Patton--Philip Lee [Class of 1970; Registrar]

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101 Remembering Sue Follon
Campus News Network 83:1, p.1
Remembering Vice President for Educational and Student Services Sue Follon who died November 4, 1998; photo.
102 Grades to be easier for students to access
Northern Iowan 95:21, p.4
Students will be able to access grades over Internet through Access UNI and Voice FX Company.
103 Commencement to relocate again
Northern Iowan 95:20, p.1
Three commencement ceremonies will be held in West Gymnasium this fall because of continuing construction on the Dome.
104 University of Northern Iowa plans three indoor ceremonies for fall commencement, Dec. 19
Public Relations News Release 1998:101, p.1
Three separate commencement ceremonies are scheduled in the West Gym due to installation of the new sports floor in the UNI-Dome.
105 UNI enrollment numbers in
Northern Iowan 95:8, p.5
13,329 students are enrolled this fall, breaking the 1991 record of 13,163; other enrollment statistics given.
106 University of Northern Iowa's fall 1998 enrollment sets new record
Public Relations News Release 1998:38, p.1
Fall enrollment of 13,329 students set new record at UNI.
107 UNI enrollment estimates looking up; numbers expected to top 13,000
Northern Iowan 95:3, p.1
UNI enrollment is up 110 students to 13,218 for fall; estimates are that this upward trend will continue for several years; photo.
108 Major magazine ranks UNI second best in Midwest
Northern Iowan 95:1, p.1
UNI is ranked second in the Midwest in U. S. News and World Report's guidebook to best colleges.
109 Multiple Commencement ceremonies a success
Campus News Network 8:19, p.2
Review of Commencement programs; photo.
110 Commencement split into four ceremonies
Campus News Network 8:18, p.1
With Dome under construction, Commencement will be held in the West Gym and PLS Fieldhouse.
111 UNI-Dome construction splits UNI graduation ceremonies
Public Relations News Release 1997:333, p.1
Graduation ceremonies will be split into four separate ceremonies because of Dome construction.
112 University of Northern Iowa names recipients of prestigious Presidential Scholarships
Public Relations News Release 1997:330, p.1
Presidential Scholars announced. List of recipients given. Students will begin school at UNI next fall.
113 Grade distribution modified; students assigned viewing times
Northern Iowan 94:53, p.2
Students may view their grades via the Internet at assigned times according to their social security number.
114 Parents warned to beware of potential campus card fraud
Public Relations News Release 1997:326, p.1
UNI is warning parents of fraudulent identification card called 'Campus Card' that is being offered to families for a fee.
115 Commencement Committee limits tickets per graduate
Northern Iowan 94:40, p.2
Graduating students will be limited to five tickets for family and friends.
116 Spring Commencement to feature four indoor ceremonies
Northern Iowan 94:32, p.1
Because of construction on the UNI-Dome, four separate Commencement ceremonies are being planned with receptions following each.
117 University of Northern Iowa plans four indoor ceremonies for spring commencement
Public Relations News Release 1997:200, p.1
Phil Patton, chair of Commencement Committee, reviews factors influencing decision to hold four separate ceremonies and describes the plan.
118 Access UNI no longer inaccessible
Northern Iowan 94:29, p.1
Many students encountered problems when trying to view their grades on the Web via UNI's new Access UNI system; photo.
119 Graduation options offered for students' opinion
Northern Iowan 94:28, p.1
With UNI-Dome roof under construction, students will consider alternate Commencement sites.
120 Access UNI makes grade cards obsolete
Northern Iowan 94:26, p.4
Grades will be available by computer at end of this semester; photo.
121 Swope's sentiments pretentious
Northern Iowan 94:22, p.7
Phil Patton believes Professor Swope's letter was overblown.
122 Spring graduation site uncertain
Northern Iowan 94:19, p.1
With UNI-Dome roof under construction, officials consider other sites for Commencement.
123 Fall enrollment tops 13,000
Campus News Network 8:4, p.2
Fall enrollment is 13,108, second highest in history.
124 University of Northern Iowa names recipients of prestigious presidential scholarships
Public Relations News Release 1996:421, p.1
UNI announces the names of the high school students who receive the Presidential Scholar award.
