College of Education

Displaying 351 - 400 of 515 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
351 No slamming doors
Northern Iowa Today 16:3, p.8
College of Education will attempt to keep in touch with graduates.
352 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
Confrence discusses Talented and Gifted program. Speakers from across the country will present.
353 College of Education supports its new grads
Northern Iowan 84:60, p.3
Will keep in contact with new graduates to assist them in their work.
354 Northern Iowa to join big ten ... in College of Education that is.
Public Relations News Release 1988:440, p.1
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.
355 Five students awarded teacher education scholarships at Northern Iowa.
Public Relations News Release 1988:400, p.1
Lori Linn Baughman, Lisa Devereux, Jennifer Holstrom, Beth Kuta, and Jacqueline Ryken have been selected to receive four-year full-tuition scholarships.
356 New early childhood education center at UNI to be a national leader
Public Relations News Release 1987:389, p.1
Professor Thomas Switzer discusses the establishment of a new early childhood education center.
357 Northern Iowa ready-made for Early Developmental Education Center
Public Relations News Release 1987:373, p.1
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
358 UNI student teachers serving in Iowa communities
Public Relations News Release 1987:339, p.1
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.
359 University of Northern Iowa presents minority recruitment plan to Regents
Public Relations News Release 1987:268, p.1
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.
360 UNI targeting minority seventh graders in the state as future teachers
Public Relations News Release 1987:237, p.1
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.
361 Regents appoint assistant vice president, Union director for Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1987:216, p.1
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.
362 Spinning a web; network will create education partnership
Nonpareil 72:1, p.2
Regional center system will be established in 1988; student teaching experience will be expanded to one semester; photo.
363 Faculty debate arises over course request
Northern Iowan 84:28, p.1
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.
364 Northern Iowa College of Education selects 1986-87 faculty award winners
Public Relations News Release 1987:161, p.1
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.
365 Ed. faculty nominations being taken
Northern Iowan 84:24, p.7
Seeking nominations for outstanding faculty.
366 Faculty Senate approves role and scope statement
Northern Iowan 84:23, p.1
Statement reflects the university's goals and intentions.
367 UNI student teachers serving in Iowa communities
Public Relations News Release 1987:136, p.1
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.
368 University of Northern Iowa Parents' Weekend Oct. 30 - Nov. 1; Theatre, open houses, football offered
Public Relations News Release 1987:88, p.1
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.
369 UNI student teachers completing their service in Iowa communities
Public Relations News Release 1987:55, p.1
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.
370 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
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.
371 Business, teaching departments gaining insight from new leaders
Northern Iowan 84:4, p.4
Brief report on Deans Switzer and Uselding; photo.
372 UNIPA scholarship committee names five recipients
Public Relations News Release 1987:23, p.1
The Parents' Association board of directors names one student from each of the undergraduate colleges as recipients of their annual merit scholarships.
373 Thomas Switzer
Northern Iowa Today 16:1, p.3
Named dean of the College of Education.
374 UNI teacher education scholarship recipients to begin studies
Public Relations News Release 1987:8, p.1
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.
375 UNI Talented and Gifted Children Conference has openings July 12-17
Public Relations News Release 1987:420, p.1
Professor William Waack speaks on the Annual Conference on Talented and Gifted, a program for teachers, administrators, counselors, and parents of gifted children.
376 Alumni fill management positions
Nonpareil 71:3, p.14
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.
377 New appointments to faculty, staff named
Northern Iowan 83:62, p.1
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.
378 Regents approve new education dean for UNI; other business
Public Relations News Release 1987:406, p.1
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.
379 UNI commencement receptions, activities, special hours announced
Public Relations News Release 1987:373, p.1
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.
380 Meeting needs of talented and gifted children is focus of UNI Conference July 12-17
Public Relations News Release 1987:369, p.1
The third Annual Conference on Talented and Gifted, sponsored by the College of Education, addresses school resources, counseling, parenting, and community.
381 Talented and gifted pre-schoolers to learn about nutrition, drama, nature in summer UNI program
Public Relations News Release 1987:365, p.1
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.
382 UNI to offer summer counseling program for children, adolescents, starting June 9
Public Relations News Release 1987:363, p.1
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.
383 UNI Educational Leadership Institute to gather Iowa school district leaders April 30
Public Relations News Release 1987:342, p.1
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.
384 Education proposal returned to college
Northern Iowan 83:49, p.1
University Curriculum Committee sends proposal back to College of Education with several recommendation including an increase in the length of student teaching.
385 Teaching preview held
Northern Iowan 83:46, p.7
College of Education offers workshop for prospective teachers.
386 UNI faculty consulting report, radio tower lease approved
Public Relations News Release 1987:262, p.1
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.
387 Fred D. "Don" Carver
Northern Iowa Today 15:2, p.2
Will resign as of July, 1987; will take leave of absence in Fall, 1987, and teach in Spring, 1988.
388 National award to College of Ed
Northern Iowan 83:39, p.10
Wins award for work in preparing teachers of handicapped students.
389 UNI education program receives national award
Public Relations News Release 1987:216, p.1
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.
390 Education scholarships announced
Northern Iowan 83:37, p.7
391 Senate defeats proposal for ad hoc committee on new teaching sequence
Northern Iowan 83:33, p.1
Senators express concerns about the quality of education and the opportunity for consultation.
392 Eight UNI students awarded education scholarships
Public Relations News Release 1987:130, p.1
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.
393 UNI student teachers serving in Iowa communities
Public Relations News Release 1987:98, p.1
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.
394 UNI among Iowa colleges to receive visit from Chinese education leaders
Public Relations News Release 1987:97, p.1
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.
395 College of Education dean, Fred D. Carver, resigns
Northern Iowan 83:18, p.1
Resignation effective July 30, 1987; has served since 1981.
396 Transfer students program offers information, advice
Northern Iowan 83:14, p.1
Stephen Zerwas talks about the College of Education program for transfer students.
397 Education adopts five-year teacher prep program
Northern Iowa Today 14:4, p.3
New program includes twenty-one graduate hours; limited enrollment will begin in Fall 1987.
398 UNI faculty rated scholarly
Northern Iowan 82:56, p.10
UNI ranks sixth nationally in educational research productivity according to a survey.
399 UNI commencement receptions, activities, special hours announced
Public Relations News Release 1986:407, p.1
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.
400 Five awarded teacher education scholarships at UNI
Public Relations News Release 1986:365, p.1
Five Iowa high school students have been selected to receive four-year full-tuition scholarships to study in the College of Education at UNI; winners, alternates, finalists, selection committee members listed.