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Nelson--Martin Johan (Dean of the Faculty)

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1 Alumni House, Honors Cottage saved from demolition at BOR meeting
Christensen--Caroline (Student--2021), De Bruin--Karla (Class of 2022)
Northern Iowan 118:21, p.01
11/8/2021 The Alumni House and Honors Cottage have been saved from demolition for the moment, though it can be brought up again at the next Board of Regents meeting in February; photo.
2 Presidents House turned Honors Cottage
De Bruin--Karla (Class of 2022)
Northern Iowan 118:19, p.05
11/1/2021 The Honors Cottage, first called the President's House, has been home to many different people and clubs, and it currently houses the university's honors program.
3 A new president at the helm
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.103
7/1/1995 Biographical sketch of Malcolm Price; President Price's initial views and objectives; photo.
4 Curriculum and related matters, 1940-1950
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.132
7/1/1995 Detailed coverage of curriculum change, especially the movement to reformulate general education.
5 Efforts to evaluate and improve the teaching-learning process
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.189
7/1/1995 The college studies the effectiveness of its teaching; cooperation with other institutions; photo.
6 Enrollment and staffing
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.151
7/1/1995 Meeting the challenge of post-war enrollment increases; photo.
7 Financial matters
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.145
7/1/1995 Meeting the challenge of post-war inflation; developing the residence hall system; starting the Price Lab School complex; photo.
8 Graduate work at the Teachers College
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.185
7/1/1995 The College establishes the framework for graduate study; photo.
9 President Price resigns; an assessment
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.169
7/1/1995 Tributes to President Price's achievements; photo.
10 The Educational Policies Commission
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.154
7/1/1995 The foundation and role of the EPC; its early work; its relationship with college administrators; photo.
11 The evolution of the institution
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.212
7/1/1995 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.
12 The impact of World War II
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.111
7/1/1995 President Price manages the college during the War; effects of the WAVES and the Army Air Corps; the effects of the returning veterans; photo.
13 The new president at the helm
Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty)
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.177
7/1/1995 Biographical sketch of President Maucker; early views and objectives; photo.
14 Kessler receives Nelson award
UNI Century 3:1, p.6
1/1/1975 Dorothy Kessler honored.
15 Grant recipient
Northern Iowan 71:14, p.7
10/18/1974 Dorothy Kessler wins Nelson award.
16 Martin J. Nelson
Alumnus 56:2, p.9
5/1/1971 Died November 1, 1970.
17 Dean Nelson dies
Northern Iowan 67:14, p.3
11/3/1970 Obituary of Martin Nelson.
18 Services Pending for Dr. M. J. Nelson, UNI Dean Emeritus
Public Relations News Release 1970:152, p.1
11/2/1970 Funeral services for M. J. Nelson, 76, are pending at Nottger Funeral Home in Cedar Falls; biography of Nelson
19 Regents appoint Wilson head of chemistry
Northern Iowan 64:32, p.1
2/13/1968 Regents make several administrative appointments and title changes.
20 Dr. Martin Nelson to lead Homecoming parade tomorrow
Northern Iowan 64:8, p.1
10/6/1967 Details on the parade and its participants; photo
21 Graduate agrees with Dean Nelson's grading system
Sahai--Prem (Classes of 1958--1967--and 1970)
College Eye 60:7, p.2
10/5/1965 Agrees with Dean Nelson in that the five point grading scale is unfair.
22 Obiter Scripta: Former dean gives suggestions for better education
Nelson--Martin Johan (Dean of the Faculty)
College Eye 60:4, p.2
9/24/1965 Suggests that more attention should be given to grading, course objectives, and examinations.
23 Memorial scholarship established
College Eye 59:8, p.5
10/30/1964 Will honor Cora Nelson, wife of Martin Nelson; Mrs. Nelson died August 16, 1964.
24 Mrs. Cora Nelson; wife of emeritus dean
Alumnus 49:3, p.20
9/1/1964 Died August 16, 1964.
25 Commencement
Old Gold 0:0, p.47
6/1/1960 At the 82nd annual spring Commencement in June, approximately 320 students received the Bachelor of Arts degree. Another 35 students received their Masters. Dean M.J. Nelson presented the students to President Maucker who handed out the degrees; Photos.
