Faculty Senate

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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	UNI and Faculty Senate working to update "peer institution" lilst Northern Iowan 119:35, p.1	02/09/2023	A proposal about updating UNI's list of peer institutions was discussed during the last UNI Faculty Senate meeting. The last time this list was updated was in 2014; photo.
2	UNI faculty says 'yes' to supporting diversity Northern Iowan 112:28, p.1	01/14/2016	The UNI Faculty Senate endorses a statement about diversity and discrimination on campus following multiple student-centered forums and panels.
3	Daisy Hernandez to be keynote speaker for Women's History Month Public Relations News Release 2013:202, p.1	03/11/2014	Daisy Hernandez, author and journalist, will be the keynote speaker for Women's History Month. He lecture is titled, "Feminists, Comadres, and Maybe Beyoncé: Models of Leadership Today". The event is sponsored by several groups on campus.
4	French minor could return to UNI Northern Iowan 110:33, p.1	02/03/2014	In 2012, UNI closed its French program. However, a new minor, Interdisciplinary Language Studies, Minor: French is awaiting approval. The department is currently advertising the new minor on their website to recruit new students.
5	Proposed center to study various university issues Northern Iowan 110:33, p.3	02/03/2014	A group of UNI staff members recently presented plans for a proposed Center for the Study of Undergraduate Education to Faculty Senate. The center has not been approved yet, but the group has begun a research project.
6	Policy changes for pregnant and parenting students Northern Iowan 110:28, p.2	12/13/2013	UNI's Faculty Senate is working on a policy change to prevent pregnant students from being penalized for missing class due to medical reasons. The changes will become official upon the approval of President Rudd.
7	New UNI president adjusts to campus, looks to future Northern Iowan 109:57, p.1	06/28/2013	President Ruud and his wife Judy have been keeping busy since their move to Cedar Falls about four weeks ago. President Ruud has been spending his time dealing with university matters and meeting UNI students and faculty.
8	AAUP delays censure decision until 2014 Northern Iowan 109:56, p.1	06/21/2013	Recommendations from the United Faculty and Senate caused the AAUP to vote to delay any censure action until 2014. This will give President Ruud a chance to resolve serious problems created in part by his predecessor.
9	Why I'm voting for KaLeigh and Alicia Northern Iowan 109:35, p.4	02/15/2013	Student Chris Miller voices his support for student body presidential candidates KaLeigh and Alicia. He feels they have already done a lot to improve UNI and will continue to do this if elected.
10	AAUP releases report on cuts Northern Iowan 109:33, p.1	02/08/2013	The report addressed five "issues of concern". According to the report, several faculty members expressed a lack of trust in President Allen's administration that started before the events of 2012; photo
11	Faculty express concerns about Study Abroad Center; restructuring, compensation, faculty oversight committee discussed in meeting Northern Iowan 109:25, p.1	11/30/2012	Faculty raise concerns over compensation from Study Abroad programs. Senate meeting proposes faculty oversight committee for Study Abroad to make appropriate decisions about Study Abroad courses; photo.
12	John Hopkins University professor to speak at UNI Public Relations News Release 2012:146, p.1	11/20/2012	Benjamin Ginsberg will be speaking at UNI on November 29. He will speak on the change in recent years of the growth of administration and decline in faculty in higher education.
13	Faculty Senate debates access to course graduation distribution Northern Iowan 109:14, p.1	10/12/2012	Senate shows support of making grade distributions more public. Senate members discuss concerns and implications of this decision. Business student gives supporting opinion.
14	A look into the UNI Faculty Senate Northern Iowan 109:6, p.1	09/14/2012	The role of the Faculty Senate examined: what does the senate do, how was it created, and what is the chair of the faculty senate. Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend senate meetings.
15	Dannen: athletics funding model outdated Northern Iowan 108:53, p.1	04/24/2012	Athletics director agrees that the transfer of funds from the general fund to athletics is too high. He is suggesting a switch to funding from student fees. This concept has been used for several years by other universities; photo.
