Department of Education

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#	Title	Date	Summary
51	Media Advisory: State educators will exhibit their innovative classroom ideas at the UNI Showcase on Educational Technology Friday, March 31 Public Relations News Release 1999:331, p.1	03/29/2000	List of state educators who won the Showcase on Educational Technology; will have their projects on display at UNI.
52	Minorities in Teaching Summer Enrichment Program at the UNI introduces 7th and 8th grade students to the possibilities of a teaching career Public Relations News Release 1999:317, p.1	03/23/2000	UNI is accepting applications for a one week program for minority students interested in teaching as a possible career.
53	Reaching at-risk children early has major impact Public Relations News Release 1997:166, p.1	12/23/1997	Sue Donielson, from the Iowa Department of Education, stresses the importance of early childhood education.
54	National education recruitment expo to be held in UNI-Dome, May 13-14 Public Relations News Release 1996:399, p.1	05/06/1997	Over eighty-five school districts across the country will be present at the 10th annual National Educator Expo.
55	Administrative changes and departmental reorganization A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.311	07/01/1995	Detailed look at the break-up of the old, large departments into smaller, more discrete units; list of those who headed the old and new departments; photo.
56	Institutional evaluation and administrative change A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.17	07/01/1995	The college receives accreditation from the North Central Association; President Latham organizes publicity, research, alumni services, and placement; institution of the Faculty Senate and changes in faculty governance; the role of religion; photo.
57	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.
58	Building better schools without tearing down walls--an expert opinion Public Relations News Release 1989:470, p.1	03/15/1990	Professor Thomas Switzer discusses how school, teachers, and parents need to be actively involved in improving the education system. Switzer participates in the Minorities in Teaching Program.
59	School boards should adopt policy on censorship and materials selection, says University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1989:437, p.1	03/12/1990	The Iowa Department of Education releases a model of recommended procedures regarding censorship for librarians in school districts across the state. Professor Elizabeth Martin discusses some censorship difficulties faced by Rod Library.
60	University of Northern Iowa to offer series of courses in educational administration and special education in Creston Public Relations News Release 1989:352, p.1	01/19/1990	The Green Valley Education Agency organizes a series of four courses in educational administration and special education. Coursework includes field experience assessment conducted at the educator's teaching site.
61	Children can learn better through dramatic play; University of Northern Iowa professor writes drama curriculum for Iowa schools Public Relations News Release 1989:311, p.1	12/20/1989	Professor Gretta Berghammer conducts research on the effects of drama on learning in four and five-year-olds at Price Lab School. As a result of her eight week study, the Department of Education requires all schools utilize the arts in their curriculum.
62	UNI student teachers completing their service in Iowa communities. Public Relations News Release 1988:86, p.1	10/04/1988	List of some 175 UNI students scheduled to have their student teaching expierence during the 1988-1989 academic year have begun their nine week student teaching assignments in student teaching centers throughout the state.
63	Northern Iowa receives approval for Educational Opportunity Center. Public Relations News Release 1988:42, p.1	09/13/1988	The Center will receive nearly half a million dollars over the next three years in a grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Services provided will to be to collect and disseminate academic and financial aid information.
64	Workshop to help guidance counselors prepare students for 'new' job market, April 7 at Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1987:338, p.1	04/01/1988	High school guidance counselors are invited to a series of workshops on cooperative education and preparing students for the job market. The workshops are held in the Towers Dining Center.
65	University of Northern Iowa o offer course at Eldora Public Relations News Release 1987:213, p.1	01/19/1988	Rebecca Barrionuevo instructs a course in interpersonal relations and communication in education at Eldora Elementary. The course meets six human relations standards imposed on educators by the Department of Education.
66	Radio News Network Broadcast Briefs Public Relations News Release 1987:156, p.1	11/23/1987	Roland Carrillo explains financial aid cuts. Nixon Wilson offers advice on avoiding car-deer collisions. UNI/Iowa State basketball game is held in the UNI-Dome. Ruth Anderson gives alcohol consumption strategies.
67	Northern Iowa to offer education courses in Clear Lake Public Relations News Release 1987:20, p.1	08/28/1987	Professors Judy Finkelstein and Gordon Rhum instruct two education courses at the Northern Trails Area Education Agency. Rhum will instruct a course on educational research methods, and Finkelstein will instruct on pre-school and kindergarten education.
68	Career-bound handicapped learn special skills through program designed by UNI profs Public Relations News Release 1987:437, p.1	07/23/1987	Professor William Callahan discusses the goals of students of the special education training program. The program emphasizes the teaching of social skills to the handicapped to help them maintain healthy work relationships.
69	UNI Theatre in education project explores Constitution, Bill of Rights Public Relations News Release 1987:436, p.1	07/21/1987	Professor Gretta Berghammer discusses the "Blue Print for Freedom" program. The program is designed teach students in grades three through six about the U. S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. Production costs are covered by the Department of Education.
70	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.
71	UNI summer workshop to help Iowa French, Spanish teachers improve skills Public Relations News Release 1987:360, p.1	05/06/1987	A workshop for instructors of Spanish and French is offered for three credit hours at the Iowa Foreign Language Teacher Institute, held on campus.
72	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.
73	UNI program to help women, minorities advance in higher ed adminstration among 60 selected for national training workshop Public Relations News Release 1987:218, p.1	02/13/1987	Professors Donna Thompson and Susann Doody, of the Department of Education, hosted a workshop which identified barriers that women and minorities face in higher education. The two-day workshop was funded by a grant from the Women's Educational Equity Act.
74	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.
