Tuition and Fees

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	Title	Date	Summary
51	Tuition freeze could occur again Aune--Jordan Lee (Student--2013) Northern Iowan 110:11, p.1	10/4/2013	The Board of Regents announced they are supporting another tuition freeze. Student-body president, Tom Madsen, and vice-president, Blake Findley, will go to Des Moines in January to lobby for UNI in the legislature; photo.
52	UNI launches new scholarship initiative Northern Iowa Today 96:3, p.5	10/1/2013	UNI Foundation aims to raise $40 million over five years for scholarships. 86% of UNI students receive some kind of aid; tuition covers 58.7% of student costs; $23,575 was the average loan debt at graduation in 2012.
53	Fall turns focus toward savings Hausler--Jonathan Wesley (Student--2012) Northern Iowan 110:7, p.2	9/20/2013	September is College Savings Month. The Office of Financial Aid, along with other organizations, are spreading the word about savings plans. The Office of Financial Aid offers a Live Like a Student program which many students find helpful.
54	Free college for the people Daniel--Chris Northern Iowan 110:5, p.5	9/13/2013	Author proposes the idea of free tuition at public universities instead of all the loans and grants. Our nation says that we value college education; the author feels it is time to show this through public policy.
55	The BOR will discuss big UNI items at meeting Ta--Linh Mai (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 110:4, p.1	9/10/2013	UNI is requesting approximately $10 million from the Iowa Board of Regents. The university is hoping that this amount will be awarded yearly to UNI. This money would allow UNI to freeze tuition rates and renovate Schindler Education Center.
56	Ruud discusses enrollment plans Rankin--Meghan Christine (Student--2013) Northern Iowan 110:1, p.1	8/22/2013	Enrollment at the University of Northern Iowa is decreasing. President Ruud is investigating a tuition advantage program for bordering states. There are also plans for three open house Saturdays during football season, complete with free tickets.
57	BOR proposes increase in funding for UNI Hausler--Jonathan Wesley (Student--2012) Northern Iowan 109:40, p.1	3/5/2013	The Board of Regents discussed changes in the funding for the three universities in Iowa. They are talking about giving more funding to UNI, because more than ninety percent of UNI's students are from Iowa.
58	UNI gathers at Iowa Capitol Ta--Linh Mai (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 109:35, p.1	2/15/2013	UNI students, staff, and alumni joined the first ever "UNI Day" in Des Moines, Iowa. They shared UNI's story with legislators and expressed the importance of UNI; photo.
59	BOR approval of tuition freeze contingent on state funding Ta--Linh Mai (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 109:27, p.1	12/7/2012	Board of Regents voted in support of tuition freeze for 2014 contingent upon Iowa legislators' decision to provide additional funding for state universities. UNI Tuition and Fees would remain $6,648 for undergraduate students.
60	NISG votes in support of gradual student teaching fee increase Ta--Linh Mai (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 109:26, p.1	12/4/2012	Northern Iowa Student Government votes in support of gradually increasing fees starting in fall 2013. Change in state requirements, no income during student teaching, and sudden announcement of increase are reasons for passage of resolution.
61	UNI; we are Iowa's university; a message from President Ben Allen Northern Iowa Today 94:4, p.2	12/1/2012	President Allen points out that UNI has a very high percentage of Iowa residents among its students; consequently, UNI needs additional support to make for a relatively low number of students from outside Iowa; photo.
62	Tuition freeze, grievance process and more Bancroft-Smithe--Jordan (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 109:21, p.4	11/6/2012	Letter from student body president Jordan Bancroft-Smithe addressing tuition freeze and grievance process. Update on tuition freeze meeting with Regents.
63	Student teaching fee to jump in fall 2013 Ta--Linh Mai (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 109:20, p.1	11/2/2012	Institutional Fee Committee votes to raise fees for student teaching from $50 to $300. The additional money will go to mentor teachers and institutions.
64	BOR supports tuition freeze, approves end of tuition set-aside Northern Iowan 109:19, p.1	10/30/2012	Board of Regents discusses tuition rates and financial aid programs for Iowa universities. NISG President disagrees with proposed tuition freeze.
65	NISG votes against resolution supporting tuition freeze Ta--Linh Mai (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 109:19, p.1	10/30/2012	Board of Regents held a meeting to discuss risk in supporting tuition freeze. Concerns raised regarding whether or not UNI would get additional financial assistance.
66	Letter to the editor Daugherty--Rose (Student--2012) Northern Iowan 109:14, p.4	10/12/2012	Student expresses concerns regarding financial aid and tuition. Analysis of presidential candidate positions and the reasons to vote for President Obama.
