Minorities

Displaying 151 - 200 of 257 in reverse chronological order

#	Title	Date	Summary
151	Radio/TV Tips. Public Relations News Release 1988:441, p.1	04/20/1989	To address the issue of not enough minorities in teaching, UNI has developed a new and innovative program called Minorities in Teaching. The program calls for long term, early intervention, nurturing and socialization, rich intellectual experiences.
152	U.S. west foundation announces $170,400 gift to University of Northern Iowa foundations for minorities in teaching program. Public Relations News Release 1988:396, p.1	04/07/1989	Minorities in Teaching program is a long term plan which had been developed in response to current and future demographic trends. Currently only one percent of teacher's in Iowa are from a minority group, compared to over five times that many students.
153	FADS program offers aid to needy business students Northern Iowan 85:45, p.5	03/14/1989	Crissie Frye talks about the program.
154	Concerted outreach efforts at University of Northern Iowa bring successes. Public Relations News Release 1988:345, p.1	03/10/1989	A new program has been making inroads into providing diverse employee background, with increased efforts to increase its pool of qualified minority applicants for open positions.
155	Minority outreach efforts bring successes for Northern Iowa. Public Relations News Release 1988:345, p.1	03/10/1989	The Personnel Office held a "thank you" luncheon recently, not only to thank for work done but to "brainstorm" on retention of the new employees who have joined the University's operations.
156	Who's teaching our kids? Fewer minority teachers. Public Relations News Release 1988:314, p.1	02/27/1989	Richard Strub says a new minorities in teaching program at UNI is working to train and employ minority teachers in Iowa. This innovative approach to "grow your own" teachers is one of only a few such programs in existence.
157	Minorities in education program at Northern Iowa hosts over 100 students, parents and teachers from Davenport Community Schools. Public Relations News Release 1988:159, p.1	11/11/1988	"Minorities in Teaching" is a new program designed to identify minority students interested in teaching, nurture their interest, help them with appropriate high school course selection and financial aid for college expenses.
158	Program tries to up minority enrollment Northern Iowan 85:11, p.4	10/04/1988	Financial Aid to Deserving Scholars (FADS) attempts to boost minority enrollment in School of Business.
159	An everyday approach to equality Nonpareil 72:2, p.32	03/01/1988	Alumna offers viewpoint on dealing with challenges to equality; photo.
160	The faces of races in education Nonpareil 72:2, p.6	03/01/1988	Historical perspective of minorities at UNI as seen by Walter Cunningham, Trina Creighton, and Jesus Vazquez; photo.
161	Regents goal to increase minorities Northern Iowan 84:41, p.4	02/26/1988	Regents aim for 8.5% minority enrollment; a survey at UNI minority recruitment efforts.
162	Sunday ceremony to celebrate programs that guide disadvantaged to college success Public Relations News Release 1987:278, p.1	02/24/1988	A rally for disadvantaged and minority students is held in the State Capitol in tribute to the Upward Bound, Talent Search, and Special Services programs. Governor Terry Branstad and Waterloo Mayor Bernie McKinley commend the projects' efforts.
163	University of Northern Iowa presents minority recruitment plan to Regents Public Relations News Release 1987:268, p.1	02/17/1988	The Board of Regents reveals their plans to increase minority enrollment to over eight percent in state universities. Strategies include the creation of equal opportunity programs, scholarships, and outreach to emeritus faculty and minority alumni.
164	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.
165	The Human Element Northern Iowan 84:32, p.2	01/26/1988	A look at problems and opportunities for minorities.
166	UNI targeting minority seventh graders in the state as future teachers Public Relations News Release 1987:237, p.1	01/26/1988	Professor Thomas Switzer discusses the College of Education's plan to bring minority role models to classrooms by setting minority students on a path toward careers in teaching.
167	Chairman of regents' committee: 'Not relaxing standards for minorities' Public Relations News Release 1987:227, p.1	01/21/1988	The Board of Regents' Robert Leahy announces that exceptions must be made to meet state minority enrollment requirements.
168	UNI targeting minority seventh graders in the state as future teachers Public Relations News Release 1987:227, p.1	01/21/1988	Professor Thomas Switzer explains the university's plan to guide minority students into careers in education to put minority role models into classrooms.
169	'Way Up V' to offer 'Connections for the Future' Nov. 5-6 in Cedar Rapids Public Relations News Release 1987:90, p.1	10/20/1987	Professors Patricia Geadelmann, Constantine Curris, and Casey Mahon participate in the "Connections for the Future" women's conference. The conference includes workshops on hiring minorities, advisory boards, social issues, and marketing strategies.
170	Radio News Network Broadcast Briefs Public Relations News Release 1987:73, p.1	10/07/1987	Robert Talbott speaks on Christopher Columbus' role in North American slavery. Wayne Anderson estimates the chance of earthquakes occurring in Iowa. Forrest Dolgener reviews cholesterol guidelines. Charles Means announces the rise of minority test scores.
171	Minority recruitment now top priority Northern Iowan 84:10, p.4	09/29/1987	Charles Means talks about minority recruiting; Regents goal is 8.5% minority enrollment.
172	Wright takes over in minority recruitment Northern Iowan 84:6, p.1	09/15/1987	Juanita Wright is coordinator of minority recruitment; photo.
173	Curris speaks of low minority enrollment at faculty address Northern Iowan 84:4, p.1	09/04/1987	Believes it is a "civic responsibility" to increase minority student enrollment.
