General Education
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An 'apology' for the Liberal Arts Core Peterson--Caitlin Anne (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 110:13, p.4 |
10/11/2013 | Explains why the Liberal Arts Core is important. Tells where the term came from and why UNI is referred to as a "Liberal Arts School." | |
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Regrets after all these years . . . Meinecke--Heather (Student--2003) Northern Iowan 102:1, p.7 |
8/26/2005 | Urges students to stick with their harder classes and enjoy general education classes more. | |
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Perspective: from General Education to Liberal Arts Core--What's in a name? Podolefsky--Aaron Mayer (CSBS Dean; Provost) Northern Iowa Today 86:2, p.32 |
7/1/2002 | Provost Podolefsky offers his opinion on the renaming of the General Education program. | |
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Liberal Arts Core name change reflects importance of program Northern Iowa Today 30:2, p.2 |
4/1/2002 | A two-year process has resulted in a name change of the General Education Program to the Liberal Arts Core. | |
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Gen Ed classes necessary part of liberal education? Northern Iowan 98:20, p.6 |
11/9/2001 | Believes that a good general education program will offer students a wide variety of classes from which to choose. | |
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Marilyn Drury and TyAnn Morehead Campus News Network 12:2, p.Insert 1 |
9/11/2001 | Presented at the National Syllabus Conference on UNI May Institute. | |
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Cluster course sparks interest Green--Nathan R. (Classes of 2002 and 2005) Northern Iowan 97:27, p.12 |
12/5/2000 | The General Education Cluster Course is composed of four independent classes. | |
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Scheduling snafu haunts students Melloy--Kate Northern Iowan 96:29, p.1 |
1/14/2000 | More than two hundred had to enroll in new classes after their Africa Non-Western Cultures class was cancelled for the semester. The instructor for the class, Stan Okafor, could not secure a work visa. | |
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Opportunities of cluster course revealed in article Bozik--Mary E. (Communication Studies Faculty) Northern Iowan 96:17, p.6 |
10/26/1999 | Faculty members thank Northern Iowan for their article on their cluster course and acknowledge Karen Tracey's role in the project. | |
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Cluster course restructures general education classes Bryant--Joe Northern Iowan 96:14, p.1 |
10/15/1999 | New General Education Cluster Course (010:059) integrates Humanities II, American Civilization, Oral Communication, and College Reading & Writing; photo. | |
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Gen-ed requirements asking a bit much Patocka--Jason (Class of 2000) Northern Iowan 95:36, p.7 |
2/12/1999 | Columnist questions UNI's general education requirements. | |
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Humanities II goes to Europe McCurley--Lynn A. (Class of 2001) Northern Iowan 94:55, p.13 |
5/1/1998 | Thirteen students will earn six credits each for studying Humanities II and the Holocaust in Cracow, Poland, this summer. | |
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Faculty profile: Rick Stinchfield; why the environment matters Yates--Carole Shelley (CEEE Coordinator & Program Assistant) Northern Iowa Today 81:2, p.12 |
1/1/1998 | Biographical sketch of Rick Stinchfield; photo. | |
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"Personal Hellness" just another attempt at conformity Alesch--Jill Northern Iowan 94:15, p.8 |
10/21/1997 | Believes that students should not be required to take Personal Wellness course. | |
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Why mathematics is humanities Grimes--Vicki King (Public Relations Staff) Northern Iowa Today 81:1, p.10 |
7/1/1997 | Professor Joel Haack believes that mathematics is a communications skill necessary to daily living. | |
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UNI Faculty Senate meeting; communications requirements currently under discussion Hathaway--Keri Northern Iowan 93:47, p.1 |
4/4/1997 | General education requirements and UNI Strategic Plan were topics of discussion at Faculty Senate meeting. | |
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Your choices are unlimited with capstone Hicks--Benjamin H. (Class of 1999) Northern Iowan 93:47, p.10 |
4/4/1997 | Although all students must take Environment Technology and Society course, each section is different. | |
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Feminism: very important part of culture Thomas--Calvin (English Faculty) Northern Iowan 93:34, p.7 |
2/7/1997 | Faculty member agrees with columnist that feminism should be discussed more in existing general education courses. | |
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Should students be forced to take women's studies? Christensen--Anjeanette Northern Iowan 93:32, p.6 |
1/31/1997 | Columnists comment on students being required to take general education course in women's studies. | |
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A new president at the helm Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty) A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.103 |
7/1/1995 | Biographical sketch of Malcolm Price; President Price's initial views and objectives; photo. | |
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Curriculum and related matters, 1940-1950 Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty) A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.132 |
7/1/1995 | Detailed coverage of curriculum change, especially the movement to reformulate general education. | |
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Other major administrative, service, and curricular changes Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty) A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.234 |
7/1/1995 | The college adopts the semester plan to begin in summer, 1957; changes in student teaching supervision include resumption of work in Cedar Falls schools; institution of honors program and work with provisional students; photo. | |
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Program, personnel, and other changes Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty) A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.50 |
7/1/1995 | President Latham determines the appropriate role for extension and consultant service; alters and strengthens curriculum; considers graduate study; student voice anti-war sentiments; photo. | |
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Oral communications no longer waived for incoming students Mantsch--Jo Ann Northern Iowan 90:61, p.1 |