67	BOR proposes replacing tuition set-aside program Ta--Linh Mai (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 109:10, p.1	9/28/2012	Reduction in tuition possible with a new $40 million state funded financial aid program for students. Board of Regents to vote on full plan during their October meeting.
68	BOR president proposes in-state tuition freeze Ta--Linh Mai (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 109:9, p.1	9/25/2012	Proposed tuition freeze for in-state students. A request was also made for an increase to the general fund for regents universities by 2.6 percent, with an additional $4 million for UNI. The tuition freeze may make complications for UNI; photo.
69	Panthers: pay attention to pressing issues Yowler--Jaime William (Student--2012) Northern Iowan 109:9, p.3	9/25/2012	Student body president reacts to proposal to shift athletic funding from general education fund to student services fee. Encourages students to express their views. Common question: What percentage of the general fund goes to athletics?
70	Student input needed on source of athletic funding Bancroft-Smithe--Jordan (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 109:7, p.4	9/18/2012	Removing athletics funds from the general fund has been the goal of many over the years. A proposed gradual increase in student fees until 2020 would support athletics. Tuition and fees proposal due to Board of Regents on October 1, 2012.
71	Enrollment drops by 7 per cent Braumann--Kari Sue (Student--2009) Northern Iowan 109:6, p.1	9/14/2012	A UNI large graduating class plus a reduced number of high school graduates in Iowa noted as the cause of decline. 92% of the student population is from Iowa; photo.
72	Rashida Jones, Adam Scott visit UNI to Rally young voters Clausen--Eric Lee (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 109:5, p.1	9/11/2012	Stars of "Parks and Recreation" spoke in Lang Auditorium. They will also speak to students at Drake, Iowa State, and the University of Iowa. President Obama's support of education stressed; photo.
73	Fast Facts about UNI Anderson--John David (Student--2008) Northern Iowan 108:54, p.supp 8	4/27/2012	Fourteen facts about the university; including four photos from events; photo.
74	Dannen: athletics funding model outdated Anderson--John David (Student--2008) Northern Iowan 108:53, p.1	4/24/2012	Athletics director agrees that the transfer of funds from the general fund to athletics is too high. He is suggesting a switch to funding from student fees. This concept has been used for several years by other universities; photo.
75	$14.5 million disparity between House and Senate budgets for UNI Findley--Blake Thurston (Student--2010) Northern Iowan 108:46, p.1	3/30/2012	The houses of the Iowa legislature are far apart on proposed funding for the coming year. The House has voted to freeze tuition rates. This will cost UNI another three million dollars in income; photo.
76	House panel votes to freeze tuition Anderson--John David (Student--2008) Northern Iowan 108:45, p.1	3/27/2012	Iowa House Appropriations Committee passed a bill, along party lines, that would potentially cut $31 million from Iowa's public universities next year. The bill would also freeze tuition; allowing no way to recover the lost funding.
77	Letter to the editor Witt--Ross A. (Class of 1990) Northern Iowan 108:45, p.5	3/27/2012	Author states facts to back his contention that UNI has been underfunded for years, perhaps decades, as compared to the other Regents institutions.
78	Well, at least we've still got corn Eilers--Bradley David (Student--2008) Northern Iowan 108:45, p.5	3/27/2012	It is clear that the state of Iowa no longer values education. Lack of financial support from the legislature has put UNI in the current crisis. The tuition freeze legislation and resulting cuts will only further hinder education in Iowa.
79	An alumnus' thoughts on UNI budget cuts Hinton--Jon M. (Student--2006) Northern Iowan 108:41, p.4	3/2/2012	The thought that his university would have to cut costs brought a harsh reality to Jonathan Hinton. Many statistics are shared, including the doubling of tuition between 1997 and 2007 to make up for lack of funding from Des Moines.
80	Open letter to faculty Walrath--Spencer Allen (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 108:40, p.4	2/28/2012	The university is experiencing difficult times. Student Body president urges students and faculty to be civil and respect each other. Name calling and false information will not help the situation.
81	Rep. Braley discusses student loan debt Finin--Matthew Doyle (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 108:32, p.1	1/31/2012	With increased college tuition and room and board fees, students are creating significant student loan debt. Decreased availability of financial aid only worsens the situation; photo.
82	Student service fee Lingo--Mitchell (Student--2006) Northern Iowan 108:28, p.4	1/13/2012	Former student and NISG senator urges the end of all-expenses paid trips to away football games, NCAA tournament games, and MVC tournaments in St. Louis.
83	Tuition: enough is enough Eilers--Bradley David (Student--2008) Northern Iowan 108:28, p.4	1/13/2012	Students, faculty, staff, and parents urged to contact their local legislators and ensure that voices are heard concerning the never ending increases in the cost of education.
