Martin--James G. [Provost]

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1	Former University of Northern Iowa provost dies Northern Iowa Today 84:1, p.23	01/01/2000	Provost James Martin died December 14, 1999; photo.
2	Former University of Northern Iowa provost dies Public Relations News Release 84:1, p.1	12/16/1999	James G. Martin, vice president and provost at UNI from 1971 to 1989, died December 14, 1999, of natural causes.
3	Financial concerns, 1970-1976 A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.389	07/01/1995	UNI administrators battle in the General Assembly and with the Regents for adequate funds; questions about the future of the Laboratory School.
4	The faculty adopts a constitution A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.415	07/01/1995	Detailed account of the negotiations among faculty, administration, and the Regents over the proposed faculty constitution; photo.
5	UNI seeks to implement its mission A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.441	07/01/1995	UNI attempts to expand its curriculum on undergraduate and graduate levels; photo.
6	Doctor of sociology thanks the community and says good-bye Northern Iowan 88:29, p.2	01/17/1992	Provost Martin says farewell.
7	Record participation, Hoxie honorary doctorate mark spring commencement Northern Iowa Today 74:1, p.28	07/01/1990	1100 graduates participate; Ralph Gordon Hoxie honored; photo.
8	Member of Iowa Peace Institute Delegation; James Martin, UNI provost, tours Soviet Union Northern Iowan 86:59, p.1	06/15/1990	Provost Martin gives his impressions of the trip; photo.
9	Northern Iowa provost emeritus tours Soviet Union as member of Iowa Peace Institute delegation. Public Relations News Release 1990:696, p.1	06/13/1990	Stavropol maintains a sister state relationship with Iowa, and the Peace Institute delegation wanted to expand existing exchange programs between the agriculture states.
10	More than 1,000 students receive degrees at University of Northern Iowa spring commencement. Public Relations News Release 1990:688, p.1	06/07/1990	List of students graduated in spring of 1990. Commencement address was given by Annette Zuck.
11	Honorary degree to be presented to Ralph Gordon Hoxie at University of Northern Iowa. Public Relations News Release 1989:621, p.1	05/07/1990	Hoxie a member of the then Iowa State Teacher's College Class of 1940, will be awarded a Doctor of Human Letters degree. He is the founder of C.W. Post College in Greenvale, N.Y.
12	Northern Iowa to graduate more than 1,200 Saturday in UNI-Dome. Public Relations News Release 1989:626, p.1	05/07/1990	The student address will be delivered by Annette Klein Zuck, who will receive a bachelor's degree with high honors, with a major in elementary education. Some 1,100 graduating students have indicated they will attend the ceremonies Saturday.
13	New history book on University of Northern Iowa to be released Saturday (April 21). Public Relations News Release 1989:568, p.1	04/13/1990	William C. Lang author of "A Century of Leadership and Service," presents the history of the University in a manner that is descriptive as well as chronological in nature. Volume I covers the years 1876 to 1928.
14	Long-term employees to be recognized at University of Northern Iowa April 21 Public Relations News Release 1989:538, p.1	04/09/1990	Twenty-four university retirees are honored at the annual Recognition Breakfast in the Commons. Those honored have spent at least ten years of service to the University. Tickets are made available through the Controller's Office.
15	Degrees awarded to 330 Northern Iowa summer graduates at Aug. 4 commencement. Public Relations News Release 1989:8, p.1	08/23/1989	List of UNI's summer graduates. Degrees were conferred by President Constantine Curris. The student address was delivered by Janice Elaine Blockhus.
16	Retired academic vice president plans to spend lots of time on University of Northern Iowa campus. Public Relations News Release 1989:612, p.1	08/14/1989	James G. Martin's focus remains the same; recruitment of quality faculty to the institution he has served for 18 years.
