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Patton--Philip Lee (Class of 1970; Registrar)

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151 Schedule changes proposed
Johnson--Janet (Student--1994)
Northern Iowan 90:61, p.2
6/24/1994 Propose to expand summer session to three four-week units.
152 Grade inflation divides UNI community
Mantsch--Jo Ann
Northern Iowan 90:60, p.1
6/17/1994 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
Yuva--John
Northern Iowan 90:60, p.1
6/17/1994 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
Foster--Michelle
Northern Iowan 90:59, p.1
6/10/1994 Working on development of on-line registration system.
155 Record crowds at commencement
Campus News Network 4:19, p.2
5/30/1994 Record number of graduating students and visitors attended May 14 commencement.
156 Committee debates a UNI grade 'forgiveness' policy
Fiderlein--Brian J. (Class of 1998)
Northern Iowan 90:55, p.1
4/26/1994 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
Fiderlein--Brian J. (Class of 1998)
Northern Iowan 90:51, p.1
4/12/1994 Discussions lead to no change.
158 Enrollment drop result of large graduating classes
Riley--Jim
Northern Iowan 90:49, p.1
4/5/1994 UNI enrollment drops; Hawkeye enrollment climbs.
159 Meeting dissolves into debate over parliamentary procedure
Fiderlein--Brian J. (Class of 1998)
Northern Iowan 90:45, p.1
3/15/1994 Commission approves motion to keep add/drop policy as is.
160 Registrar looking to ease registration hassles
Gutz--Ryan P. (Class of 1999)
Northern Iowan 90:25, p.1
11/23/1993 Will add two more terminals for registration.
161 Faculty Senate wants to curb over-registration habits
Vernstrom--Lance
Northern Iowan 90:22, p.3
11/21/1993 Considers shortening periods for drops and withdrawals.
162 Concern over class size as UNI seeks additional students
Yuva--John
Northern Iowan 90:17, p.1
10/26/1993 Administrators attempt to balance enrollment, class size, and new resources.
163 Enrollment drop largest in decade
Vernstrom--Lance
Northern Iowan 90:9, p.1
9/28/1993 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
9/17/1993 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
5/4/1993 Commencement on May 8 is expected to set records for graduates and spectators.
166 Faculty Senate investigates grade inflation
Riley--Jim
Northern Iowan 89:52, p.1
4/13/1993 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
1/13/1993 Applications for Merchant scholarships are being taken at this time.
168 Philip Patton
Campus News Network 2:17, p.Insert 1
5/4/1992 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
5/4/1992 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
Wolfe--Jason
Northern Iowan 88:42, p.1
3/3/1992 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
2/3/1992 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 1991:317, p.1
1/9/1992 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
Kline--Rebecca
Northern Iowan 88:16, p.1
10/25/1991 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
9/17/1991 Fall enrollment numbers are a record for UNI.
175 Reorganization trims administrative positions
Northern Iowa Today 19:2, p.5
9/1/1991 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
8/8/1991 Budget cuts affect UNI enrollment.
177 Reorganization trims administrative positions
Campus News Network 1:21, p.1
8/5/1991 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
7/18/1991 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
7/9/1991 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
7/3/1991 UNI registrar retires.
181 Familiar faces in new places
Campus News Network 1:19, p.3
6/24/1991 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
10/2/1990 Iowa students score higher than the national average on the American College Testing exam.
183 Grade posting enforced policy at university
Granger--Brian
Northern Iowan 85:16, p.5
10/21/1988 Phil Patton talks about appropriate ways to post grades.
184 Double-counting for courses changed
Iwerks--Daniel H. (Classes of 1991 and 1994)
Northern Iowan 84:37, p.5
2/12/1988 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
Williams--Jonathan Vincent (Class of 1991)
Northern Iowan 84:33, p.6
1/29/1988 Phil Patton interprets statistics on why students leave school.
186 Faculty Senate looks at double-counting
Rogers--Steve
Northern Iowan 84:33, p.3
1/29/1988 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
Murphy--Patrick S. (Class of 1988)
Northern Iowan 83:62, p.1
6/26/1987 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
6/9/1987 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
5/28/1987 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
4/22/1987 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
Bingham--Elizabeth (Class of 1915)
Northern Iowan 83:54, p.1
4/21/1987 GSL program will become need-based; students will need to work to make up the difference.
192 Gilchrist offices undergo changes
Witt--Nancy (Student--1985-1988)
Northern Iowan 83:48, p.4
3/31/1987 Financial Aid moved closer to Admissions Office; attempt to put related offices close together.
193 Tracking system will provide relief from financial aid delays
Moore--Lisa E. (Class of 1988)
Northern Iowan 83:44, p.5
3/10/1987 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
12/18/1986 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
12/5/1986 Will succeed Yancy Beavers.
196 Cap means accessible faculty; tightened suspension standards
Northern Iowa Today 15:1, p.3
12/1/1986 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
11/26/1986 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
Witt--Nancy (Student--1985-1988)
Northern Iowan 82:57, p.5
6/13/1986 A look at the new proposed rules.
199 Budget cuts and enrollment increases force admissions limit
Northern Iowa Today 14:2, p.1
3/1/1986 Committee studying enrollment limitations to meet financial problems.
200 UNI record spring enrollment official
Public Relations News Release 1986:242, p.1
2/6/1986 There are 10,728 students enrolled in the spring 1986 semester; this is a two percent increase over last spring semester.

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