125 University of Northern Iowa bachelors degree graduates eligible for Merchant Scholarship Through March 3
Public Relations News Release 1996:262, p.1
Scholarships given to University of Northern Iowa alumni who wish to further their education.
126 University of Northern Iowa fall enrollment increases to 12,957
Public Relations News Release 1996:46, p.1
Enrollment has increased, primarily from out-of-state students and new freshmen.
127 Keeping college students from dropping out
Public Relations News Release 1995:473, p.1
UNI's freshman dropout rate is about 10% below the national average.
128 UNI granted certification by NCAA
Campus News Network 6:13, p.8
UNI athletic program received certification; photo.
129 University of Northern Iowa granted certification by NCAA
Public Relations News Release 1995:254, p.1
NCAA Committee on Athletics Certification accepts UNI as a certified institution.
130 UNI 1996 spring enrollment figures show 11, 772 on campus
Public Relations News Release 1995:204, p.1
UNI spring enrollment numbers are released.
131 University of Northern Iowa names recipients of Presidential Scholarships
Public Relations News Release 1995:180, p.1
Presidential Scholarship award winners announced. Students listed.
132 Registrar's office trying to stop record falsification
Northern Iowan 92:25, p.1
Registrar has found nine cases of record forgery in recent months; may lead to legislation.
133 University of Northern Iowa names recipients of Presidential Scholarships
Public Relations News Release 1995:72, p.1
Presidential Scholars are announced at UNI. Students listed.
134 Nice numbers
Public Relations News Release 1995:66, p.1
UNI enrollment is the third highest on record.
135 Fall enrollment jumps 2 percent
Northern Iowan 92:8, p.3
Fall 1995 enrollment reaches 12,802.
136 Enrollment jumps 2 percent
Campus News Network 6:2, p.1
Fall enrollment is up 2% to 12, 802; improvements in financial aid and registration are two of the many explanations.
137 University of Northern Iowa fall enrollment climbs approximately 2 percent
Public Relations News Release 1995:31, p.1
UNI enrollment figures are announced.
138 Toward the four-year degree
Public Relations News Release 1994:384, p.1
Phil Patton shares ideas on how to graduate from college in four years.
139 Panel debates problems of four-year graduation; students, faculty, regents meet in public forum
Northern Iowan 91:43, p.1
Panel considers proposal to reward students who graduate in four years; photo.
140 Student forum to discuss four-year graduation issues to be held on University of Northern Iowa campus Wednesday, March 1
Public Relations News Release 1994:298, p.1
Student government to discuss issues with four-year graduation.
141 University of Northern Iowa names recipients of Presidential Scholarships
Public Relations News Release 1994:251, p.1
Winners of Presidential Scholarships are announced. Students listed.
142 Awards/honors/service: Phil Patton
Campus News Network 5:10, p.Insert 2
Phil Patton received the Exemplary Service Award.
143 1994 enrollment stands at 12,572
Northern Iowa Today 78:2, p.25
Fall enrollment is down about 1% from 1993.
144 Additional change in time for UNI commencement Saturday, December 17
Public Relations News Release 1994:188, p.1
Commencement will be held in the West Gym at 11 am and 2 pm on December 17.
145 University of Northern Iowa to conduct winter commencement in two ceremonies in West Gym December 17
Public Relations News Release 1994:185, p.1
Winter Commencement activities are announced.
146 UNI adds computer registration system
Northern Iowan 91:24, p.1
Students will be able to register via computer by spring 1996.
147 Fall enrollment stands at 12,572
Campus News Network 5:2, p.1
Figure represents 1% decline from 1993.
148 University of Northern Iowa fall enrollment stands at 12, 572
Public Relations News Release 1994:36, p.1
Fall enrollment figures released at UNI.
149 University of Northern Iowa names recipients of Presidential Scholarships.
Public Relations News Release 1994:6, p.1
Presidential Scholars named at UNI.
150 Profile: Phil Patton
Campus News Network 4:23, p.5
Profile of UNI's Registrar Phil Patton; photo.
151 Schedule changes proposed
Northern Iowan 90:61, p.2
Propose to expand summer session to three four-week units.
152 Grade inflation divides UNI community
Northern Iowan 90:60, p.1
Officials assess reasons for rise in grade point averages in recent years; graph shows averages over last twenty-five years.