84	Bachman's views detrimental to education McGraw--Stefanie Hannah (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 108:26, p.4	12/6/2011	Bachman's Q and A session where her desire to abolish the Department of Education came out. She supports intelligent design being taught in public schools. She showed no concern for increase tuition and student debt; photo.
85	President Allen hosts town hall meeting on budget Maddix--Nicholas Scott (Student--2010) Northern Iowan 108:24, p.9	11/18/2011	The Commons Ballroom hosted President Allen, as he shared views of the university budget. The university has implemented forty per cent of cost savings ideas suggested a few years ago; photo.
86	Osterberg debunks economic myths Ta--Linh Mai (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 108:22, p.2	11/11/2011	David Osterberg, executive director of the Iowa Policy Project, states that Iowa's recession has been less severe than the national average. He further states that the state has cut support to state universities; causing higher tuition and fees.
87	Remarks on tuition increase proposal Walrath--Spencer Allen (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 108:19, p.4	11/1/2011	Spencer Walrath, president of the NISG, shares the comments he presented to the Board of Regents; photo.
88	Student leaders support proposed tuition increase, call for change Anderson--John David (Student--2008) Northern Iowan 108:19, p.1	11/1/2011	Student body presidents address the Board of Regents on ever increasing tuition costs. Students believe that we are at a turning point. The cost of education cannot continue to increase; photo.
89	Take action on November 8 McGraw--Stefanie Hannah (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 108:19, p.5	11/1/2011	Students encouraged to participate in the upcoming elections. Groups are not mutually exclusive. They may have slight differences, but hopefully these can be put aside and groups work together; photo.
90	NISG A snake biting its own tail Eilers--Bradley David (Student--2008) Northern Iowan 108:18, p.4	10/28/2011	The debate on proposed tuition increases in the Northern Iowa Student Government senate resulted in an undesirable final resolution. Senators expressed the opinion that their input did not matter to the Board of Regents. Amendments were not debated.
91	Increasing our tuition without our permission Konrardy--Nathan Arnold (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 108:17, p.4	10/25/2011	Finds it ironic that the NISG resolution supporting a 3.75% increase in tuition was still in the office; waiting to be mailed on October 24th. The Board of Regents announced on the 21st that they were proposing the same rate.
92	NISG passes tuition increase resolution Ta--Linh Mai (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 108:17, p.3	10/25/2011	Discussion on a proposed bill to support a tuition increase was heated at times. There were several senators on both sides of the issue. In the end, the resolution was adopted.
93	Senate to vote on tuition increase resolution Anderson--John David (Student--2008) Northern Iowan 108:15, p.2	10/18/2011	Northern Iowa Student Government senate will vote to support the proposed 3.75% increase in tuition for the 2012-2013 academic year. This increase was proposed by the Board of Regents and supported by President Allen.
94	Stop the cuts Walrath--Spencer Allen (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 108:10, p.3	9/30/2011	Students urged to contact legislators concerning the seemingly never ending cuts to education funding. Students now contribute more toward their education than does that state. Take advantage of all the available programs.
95	UNI feel effects of budget cuts Kelzer--Sarah Marie (Student--2010) Northern Iowan 108:3, p.1	9/2/2011	State support for UNI has been cut for the third straight year. This year's shortfall is 3.6 million dollars. Class sizes are increasing. Retirements are not being replaced. Programs are being cut; photo.
96	Tuition to increase by five percent next year Anderson--John David (Student--2008) Northern Iowan 107:45, p.1	3/29/2011	The Iowa Board of Regents voted 7-2 to approve a tuition increase for the coming academic year. In-state business students will see an increase of 11.3 percent. This is aimed to make up for former Governor Culver's ten per cent across the board cut.
97	NISG supports fee increase after debate Sprague--Ivy A. (Class of 2000) Northern Iowan 95:44, p.1	3/22/2011	NISG passed a resolution supporting the increase of student computer fees by $30 per student per year; senior Scott Hunt proposed the increase.
98	'STOP THE CUTS' Anderson--John David (Student--2008) Northern Iowan 107:43, p.1	3/11/2011	Regent's Day brought roughly two hundred fifty students to Des Moines. Students visited with legislators, hoping to hold the line on budget cuts aimed at higher education; photo.
99	'You can't spend what you don't have' Anderson--John David (Student--2008) Northern Iowan 107:43, p.1	3/11/2011	Iowa State University College Republicans supported the proposed budgets cuts. The group does not support increased tuition levels; photo.
100	Ask not what your university can do for you; ask what you can do for your university Jeffries--Leah Kay (Student--2008) Northern Iowan 107:42, p.9	3/8/2011	Proposed budget cuts have caused the mood at many public universities, including UNI, to be dreary. Students should pick themselves up, get involved, focus on the positive, and remember why they came to college in the first place; photo.

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