17	University of Northern Iowa summer commencement Friday (Aug. 4) evening in UNI-DOME. Public Relations News Release 1988:583, p.1	08/01/1989	350 new alumni will be added to the roster of graduates. Constantine Curris will confer the degrees. Janice Blockhus will deliver the student address. Judith Harrington will conduct the recognition and award of honors.
18	Resident of Mexican University visits University of Northern Iowa. Public Relations News Release 1988:578, p.1	07/28/1989	The rector of the University of Colima in Mexico will visit. Lic. Fernando Moreno will be accompanied by the general secretary and the athletic director of the University of Colima, Lic. Angel Mario Martinez and Sr. Ramon Barreda and their spouses.
19	Regents approve new majors, administrative appointments, business for Northern Iowa. Public Relations News Release 1988:575, p.1	07/25/1989	New bachelor's degree majors in finance and management information systems were approved. Board also approved discontinuance of the office information systems major and the master's degree of major in translation and interpretation.
20	Bringing the world to Northern Iowa Northern Iowa Today 73:1, p.12	07/01/1989	Survey of recent efforts at UNI to enhance international dimension to education; involves bringing more international students to campus and including international aspects in classes.
21	Northern Iowa names 1,356 students to 1989 Spring semester dean's list. Public Relations News Release 1988:543, p.1	06/26/1989	List of 1,356 students named to the 1989 fall semester Dean's List. Fourteen percent of the undergraduate student body were cited for scholastic honors and will receive a notice from the Academic Affairs informing them their accomplishments.
22	Army ROTC commissioning ceremony Saturday (May 13) at University of Northern Iowa. Public Relations News Release 1988:484, p.1	05/18/1989	List of twenty students from UNI commissioned as second lieutenants in the United StatesArmy Saturday, in a ceremony conduted by the Department of Military Science.
23	Northern Iowa to graduate more than 1,300 Saturday (May 13) in UNI - Dome. Public Relations News Release 1988:468, p.1	05/09/1989	Student address delivered by Michelle Wubben, who will receive a bachelor's degree with highest honors. Senior Class gift will be presented by Carole Johnson and Mark Rolland. President Curris will preside and confer degrees.
24	University of Northern Iowa names new vice president and provost Public Relations News Release 1988:455, p.1	05/01/1989	Nancy Marlin selected as vice president for academic affairs and provost. Constantine Curris says, "Marlin understands the issues facing higher education in Iowa and throughout the country."
25	Local students receive awards at 12th UNI school of business recognition banquet. Public Relations News Release 1988:413, p.1	04/13/1989	List of business students honored at banquet. Welcome given by Carey Kirk, opening remarks given by Paul Uselding and James Martin. Geust speaker was Tom Gould.
26	UNI names 1,317 students to 1989 fall semester Dean's List. Public Relations News Release 1988:280, p.1	02/02/1989	List of students and their hometown who made the dean's list for 1989 fall semester.
27	University of Northern Iowa commencement to be at 1 P.M. Saturday, Dec. 17. Public Relations News Release 1988:203, p.1	12/08/1988	President Constantine Curris will confer degrees on the students, who will include four doctor of education recipients.
28	Curris discusses issues with faculty Northern Iowan 85:25, p.1	11/22/1988	President Curris speaks to the faculty about the selection of a new Provost.
29	UNI seeks female employees Northern Iowan 85:21, p.1	11/08/1988	Comments on recent report relating to numbers of women employed in various classifications of employment at UNI.
30	Gen. Ed. program debated; faculty concerned as Northern Iowan 85:14, p.1	10/14/1988	Faculty Senate considers General Education report; attempts to understand implications for students and faculty.
31	Martin to retire from UNI Northern Iowan 85:12, p.4	10/07/1988	Provost Martin will retire effective July 31, 1989.
32	Regents approve constuction contracts, name chief negotiator/bargaining team for Northern Iowa. Public Relations News Release 1988:48, p.1	09/15/1988	Construction contract as follows: Larson Construction, Inc., of Independence, a $970, 628 general contract; ACI Mechanical Corp., Ames, a $415,050 mechanical contract; Freeman Electric, Inc., Independence, a $141,800 electrical contract.
