resigns as director of counseling.
364	Spinning a web; network will create education partnership Nonpareil 72:1, p.2	01/01/1988	Regional center system will be established in 1988; student teaching experience will be expanded to one semester; photo.
365	Faculty debate arises over course request Northern Iowan 84:28, p.1	12/08/1987	Opposition to request of College of Education to add human relations course to General Education sequence; would allow teacher education majors to double count the course for both general education and their major course of study.
366	Northern Iowa College of Education selects 1986-87 faculty award winners Public Relations News Release 1987:161, p.1	12/03/1987	Awards for teaching, scholarship, and professional services are given to Professors Jody Stone, William Waack, William Stainback, and Susan Stainback. Elizabeth martin heads the COE Faculty Awards Committee.
367	Ed. faculty nominations being taken Northern Iowan 84:24, p.7	11/17/1987	Seeking nominations for outstanding faculty.
368	Faculty Senate approves role and scope statement Northern Iowan 84:23, p.1	11/13/1987	Statement reflects the university's goals and intentions.
369	UNI student teachers serving in Iowa communities Public Relations News Release 1987:136, p.1	11/13/1987	Approximately one-hundred education majors begin their nine-week period of student teaching sessions at community schools. In order to be eligible, students must hold a 2.4 grade point average and be admitted to the teacher education program.
370	University of Northern Iowa Parents' Weekend Oct. 30 - Nov. 1; Theatre, open houses, football offered Public Relations News Release 1987:88, p.1	10/20/1987	Parents are given the chance to learn about campus life through Parents Weekend activities, sponsored by the Parent Association. Activities include a performance in the Strayer-Wood Theatre, coffee in Maucker, and a Bob Byrnes concert in the Campanile.
371	UNI student teachers completing their service in Iowa communities Public Relations News Release 1987:55, p.1	09/29/1987	One-hundred and forty-nine students begin their nine-week student teaching assignments at community schools. To qualify for student teaching, participants must hold a grade point average of 2.4 or higher. Includes a list of student teachers.
372	Newly developed standards for mathematics curriculum and instruction to be unveiled at University of Northern Iowa Fall Math Conference Friday Public Relations News Release 1987:45, p.1	09/18/1987	The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics presents their newly developed mathematics curriculum for K-12. The conference is held at Price Lab, sponsored by the College of Education, College of Natural Science, and Division of Continuing Education.
373	Business, teaching departments gaining insight from new leaders Northern Iowan 84:4, p.4	09/04/1987	Brief report on Deans Switzer and Uselding; photo.
374	UNIPA scholarship committee names five recipients Public Relations News Release 1987:23, p.1	09/02/1987	The Parents' Association board of directors names one student from each of the undergraduate colleges as recipients of their annual merit scholarships.
375	Thomas Switzer Northern Iowa Today 16:1, p.3	09/01/1987	Named dean of the College of Education.
376	UNI teacher education scholarship recipients to begin studies Public Relations News Release 1987:8, p.1	08/21/1987	Five students of the College of Education are awarded with four-year full tuition scholarships. Partial tuition scholarships were given to four students of the Colleges of Education and Social and Behavioral Sciences.
377	UNI Talented and Gifted Children Conference has openings July 12-17 Public Relations News Release 1987:420, p.1	07/02/1987	Professor William Waack speaks on the Annual Conference on Talented and Gifted, a program for teachers, administrators, counselors, and parents of gifted children.
378	Alumni fill management positions Nonpareil 71:3, p.14	07/01/1987	Alumnus Thomas Switzer appointed dean of COE; alumnus Dean Shoars appointed head of Public Safety; Paul Uselding appointed dean of School of Business; Roland Carrillo appointed head of Financial Aid; Dale R. Jackson appointed head of Ed. Adm. & Coun.
379	New appointments to faculty, staff named Northern Iowan 83:62, p.1	06/26/1987	Roland Carrillo will head Financial Aid; Dean Shoars will head Public Safety; Paul Uselding will head the School of Business; Tom Switzer will be dean of the College of Education; Dale Jackson will head Ed. Admin; Dhirendra will head Pol. Sci.
380	Regents approve new education dean for UNI; other business Public Relations News Release 1987:406, p.1	06/18/1987	The Board of Regents names Professor Thomas Switzer the dean of the College of Education, and Dean Shoars as the director of public safety. Professor John Tarr is named head of the Department of Teaching.
