Grades and Grading Systems
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Greek fall grade report--fall 1997 Northern Iowan 94:39, p.2 |
2/24/1998 | Grade point averages of students in the Greek system. | |
52 |
Access UNI no longer inaccessible Deibler--Molly (Class of 1999) Northern Iowan 94:29, p.1 |
1/16/1998 | Many students encountered problems when trying to view their grades on the Web via UNI's new Access UNI system; photo. | |
53 |
Electronic report cards latest change in grading McGuire--Joni Northern Iowan 94:29, p.11 |
1/16/1998 | The grading system at UNI has changed from percentage marks to a letter system through the years. | |
54 |
Access UNI makes grade cards obsolete Deibler--Molly (Class of 1999) Northern Iowan 94:26, p.4 |
12/5/1997 | Grades will be available by computer at end of this semester; photo. | |
55 |
Grades can't fill resume by themselves Jewell--Chad M. (Class of 1998) Northern Iowan 94:24, p.6 |
11/21/1997 | Believes students need to participate in activities outside the classroom. | |
56 |
Untitled Soukup--John Northern Iowan 93:4, p.11 |
9/13/1996 | Student goes back to school seeking to improve his grades. | |
57 |
A's come too easy Leavitt--Joseph Northern Iowan 92:13, p.10 |
10/10/1995 | Proposes new grading scale. | |
58 |
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. | |
59 |
The evolution of the institution Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty) A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.212 |
7/1/1995 | Establishing the PDL system; defeat of an honor system; the theft and cheating ring; coordination with the other Regents universities; the change from ISTC to SCI and then to UNI; the organization of the colleges; photo. | |
60 |
The impact of World War II Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty) A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.111 |
7/1/1995 | President Price manages the college during the War; effects of the WAVES and the Army Air Corps; the effects of the returning veterans; photo. | |
61 |
Goal of teachers should be success for students Northern Edition 3:11, p.3 |
4/5/1995 | Views on high grades as they relate to what is learned. | |
62 |
Motion defeated to change definition of letter grades Griffith--Christa Northern Edition 3:9, p.5 |
3/15/1995 | Attempt to match definition of grades more closely with actual practice fails in Faculty Senate. | |
63 |
Faculty Senate rejects new definition of letter grades Hayworth--Bret Northern Iowan 91:39, p.2 |
2/17/1995 | Rejects change from A (excellent), B (above average), C (average), D (below average) to B (good), C (fair), and D (poor). | |
64 |
Grade inflation divides UNI community Mantsch--Jo Ann Northern Iowan 90:60, p.1 |
6/17/1994 | Officials assess reasons for rise in grade point averages in recent years; graph shows averages over last twenty-five years. | |
65 |
Grade inflation should not be an issue at UNI Northern Iowan 90:60, p.3 |
6/17/1994 | Does not believe that grade inflation is a problem. | |
66 |
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. | |
67 |
Don't let grades control you Den Adel--Kassia Northern Iowan 90:35, p.7 |
2/8/1994 | Grades are guideline, not life line. | |
68 |
Faculty Senate investigates grade inflation Riley--Jim Northern Iowan 89:52, p.1 |
4/13/1993 | Senate considers reasons for rising GPAs including better students, higher expectations, and external factors. | |
69 |
GPA's small part of big picture Moats--Scott Northern Iowan 89:41, p.3 |
2/23/1993 | Outlines views on grades. | |
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Say "Thanks" to ed majors for GPA's Troth--Claudia Northern Iowan 89:41, p.3 |
2/23/1993 | Ironic viewpoint on education students' grades. | |
71 |
Ed majors speak out for GPA's Kane--Mary (Class of 1993) Northern Iowan 89:39, p.2 |
2/16/1993 | Outlines possible reasons why grades of education students are higher than those of business students. | |
72 |
Wrong to compare curricula Heaney--Michael T. (Class of 1993) Northern Iowan 89:39, p.2 |
2/16/1993 | Believes that each curriculum has its own demands. | |
73 |
Education majors upset Roche--Melissa Northern Iowan 89:37, p.2 |
2/9/1993 | Believes education majors should be praised for hard work. | |
74 |
Colleges differ greatly within UNI McCombs--Mark D. (Class of 1991 and 1993) Northern Iowan 89:36, p.2 |
2/5/1993 | Student believe that CBA teachers expect more from students that do COE teachers. | |
75 |
High GPA's foster charges of "easy curriculum" in education department; is there an "easy" field of study at Northern Iowa? Kauzlarich--Scott Northern Iowan 89:33, p.1 |
1/26/1993 | Administrators speculate on reasons for high grades in education and low grades in business. | |
76 |