33	'Coaching' doesn't cut it Northern Iowan 85:3, p.2	09/02/1988	Believes UNI needs strict and careful hiring procedures.
34	Instructor qualifications examined Northern Iowan 85:3, p.1	09/02/1988	A look at faculty appointments.
35	'Remembering its past while looking to its future' the University of Northern Iowa broke ground Wednesday (Aug. 31) for its School of Bussiness Public Relations News Release 1988:28, p.1	09/01/1988	When completed, it will be home to the largest undergraduate business school in the state.
36	University of Northern Iowa summer Commencement scheduled for 7:30 pm July 29. Public Relations News Release 1988:505, p.1	07/20/1988	President Curris will confer degrees in the Dome; list of Purple and Old Gold Award winners.
37	Northern Iowa names 1,334 students to 1988 spring semester dean's list. Public Relations News Release 1988:480, p.1	06/28/1988	List of students named to the 1988 spring semester Dean's List at the University of Northern Iowa.
38	Northern Iowa to graduate more than 1,100 May 14 in UNI Dome. Public Relations News Release 1988:421, p.1	05/06/1988	More than 1,100 students who have completed their undergraduate and graduate studies during the spring semester will receive their degrees on May 14. The student address will be delivered by Robert Richard Hauser.
39	UNI names 1,248 students to 1987 fall semester Dean's List Public Relations News Release 1987:257, p.1	02/08/1988	The Office of Academic Affairs announces twelve undergraduate students to be placed on the Dean's List. Students earning a 3.5 grade point average in at least twelve hours of credit receive a notice signed by James Martin. Fall graduates are listed.
40	Minority role models needed in classrooms to encourage education careers, Northern Iowa's Curris tells legislative panel Public Relations News Release 1987:250, p.1	02/04/1988	President Constantine Curris speaks before the Joint Subcommittee on Educational Appropriations on the need for minority educators in Iowa schools. James Martin supports the Board of Regents' plan to increase minority recruitment in education.
41	University of Northern Iowa to hold commencement exercises 1 P. M. Dec. 19 Public Relations News Release 1987:176, p.1	12/11/1987	Professor James Martin conducts the recognition and awards ceremonies for fall commencements ceremonies, with Judith Harrington as commencement marshal. College deans distribute degrees of their respective fields. Music provided by the Brass Quintet.
42	Downey announces plans of retirement Northern Iowan 84:21, p.1	11/06/1987	Will go to Florida to conduct research; description of his achievements in the Graduate College; photo.
43	Iowa College Teachers of History to meet on Northern Iowa campus Saturday (Nov. 7) Public Relations News Release 1987:119, p.1	11/04/1987	The annual conference of the Iowa College Teachers of History is held in the Redeker Center. Historians from various universities speak at the event, including Professors David Walker, Donna Maier, Jay Lees, and Donald Whitnah.
44	Faculty-Senate considers revision, improvement of mission statement Northern Iowan 84:11, p.6	10/02/1987	Also will consider foreign language graduation requirement.
45	Search for NI adviser begins after five-month wait Northern Iowan 84:10, p.4	09/29/1987	In wake of Jackson Baty's retirement, the NI will seek a one-third faculty appointment.
46	Degrees awarded to more than 300 UNI summer graduates Public Relations News Release 1987:451, p.1	08/13/1987	Vice President James Martin presides over commencement ceremonies for summer graduates with DeAnn Marie Huinker delivering the student address. The Purple and Old Gold award were given to Pamela Heinemeyer Funk. Includes a list of graduates.
47	UNI Summer Commencement set for Friday (July 31) in the UNI-Dome Public Relations News Release 1987:438, p.1	07/23/1987	DeAnn Marie Huinker delivers the commencement speech in the UNI-Dome. Professor Patricia Geadelmann and Jay Edelnant present awards and honors to Pamela Heinmeyer and Adrian Talbot. James Martin presided over the ceremonies.