153 UNI graduation rate on the rise: students taking longer to graduate from UNI
Northern Iowan 90:60, p.1
Officials assess reasons for changes in graduation rate.
154 UNICORN may be reality at UNI: Registar's office proposes system for self-registration via computer
Northern Iowan 90:59, p.1
Working on development of on-line registration system.
155 Record crowds at commencement
Campus News Network 4:19, p.2

Record number of graduating students and visitors attended May 14 commencement.

156 Committee debates a UNI grade 'forgiveness' policy
Northern Iowan 90:55, p.1
Consider policy which would lessen effects of early grades for those who come back to school after a period of years.
157 Committee recommends no change; current withdrawal policy approved by Educational Policies Commission
Northern Iowan 90:51, p.1
Discussions lead to no change.
158 Enrollment drop result of large graduating classes
Northern Iowan 90:49, p.1
UNI enrollment drops; Hawkeye enrollment climbs.
159 Meeting dissolves into debate over parliamentary procedure
Northern Iowan 90:45, p.1
Commission approves motion to keep add/drop policy as is.
160 Registrar looking to ease registration hassles
Northern Iowan 90:25, p.1
Will add two more terminals for registration.
161 Faculty Senate wants to curb over-registration habits
Northern Iowan 90:22, p.3
Considers shortening periods for drops and withdrawals.
162 Concern over class size as UNI seeks additional students
Northern Iowan 90:17, p.1
Administrators attempt to balance enrollment, class size, and new resources.
163 Enrollment drop largest in decade
Northern Iowan 90:9, p.1
Drops 2.5%, or 446 students, to 12,717.
164 University of Northern Iowa fall enrollment stands at 12, 717
Public Relations News Release 1993:52, p.1
UNI fall enrollment is 12, 717.
165 Record crowd expected for Northern Iowa Commencement Saturday, May 8 in UNI-Dome
Public Relations News Release 1992:612, p.1
Commencement on May 8 is expected to set records for graduates and spectators.
166 Faculty Senate investigates grade inflation
Northern Iowan 89:52, p.1
Senate considers reasons for rising GPAs including better students, higher expectations, and external factors.
167 University of Northern Iowa bachelor's degree graduates eligible for Merchant Scholarships
Public Relations News Release 1992:283, p.1
Applications for Merchant scholarships are being taken at this time.
168 Philip Patton
Campus News Network 2:17, p.
Participates in panel discussion.
169 Record crowd expected for Northern Iowa commencement Saturday (May 4) in UNI-Dome
Public Relations News Release 1991:621, p.1
Due to budget cuts, there will be no summer commencement. This will allow 400 students, scheduled to graduate in the summer, to be invited to participate in spring exercises.
170 Summer graduation cut due to budget
Northern Iowan 88:42, p.1
Registrar Patton talks about decision to cancel summer graduation ceremony.
171 Record enrollment for spring semester at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1991:364, p.1
Enrollment for the spring semester hits 12,207 at UNI, a new spring semester record.
172 University of Northern Iowa bachelor's degree graduates eligible for Merchant Scholarships
Public Relations News Release 1992:283, p.1
Bachelor's degree graduates wishing to further their studies at the graduate level may take out applications for the Merchant Scholarships.
173 Graduation won't fall victim to budget cuts
Northern Iowan 88:16, p.1
Ceremonies will be held in December.
174 New fall enrollment record for University of Northern Iowa with 13,163 students
Public Relations News Release 1991:68, p.1
Fall enrollment numbers are a record for UNI.
175 Reorganization trims administrative positions
Northern Iowa Today 19:2, p.5
Eldon Miller named interim Director of Athletics; Morris Mikkelsen named director of facilities planning; Philip Patton named Registrar; photo.
176 Budget cuts force University of Northern Iowa Admissions Office to reduce flexibility; additional applicants being denied admission
Public Relations News Release 1990:695, p.1
Budget cuts affect UNI enrollment.
177 Reorganization trims administrative positions
Campus News Network 1:21, p.5
Morris Mikkelsen, Phil Patton, and Eldon Miller take on extra duties; photo.
178 New facilities planning director and Registrar appointed at University of Northern Iowa: Campus Planning and Engineering reorganized
Public Relations News Release 1990:663, p.1
UNI names new director of facilities planning.
