General Education

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#	Title	Date	Summary
101	What's Up Northern Iowan 81:35, p.11	02/15/1985	Meetings and activities planned; Faschingsfest will be held.
102	General education important Northern Iowan 81:20, p.2	11/13/1984	Has learned a lot from her general education class.
103	Planning for a decade of change Northern Iowan 80:58, p.1	06/15/1984	History of SCUP efforts to this point; list priorities for action; Rick Stinchfield offers extensive comments on the priorities.
104	Planning report recommends distinctive changes UNI Century 12:3, p.1	06/01/1984	SCUP makes recommendations based on survey results; President Curris reacts to recommendations.
105	Faculty express concerns Northern Iowan 80:9, p.4	09/27/1983	President Curris talks about general education, writing, and salaries in address to CHFA faculty.
106	Humanities I, II--some way of being Alumnus 66:1, p.4	02/01/1982	Celebrate thirtieth year of humanities program with luncheon; original and later faculty express views on importance of humanities; photo.
107	Scherzo Northern Iowan 78:21, p.2	11/17/1981	Student is upset with the General Education requirements.
108	'General education unbalanced' Northern Iowan 77:2, p.2	09/05/1980	Feels that the lack of emphasis on history, literature, philosophy, psychology, and sociology in the general education requirements hinders students overall knowledge.
109	Exam prompts additional writing Northern Iowan 76:44, p.4	03/18/1980	Barbara Lounsberry talks about the Writing Competency Exam and more generally about writing in the curriculum.
110	Get out of the mood for a lab experience? Northern Iowan 76:43, p.1	03/14/1980	Proposed lab requirement for gen ed has been delayed for further discussion and research by the Faculty Senate.
111	Get in the mood for lab experience Northern Iowan 76:40, p.1	03/04/1980	A lab requirement may be added to the general education program.
112	New GE course Northern Iowan 76:21, p.4	11/20/1979	The new general education course offered by the HPELS is Maternal and Infant Health.
113	Faculty adopts more structured gen ed program UNI Century 7:1, p.7	01/01/1979	Outline of new program to be implemented in Fall 1979; history of recent reform efforts.
114	Poll shows students $upport the Dome; political science class conducts survey Northern Iowan 75:25, p.12	12/05/1978	Students express opinions on general education, campus housing, the Dome, and national issues.
115	Gen ed: old or new? Who takes which program Northern Iowan 75:23, p.7	11/21/1978	Registrar straightens out who takes which program.
116	Thanks for the holiday Northern Iowan 75:23, p.2	11/21/1978	Editorial giving thanks for a few things at UNI.
117	"No cause for despair" with new G. E. program Northern Iowan 75:17, p.2	10/31/1978	Professor Reninger offers an ironic look at a way to save the general education program.
118	Only a fairy tale? Northern Iowan 75:14, p.2	10/17/1978	Editorial based on the mechanics behind the recent general education changes.
119	Prof agrees with general education criticism; says students had "late-arrived insight" Northern Iowan 75:14, p.2	10/17/1978	Professor Leander Brown believes the Student Senate's protests against the general education program came too late.
120	"Very disappointed" UNISA V-P questions validity of general education vote Northern Iowan 75:13, p.2	10/13/1978	UNISA vice president disappointed at faculty turnout for the vote on general education.
121	After the vote: an analysis of the program; students, faculty, administrators give reactions Northern Iowan 75:13, p.3	10/13/1978	Concerns for low voter turnout and little change from previous program.
122	General education passed; faculty approves proposal by 83 to 70 vote Northern Iowan 75:13, p.1	10/13/1978	Results of five years of research and study; last minute amendments defeated.
123	Prof says faculty is not a respected body Northern Iowan 75:13, p.2	10/13/1978	Professor James Skaine believes the debate about the new general education program was improperly handled by the faculty.
124	Student asks: "will program provide same general education to all students?" Northern Iowan 75:13, p.2	10/13/1978	UNI student questions the overall educational value of the newly adopted general education program.
