Educational Policies Commission (EPC)
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Proposal favors student choice in class material Benesh--Darek James Northern Iowan 94:16, p.1 |
10/24/1997 | UNI student Elaine Jaquith presents proposal governing situations in which sexually explicit materials are used in class; several groups consider proposal. | |
2 |
The Educational Policies Commission Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty) A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.154 |
7/1/1995 | The foundation and role of the EPC; its early work; its relationship with college administrators; photo. | |
3 |
Committee debates a UNI grade 'forgiveness' policy Fiderlein--Brian J. (Class of 1998) Northern Iowan 90:55, p.1 |
4/26/1994 | Consider policy which would lessen effects of early grades for those who come back to school after a period of years. | |
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Committee recommends no change; current withdrawal policy approved by Educational Policies Commission Fiderlein--Brian J. (Class of 1998) Northern Iowan 90:51, p.1 |
4/12/1994 | Discussions lead to no change. | |
5 |
Withdrawal policy decision postponed Fiderlein--Brian J. (Class of 1998) Northern Iowan 90:49, p.1 |
4/5/1994 | Considers limit to number of withdrawals. | |
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Meeting dissolves into debate over parliamentary procedure Fiderlein--Brian J. (Class of 1998) Northern Iowan 90:45, p.1 |
3/15/1994 | Commission approves motion to keep add/drop policy as is. | |
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NISG concerned over proposed academic policy changes Fiderlein--Brian J. (Class of 1998) Northern Iowan 90:44, p.2 |
3/11/1994 | Concerned over changes in add and drop periods. | |
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New grievance policy halted Vernstrom--Lance Northern Iowan 90:27, p.1 |
12/3/1993 | Faculty Senate considers revised student grievance policy. | |
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Grievance policy addressed Riley--Jim Northern Iowan 89:10, p.5 |
10/2/1992 | Faculty Senate refers policy to EPC; considers education curriculum procedures. | |
10 |
Faculty approves dead week proposal White--Ryan A. (Class of 1989) Northern Iowan 85:32, p.1 |
1/27/1989 | No final comprehensive examination should be given within last two weeks of class, though unit tests and papers may be assigned to be due during that period. | |
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'Dead Week' is needed, logical Kilzer--Todd D. (Class of 1989) Northern Iowan 84:54, p.2 |
4/19/1988 | Points out the proposal was not defeated, but sent to EPC. | |
12 |
Faculty Senate sends Dead Week to committee Thomas--Daniel Carl (Class of 1988) Northern Iowan 84:53, p.1 |
4/15/1988 | EPC will report to Senate in the fall. | |
13 |
Drop/ad policy remains same Bingham--Elizabeth (Class of 1915) Northern Iowan 83:23, p.4 |
11/14/1986 | Faculty Senate accepts EPC recommendation to leave policy unchanged; text of the policy. | |
14 |
News briefs Northern Iowan 83:15, p.6 |
10/17/1986 | EPC recommends that current add/drop system not be changes; Jo Ann Zimmerman will speak; Dave Nagle and John McIntee will appear on KCRS. | |
15 |
Current drop/add policy favored Johnson--Dennis (Student--1986) Northern Iowan 83:11, p.6 |
10/3/1986 | EPC considering policy. | |
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Proposed changes to be discussed in open hearing Wise--Rebecca Northern Iowan 83:10, p.1 |
9/30/1986 | EPC will consider drop-add policy. | |
17 |
Withdrawal policy considered Benning--Linda (Class of 1987) Northern Iowan 82:26, p.1 |
12/10/1985 | EPC hears arguments for and against reduction of time allowed to add or drop a class. | |
18 |
Austin proposes policy Goodwin--Valerie (Student--1985) Northern Iowan 82:14, p.7 |
10/22/1985 | Policy change would reduce time for adding and dropping courses; referred to EPC. | |
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Early final exams questioned Schiff--Barb Northern Iowan 81:11, p.24 |
10/9/1984 | Athletic schedule sometimes leads to final examination conflicts; EPC is looking into the matter. | |
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What type of finals do you prefer? Reth--Mona J. (Class of 1979) Northern Iowan 74:56, p.1 |
5/5/1978 | Professor Winsberg reports on EPC study of final examinations; most prefer a five day exam period. | |
21 |
Who should make educational policies? Vogel--Jerome Northern Iowan 71:51, p.2 |
4/22/1975 | Unhappy that EPC and Faculty Senate made decision regarding pass/fail option. | |
22 |
Faculty Senate raises pass/no credit to C- Guhin--Dan Northern Iowan 71:50, p.1 |
4/18/1975 | Previous level had been D-. | |
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Present pass/no credit system retention favored Northern Iowan 71:39, p.2 |
2/21/1975 | EPC outlines four possible plans. | |
24 |
