Knutson--Howard T. (Education Faculty)

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# Title Date Summary
1 The University of Northern Iowa Foundation launches a capital fund drive
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.463
Detailed account of raising money for the Dome; controversy about funding the Dome before and instead of the fine arts auditorium; early events in the Dome; photo.
2 Financial concerns, 1970-1976
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.389
UNI administrators battle in the General Assembly and with the Regents for adequate funds; questions about the future of the Laboratory School.
3 The evolution of the institution
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.212
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.
4 UNI to host 23rd annual recognition breakfast
Public Relations News Release 1980:536, p.1
Thirty-eight UNI employees will be honored at the 23rd annual Recognition Breakfast. List of employees.
5 Knutson established progressive tradition as first education dean
UNI Century 9:2, p.2
Profile of former Dean Howard Knutson; photo.
6 Teacher educators begin appraisal of total program
Alumnus 64:3, p.11
Begin Comprehensive Study of Teacher Education; outline of study plan; photo.
7 School Administration and Personnel Services
Old Gold 0:0, p.26
The Department of School Administration and Personnel Services prepares students for administrative and counseling positions. Courses include leadership, school laws, management, supervision, administration, and counseling techniques; photo.
8 Regents approve leaves; 15 faculty granted
Northern Iowan 72:45, p.3
List of faculty and their projects.
9 Administrative Council reaches compromise
Northern Iowan 72:44, p.1
On 18-7 vote, Council will allow one men's and one women's hall to have 24-hour visitation.
10 AFT Symposium
Northern Iowan 72:23, p.1
Will discuss tenure and promotion.
11 Three views on the teacher surplus
UNI Century 2:2, p.3
Dean, PLS head, and placement director outline beliefs; photo.
12 New program aids Iowa schools
UNI Century 1:4, p.4
First of UNI Teacher Education Centers opens in Spencer.
13 UNI-TEC: response to a need
Northern Iowan 69:59, p.1
Will establish six teacher education centers around state; will function as liaison between schools and university.
14 Teacher placement figures announced; tentative tabulation
Northern Iowan 69:13, p.1
Supply of graduates increases while demand decreases.
15 Four UNI profs to attend education conference
Northern Iowan 69:10, p.4
Will participate in discussions.
16 Organizational changes given OK
Northern Iowan 68:55, p.7
Vice presidents and deans shuffle duties relating to summer session, research, security, planning, and teacher education.
17 Faculty members nominated for committee
Northern Iowan 68:55, p.6
Merrill Fink, Daryl Pendergraft, and Howard Knutson named to Educational Relations Committee.
18 A protest registered
Northern Iowan 68:45, p.2
Questions account of Dean Knutson's remarks about tenure.
19 Knutson answers AFT charges
Northern Iowan 68:44, p.1
Dean Knutson explains steps in decision regarding Professor Ahmad's appointment.
20 Ahmad's plea goes to Regents
Northern Iowan 68:38, p.1
Professor Ahmad appeals denial of tenure.
21 AFT meeting will discuss Ahmad's appeal of tenure ruling
Northern Iowan 68:36, p.5
Will consider grievance.
22 Faculty kills pre-Christmas semester
Northern Iowan 68:30, p.1
Faculty defeat proposal, 159-113; cite conflicts with student teaching and nine week courses.
23 Lab school to run on independent budget
Northern Iowan 68:24, p.1
Regents decide that PLS budget will be separate from UNI general operating budget; detailed description of relationship with public schools.
24 Regents approve 'austere' summer session budget
Northern Iowan 68:24, p.3
Budget increased less than 1% over last summer; outline of changes.
25 Regents Approve Summer Session Budget for 1972
Public Relations News Release 1972:203, p.1
A $855,435 budget was approved by the Board of Regents for the upcoming summer term.
26 Regents Approve MPLS as Separate Budget Item
Public Relations News Release 1972:204, p.1
Price Lab School will appear as a separate budget item as ordained by the Board of Regents.
27 Head of Women's Physical Education at UNI to Retire
Public Relations News Release 1972:170, p.1
Dr. Bontz, head of the Department of Physical Education, will retire at the end of the 1972 summer session after 23 years of service.
28 Honored at spring commencement
Alumnus 56:3, p.35
1174 students receive degrees at separate college ceremonies; Alumni Achievement and Purple and Old Gold Awards announced; photo.