16	AAUP investigation could lead to censure Northern Iowan 108:44, p.3	03/23/2012	The American Association of University Professors is planning to investigate the procedures used to determine program cuts. Responses by President Allen, to date, have not convinced the group of the University's good intentions to comply.
17	More than 70 programs could be affected by possible cuts Northern Iowan 108:43, p.1	03/09/2012	A draft of the possible cuts to academic programs at UNI is released. An official announcement is expected soon. Faculty Senate does not endorse any of the proposed changes.
18	UNI to add resources to high-demand academic majors and close programs with low graduation rates Public Relations News Release 2011:200, p.1	03/08/2012	President Ben Allen announces the closure of several departments that have low graduation rates.
19	UNI faculty pass vote of no confidence in Allen, Gibson Northern Iowan 108:42, p.1	03/06/2012	Meeting was called by Faculty Chair James Jurgenson in response to a petition calling for a faculty meeting, following the announced closing of Price Lab School and upcoming academic cuts; photo
20	Ed faculty votes no confidence in Allen Northern Iowan 108:41, p.1	03/02/2012	The process, data, communication, people consulted, and the closing of Price Lab School all contributed to the vote of no confidence. The Faculty Senate will also receive a motion for consideration.
21	Faculty senate discusses potential academic cuts Northern Iowan 108:39, p.1	02/24/2012	Members express concerns about general funds being transferred to nonacademic departments. Several faculty members seed that the budget process seemed to be top down, with little input from the bottom up.
22	Licari ready to take on new roles Northern Iowan 107:1, p.8	08/27/2010	Professor Michael Licari has been named the associate provost for academic affairs and Dean of the Graduate College; photo.
23	Faculty Senate suggests cut to auxiliary funds Northern Iowan 106:41, p.1	03/05/2010	The Wellness and Recreation Center, Performing Arts Center, Student Health Center, Maucker Union, and athletic programs would all feel the effects of a proposal from the Faculty Senate to reduce support from the general fund; photo.
24	More than 40 programs slated for elimination Northern Iowan 106:22, p.1	11/13/2009	Program reduction is a product of a process started over a year ago. Program reviews began within academic departments. Criteria were developed to evaluate programs, with enrollment being an important factor; photo.
25	News briefs: shorter semesters proposal Northern Iowan 106:19, p.2	11/03/2009	A proposal by Professor Susan Hill to shorten semesters to fourteen weeks was voted not to be docketed by the Faculty Senate.
26	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.
27	Faculty divided over shorter semesters, longer classes Northern Iowan 106:17, p.5	10/27/2009	A proposal to have fourteen week semesters and longer class periods has met differing opinions among faculty members. The proposal will be brought up at the next Faculty Senate Meeting.
28	UNI students take a STAND Northern Iowan 106:14, p.4	10/16/2009	Professor Stephen Gaies hopes to start a chapter of Students Taking Action Now Darfur.
29	Sauvage presents "The Challenge to Us of Holocaust Rescuers" Northern Iowan 106:12, p.7	10/09/2009	Pierre Sauvage, born during the Holocaust, has been making documentaries about this period in history, showing a personal side to the effects of the Holocaust.
30	Child Holocaust survivor and award-winning filmmaker Pierre Sauvage to visit UNI Public Relations News Release 2009:72, p.1	09/22/2009	"The Challenge of Us of Holocaust Rescuers," will be the topic of a public lecture hosted by the Holocaust and Genocide Education Committee, in collaboration with the Department of Modern Languages.
31	Artwork by Holocaust and Rwandan genocide survivors at UNI Gallery of Art Public Relations News Release 2009:32, p.1	09/08/2009	The Gallery will present the exhibition "Voice to Vision from Wednesday, Sept. 23 through Sunday, Oct. 25. David Feinberg, associate professor of painting and drawing at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, will give a curator's lecture.
