Academic Advising

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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	Majors in minutes returns Northern Iowan 119:13, p.4	10/10/2022	Major in Minutes is an event for exploratory and underclassmen students that will allow them to learn about each major from their senior peers. Aubrey Schafbuch interviews Academic Coach Angela Tudor to learn more about the event; photo.
2	UNI cancels international travel, COVID-19 Northern Iowan 116:42, p.1	03/09/2020	Due to COVID-19, UNI has cancelled all university-sponsored international travel. The university first cancelled travel for the next 30 days, then for all summer 2020 study abroad courses. UNI implemented travel restrictions in stages, beginning in January with a temporary moratorium on travel to China, extending it to South Korea on February 29, Italy on March 2, and Iran on March 3. Students in UNI Camp Adventure were recalled or transferred from affected areas. On March 5, the Board of Regents issued a statement for all three public universities cancelling university-sponsored travel for all faculty, staff, and students for the next 30 days, which included spring break. UNI absorbed the cost of cancelled study abroad programs. Although the threat of the virus remained low for Iowa and campus, the university began preparations for the unlikely event of a campus shutdown with information posted on prepare.uni.edu. A panel on the virus and combatting its spread was to be held March 11 in Lang Hall Auditorium; photo.
3	Getting the grit: SWS tips for overcoming academic obstacles Northern Iowan 112:7, p.3	09/21/2015	Lobberecht, a graduate assistant in Student Wellness Services, promotes the concept of grit to overcome obstacles, including the elements growth, resilience, integrity, and tenacity; photo.
4	Minute majors Northern Iowan 111:18, p.1	10/30/2014	Representatives from almost fifty majors attended the Minute Majors annual event.
5	Registration starts this week Northern Iowan 109:45, p.1	04/02/2013	Registration for Fall 2013 classes is opening. Students should meet with their academic advisor to resolve any issues.
6	Advisors work to keep miscommunication to a minimum during registration Northern Iowan 106:25, p.7	12/04/2009	Advisors are trained regularly and evaluated every semester to ensure correct guidance of the student. Advisors work hard to stay current with the Liberal Arts Core and to give correct advice; photo.
7	UNI summer orientation staff welcomes new students and parents Public Relations News Release 2008:562, p.1	06/04/2009	Sixteen students are spending a portion of their summer welcoming entering freshmen, transfer students, and their parents to the Summer Orientation session that begin June 5 for transfer students, and June 8 for incoming freshmen. Students listed.
8	Majors in Minutes provides insights into academic opportunities Northern Iowan 105:41, p.2	03/06/2009	Academic Advising is hosting an event similar to "speed dating". Senior students will be available to discuss their majors with younger students to aid them in determining their major course of study.
9	Last semester's GPA lower than expected? Northern Iowan 105:29, p.10	01/23/2009	Attending classes, taking advantage of participation points, and staying organized and on top of your assignments will help raise grades. Contacting professors for clarification of questions is also important.
10	UNI and Kirkwood Community College announce Admissions Partnership Program Public Relations News Release 2008:228, p.1	11/17/2008	"This new connection to Kirkwood gives students a direct link to UNI from the day they sign up for the program, and we believe it will make earning a bachelor's degree a reality for more and more Iowans," according to President Ben Allen.
11	UNI and Iowa Valley Community College District announce Admissions Partnership Program Public Relations News Release 2008:72, p.1	09/12/2008	"UNI has a long history of working with Iowa's community colleges, which play an important role in providing higher education to Iowans. This new connection to the Iowa Valley Community College District gives students a direct link to UNI."
12	Eleventh year for 'Jump Start' Orientation at UNI: Eighty-three students made a smooth transition Public Relations News Release 2008:50, p.1	09/05/2008	The main focus of the program is to assist new students in making a smooth transition to the university for the purpose of increasing their potential for success and graduation.
13	UNI and Des Moines Area Community College announce Admissions Partnership Program Public Relations News Release 2008:48, p.1	09/05/2008	This new connection to DMACC gives students a direct link to UNI from the day they sign up for the Admissions Partnership Program, and we believe it will make earning a bachelor's degree a reality for more and more Iowans."
14	UNI and Northeast Iowa Community College announce Admissions Partnership Program Public Relations News Release 2008:13, p.1	08/15/2008	President Ben Allen and Northeast Iowa Community College President Penelope Wills signed the Admissions Partnership Program agreement, which will go into effect this fall.
15	UNI welcomes transfer students Public Relations News Release 2008:5, p.1	08/05/2008	More than 170 future students familiarized themselves with campus, received information about academic expectations, met their academic advisers and registered for fall semester classes.
16	UNI welcomes entering freshmen Public Relations News Release 2007:787, p.1	07/30/2008	During the two-day session, 200 future students familiarized themselves with campus, received information about academic expectations, met their academic advisers, registered for fall semester classes and participated in informal activities.
17	UNI welcomes entering freshmen Public Relations News Release 2007:784, p.1	07/28/2008	During the two-day sessions, 410 future students familiarized themselves with campus, received information about academic expectations, met their academic advisers, registered for fall semester classes and participated in informal activities.
18	UNI welcomes entering freshmen Public Relations News Release 2007:762, p.1	07/11/2008	Nearly 400 people took the next step in becoming Panther's by attending the First-Year Orientation & Registration two day sessions. The schedule included academic planning, on-campus meals, student-organization and student-service fairs, etc.
