Liberal Arts Core
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1 | Should current students make the switch to UNIFI? Northern Iowan 118:49, p.3 |
The introduction of UNI Foundational Inquiry (UNIFI) has students debating whether or not to switch from the Liberal Arts Core; photo. | |
2 | UNI unveils UNIFI Northern Iowan 118:42, p.1 |
UNI unveils the Liberal Arts Core's replacement, UNIFI. It requires less credits and gives students the opportunity to complete certificates; photo. | |
3 | Student body president, vice-president create plans for new semester Northern Iowan 118:10, p.2 |
Student Body President Samantha Bennett and Vice President Alisanne Struck have been advocating for mental health, suicide prevention, an inclusive Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) culture, and more online core classes, among other initiatives; photo. | |
4 | What is it that makes the classics great? Northern Iowan 115:48, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, "great" works of literature inspire new possibilities and remind people of their humanity, and should be a requirement of the liberal arts core curriculum; photo. | |
5 | Levang and Stites announce candidacy Northern Iowan 115:35, p.2 |
Jacob Levang and Jacob Stites have announced their candidacy for Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) student body president and vice president; photo. | |
6 | Political views continue to change on campus Northern Iowan 114:54, p.2 |
The author explores the political views of students and how their college education may influence them. | |
7 | All staff opinion column: what does the recent tuition hike mean for UNI? Northern Iowan 112:10, p.3 |
The Northern Iowan staff members Hannah Carr-Murphy, Jesse Moeller, Abbi Cobb, and Michael Jackson give their opinions on the recently-approved mid-year tuition increase; photos. |
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8 | From the dean of CSBS Northern Iowan 111:54, p. |
Brenda Bass welcomes incoming students. | |
9 | A welcome from the Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Northern Iowan 110:55, p. |
Dean Brenda Bass welcomes new students. | |
10 | NISG candidates vie for office Northern Iowan 110:38, p.1 |
A Northern Iowa Student Government debate was held for the presidential candidates in the upcoming election. Corey Cooling and his running mate Eric Boisen discussed current issues with Kevin Gartman and his running mate Paul Andersen; photo. | |
11 | Obama misplaces focus of students Northern Iowan 110:37, p.3 |
Says President Obama wants to curtail liberal arts education. Instead, focus should be on vocational-technical education. Says that Obama is telling the working class and the uneducated to learn to be happy with their place in society. | |
12 | New course offered as alternative to Personal Wellness Northern Iowan 110:20, p.1 |
UNI is now offering an alternative to the Personal Wellness class. Students are now given the option to take, Dimensions of Well-Being, including both lecture and lab portions. Some students feel that including a lab will enhance their education. | |
13 | How would you improve the Liberal Arts Core? Northern Iowan 110:19, p.3 |
Each author gives their opinion on the Liberal Arts Core. All agree that it is important to be exposed to a variety of subjects, but there is not a consensus on how this should be implemented. | |
14 | An 'apology' for the Liberal Arts Core Northern Iowan 110:13, p.4 |
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." | |
15 | 5. From the dean of the College of Social & Behavioral Sciences Northern Iowan 109:54, p. |
The interim dean of the College of Social & Behavioral Sciences, Brenda Bass welcomes new students. The college will provide students with the skills to succeed and adapt to changing work atmospheres. Teaches the most classes in the Liberal Arts Core. | |
16 | Cornerstone subject of Liberal Arts Core discussion Northern Iowan 109:28, p.1 |
Changes may occur in the Liberal Arts Core, because of President Allen's retirement and a new curriculum cycle. A proposal has been made to require freshmen to take the Cornerstone Experience. The Department of Communication Studies has approved. | |
17 | Liberal Arts Core at a crossroads Northern Iowan 109:27, p.1 |
Curriculum committees discuss changes to Liberal Arts Core at UNI. Suggestions include changes to social sciences category, humanities requirement, language requirements, removal of personal wellness requirement. Disscusses formal process for changes. | |
18 | Forum held to seek input on search for new UNI president Northern Iowan 109:8, p.1 |
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. | |
19 | A letter from the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Northern Iowan 108:54, p. |
Philip Mauceri greets students and shares the college's commitment to the teaching of liberal arts; photo. | |
20 | Need some help with schoolwork? Northern Iowan 108:54, p. |
The Academic Learning Center and Rod Library provide areas for students to find help with their studies. The Writing and Math centers help with Liberal Arts Core classes. Tutors are available in the library on Sunday evenings. | |
21 | Now hiring Liberal Arts Majors Northern Iowan 108:47, p.6 |
Professors respond to a "Courier" article written by business editor Jim Offner. The need for a liberal arts degree defended. | |
22 | Proposed drop of personal wellness causes controversy Northern Iowan 108:26, p.1 |
Liberal Arts Core Review Steering Committee has suggested dropping the requirement for students to take a personal wellness class. HPELS staff upset and concerned. | |
23 | A note about the proposed LAC changes Northern Iowan 108:24, p.4 |
Clarification on the statistics from the faculty survey for the proposed changes in the liberal arts core. | |
24 | In response to Nov 11's LAC article Northern Iowan 108:23, p.6 |
Social Sciences defended as a meaningful part of the Liberal Arts Core. | |
25 | Proposed changes to LAC create controversy Northern Iowan 108:22, p.1 |
Social sciences faculty and students are concerned about the proposed decrease in social science requirements. The proposal cuts the requirements by one third. | |
