Gorton--Ronald Joe (Sociology--Anthropology & Criminology Faculty)

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	Title	Date	Summary
1	Gov. candidate talks education Madden--Jacob (Class of 2019) Northern Iowan 114:1, p.03	8/24/2017	The United Faculty hosted an event featuring democratic gubernatorial candidate Nate Boulton in Maucker Union. The event and panelists discussed issues in education and UNI; photo.
2	Students for a debt-free college Robertson--Josie (Student--2014) Northern Iowan 111:53, p.3	4/27/2015	Students, faculty, and community members came together to call on 2016 presidential candidates to support debt-free college.
3	New provost, new challenges Fisher--Nicholas Allen (Student--2014) Northern Iowan 111:43, p.1	3/12/2015	Jim Wohlpart will be replacing Mike Licari as provost; photo.
4	Regents solicit efficiency report Noble--Cassidy Northern Iowan 110:43, p.1	3/10/2014	The Board of Regents is conducting a $2.5 million spending review with Deloitte Consulting to find inefficiencies and areas of overspending. The board hopes to save $15-$25 million by making the three regent universities more efficient.
5	Depression hits home in Cedar Falls Ta--Linh Mai (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 110:42, p.1	3/6/2014	Talks about the rates of students suffering from depression and the types of issues they face. Gives statistics for the three Iowa state schools.
6	UNI employees victims of tax fraud: at least 53 reports of fraud have been filed by UNI Police Ta--Linh Mai (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 110:40, p.1	2/27/2014	Fifty-three UNI employees have been victims of tax fraud this year. When they went to file their taxes, they received an error code that told them their social security number had already been used to file taxes.
7	Revised student assessment instrument will come in spring Tant--Cassandra Anne (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 110:34, p.1	2/6/2014	A committee has been formed to revise the assessment form that allows students to evaluate their professors each semester. The pilot of the new assessment will be tested this semester. It is important for professors to receive student feedback.
8	UNI professors, United Faculty win case against BOR Aune--Jordan Lee (Student--2013) Northern Iowan 110:13, p.3	10/11/2013	United Faculty, the UNI Iowa professors' faculty union, announced that a state district court ruled that the Iowa Board of Regents must negotiate faculty job buyouts with the union.
9	Student assessment mandate goes into effect Eaton--Samantha Marie (Student--2013) Northern Iowan 110:7, p.2	9/20/2013	Beginning this fall, classrooms with more than 300 students will assess student learning as required by a state mandate.
10	Faculty evaluations suspended Ta--Linh Mai (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 110:2, p.1	8/30/2013	Student evaluations of professors will not affect tenure or salary of their professors this year, because the faculty and administration did not get a new evaluation process prepared and approved in time.
11	AAUP delays censure decision until 2014 Randolph--Olivia Marie (Student--2013) Northern Iowan 109:56, p.1	6/21/2013	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.
12	Ghosh emphasizes leadership Woolson--Brooks Michael (Student--2012) Northern Iowan 109:31, p.1	2/1/2013	Avijit Ghosh was the second candidate invited to interview for president of UNI. Vision, resources, and leadership would be key principles if selected. Dr. Ghosh promised transparency in his work with faculty and students.
13	'Invisible War' screening at UNI brings to light the struggle of military sexual assault victims Braumann--Kari Sue (Student--2009) Northern Iowan 109:19, p.1	10/30/2012	Documentary film about victims of rape in the military was shown at Lang Hall. Nearly two hundred people in attendance for screening of film and panel discussion; photo.
14	Forum held to seek input on search for new UNI president Campbell--Colby David (Student--2012) Northern Iowan 109:8, p.1	9/21/2012	Board of Regents sponsored the forum. Faculty, staff, students, and community members were asked for their ideas on the qualities needed in the new president; photo.
15	UNI addresses vets' needs as soldiers march home Braumann--Kari Sue (Student--2009) Northern Iowan 108:24, p.1	11/18/2011	Much room for improvement in aiding veterans return to campus and civilian life. Veterans Administration benefits sometimes vary and must be addressed. Veterans see a need for a mentoring system.
16	Committee, student group examine veterans' issues Braumann--Kari Sue (Student--2009) Northern Iowan 108:23, p.1	11/15/2011	Student satisfaction, retention rates, and graduation rates indicate how the university is serving students; especially veterans. Student Veterans Association is an important part of the process.
17	Modern veterans face multiple issues at UNI Braumann--Kari Sue (Student--2009) Northern Iowan 108:22, p.1	11/11/2011	The transition from the armed services to civilian life is difficult. Add in coming back to a college environment and things become complicated. The military is a subculture in some respects.
18	New club seeks to provide financial literacy education Kelzer--Sarah Marie (Student--2010) Northern Iowan 108:7, p.1	9/20/2011	Financial Literacy Club to meet weekly for two hour meetings. The first hour will be spent discussing major topics like taxes, insurance, or investments. No products are being sold. The goal of the group is education.
19	UNI to begin offering new master of arts degree in criminology Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	12/6/2006	The new master of arts in criminology will be offered beginning in the fall of 2007.
20	UNI honors outstanding faculty for teaching, research and professional service Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	10/28/2005	Three faculty members were recognized for their research and professional services to the university.
21	Campus smokers might be told to take it way outside Whitaker--Jeremy 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.
22	UNI professor publishes book on American prison system Public Relations News Release 2002:117, p.1	10/11/2002	"Organizational Change, Environmental Uncertainty and Managerial Control in a Large Post Reform American Prison System," written by criminology professor Joe Gorton, explores the Texas prison system.
23	Students, teachers break code of silence Becker--Kyle Northern Iowan 97:40, p.1	2/23/2001	Discusses instances of school violence from the past few years.
24	UNI reaches out during Community Visitation Days Campus News Network 9:14, p.1	3/8/1999	Community Visitation Days offer chance for experiential learning opportunities for students and time for presentations by faculty, staff, and students to area schools, businesses, and civic groups; photo.
25	Columnist should be held accountable for his disregard for decency Allbee--Susan Martha (Sociology Faculty) Northern Iowan 95:28, p.9	12/11/1998	Faculty members criticize Nic Scott's column "Freelance Gynecologist" and his references to pedophiles and Third World children.

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