29 Record Number of Candidates Scheduled to Receive Degrees at UNI Summer Commencement
Public Relations News Release 1971:730, p.1
550 students will be on hand for summer commencement.
30 Record Number of Candidates Scheduled to Receive Degrees at UNI Summer Commencement
Public Relations News Release 1971:732, p.1
550 students will be on hand for summer commencement.
31 "Preview UNI" Acquaints New Students, Parents with Life at UNI
Public Relations News Release 1971:699, p.1
Around 1600 student and 950 of their parents are scheduled to visit the campus during the summer for "Preview UNI". The program conisists of 9 two-day programs, beginning June 24 and lasting until July 30.
32 UNI Dean Named State Liaison Representative by AACTE
Public Relations News Release 1971:662, p.1
Dr. Howard Knutson has been appointed to the AACTE.
33 Commencement Exercises to be Held Friday at UNI
Public Relations News Release 1971:655, p.1
Separate commencement ceremonies will be conducted by each of UNI's four undergraduate colleges. Around 1100 students will be candidates for degrees.
34 Teacher shortages still exist
Alumnus 56:2, p.6
Dean Knutson outlines areas in which teachers are still in demand; photo.
35 Behind the scenes
UNI Quarterly 2:3, p.3
Collection of short articles about recent campus events and activities; photo.
36 Dean Knutson raps teacher surplus
Northern Iowan 67:39, p.3
Takes closer look at situation; notes areas in which teachers are in demand.
37 UNI Dean Takes Issue with Claims of Teacher Surplus
Public Relations News Release 1971:453, p.1
Dr. Knutson makes note of the current situation with teacher surpluses and shortfalls in the education system. Generally believes that there will always be demand in certain fields and that young people should continue to strive to be teachers.
38 1700 Expected to Attend Prospective Teacher Day at UNI
Public Relations News Release 1970:129, p.1
Prospective Teacher Day is a state-wide program involving 20 Iowa colleges.
39 11th Annual UNI Conference of Secondary Guidance and College-University Student Personnel Set
Public Relations News Release 1970:63, p.1
300 guidance counselors and university student personnel officers from Iowa and neighboring states are expected to attend the 11th annual event.
40 Elementary Education Conference to be held at UNI
Public Relations News Release 1970:35, p.1
1,700 Iowa elementary teachers and administrators are scheduled to attend the UNI Elementary Education Conference that is being held in the Men's Gym.
41 UNI to host Career Day
Public Relations News Release 1969:474, p.1
About five hundred Iowa high school students are expected to attend a career day designed to interest promising stuents in preparing to serve in the field of mental retardation; list of participating schools.
42 UNI Holds Seventh Annual Mid-Year Commencement
Public Relations News Release 1969:287, p.1
McCollum to address "A Winter of Discontent" in the Men's Gym for the seventh annual Mid-Year Commencement; list of graduates and degrees
43 UNI to Hold Seventh Annual Mid-Year Commencement Jan. 21
Public Relations News Release 1969:285, p.1
McCollum to address "A Winter of Discontent" in the Men's Gym for the seventh annual Mid-Year Commencement; biography
44 UNI dean says knowledge not enough for a teacher
Alumnus 54:4, p.9
Dean Knutson explores roles and means of preparing teachers.
45 18th Annaul Elementary Education Conference Scheduled
Public Relations News Release 1969:23, p.1
Some 1,600 Iowa elementary teachers and adminstrators are schedule to attend the conference on Saturday, Sept., 27 in the UNI Men's Gymnasium.
46 Study final exams
Northern Iowan 65:59, p.1
Consider matter of giving finals during last week of class.
47 A plan for growth at your University
Alumnus 54:1, p.10
University takes up "comprehensive plan for campus development" with five zones of development outlined on accompanying map.
48 University appoints five new deans
Alumnus 54:1, p.5
Allen Shields will head CHFA; Howard Knutson will head COE; Donald Howard will head (acting) CBBS; William Lang will head (acting) Graduate College; and Clifford McCollum will head CNS; short biographies.
49 Education sequence study to be made
Northern Iowan 65:26, p.7
Most recent previous study had been in 1957.
50 Five new deans appointed
Northern Iowan 65:3, p.1
Allen Shields will head CHFA; Howard Knutson will head COE; Donald Howard will be acting head of CBBS; William Lang will be acting head of the Graduate College; and Clifford McCollum will head CNS; short biographies; photo.