174	University of Northern Iowa commitment to minority student recruitment enhanced with changes in admissions office Public Relations News Release 1987:22, p.1	09/02/1987	The position of coordinator of minority recruitment in the Office of Admissions is given to Juanita Wright. Wright is responsible for working in conjunction with the Financial Aids office to represent minority students.
175	Push begins for more minorities Nonpareil 71:4, p.19	09/01/1987	Minority recruiter position established; Juanita Wright fills position.
176	Radio News Network Broadcast Briefs Public Relations News Release 1987:447, p.1	08/05/1987	Regents introduce a fifty minority scholarships to increase minority enrollment. Robert Seager criticizes the effectiveness of the I. Q. test. John Somervill examines freeway violence in California. Ivan Eland explains low fatality rate of moped drivers.
177	UNI to recruit minority students Northern Iowan 83:46, p.3	03/24/1987	Charles Means says the UNI will increase efforts to recruit minority students.
178	Programs, classes can help in eliminating racial tension Northern Iowan 83:43, p.1	03/06/1987	Administrators talk about ways to involve students in activities and programs.
179	Minority students express varied views on UNI racism Northern Iowan 83:42, p.4	03/03/1987	African-Americans and international students give their impressions.
180	Minority faculty needed to attract more minority students, Means says Northern Iowan 83:41, p.8	02/27/1987	Charles Means outlines his contentions in report on EOP.
181	UNI program to help women, minorities advance in higher ed adminstration among 60 selected for national training workshop Public Relations News Release 1987:218, p.1	02/13/1987	Professors Donna Thompson and Susann Doody, of the Department of Education, hosted a workshop which identified barriers that women and minorities face in higher education. The two-day workshop was funded by a grant from the Women's Educational Equity Act.
182	UNI to offer Minority Clerical Training Program this spring Public Relations News Release 1986:146, p.1	12/23/1986	The Minority Clerical Training Program announces its accepting of new members. Inductees are required to have a typing speed of forty words per minute, clerical service experience, and satisfactory completion of a pre-test. Classes were held in Price Lab.
183	UNI to offer free minority clerical training program Public Relations News Release 1986:147, p.1	12/23/1986	A minority training program is offered. Participants are required to have a typing speed of forty words per minute, clerical service experience, and completion of a pre-test. Applications were due to the Center for Urban Education.
184	Minority enrollment drops despite overall increases Northern Iowan 83:21, p.3	11/07/1986	A look at minority enrollment at UNI over the last few years.
185	Information on Minority Clerical Training Program pre-test available in December Public Relations News Release 1987:93, p.1	11/05/1986	The Minority Clerical Training Program's purpose is to increase the amount of minority employees in the university's workforce. The pre-test for admittence to the program consists of written tests, as well as timed typing exams.
186	UNI has trouble meeting minority hiring goals Northern Iowan 82:42, p.5	03/11/1986	Marilyn Monteiro offers views on affirmative action goals.
187	Center softens culture shock for minorities Northern Iowan 82:28, p.14	01/21/1986	Jay T. Hairston speaks at length about how the EMCEC helps minority students.
188	UNI to offer free minority clerical training Public Relations News Release 1986:193, p.1	01/07/1986	The program is designed to increase the numbers of qualified Blacks, Hispanics, Asians and Native Americans in its clerical workforce.
189	UNI to offer minority clerical training class; registration deadline Tues. Jan. 14 Public Relations News Release 1986:192, p.1	01/06/1986	The Minority Training Program is designed to increase the numbers of qualified minority employees in the clerical workforce.
190	Haskell award available for minority art majors Northern Iowan 80:25, p.19	12/02/1983
191	Minority employment rises in universities Northern Iowan 78:27, p.1	01/19/1982	Seven per cent of Merit System staff are minorities.
192	Blacks want to survive Northern Iowan 78:12, p.1	10/09/1981	The second annual Minority Leadership Conference was held Saturday at UNI.
193	Minority leadership conference Northern Iowan 78:10, p.5	10/02/1981	Conference co-sponsored by NAACP.
194	CIC offers minority fellowships Northern Iowan 78:10, p.5	10/02/1981	The Committee on Institutional Cooperation has established a fellowship program to benefit minorities.
195	Minority fellowships will be awarded Northern Iowan 78:10, p.4	10/02/1981	The National Research Council will award postdoctoral fellowships to minority students.
196	Black students express concern Northern Iowan 78:10, p.2	10/02/1981	Students explain why more funding is needed for the Ethnic Minority Cultural House.
197	Biomed science project puts student volunteers in hospitals UNI Century 9:4, p.7	10/01/1981	UNI program attempts to attract women and minorities into biomedical careers.
198	Minority leadership conference to be held Saturday (Oct. 3) at UNI Public Relations News Release 1981:70, p.1	09/29/1981	The UNI chapter of the NAACP and Professor Parker are sponsoring the conference; the conference theme is "Survival in College: Academic, Financial, Political and Social;" minority college students and junior and senior high schoolers may attend.
199	Minority leadership conference Northern Iowan 77:46, p.6	04/10/1981	Professor Parker and NAACP will host conference.
200	Black issues since '69 to be discussed today Northern Iowan 76:15, p.3	10/30/1979	The Iowa Public Interest Research Group will have a speak-out on African-American issues at UNI.