Pass/no credit modified? Students must decide now Schwendinger--Kevin Northern Iowan 71:21, p.3 |
11/12/1974 | Presents brief history of grading option; believes the option may be modified in unfortunate ways. | |
25 |
Pass/no credit issue lingers . . . Northern Iowan 71:8, p.2 |
9/27/1974 | Supports action of Faculty Senate in sending issue to EPC for recommendations. | |
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Finals earn a passing grade UNI Century 2:1, p.3 |
1/1/1974 | Faculty Senate considers EPC study of final examinations; will continue policy of allowing faculty to make their own decision on administering examinations. | |
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Stamp discusses some recommended revisions Stamp--Keith L. (Classes of 1972--1975--1979 and 1994) Northern Iowan 68:23, p.3 |
12/10/1971 | Outlines possible revisions in grievance procedures. | |
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Organizational News Northern Iowan 67:39, p.5 |
3/16/1971 | Activities and meetings. | |
29 |
E. P. C. anticipates fruitful year Otterbach--Alberta Northern Iowan 67:15, p.4 |
11/6/1970 | ||
30 |
EPC of pass-fail needs clarification Longnecker--John C. (Class of 1961; Mathematics F) Northern Iowan 66:44, p.2 |
3/20/1970 | Professor Longnecker attempts to clarify status of pass/fail in EPC. | |
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Educational opportunities should be equal for all Northern Iowan 66:19, p.8 |
11/11/1969 | Professor Oppleman proposes new program of teacher education. | |
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Plan to implement pass/fail gen ed Northern Iowan 66:15, p.1 |
10/28/1969 | Will take broader focus than just physical education. | |
33 |
EPC debates pass fail Northern Iowan 66:13, p.12 |
10/21/1969 | Considers proposal to make general education physical education pass/fail. | |
34 |
EPC studies program for minority students Northern Iowan 65:39, p.12 |
2/25/1969 | Consider program under which students would receive no formal grades for first two years. | |
35 |
Faculty to study strike bill Northern Iowan 65:34, p.1 |
2/7/1969 | Committee will study proposed bill which would curb strikes and protests. | |
36 |
Students gain equal voting representation on EPC Northern Iowan 65:32, p.8 |
1/31/1969 | There will now be eight students and eight faculty. | |
37 |
E. P. C. expands to include eight student members Northern Iowan 65:28, p.4 |
12/17/1968 | There will be eight voting student members and nine faculty members. | |
38 |
Student Senate discusses campus traffic problems Northern Iowan 65:27, p.8 |
12/13/1968 | Also considers student representation on Redress Committee and Educational Policies Commission. | |
39 |
Students may demand student EPC hearing Northern Iowan 65:22, p.12 |
11/22/1968 | Professor Longnecker explains procedure. | |
40 |
Academic affairs area demands 'arrogant' students Northern Iowan 65:20, p.1 |
11/15/1968 | Students discuss ways in which to participate in the academic portion of the university. | |
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EPC urges SS to begin student policy committee Ryerson--Dennis Northern Iowan 65:14, p.6 |
10/25/1968 | James Albrecht urged the Student Senate to establish a student educational policies committee; pass-fail and plus-minus grading were discussed; list of students who attended. | |
42 |
EPC plans open session Sullivan--Bernie Northern Iowan 65:12, p.19 |
10/18/1968 | Open session October 21 will discuss a variety of topics, including the possibility of pass-fail grading in general education courses. | |
43 |
EPC Northern Iowan 65:9, p.4 |
10/8/1968 | Will hold open hearings on October 21, 1968. | |
44 |
Defends plus-minus Crownfield--David R. (Philosophy and Religion Facu Northern Iowan 65:4, p.2 |
9/20/1968 | Reprint of reply letter by David R. Crownfield to Des Moines Register editorial on plus-minus and pass/fail grading; states that these reforms should reduce grade pressures, not increase them. | |
45 |
Stand still Hanna--Mike Northern Iowan 65:3, p.2 |
9/17/1968 | Editorial supports pass/fail grading but feels plus/minus grading will promote excessive grade-consciousness. | |
46 |
Adoption of plus-minus pass-fail promising Northern Iowan 65:2, p.1 |
9/13/1968 | Planned changes for the grading system in the 1968-69 spring semester are outlined. | |
47 |
UNI grading system is undergoing revision Northern Iowan 64:61, p.1 |
7/12/1968 | Detailed comments on addition of plus and minus grades and pass/fail option. | |
48 |
It can be done Hanna--Mike Northern Iowan 64:55, p.2 |
5/10/1968 | Pleased with recent passage of pass/fail grading option. | |
49 |
EPC recommends profs adopt grading revisions Northern Iowan 64:51, p.4 |
4/26/1968 | Recommends adoption of plus and minus grades and limited ungraded credit. | |
50 |
EPC to vote Thursday on new grading systems Northern Iowan 64:44, p.4 |
4/1/1968 | Will consider pass/fail and plusses and minuses. |
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