75	UNI women receive $170, 000 grant to help women advance in higher education Public Relations News Release 1987:81, p.1	10/28/1986	Professor Donna Thompson, and fifteen other faculty women, make efforts to remove barriers that keep women and minorities from excelling in higher education. The project was funded by grants from the Department of Eduaction and university funds.
76	Authors at ed confab Northern Iowan 73:15, p.4	10/22/1976	Peter Schrage and Diane Divoky to present three-day conference.
77	UNI Innovations in Education Workshop to be Held July 13-24 Public Relations News Release 1969:692, p.1	07/10/1970	23 educators are scheduled to participate in the workshop, which is being held offered by the UNI education department; list of participants
78	Urban Education Workshop Scheduled at UNI Public Relations News Release 1969:682, p.1	07/09/1970	The workshop has been designed to explore methods in human relations and urban education as it affects minority group children and youth. It is limited to 25 members and participants can earn 2 hours of credit.
79	In-Service Program Offered to School Administrators Public Relations News Release 1969:632, p.1	06/05/1970	Summer program includes interdisciplinary lecture and discussion sessions as well as a seminar offering two credits in school adminstration; list of speakers and details of programs
80	UNI Schedules Urban Education Workshop in July Public Relations News Release 1969:630, p.1	06/02/1970	The workship will be limited to 25 students, and will be held in Seerley Hall and at times at the UNI Center for Urban Education.
81	UNI Prof to Deliver Commencement Address at Emmetsberg Jr. College Public Relations News Release 1969:620, p.1	05/22/1970	Dr. Kimball will present "The Tides of Fortune" at the college on Thursday, May 28; biography
82	UNI graduate from Ethiophia visiting here Public Relations News Release 1969:541, p.1	04/27/1970	Haile Abeje, a UNI grad, and his wife are visiting UNI and the Waterloo-Cedar Falls area. Abeje obtained his B. A. in elemntary education and M. A. in elementary school adminstration and supervision in 1961 from UNI.
83	Annual administrator's conference set for UNI Public Relations News Release 1969:540, p.1	04/24/1970	The annual conference will be held on May 1st in the UNI Commons Ballroom. It is sponsored by the UNI Department of Education.
84	Regents board approves educational reorganization Northern Iowan 66:44, p.8	03/20/1970	Department of Education will be split into three departments.
85	Regents approve departmental reorganization at UNI Public Relations News Release 1969:412, p.1	03/13/1970	The Department of Education will be reorganized next fall as a result of action taken by the Regents. Three new departments will be designated.
86	HEW presents award to education department Northern Iowan 66:41, p.5	03/10/1970	$8700 grant will go toward improving special education program.
87	Split seen by Educ. Dept. Northern Iowan 66:38, p.8	02/27/1970	Department of Education considers splitting into at least three areas: Foundations, Curriculum and Instruction, and School Administration.
88	Dept. heads resume teaching Northern Iowan 66:30, p.4	01/30/1970	Professors Guillaume and Bishop step down from administrative duties.
89	Regents Approve Requests by Two UNI Department Heads to be Relieved of Adminstrative Duties Public Relations News Release 1969:282, p.1	01/16/1970	Regents approve resignation of Dr. Clifford Bishop and Dr. Harry Guillaume; biographies of both men
90	UNI to Host Conference for Educators from Several States Public Relations News Release 1969:204, p.1	12/02/1969	Great Plains Core Conference.
91	Offer help Northern Iowan 66:5, p.3	09/23/1969	Study skills help available.
92	Florida Educator to Speak at UNI Elementary Education Conference Public Relations News Release 1969:29, p.1	09/23/1969	Held in the Men's Gym on Sat., Sept. 27.
93	18th Annaul Elementary Education Conference Scheduled Public Relations News Release 1969:23, p.1	09/19/1969	Some 1,600 Iowa elementary teachers and adminstrators are schedule to attend the conference on Saturday, Sept., 27 in the UNI Men's Gymnasium.
94	Departments established Northern Iowan 65:44, p.5	03/14/1969	Department of Education divided into three units; Department of Physics and Earth Science divided.
95	Elementary grade teachers discuss curriculum issues Northern Iowan 65:7, p.8	10/01/1968	Elementary Education Conference was held Saturday, sponsored by Department of Education; J. Stanley Marshall gave the principal address, "The Curriculum in Elementary Science".
96	UNI hosts Elementary Education Conference Northern Iowan 65:6, p.16	09/27/1968	Over 1600 expected attend 17th annual Elementary Education Conference tomorrow; featured speaker will be J. Stanley Marshall of Florida State University.
97	Undergrad program in special education reinstated at College Alumnus 47:3, p.10	09/01/1962	Had been dropped in favor of master's program; both will be offered.
98	Local students honored at ISTC Public Relations News Release 1960:452, p.1	06/08/1961	Mr. and Mrs. Donald and Carmen Darrow return to the Teachers College to complete their studies in industrial arts and education. Mrs. Darrow is a member of Kappa Delta Pi, and both have been placed on the Dean's List.
99	Staff appointments made at I. S. T. C. Public Relations News Release 1960:4, p.1	08/16/1960	Professor William Lang announces the appointment of six faculty and staff members to the department of education, curriculum laboratory, Price Laboratory School, Bartlett Hall, and the college hospital.
100	Education Offers New Majors Old Gold 0:0, p.96	06/01/1960	The Departments of Education and Psychology joined together to create more classes and conferences for students to learn and interact from. Many of the college organizations were sponsored by the department. The Department also hosts a number of talented and educated faculty that students can go to for help; Photo.