125	Student option Northern Iowan 75:13, p.3	10/13/1978	Currently enrolled students have the option of using the old or the new general education program.
126	The new program--approved Monday by the faculty; goes into effect fall, 1979 Northern Iowan 75:13, p.3	10/13/1978	Outline of the new general education program.
127	UNISA president criticizes "slight changes" in new program as not being enough Northern Iowan 75:13, p.2	10/13/1978	Student body president believes that the general education program was not changed enough to be beneficial to the students.
128	UNISA forms group to study general education Northern Iowan 75:12, p.6	10/10/1978	Also supports petition drive for SIIF.
129	General education proposal still being debated; faculty met Monday to discuss; no decision made Northern Iowan 75:11, p.1	10/06/1978	Faculty vote down idea of director of general education; will continue debate later; photo.
130	General education proposal: a "compromise program"? Northern Iowan 75:11, p.2	10/06/1978	Students believe the proposed general education program does not contain enough variety.
131	How would the general education proposal affect students? Northern Iowan 75:11, p.1	10/06/1978	Students in school at the time of implementation could have choice of old or new system; outline of general education proposal now under consideration.
132	"A move in the right direction" Northern Iowan 75:9, p.9	09/29/1978	Dean McCollum believes that there may be too many categories and courses; also believes that the course selection will be increased even further if the program is approved.
133	"Not much better" than the current program Northern Iowan 75:9, p.9	09/29/1978	Professor Fox would like longer, prescriptive program.
134	Another look at G. E program from prof; chair committee explains proposal Northern Iowan 75:9, p.3	09/29/1978	Professor Metcalfe talks about the current proposal.
135	Chair explains rules of meeting Northern Iowan 75:9, p.8	09/29/1978	Evelyn Wood explains how the meeting dealing with general education will be conducted
136	General Education: what will the verdict be? Faculty meets to decide Northern Iowan 75:9, p.8	09/29/1978
137	Grad courses offered in program? Northern Iowan 75:9, p.5	09/29/1978	Dean Morin does not believe that there should be courses that could be offered for graduate credit in the general education program.
138	It may not be perfect, but it is an improvement Northern Iowan 75:9, p.2	09/29/1978	Editorial based on upcoming faculty vote on the general education program.
139	Program should be interdisciplinary? Northern Iowan 75:9, p.9	09/29/1978	Professor Abel believes it will be more difficult to introduce freshmen.
140	Proposal is a modification Northern Iowan 75:9, p.8	09/29/1978	Professor Jensen offers brief history of the proposal's development.
141	Reader criticizes newspaper Northern Iowan 75:9, p.2	09/29/1978	Long-time reader criticizes the staff of newspaper for recent errors, but did like article on general education by Professor Brintnall.
142	Student agrees with general education analysis Northern Iowan 75:9, p.3	09/29/1978	Student agrees with views previously expressed in newspaper on general education.
143	The history--g. e. revised several times in past Northern Iowan 75:9, p.8	09/29/1978	Brief history of general education changes in recent years.
144	The proposal--an outline of categories, courses Northern Iowan 75:9, p.9	09/29/1978	List of courses in the proposed general education program.
145	V-P plans to keep low profile Northern Iowan 75:9, p.8	09/29/1978	Provost Martin does not take a position; believes general education is a faculty matter.
146	Social structure at UNI creates 'gen ed. trap'; prof tells one side of issue Northern Iowan 75:7, p.3	09/22/1978	Cause of "General Education trap" explored examining the faculty, students, and administrators; does not believe that many people have strong interest in the success of the program; photo.
147	Faculty to debate Gen. Ed. Program Northern Iowan 75:5, p.11	09/15/1978	Brief history of general education changes over the last forty years; current proposal has passed the Senate.
148	Gen. Ed. proposal: only a "cosmetic improvement?" Northern Iowan 75:2, p.2	09/01/1978	Current proposal for the general education program discussed.