48	UNI names 1,269 students to 1987 spring semester Dean's List Public Relations News Release 1987:414, p.1	06/24/1987	Professor James G. Martin names over one-thousand students to be placed on the Dean's List. To qualify, students must maintain a grade point average of 3.5 while taking twelve hours of credit. Includes a list of members by hometown.
49	Regents approve new education dean for UNI; other business Public Relations News Release 1987:406, p.1	06/18/1987	The Board of Regents names Professor Thomas Switzer the dean of the College of Education, and Dean Shoars as the director of public safety. Professor John Tarr is named head of the Department of Teaching.
50	UNI Commencement ceremonies send 1,200 new graduates into workforce Public Relations News Release 1987:401, p.1	06/12/1987	Elizabeth Bingham gives the student Commencement address. Constantine Curris confers two doctoral degrees to Kennard Larson, and Jane Hasek. James Martin grants the Doctor of Humane Letters award to Professor William Lang. Includes a list of graduates.
51	UNI to graduate nearly 1,200 in exercises May 16 Public Relations News Release 1987:368, p.1	05/12/1987	Elizabeth Ruth Bingham conducts the student address in the spring commencement ceremonies, where Professor William Lang is awarded a doctor of humane letters degree. President Curris presided over the ceremonies, with the Wind Quintet providing music.
52	Lang to be recipient of honorary degree Northern Iowan 83:56, p.1	04/28/1987	Will be seventh recipient of a UNI honorary degree; colleagues pay tribute to his achievements.
53	Regents grant approval for UNI's Master of Philosophy degree Public Relations News Release 1987:340, p.1	04/22/1987	The Board of Regents approves the creation of a master of philosophy program, providing exceptional students with individualized training to conduct independent research.
54	Lottery money funds entrepreneurial chair Northern Iowan 83:51, p.1	04/10/1987	UNI Foundation matches $500,000 lottery money with another $500,000 to endow Chair for entrepreneurial studies.
55	Finances may limit headship searches Northern Iowan 83:50, p.4	04/07/1987	Problem arises when a department head resigns as head but does not leave the faculty.
56	Political Science department head leaving position to teach, research Northern Iowan 83:47, p.4	03/27/1987	Robert Ross has been head since 1971; talks about his wish to teach on full time basis again.
57	University of Northern Iowa state-wide search for one-room school narrows to nine Public Relations News Release 1987:289, p.1	03/27/1987	The committee created to select the Iowan schoolhouse to be moved on campus narrows their choices to nine of forty rural schools. Includes the names of committee members with their departments.
58	One-room schoolhouse draws statewide interest Northern Iowa Today 15:2, p.3	03/01/1987	Search for schoolhouse for campus attracts attention.
59	Pettit will return to UNI to teach two seminars Northern Iowan 83:35, p.4	02/06/1987	Will teach two two-week journalism seminars.
60	UNI names 1,202 students to 1986 fall semester Dean's List Public Relations News Release 1987:209, p.1	02/06/1987	The Office of Academic Affairs and Professor James Martin announce the students to be placed on the Dean's List. Eleven percent of the student body was recognized for maintaining a 3.5 gpa with twelve hours of graded work. Includes a list of students.
61	Senate defeats proposal for ad hoc committee on new teaching sequence Northern Iowan 83:33, p.1	01/30/1987	Senators express concerns about the quality of education and the opportunity for consultation.
62	Wanted: nice one-room school Northern Iowan 83:28, p.9	12/09/1986	UNI is seeking a symbol of its past.
63	Limited resources prompt enrollment cap; admissions requirements tightened Northern Iowa Today 15:1, p.1	12/01/1986	Justification for limiting enrollment; table of UNI-required high school preparation.
64	Regents refer to committee UNI request for master of philosphy degree; approve power plant consultant, razing of buildings Public Relations News Release 1987:113, p.1	11/20/1986	The Board of Regents approved the creation of a master of philosphy degree, which fulfilled requirements of several departments. Also approved was the destruction of a powerplant, the Mathematics Learning Center, and Anthropology Building.