26 | Proposal submitted to change Liberal Arts Core Northern Iowan 108:20, p.1 |
The proposed change is the first since the inception twenty years ago. Ian Goldsmith states that there is flexibility in the sixteen part proposal. Not everyone is supportive. | |
27 | UNI offers new class to help freshmen transition Northern Iowan 108:6, p.3 |
Cornerstone is a new course aimed at communication, learning, and civility. Credits will be earned in the liberal arts core. Each section has a student mentor and a reference librarian assigned to it. | |
28 | UNI announces new College of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences Northern Iowa Today 94:3, p.6 |
New college combines former College of Natural Sciences and College of Humanities and Fine Arts; several faculty members talk about the combination; photo. | |
29 | A holistic review of the Liberal Arts Core Northern Iowan 107:48, p.1 |
The Steering Review Committee has been charged with looking at all seven categories. One is reviewed each year. Is the Liberal Arts Core doing what is was intended to do? | |
30 | Mom says eat your humanities Northern Iowan 107:32, p.5 |
Students urged to ask how they can make courses in the Liberal Arts Core matter and make them better people. Employers do not simply hire people; they hire good people. | |
31 | Personal Wellness Northern Iowan 107:24, p.8 |
Questions the value of the present Personal Wellness classes in the Liberal Arts Core. The class has value to students, but with all the required activities outside of class time, it is too time-consuming. | |
32 | University divisions hinder a cohesive education Northern Iowan 107:6, p.5 |
Believes there is a lack of communication between departments and divisions on the college level. Liberal Arts Core improvements might include an overlap or connection of the classes. | |
33 | University of Northern Iowa announces first round of reorganization plans Public Relations News Release 2009:225, p.1 |
Effective July 1, 2010 Marketing & Advancement Division will be dissolved, eliminating one university vice president position. Bill Calhoun, current vice president and president of the UNI Foundation, will remain as president of the Foundation. | |
34 | Ready, Aim, Fire. Consolidate. Northern Iowan 106:22, p.7 |
Urges evaluation of courses and focusing on the Liberal Arts Core to save students time and money. Decreased spending, lower tuition, and less student burnout could be the upside to consolidation. | |
35 | NISG analyzes UNI's budget situation Northern Iowan 106:21, p.1 |
Budget cuts and proposed changes in the liberal arts core are topics to be discussed during town hall meetings sponsored by Northern Iowa Student Government; photo. | |
36 | The atheistic evolution Northern Iowan 106:20, p.5 |
Finds Personal Wellness class not as bad as he anticipated. Lectures were interesting and tests manageable. Actual learning took place for the author; photo. | |
37 | UNI honors outstanding faculty for teaching, research and professional service Public Relations News Release 2009:79, p.1 |
Four faculty members were honored at the fall faculty meeting last month. They are: Harry Brod, Kim MacLin, Cherin Lee, and Martha Reineke. The new James F. Lubker Faculty Research Award was created to honor Jim Lubker, professor of communication science. | |
38 | Academic resources aid students Northern Iowan 105:54, p. |
Help is available for college students from several sources at the University of Northern Iowa; photo. | |
39 | Personal Wellness to be a lecture only class Northern Iowan 105:49, p.1 |
Activity labs will no longer be required for the personal wellness classes. The course will be reduced to a three credit hour class; photo. | |
40 | NISG Senate meeting: January 28 Northern Iowan 105:32, p.1 |
Siobahn Morgan, coordinator of the Liberal Arts Core, met with NISG to answer questions about classes and programs. Reports received concerning harassment policies inclusion of gender, a request for funding for NISG debates, and office computers | |
41 | NISG votes for LAC review Northern Iowan 104:37, p.4 |
Northern Iowa Student Government passed a resolution asking the Liberal Arts Core Committee to determine whether Personal Wellness should be included in the Liberal Arts Core. | |
42 | Connecting crack and cereal Northern Iowan 104:24, p.7 |
Students urged to make connections between several concepts from their majors and the Liberal Arts Core. Those connections will allow one to see the big picture more clearly. | |
43 | Learn something! Northern Iowan 104:4, p.7 |
Lifelong learning should be reality. Each day presents new ideas and opportunities to learn. | |
44 | UNI Carver Institutes encourage innovative teaching in liberal arts core Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1 |
Institute program helps instructors to convey information to students; program began in May 2004 and will continue to May 2006. | |
45 | UNI to debate value of liberal arts in today's job market Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1 |
The College of Humanities and Fine Arts will sponsor a day-long work session to discuss the liberal arts curriculum; includes list of alumni panelists. | |
46 | Despite rumors liberal arts core is here to stay Northern Iowan 101:34, p.1 |
The rumors about the demise of Personal Wellness in the Liberal Arts Core are false. | |
47 | New capstone classes offer students variety Northern Iowan 101:28, p.6 |
Fourteen new capstone courses, in addition to the three offered for the Fall 2004 term, to be offered in the spring. | |
48 | Sign language courses encourage 'different perspective' Northern Iowan 101:20, p.3 |
Sign language classes can count as a student's foreign language requirement. | |
49 | You think you know UNI, but . . . Northern Iowan 100:4, p.7 |
Attempts to dispel campus beliefs about budgets, sculpture, the Capstone Course, admissions standards, and parking.. | |
50 | Appreciating gen-eds and "knowing stuff" Northern Iowan 99:50, p.7 |
Defends the liberal arts core, claiming that the classes are valuable to all students. |