149	No decision on Gen Ed; attempt to send to back to committee fails Northern Iowan 74:56, p.5	05/05/1978	Some are satisfied; others find serious fault.
150	Faculty Senate to consider new general education proposal again Northern Iowan 74:53, p.8	04/25/1978	Brief history of current proposal; text of proposal; photo.
151	"Home of the Dome" not popular with students; NI Poll Northern Iowan 74:46, p.7	03/31/1978	Results of survey on general education, faculty evaluations, and athletics.
152	Why fall asleep? Let me count the ways Northern Iowan 74:33, p.2	01/27/1978	Reasons for falling asleep in general education math classes.
153	New general ed still under study Northern Iowan 74:23, p.3	11/18/1977	Refers proposal to committee for discussion with department heads and impact study.
154	Senate votes general ed to new committee Northern Iowan 74:17, p.1	10/28/1977	Will send proposal to new study committee; School of Music and Department of Art register objections..
155	A few points on general ed Northern Iowan 74:15, p.2	10/21/1977	Professor Harrington commends student interest in the subject but disagrees with several specific points.
156	Fate of gen ed. proposal in Faculty Senate uncertain Northern Iowan 74:15, p.8	10/21/1977	Professors Harrington and Jensen talk about what may happen next.
157	Three part general ed. proposal to be decided Monday Northern Iowan 74:15, p.12	10/21/1977	Description of the proposed program.
158	Much debate, but no decision on gen. ed. Northern Iowan 74:13, p.1	10/14/1977	Motion to adjourn cuts short debate; considerable support for and criticism of proposal.
159	Reject g. e.. proposal: Viewpoint Northern Iowan 74:13, p.2	10/14/1977	May need improvement.
160	Martin comment on general education reported inaccurately Northern Iowan 74:12, p.2	10/11/1977	Professor Rider states that Provost Martin says that his comments regarding support of general education were reported inaccurately.
161	Senate backs proposal Northern Iowan 74:12, p.1	10/11/1977	UNISA backs current general education proposal.
162	UNISA meeting explains general ed proposal Northern Iowan 74:10, p.1	10/04/1977	Professors Fox and Jensen and Provost Martin present their views on the program to students.
163	Gen. Ed. first on Senate's docket Northern Iowan 74:9, p.1	09/30/1977	Brief history of the development of the current proposal; Professor Jensen talks about the plan.
164	Special UNISA session needed on general ed Northern Iowan 74:8, p.6	09/27/1977	Also considering faculty evaluation; appointments announced.
165	New gen ed. program to be considered Northern Iowan 74:3, p.3	09/09/1977	Professor Jensen talks about the proposed new program.
166	Science dept. lands $250,000 grant Northern Iowan 74:3, p.7	09/09/1977	Professor Ward discusses the development of new general education, computer instruction, and other courses.
167	Politics, bargaining dominate issues Northern Iowan 73:56, p.13	05/06/1977	Year end wrap-up of major news stories; photo.
168	UNISA recommends 40-hour g.e. limit Northern Iowan 73:53, p.3	04/26/1977
169	Gen. Ed. proposal goes back Northern Iowan 73:46, p.1	03/25/1977	Senate believes more hearings need to be held.
170	Let's not rush ed proposal Northern Iowan 73:46, p.2	03/25/1977	Wants UNI to consider all options before making a decision in its new general education program.
171	General ed proposal to be presented Monday Northern Iowan 73:44, p.4	03/18/1977	Outline of the latest revision.
172	General ed system with 2 degrees proposed Northern Iowan 73:36, p.4	02/08/1977	Professor Austin proposes a system resulting in a B. A. or a B. S.
173	Sandstrom submits ideas for new general education system Northern Iowan 73:35, p.5	02/04/1977	Professor Sandstrom's proposal would divide the university into three broad divisions from each of which students would select twelve hours.
174	Senate proposal calls for abolition of separate general ed. courses Northern Iowan 73:34, p.1	02/01/1977	Proposal from Professors Keefe and Brintnall would limit attempts to design or prescribe specific general education courses.
