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Minorities

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151 All the way from New Orleans Search brings minority teachers
Howard--Elizabeth
Northern Iowan 85:57, p.9
5/5/1989 Several minority professors from two New Orleans universities will teach at UNI.
152 Radio/TV Tips.
Public Relations News Release 1988:441, p.1
4/20/1989 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.
153 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
4/7/1989 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.
154 FADS program offers aid to needy business students
Lilledahl--Jeanne (Class of 1989)
Northern Iowan 85:45, p.5
3/14/1989 Crissie Frye talks about the program.
155 Concerted outreach efforts at University of Northern Iowa bring successes.
Public Relations News Release 1988:345, p.1
3/10/1989 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.
156 Minority outreach efforts bring successes for Northern Iowa.
Public Relations News Release 1988:345, p.1
3/10/1989 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.
157 Who's teaching our kids? Fewer minority teachers.
Public Relations News Release 1988:314, p.1
2/27/1989 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.
158 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.
159 Program tries to up minority enrollment
Hartman--Bill
Northern Iowan 85:11, p.4
10/4/1988 Financial Aid to Deserving Scholars (FADS) attempts to boost minority enrollment in School of Business.
160 An everyday approach to equality
Sanders--Vapordeal
Nonpareil 72:2, p.32
3/1/1988 Alumna offers viewpoint on dealing with challenges to equality; photo.
161 The faces of races in education
Blake--Debra J. (Class of 1977; Public Relations Staff)
Nonpareil 72:2, p.6
3/1/1988 Historical perspective of minorities at UNI as seen by Walter Cunningham, Trina Creighton, and Jesus Vazquez; photo.
162 Regents goal to increase minorities
Stickfort--Patty
Northern Iowan 84:41, p.4
2/26/1988 Regents aim for 8.5% minority enrollment; a survey at UNI minority recruitment efforts.
163 Sunday ceremony to celebrate programs that guide disadvantaged to college success
Public Relations News Release 1987:278, p.1
2/24/1988 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.
164 University of Northern Iowa presents minority recruitment plan to Regents
Public Relations News Release 1987:268, p.1
2/17/1988 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.
165 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
2/4/1988 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.
166 The Human Element
McKinlay--Michael John (Classes of 1986 and 1990;
Northern Iowan 84:32, p.2
1/26/1988 A look at problems and opportunities for minorities.
167 UNI targeting minority seventh graders in the state as future teachers
Public Relations News Release 1987:237, p.1
1/26/1988 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.
168 Chairman of regents' committee: 'Not relaxing standards for minorities'
Public Relations News Release 1987:227, p.1
1/21/1988 The Board of Regents' Robert Leahy announces that exceptions must be made to meet state minority enrollment requirements.
169 UNI targeting minority seventh graders in the state as future teachers
Public Relations News Release 1987:227, p.1
1/21/1988 Professor Thomas Switzer explains the university's plan to guide minority students into careers in education to put minority role models into classrooms.
170 '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.
171 Radio News Network Broadcast Briefs
Public Relations News Release 1987:73, p.1
10/7/1987 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.
172 Minority recruitment now top priority
Covington--Anthony M. (Class of 1993)
Northern Iowan 84:10, p.4
9/29/1987 Charles Means talks about minority recruiting; Regents goal is 8.5% minority enrollment.
173 Wright takes over in minority recruitment
Hawes--Christine E. (Class of 1990)
Northern Iowan 84:6, p.1
9/15/1987 Juanita Wright is coordinator of minority recruitment; photo.
174 Curris speaks of low minority enrollment at faculty address
Smith--Michael Joseph (Classes of 1986 and 1990)
Northern Iowan 84:4, p.1
9/4/1987 Believes it is a "civic responsibility" to increase minority student enrollment.
175 University of Northern Iowa commitment to minority student recruitment enhanced with changes in admissions office
Public Relations News Release 1987:22, p.1
9/2/1987 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.
176 Push begins for more minorities
Nonpareil 71:4, p.19
9/1/1987 Minority recruiter position established; Juanita Wright fills position.
177 Radio News Network Broadcast Briefs
Public Relations News Release 1987:447, p.1
8/5/1987 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.
178 UNI to recruit minority students
Bingham--Elizabeth (Class of 1915)
Northern Iowan 83:46, p.3
3/24/1987 Charles Means says the UNI will increase efforts to recruit minority students.
179 Programs, classes can help in eliminating racial tension
Kunnan--Antony
Northern Iowan 83:43, p.1
3/6/1987 Administrators talk about ways to involve students in activities and programs.
180 Minority students express varied views on UNI racism
Kunnan--Antony
Northern Iowan 83:42, p.4
3/3/1987 African-Americans and international students give their impressions.
181 Minority faculty needed to attract more minority students, Means says
Bingham--Elizabeth (Class of 1915)
Northern Iowan 83:41, p.8
2/27/1987 Charles Means outlines his contentions in report on EOP.
182 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
2/13/1987 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.
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 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.
185 Minority enrollment drops despite overall increases
Olson--Carol Kathleen (Class of 1990)
Northern Iowan 83:21, p.3
11/7/1986 A look at minority enrollment at UNI over the last few years.
186 Information on Minority Clerical Training Program pre-test available in December
Public Relations News Release 1987:93, p.1
11/5/1986 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.
187 UNI has trouble meeting minority hiring goals
Welch--James D. (Laboratory School Faculty)
Northern Iowan 82:42, p.5
3/11/1986 Marilyn Monteiro offers views on affirmative action goals.
188 Center softens culture shock for minorities
Morse--Julie A. (Class of 1988)
Northern Iowan 82:28, p.14
1/21/1986 Jay T. Hairston speaks at length about how the EMCEC helps minority students.
189 UNI to offer free minority clerical training
Public Relations News Release 1986:193, p.1
1/7/1986 The program is designed to increase the numbers of qualified Blacks, Hispanics, Asians and Native Americans in its clerical workforce.
190 UNI to offer minority clerical training class; registration deadline Tues. Jan. 14
Public Relations News Release 1986:192, p.1
1/6/1986 The Minority Training Program is designed to increase the numbers of qualified minority employees in the clerical workforce.
191 Haskell award available for minority art majors
Northern Iowan 80:25, p.19
12/2/1983
192 Minority employment rises in universities
Northern Iowan 78:27, p.1
1/19/1982 Seven per cent of Merit System staff are minorities.
193 Blacks want to survive
Wells--Constance Dee
Northern Iowan 78:12, p.1
10/9/1981 The second annual Minority Leadership Conference was held Saturday at UNI.
194 Black students express concern
Northern Iowan 78:10, p.2
10/2/1981 Students explain why more funding is needed for the Ethnic Minority Cultural House.
195 CIC offers minority fellowships
Northern Iowan 78:10, p.5
10/2/1981 The Committee on Institutional Cooperation has established a fellowship program to benefit minorities.
196 Minority fellowships will be awarded
Northern Iowan 78:10, p.4
10/2/1981 The National Research Council will award postdoctoral fellowships to minority students.
197 Minority leadership conference
Northern Iowan 78:10, p.5
10/2/1981 Conference co-sponsored by NAACP.
198 Biomed science project puts student volunteers in hospitals
UNI Century 9:4, p.7
10/1/1981 UNI program attempts to attract women and minorities into biomedical careers.
199 Minority leadership conference to be held Saturday (Oct. 3) at UNI
Public Relations News Release 1981:70, p.1
9/29/1981 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.
200 Minority leadership conference
Northern Iowan 77:46, p.6
4/10/1981 Professor Parker and NAACP will host conference.

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