381	UNI commencement receptions, activities, special hours announced Public Relations News Release 1987:373, p.1	05/14/1987	Professor Roy Saigo presides over the College of Natural Science's Honors Convocation in Maucker Union. The University Student Alumni Association holds a brunch in the commons. The College of Education holds a reception in the Education Center.
382	Meeting needs of talented and gifted children is focus of UNI Conference July 12-17 Public Relations News Release 1987:369, p.1	05/11/1987	The third Annual Conference on Talented and Gifted, sponsored by the College of Education, addresses school resources, counseling, parenting, and community.
383	Talented and gifted pre-schoolers to learn about nutrition, drama, nature in summer UNI program Public Relations News Release 1987:365, p.1	05/08/1987	Twelve pre-schoolers participate in a summer program for talented and gifted children, thanks to a support grant from the McElroy Trust. Instructors for the program include a mix of university faculty and students.
384	UNI to offer summer counseling program for children, adolescents, starting June 9 Public Relations News Release 1987:363, p.1	05/08/1987	Children ages six through fourteen attend a five-week counseling workshop organized by Professor Ann Vernon. Counselors will help the children overcome eating disorders and depression, as well as school and family issues.
385	UNI Educational Leadership Institute to gather Iowa school district leaders April 30 Public Relations News Release 1987:342, p.1	04/22/1987	The Educational Leadership Institute, a unit of the College of Education, held a spring conference to strengthen school district leadership. District leaders statewide attended presentations by Professors Taggart Frost and Ross Nielsen.
386	Education proposal returned to college Northern Iowan 83:49, p.1	04/03/1987	University Curriculum Committee sends proposal back to College of Education with several recommendation including an increase in the length of student teaching.
387	Teaching preview held Northern Iowan 83:46, p.7	03/24/1987	College of Education offers workshop for prospective teachers.
388	UNI faculty consulting report, radio tower lease approved Public Relations News Release 1987:262, p.1	03/12/1987	The Board of Regents approves a ten-year lease for land used for a microwave relay tower for KUNI. The Board also recieves faculty consulting reports, showing that the College of Education had the highest number of paid consultants.
389	Fred D. "Don" Carver Northern Iowa Today 15:2, p.2	03/01/1987	Will resign as of July, 1987; will take leave of absence in Fall, 1987, and teach in Spring, 1988.
390	National award to College of Ed Northern Iowan 83:39, p.10	02/20/1987	Wins award for work in preparing teachers of handicapped students.
391	Education scholarships announced Northern Iowan 83:37, p.7	02/13/1987
392	UNI education program receives national award Public Relations News Release 1987:216, p.1	02/13/1987	The College of Education was one of four recipients of the Military Order of the Purple Heart award for their teacher education program and community support. Professor Marlene Strathe stated that the $11,500 award will be used for faculty development.
393	Senate defeats proposal for ad hoc committee on new teaching sequence Northern Iowan 83:33, p.1	01/30/1987	Senators express concerns about the quality of education and the opportunity for consultation.
394	Eight UNI students awarded education scholarships Public Relations News Release 1987:130, p.1	12/05/1986	Eight elementary education students received Elsie Sindt Educational Scholarships at five-hundred dollars each. The awards are distributed by the Foundation by recommendation of the College of Education Scholarship Committee.
395	UNI student teachers serving in Iowa communities Public Relations News Release 1987:98, p.1	11/10/1986	Ninety-five university seniors began their student teaching assignments, where they received experience in pupil evaluation, working with area consultants, and utilizing school resources. Includes a list of participants.
396	UNI among Iowa colleges to receive visit from Chinese education leaders Public Relations News Release 1987:97, p.1	11/07/1986	Six education leaders from Hebei, China visited various Iowa colleges to exchange ideas with university faculty through the Iowa Sister State Friendship Act. The delegation was held in the Industrial Technology Center.
397	College of Education dean, Fred D. Carver, resigns Northern Iowan 83:18, p.1	10/28/1986	Resignation effective July 30, 1987; has served since 1981.
398	Transfer students program offers information, advice Northern Iowan 83:14, p.1	10/14/1986	Stephen Zerwas talks about the College of Education program for transfer students.
399	Education adopts five-year teacher prep program Northern Iowa Today 14:4, p.3	09/01/1986	New program includes twenty-one graduate hours; limited enrollment will begin in Fall 1987.
400	UNI commencement receptions, activities, special hours announced Public Relations News Release 1987:373, p.1	05/06/1986	Commencement will be held Saturday May 10 at 2 p.m.; there will be two meal times for a graduation brunch held for graduating students and their families; the College of Education is holding a reception; UNI will bring summer office hours.