175	General ed ideas Northern Iowan 73:27, p.2	12/10/1976	Proposes alternative ways of presenting general education.
176	General Education: what is its future? Northern Iowan 73:26, p.8	12/07/1976	Description of the general education program at UNI.
177	Pilot an effort toward more cohesive g.e.; based on concept of core curriculum Northern Iowan 73:26, p.4	12/07/1976	Verner Jensen explains the general education pilot program begun at UNI this fall.
178	Questions and comments on pilot G.E.; committee conducts hearings on program Northern Iowan 73:26, p.4	12/07/1976	Questions and answers regarding general education program pilot.
179	Views on pilot program; continuing general education series Northern Iowan 73:21, p.6	11/12/1976	Opinions expressed by students in the pilot general education program.
180	G. E. pilot still has kinks; series continues Northern Iowan 73:12, p.1	10/12/1976	New general education pilot program uses a new educational concept.
181	No consensus on education program Northern Iowan 73:8, p.7	09/28/1976	Northern Iowan contacted several students to get an opinion on the general education program.
182	A look at general ed Northern Iowan 73:5, p.2	09/17/1976	Pilot program for general education program is being tested at UNI.
183	New general education at UNI; pilot program first step Northern Iowan 73:5, p.1	09/17/1976	New committee studies the effects of a pilot program for general education at UNI.
184	More General Ed Northern Iowan 73:3, p.2	09/10/1976	Committee formed to research general education issues.
185	More openings . . . . Northern Iowan 73:2, p.2	09/03/1976	Urges students to provide input into general education process.
186	She offers general ed alternatives Northern Iowan 72:17, p.3	10/28/1975	Catherine Furlich offers solution to general education problems; proposes separate sections for majors and non-majors.
187	Carol stands corrected Northern Iowan 72:15, p.3	10/21/1975	Believes the C- grade option should have been tried before scrapping the pass/fail option for general education classes.
188	College not prison Northern Iowan 72:14, p.2	10/17/1975	Professor Gilpin believes general education courses should fall within the competence of all students.
189	It's sheer boredom Northern Iowan 72:14, p.3	10/17/1975	Believes students do not attend general education classes because they are boring.
190	UNI not "diploma factory" Northern Iowan 72:13, p.2	10/14/1975	Believes faculty may have acted too hastily in the recent changes in the pass/fail policy.
191	Credit/no credit abolished Northern Iowan 72:12, p.1	10/10/1975	Faculty Senate votes to eliminate the Pass/Fail option for general education courses.
192	Viewpoint; Eliminating Credit/NC grading not solution Northern Iowan 72:12, p.2	10/10/1975	Believes faculty should be responsible for seeing that students do not slip through general education classes with a minimum of effort under the pass/fail option.
193	P. E. depart. clarifies requirements Northern Iowan 71:22, p.6	11/15/1974	Physical education classes will be open to both men and women students; general education requirements.
194	Women's physical education requirements blasted Northern Iowan 70:29, p.3	02/01/1974	Unhappy that some physical education classes count toward general education, but that others do not.
195	General education? Northern Iowan 70:28, p.2	01/15/1974	Believes some departments have designed courses that are good drawing cards, but may not be adapted well to the general education sequence.
196	Questions political science decision Northern Iowan 69:61, p.3	07/20/1973	Unhappy with appeal on credit for course.
197	Alternatives voiced on General Ed program Northern Iowan 69:54, p.8	05/11/1973	Faculty express views.
198	How to unify the General Ed program; part II Northern Iowan 69:53, p.7	05/08/1973	Most faculty believe in some degree of choice.
199	General Ed forces competition between departments; an exercise in survival Northern Iowan 69:51, p.8	05/01/1973	Recent history of program changes; faculty speculate on problems of currently permissive situation.
200	Reconstruction and the ecology Northern Iowan 69:27, p.2	01/09/1973	Professor Fox believes that general education should be reconstituted with a special look toward ecological problems.