65	University of Northern Iowa searches for one-room school Public Relations News Release 1987:118, p.1	11/17/1986	James Martin announces the search for a one-room school house to be moved on campus. The search was to signify the importance of these buildings in the history of Iowa's education system. Teaching certificate recipients of the 1920-40s are listed.
66	Former UNI dean murdered in home Northern Iowan 83:23, p.1	11/14/1986	Margarette Eby murdered in Flint, Michigan; tributes to her life and work; photo.
67	General education to impact staffing distribution Northern Iowan 83:19, p.1	10/31/1986	Faculty and administrators speculate on ways to meet increased or shifted instructional needs.
68	UNI women receive $170, 000 grant to help women advance in higher education Public Relations News Release 1987:81, p.1	10/28/1986	Professor Donna Thompson, and fifteen other faculty women, make efforts to remove barriers that keep women and minorities from excelling in higher education. The project was funded by grants from the Department of Eduaction and university funds.
69	Profs file more grievances Northern Iowan 83:16, p.1	10/21/1986	A look at the grievances filed by Ben Stavis and Pat Miller.
70	Electives proposal spurs controversy Northern Iowan 83:11, p.1	10/03/1986	Faculty are divided in opinion on recent action that dropped a required 18 hours of electives.
71	Admission denials are increased; UNI reaches record enrollment Northern Iowan 83:6, p.8	09/16/1986	Fall 1986 enrollment is 11,540; 653 denied admission this year compared with 421 last year.
72	Hard times force breeding lab to close; University struggles to find home for rats Northern Iowa Today 14:3, p.5	06/01/1986	Lack of funds will force rat laboratory to close; photo.
73	Regents refer UNI enrollment limitation request to interinstitutional committee Public Relations News Release 1986:439, p.1	05/22/1986	The UNI Committee on Enrollment Limitation has proposed a policy that would stabilize enrollment to about 11,250 to 11750 students; students ranking in the top one-third, not one-half of their high school class would automatically be admitted.
74	Future teacher shortage could affect UNI Northern Iowan 82:56, p.9	05/06/1986	Provost Martin comments on report of potential shortage of university faculty.
75	Rat Lab offered help Northern Iowan 82:56, p.5	05/06/1986	Letter from American Psychological Association cites importance of the genetic strains; lab scheduled to be closed June 30.
76	Teacher evaluation process reviewed Northern Iowan 82:56, p.8	05/06/1986	Committee formed to try to develop a better method of evaluating faculty teaching performance.
77	Martin rules against Millers Northern Iowan 82:55, p.6	05/02/1986	Provost rules against grievances brought by Patrick Miller and Leslie Miller.
78	UNI to graduate nearly 1,200 in exercises May 10 Public Relations News Release 1986:399, p.1	04/30/1986	The graduates include both undergraduate and graduate students; Fleming will give the address; Iseminger is seventy-two years old; members of the alumni class of 1936 will be honored.
79	Budget cuts hit word processing Northern Iowan 82:48, p.1	04/08/1986	Professor Albert Gilgen feels that the loss of the word processing center would lessen the productivity of professors on campus; center will probably be continued for one more year to help those whose work is tied up in the Lexitron system.
80	Tuition surcharges 'likely' to meet debt Northern Iowan 82:42, p.4	03/11/1986	University hopes to keep the graduate program strong; Professor Rider questions priorities in spending.
81	Profs file grievances against UNI Northern Iowan 82:41, p.1	03/07/1986	Patrick Miller and Leslie Miller file grievances after receiving terminal contracts; photo.
82	Budget crisis close-up: the rat lab Northern Iowan 82:38, p.1	02/25/1986	Budget cuts cause psychology department to stop the study of genetically-pure rats.