26 President Maucker
Alumnus 45:1, p.3
2/1/1960 Looking, with Dean Lang, at portrait of Dean Nelson; photo.
27 New dean on job
College Eye 50:34, p.3
6/26/1959 William Lang has taken over from Martin Nelson; photo.
28 Dean Nelson Directs the Facility
Old Gold 0:0, p.88
6/1/1959 Dean M. J. Nelson is responsible for the instructional program and is the personnel of the college; the four divisions are: Instruction and Research, Student Personnel, Field Services, and Business and Plant; photo.
29 Instruction and Research Handles Registration Procedures
Old Gold 0:0, p.92
6/1/1959 The Division of Instruction and Research has charge of admissions, registration, credits for courses, transcripts for graduation, and records of grades and schedules for every student on/off campus; the Registrar's Office keeps all the statistics; photo.
30 Dean Nelson discusses TC future
Alumnus 44:2, p.14
5/1/1959 Offers views on curriculum, athletics, and the graduate program; photo.
31 Dr. William C. Lang replaces Dean Nelson
Alumnus 44:2, p.8
5/1/1959 Short biographical sketch; photo.
32 Lang to replace Nelson as Dean of Instruction
College Eye 50:27, p.1
4/17/1959 Profile of Professor Lang; photo.
33 Dean Nelson announces retirement
Alumnus 43:4, p.11
12/1/1958 Plans to retire July 1, 1959; biographical sketch; photo.
34 Dean Nelson to resign after 35 years of service
College Eye 50:11, p.1
11/21/1958 Profile of and tribute to Martin Nelson; photo.
35 TC adopts open class attendance
College Eye 50:1, p.1
9/12/1958 Students will no longer need excuses nor will they need to count cuts; students will be responsible for attendance and the consequences.
36 Commencement
Old Gold 0:0, p.34
6/1/1958 Approximately 230 students received the Bachelor of Arts degree at the 80th annual commencement held in the Men's Gymnasium; photos.
37 Phi Delta Kappa, Newest Honorary
Old Gold 0:0, p.211
6/1/1958 Description of the fraternity that was installed on campus in the Spring of 1957; photo.
38 The Administration
Old Gold 0:0, p.88
6/1/1958 Description of the resposibilities of the administration; photos.
39 The Administration
Old Gold 0:0, p.32
6/1/1957 The Administration consists of four divisions: Instruction and Research, Student Personnel, Field Services, and Business and Plant; the College Relations Bureau also provides an information and public relations service and a publications direction; photo.
40 Winter "I" Queen
Old Gold 0:0, p.102
6/1/1957 Miss Pat Banks was named as the "I" Club Queen; three freshman attendants, Martha Lindholm, Donna Musgrove, and Sharon Small were presented as well; photo.
41 Dean M. J. Nelson on study group
College Eye 48:30, p.3
5/24/1957 Serves on Regents coordination group.
42 Writers' Conference will be on campus next week-end
College Eye 48:9, p.8
11/9/1956 Conference of Christian writers will be held; highlights of the program.
43 Administrative Divisions
Old Gold 0:0, p.83
6/1/1956 Brief description of the faculty; photo.
44 President's message
Old Gold 0:0, p.81
6/1/1956 Brief description of the message; photo.
45 Administration Has Newly Created Field Service
Old Gold 0:0, p.70
6/1/1955 Description of the new field service division and the role it took at Teachers College. Also noted is the passing of Dr. Joseph H. Gamet; photos.
46 All-College Auctions Fund Hits New High
Old Gold 0:0, p.46
6/1/1955 Description of the auction and some humorous photos of the student and faculty; photos.
47 Graduate Council
Old Gold 0:0, p.77
6/1/1955 Photo of the members of the Graduate Council sitting around a table and a description of what they do; photo.
48 Committee plans for future needs
College Eye 46:31, p.7
5/20/1955 Interinstitutional committee meets.
49 Attend certifying meeting in Capitol
College Eye 46:30, p.9
5/13/1955 Offer reactions to certification.
50 Hold education seminar at SUI
College Eye 46:30, p.8
5/13/1955 ISTC faculty involved in effort.

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