Good grades are one example of a suicide victim's cover-up; 2.8 GPA is the average of those in school Craig--Tim Northern Iowan 88:22, p.7 |
11/15/1991 | It is difficult to predict who will commit suicide. | |
77 |
Rider Hall boasts drastic jump in overall grade point average Northern Iowan 88:14, p.6 |
10/18/1991 | Hall coordinator outlines possible reasons for change. | |
78 |
Residents of University of Northern Iowa's Rider Hall show large increase in grade point average Public Relations News Release 1991:123, p.1 |
10/7/1991 | The grade point average of Rider Hall has risen .22 to a 2.7 in the last five years. | |
79 |
Institutional growth and program expansion to 1890 Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty) A Century of Leadership and Service 1:0, p.107 |
7/1/1990 | Enrollment grows; the Board outlines its authority more clearly; difficulties with the Boarding Department and physical facilities; photo. | |
80 |
'Are we really supposed to get something out of someone babbling at us for two hours?' Scovell--Laura Northern Iowan 85:65, p.7 |
7/28/1989 | Has some questions about education. | |
81 |
Grade posting enforced policy at university Granger--Brian Northern Iowan 85:16, p.5 |
10/21/1988 | Phil Patton talks about appropriate ways to post grades. | |
82 |
Undergrad GPA lower at UI, ISU Granger--Brian Northern Iowan 85:7, p.9 |
9/20/1988 | UNI GPA is about .1 higher. | |
83 |
Senate defeats GPA amendment Stickfort--Patty Northern Iowan 84:60, p.3 |
6/10/1988 | Oren Griffin resigns; Mary Arndt appointed in his place. | |
84 |
Greek leaders support new GPA requirement Thompson--Travis Northern Iowan 84:59, p.2 |
5/6/1988 | Supports minimum GPA for UNISA senators and officers. | |
85 |
UNISA debates entertainment fund Smith--Michael Joseph (Classes of 1986 and 1990) Northern Iowan 84:57, p.3 |
4/29/1988 | Also considers minimum GPA for senators and officers. | |
86 |
Senate members must be academically responsible Northern Iowan 84:44, p.2 |
3/8/1988 | Supports minimum GPA for those involved in student government. | |
87 |
UNISA debates GPA bill Olson--Lynn Northern Iowan 84:43, p.5 |
3/4/1988 | Debate minimum 2.0 GPA requirement for senators and officers. | |
88 |
UNISA sends GPA bill back to committee Olson--Lynn Northern Iowan 84:40, p.9 |
2/23/1988 | Considering bill requiring a minimum 2.0 GPA for senators and officers. | |
89 |
Academic requirements for athletes same as student body Glaser--Jerome Northern Iowan 84:39, p.13 |
2/19/1988 | NCAA has ruled that grading for athletes must be the same as for the rest of the student body. | |
90 |
Errant pencils make grading tests a tougher job for ACS Morse--Julie A. (Class of 1988) Northern Iowan 83:59, p.14 |
5/8/1987 | Jim Wolf talks about test scoring services; photo. | |
91 |
Certification requirements stiffened Moss--Patty (Student--1984-1986) Northern Iowan 82:41, p.9 |
3/7/1986 | UNI Faculty Senate to vote on a proposal that would stiffen teacher certification requirements; would require students to have a 2.4 GPA in their major and minor and not just overall. | |
92 |
Students lose aid due to lack of progress Benzing--Shelley Northern Iowan 82:37, p.5 |
2/21/1986 | Bad grades cause students to lose financial aid. | |
93 |
Waiting for a computer? Kraft--Julie Ann Northern Iowan 81:49, p.3 |
4/12/1985 | Speaks about the difficulties of having only 30 computers for 600 students; also does not like department's grading scales. | |
94 |
UNI grade points compare favorably with ISU, Iowa Alumnus 68:2, p.7 |
7/1/1984 | UNI GPA was 2.71 in fall 1983; 2.70 at Iowa; 2.61 at ISU. | |
95 |
What's Up Northern Iowan 80:25, p.6 |
12/2/1983 | Meetings and activities; Iowa Archaeological Society. | |
96 |
Grade points analyzed Nesheim--Barb Northern Iowan 80:9, p.4 |
9/27/1983 | Professor Nijim notes great disparity in grades between colleges; believes the difference should be matter of discussion. | |
97 |
GPA trend shown Riedesel--Miles E. (Class of 1983) Northern Iowan 79:1, p.3 |
8/27/1982 | GPAs from the three Regents universities, 1960-1981. | |
98 |
UNI women average higher grades than men Wagner--JoAnne Zoller Northern Iowan 78:54, p.8 |
5/4/1982 | Graph of grade averages over last ten years. | |
99 |
Final EOP performance evaluation completed Schares--Allen Thomas (Class of 1979; Broadcasting Northern Iowan 78:53, p.1 |
4/30/1982 | Evaluation team working on report; should be reported to Faculty Senate in May; Tom Remington elected Senate chair; Fred Hallberg is vice chair; establish graduate student grievance procedures; establish deadlines for grades to be turned in. | |
100 |
Comments on 'grade inflation' Smith--Miriam B. (Speech Faculty) Northern Iowan 78:26, p.2 |
12/11/1981 | Professor Smith expresses anger with inflated grading around campus. |
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