83	Non-renewal of contracts influenced by student assessments Northern Iowan 82:38, p.3	02/25/1986	Benedict Stavis challenges the University's decision not to renew his probationary appointment; photo.
84	Stavis pleads case Thursday : probationary appointment not renewed Northern Iowan 82:36, p.5	02/18/1986	Professor Marvin Hill of Northern Illinois University will serve as arbitrator of Benedict Stavis's hearing.
85	UNI projects record spring enrollment Public Relations News Release 1986:230, p.1	01/31/1986	The official count is expected to be around 10,700 which is a 1.5% increase from last spring; this fall also had record enrollment numbers.
86	Rats! Budget crisis forces UNI rat lab closing Northern Iowan 82:28, p.4	01/21/1986	Budget blamed for closing of laboratory located in the old Daisy Dairy building west on the Dike Road; photo.
87	Regents approve acting dean for UNI School of Business, other personnel transactions, receive radio reports Public Relations News Release 1986:202, p.1	01/13/1986	Warner will be the new acting dean filling in for Waller who is on sick leave; changed the name of Monteiro's job from Affirmative Action Officer to Director, Affirmative Action Program; approved a new position of entry level announcer.
88	Enrollment cap proposed Northern Iowan 82:27, p.1	12/13/1985	Will take proposal to Regents; if approved, the proposal will come back to campus for development.
89	International studies in jeopardy Northern Iowan 82:25, p.1	12/06/1985	Funding may stop the search for a permanent head; acting head Richard Newell offers ideas on the structure of the program.
90	UNI fall commencement to be December 14 in the UNI-Dome Public Relations News Release 1985:170, p.1	12/04/1985	Koester will deliver the student address; other participants are listed; nearly six hundred students are expected to graduate.
91	Regents approve acting dean for UNI college; other business Public Relations News Release 1985:155, p.1	11/21/1985	Stockdale named acting dean of CSBS, replaces Morin; Dennis acting head of Dept of Industrial Tech while Bro serves as Fulbright Scholar; approved phased retirements of Hosier and Zahari; approved projects with the DOT; approved three grants to UNI.
92	Council responds to Morin's removal Northern Iowan 82:20, p.1	11/12/1985	SBS Council believes Dean Morin's removal could have been handled better.
93	Students get answers Northern Iowan 82:17, p.1	11/01/1985	Students meet with Provost Martin, who tries to explain why Dean Morin is being asked to step down.
94	Art building to be dedicated Saturday (Oct. 26) Public Relations News Release 1985:105, p.1	10/23/1985	A slide-show of the construction of the building, a performance by the UNI Wind Symphony, guided tours and remarks from several speakers will all be part of the formal dedication ceremony called the Festival of Dedication.
95	Dedication Ceremony to be Oct. 26 for UNI's New Art Building Public Relations News Release 1985:72, p.1	10/08/1985	A Festival of Dedication for the opening of the new arts building will inquire a slide show, guided tours, and a commemorative poster.
96	Dean Morin to be removed Northern Iowan 82:5, p.1	09/17/1985	Provost Martin issues announcement that Dean Morin will be leaving position; Dean Morin reacts with "disbelief"; speculations on reasons for action; photo.
97	327 receive degrees at uni summer commencement exercises Public Relations News Release 1985:2, p.1	08/20/1985	Louise Houghton, a feature speaker, at the summer commencement exercise spoke about the graduating class. List of graduated students.
98	New majors, minors considered Northern Iowan 81:57, p.3	06/14/1985	Board of Regents considering new Bachelor of Science; majors in criminology and European studies; minors in international affairs and interpretive communication.
99	Senate to vote on department move Northern Iowan 81:48, p.1	04/09/1985	Department of Economics would like to move from the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences to the School of Business; some faculty voice opposition.
100	Professor questions whether affirmative action policy followed Northern Iowan 81:31, p.1	02/01/1985	Professor Harrington asks about procedure for appointment of Sue Follon; asks if there are two sets of affirmative action procedures.