32	UNI to host Postville Conference/Teach-in Public Relations News Release 2008:487, p.1	04/22/2009	Luis Argueta, a Gautemalan film director, will screen segments of his documentary "AbUSed" The Post ville Raid. There will be a showing of the play "Historia de nuestra vidas," detailing accounts of immigration, imprisonment and the Postville raid.
33	Board of Regents approve differential tuition for UNI College of Business Administration Public Relations News Release 2008:270, p.1	12/11/2008	This will be the first year of a three-year implementation. The surcharge will fund: faculty and curriculum expansion, improved professional skills development for students, and financial aid.
34	Texting in class Northern Iowan 105:23, p.11	11/18/2008	Cell phone use during class time varies. Some professors ban them or have a policy that they are turned off; others do not have a formal policy. Texting during class can be from boredom; photo.
35	Gun issue delayed until October Northern Iowan 104:9, p.4	09/25/2007	Board of Regents has postponed action on the arming of public safety officers at Regent institutions; photo.
36	Prep week resolution on hold Northern Iowan 104:6, p.4	09/14/2007	Faculty Senate places request for no work assignments prior to final week on hold. Applications are available for financial assistance for student organizations from NISG. Intercollegiate Academics Fund can help students in need; photo.
37	To arm or not to arm, that is the issue Northern Iowan 104:6, p.1	09/14/2007	Permission for public safety officers at Regents institutions to carry firearms is a hot topic; photo.
38	Forum discusses possibility of arming campus police Northern Iowan 104:3, p.1	08/31/2007	Discussion of campus police carrying firearms was well attended; photo.
39	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	03/19/2007	The Honor Code Task Force will be holding meetings for faculty and staff March 20-21.
40	Parking facility plans reach fork in the road Northern Iowan 103:23, p.1	11/14/2006	Proposed parking deck planned for area near Campbell Hall; would require relocation of several Greek houses; needs approval of the Board of Regents; photo.
41	Monday, March 27 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	03/27/2006	"Plena Libre" will be performed as part of the Kaleidoscope Series for Youth; President Koob will accept the "Best Practices Award" from the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education; Earth Science Seminar will take place.
42	Committee approved to make policy on police interruptions Northern Iowan 102:24, p.1	11/18/2005	New committee will be formed to decide what will justify a police interruption of a class.
43	UNI to award Doctor of Humane Letters to Cedar Falls attorney LeRoy Redfern Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	05/04/2005	Short bio of LeRoy Redfern showcasing some of his many accomplishments.
44	Campus smokers might be told to take it way outside Northern Iowan 99:28, p.1	12/13/2002	Faculty Senate considers a new bill that would not allowing smoking within thirty feet of a building entrance.
45	Faculty Senate debates shorter semester terms Northern Iowan 99:1, p.6	08/30/2002	The proposal to change to the calendar includes reducing each semester from seventeen weeks to fifteen weeks, adding an extra summer session, and allowing for a longer break over Christmas.
46	Faculty Senate cuts number of hours needed to graduate; hopes are that the decision will give students more scheduling flexibility Northern Iowan 98:53, p.1	04/26/2002	By reducing credit hour requirements from 124 to 120, the Faculty Senate hopes to reduce class sizes and provide students with greater scheduling flexibility; photo.
47	Advisory group formed Northern Iowan 98:45, p.4	03/29/2002	The Faculty Senate approved the formation of a Campus Advisory Group to encourage communication between the university president and UNI's constituencies; members are listed.
48	Faculty weighs budget problems Northern Iowan 98:16, p.1	10/26/2001	Provost Aaron Podolefsky comments on the impact budget cuts will have on university classes; photo.
49	Taser topic jolts senate members Northern Iowan 98:16, p.1	10/26/2001	Director of Public Safety Dave Zarifis discusses the use of taser weapons by Public Safety officers.
50	Off-campus jobs hazardous to GPA Northern Iowan 96:38, p.1	02/18/2000	University recently revised policy allowing students to work more than twenty hours per week at an on-campus job. This was done to encourage students to work on campus.