6/24/1994 | Course will be reinstated as general education requirement this fall. | |
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Students should pick their general education classes Northern Iowan 90:61, p.3 |
6/24/1994 | Believes general education system is old enough that it needs to revised. | |
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A decade of leadership Chilcott--Susan Metz (Public Relations Staff) Northern Iowa Today 77:2, p.15 |
1/1/1994 | Interview with President Curris on the development under his leadership; photo. | |
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We are the world . . . But who are we? Rigby--Leigh Northern Iowa Today 76:1, p.6 |
7/1/1992 | UNI's response to the development of a "multicultural, non-sexist" curriculum. | |
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Announcement! Northern Iowan 88:55, p.5 |
4/24/1992 | Several sections of research writing to be offered to fulfill general education requirement. | |
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Leading the new concept of personal wellness Yates--Carole Shelley (CEEE Coordinator & Program Assistant) Northern Iowa Today 75:2, p.7 |
1/1/1992 | Development of wellness concept at UNI; plans for future include new wellness center. | |
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Mission not impossible Chilcott--Susan Metz (Public Relations Staff) Northern Iowa Today 74:1, p.16 |
7/1/1990 | Interview with Dean Byers-Pevitts on role of College of Humanities and Fine Arts; photo. | |
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Curris outlines path to excellence at UNI Miller--Jennifer C. (Student--1989-1990) Northern Iowan 86:30, p.1 |
1/19/1990 | President Curris describes areas in which the university should make special efforts including fully implementing general education, enhancing diversity, stabilizing tuition, and improving graduate programs. | |
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The knowledge explosion; preparing teachers for the '90s and beyond Waack--William Lee (Class of 1949; Education Faculty) Northern Iowa Today 73:2, p.12 |
1/1/1990 | Director of Teacher Education discusses ways that UNI is training teachers to meet future challenges including culture, communication, and curriculum. | |
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Report suggests more gen ed Armstrong--Holly (Student--1989) Northern Iowan 86:22, p.5 |
11/17/1989 | Faculty believe UNI comes close to meeting the Cheney Reports recommendations of fifty gen ed hours. | |
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Section number means difference for students Northern Iowan 86:11, p.1 |
10/10/1989 | Standards seem to differ across different sections of humanities. | |
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Can the American mind be reopened?; rethinking undergraduate education Honnold--Donavan Northern Iowa Today 73:1, p.6 |
7/1/1989 | Survey of recent efforts by UNI to enhance quality of undergraduate education; photo. | |
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The three languages Hovet--Grace Ann (English Faculty) Northern Iowa Today 73:1, p.3 |
7/1/1989 | Analyzes intent of UNI general education program. | |
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Gen. Ed. program debated; faculty concerned as White--Ryan A. (Class of 1989) Northern Iowan 85:14, p.1 |
10/14/1988 | Faculty Senate considers General Education report; attempts to understand implications for students and faculty. | |
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Marrying liberal education and vocations; a case for the liberal education of the dental hygienist Hamer--Melanie R. (Classes of 1970 and 1992) Nonpareil 72:3, p.7 |
7/1/1988 | Instructor of dental hygiene offers views of value of general education; photo. | |
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Overcoming subject turf tending Davis--Darrel Wilber (Accounting Faculty) Nonpareil 72:3, p.31 |
7/1/1988 | Professor Davis outlines philosophy and achievements of recent general education revision; photo. | |
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The long view: general education for life Blake--Debra J. (Class of 1977; Public Relations Staff) Nonpareil 72:3, p.2 |
7/1/1988 | Background for recent changes in general education at UNI; photo. | |
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Why study humanities? Hedrington--Jean Nonpareil 72:3, p.4 |
7/1/1988 | Student Jean Hedrington outlines what she is getting from her general education course; photo. | |
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Class to replace writing competency exam Schooley--Terry Northern Iowan 84:38, p.1 |
2/16/1988 | Composition class will be offered in fall. | |
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Double-counting for courses changed Iwerks--Daniel H. (Classes of 1991 and 1994) Northern Iowan 84:37, p.5 |
2/12/1988 | In certain cases students may double count six hours; new general education program will be fully phased in by 1990. | |
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Faculty Senate looks at double-counting Rogers--Steve Northern Iowan 84:33, p.3 |
1/29/1988 | Some question about whether or not the Senate can change something already approved by the entire faculty; also establish committee that will look at use of part-time and temporary faculty. | |
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Faculty debate arises over course request Stickfort--Patty Northern Iowan 84:28, p.1 |
12/8/1987 | 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. | |
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New requirements cost students Hawley--Michael C. Northern Iowan 84:9, p.2 |
9/25/1987 | Believes that new professional sequence and general education will keep students in school an extra year. | |
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The Human Element McKinlay--Michael John (Classes of 1986 and 1990; Northern Iowan 84:5, p.2 |
9/11/1987 | Believes compromise can be met between professional sequence and general education. | |
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Ward to be acting English head Moore--Lisa E. (Class of 1988) Northern Iowan 83:58, p.5 |
5/5/1987 | Robert Ward talks about what he thinks he needs to do to guide the department. | |
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UNI sticks with number system for course ID's Bingham--Elizabeth (Class of 1915) Northern Iowan 83:53, p.4 |
4/17/1987 | Faculty Senate approves maintaining course numbering system; accept general education report calling for improved staffing and changes in numbering for interdisciplinary courses. | |
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Writing competency examination to be eliminated Northern Iowa Today 15:2, p.8 |
3/1/1987 | Students will take writing course instead under new general education program. |
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