179 Summer enrollment count up at the University of Northern Iowa; Final figure expected to exceed last year.
Public Relations News Release 1990:650, p.1
UNI summer enrollment expected to be higher than last year.
180 As University of Northern Iowa Registrar Robert Leahy retires, he leaves behind legacy of computerization of admissions/registration functions
Public Relations News Release 1990:646, p.1
UNI registrar retires.
181 Familiar faces in new places
Campus News Network 1:19, p.3
Carol Geiger is administrative assistant; Phil Patton is Registrar; Jill Wallace is Assistant Dean.
182 Iowa defies national trend
Northern Iowan 87:9, p.1
Iowa students score higher than the national average on the American College Testing exam.
183 Grade posting enforced policy at university
Northern Iowan 85:16, p.5
Phil Patton talks about appropriate ways to post grades.
184 Double-counting for courses changed
Northern Iowan 84:37, p.5
In certain cases students may double count six hours; new general education program will be fully phased in by 1990.
185 Dropout rates are decreasing despite aid cuts
Northern Iowan 84:33, p.6
Phil Patton interprets statistics on why students leave school.
186 Faculty Senate looks at double-counting
Northern Iowan 84:33, p.3
Some question about whether or not the Senate can change something already approved by the entire faculty; also establish committee that will look at use of part-time and temporary faculty.
187 New appointments to faculty, staff named
Northern Iowan 83:62, p.1
Roland Carrillo will head Financial Aid; Dean Shoars will head Public Safety; Paul Uselding will head the School of Business; Tom Switzer will be dean of the College of Education; Dale Jackson will head Ed. Admin; Dhirendra will head Pol. Sci.
188 UNI-AOP honors administrator, scholarship recipients, installs new officers
Public Relations News Release 1987:395, p.1
The Association of Office Personnel names Phillip Patton the educator of the year, and recognizes the work of three retired members. The association also named two scholarship recipients, and named four new officers.
189 Regents name new business dean for UNI, approve other appointments
Public Relations News Release 1987:386, p.1
The Board of Regents approves the induction of a new dean of economics, director of financial aid, and head of the Department of Political Science. Steven Y. Moon is promoted to acting director of computing services.
190 Radio News Network announcements
Public Relations News Release 1987:345, p.1
Joel Wells and Dennis Cryer examine a sex education bill. Phil Patton explains how parents pay their children's tuition before attending college. Doreen Hayek gives tips on computer purchases. Phyllis Conklin warns of the dangers of barbecue.
191 Students must choose between work, loans
Northern Iowan 83:54, p.1
GSL program will become need-based; students will need to work to make up the difference.
192 Gilchrist offices undergo changes
Northern Iowan 83:48, p.4
Financial Aid moved closer to Admissions Office; attempt to put related offices close together.
193 Tracking system will provide relief from financial aid delays
Northern Iowan 83:44, p.5
Phil Patton believes that improved document handling will lead to better service.
194 Regents approve program, architect for UNI union addition, other business
Public Relations News Release 1986:139, p.1
The Board of Regents approved the construction of a multipurpose room, food area, and lobby in Maucker Union. They also approved the destruction of the Anthropology Building, and the appointment of new directors of conference services and financial aids.
195 Philip Patton appointed to direct financial aids
Northern Iowan 83:27, p.4
Will succeed Yancy Beavers.
196 Cap means accessible faculty; tightened suspension standards
Northern Iowa Today 15:1, p.3
Administrators state that enrollment limitation will allow for appropriate student/faculty ratio; suspension rules will be stricter.
197 UNI's Phil Patton receives emergency appointment as acting financial aids head
Public Relations News Release 1987:125, p.1
Philip Patton is named director of the Student Financial Aids Office by Sue Follon. Patton was selected for his knowledge of information systems, which he used in automating the financial aid services. The position was formerly occupied by Yancy Beavers.
198 New admission policy proposal is pending
Northern Iowan 82:57, p.5
A look at the new proposed rules.
199 Budget cuts and enrollment increases force admissions limit
Northern Iowa Today 14:2, p.1
Committee studying enrollment limitations to meet financial problems.
200 UNI record spring enrollment official
Public Relations News Release 1986:242, p.1
There are 10,728 students enrolled in the spring 1986 semester; this is a two percent increase over last spring semester.