19	UNI offices begin returning to Gilchrist Hall in July Public Relations News Release 2007:752, p.1	07/09/2008	Offices and departments displaced by the October 2005 fire in Gilchrist Hall began moving into the newly renovated building July 7. List of offices.
20	College Bound: Making a 'major' decision Public Relations News Release 2007:707, p.1	06/02/2008	To help students link their personal interests to their career goals, UNI and the Office of Academic Advising offers events, workshops, classes, and individual assistance to give students an opportunity to explore majors and make career decisions.
21	Dear professors Northern Iowan 104:41, p.6	03/07/2008	Believes professors' availability for consultations could be improved; says that some faculty members do not show up for appointments with students.
22	UNI Guidance Counseler Advisory Board to meet September 24 Public Relations News Release 2007:159, p.1	09/17/2007	Nineteen guidance counselors from high schools across Iowa will be present for the Guidance Counselor Advisory Board meeting; list of members.
23	UNI to launch national search for new provost and vice president for academic affairs Public Relations News Release 2007:135, p.1	09/06/2007	Bemjamin Allen has appointed a committee to conduct a search for a new provost and vice president for academic affairs.
24	University of Northern Iowa to host National Educator Expo Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	03/23/2007	More than 90 school districts from across the United States will recruit educators from UNI and 18 co-sponsoring Iowa colleges.
25	UNI to host Spring Job and Internship Fair Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	02/28/2007	The Spring Job and Internship Fair will be held Tuesday, March 6.
26	HPELS to host panel discussion Northern Iowan 103:39, p.5	02/20/2007	Discussion will address a wide rande of nutrition career related topics.
27	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	02/19/2007	"Resumania," sponsored by the Academic and Career Services, will be held Tuesday, February 20.
28	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	02/19/2007	The panel discussion, "Careers with Nutrition," will take place Thursday, February 22.
29	Preparing for next semester Northern Iowan 103:25, p.21	11/21/2006	Scheduling can go much more smoothly if a student has taken time to plan ahead; photo.
30	GPA isn't critical to a job search Northern Iowan 103:18, p.9	10/27/2006	Employers take personality, work experience, activities, and GPA into account when looking for employees. GPA may be more important in some companies; such as accounting; photo.
31	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	10/09/2006	The Exploring Majors Fair will take place Wednesday, October 11.
32	Students get ahead with Kaplan Test Run Northern Iowan 103:11, p.5	10/03/2006	Kaplan Test Run allows students to see what graduate studies admissions tests are like.
33	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	09/18/2006	Target will be giving a $3000 grant to support student involvement in the Academic Advising and Career Services office.
34	Creating resumes is easy with help Northern Iowan 102:53, p.12	04/21/2006	Help with writing resumes is available.
35	UNI to host National Educator Expo Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	03/24/2006	The National Educator Expo, which offers help to school districts in the recruitment process, will be held at the Maucker Union.
36	UNI to host 'Camp and Recreation Fair' Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	02/08/2006	Academic Advising and Career Services will host the Camp and Recreation Fair, which is free to all students.
37	Academic Advising Office recommends student seeking higher education to take multiple practice assessments Northern Iowan 102:32, p.3	01/27/2006	Free tests offered by Kaplan can help students prepare for the real tests in the future; photo.
38	Panther recognition Northern Iowan 102:27, p.4	12/06/2005	Recent achievements of UNI staff and students.
39	In Friday's issue Northern Iowan 102:17, p.3	10/25/2005	Outline of office relocations due to the recent fire in Gilchrist Hall.
40	Kaplan offers practice tests to give students an edge Northern Iowan 102:14, p.3	10/14/2005	Practice graduate school admission tests can be taken for free through Kaplan on Saturday October 22; includes schedule of tests available.
41	Target donates $3500 to student activities Northern Iowan 102:8, p.1	09/23/2005	Target Corporation made a donation to the Student Involvement and Activities Center; photo.
42	Career fair a great opportunity for students Northern Iowan 102:5, p.18	09/13/2005	Career Fair boasts more than 160 organizations seeking to help students organize and plan for their futures; photo.
43	UNI Career Fair days Northern Iowan 102:5, p.12	09/13/2005	Schedule for Career Fair and roster of organizations that will be there.
44	Volunteering boosts resumes Northern Iowan 102:4, p.13	09/09/2005	Volunteering helps build a resume, but can also help students feel a sense of accomplishment and open opportunities to meet new people.
45	UNI to host volunteer fair Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	08/31/2005	Volunteer fair will be held September 7 and will feature 70 volunteer organizations.
46	UNI offers many ways to improve study skills Northern Iowan 102:1, p.11	08/26/2005	Students can improve skills through academic advising, talking to their professors, or consulting the Peer Advisors in Residence (PAIR); photo.
47	GRE prep Northern Iowan 101:54, p.9	04/26/2005	A GRE prep course will be offered in the Fall 2005 semester.
48	Internships a way to get a jump on the competition Northern Iowan 101:33, p.7	02/01/2005	The Advising and Career Services helps students obtain experience by providing internships; photo.
49	Student Services provides wealth of knowledge for UNI Northern Iowan 100:51, p.9	04/16/2004	Department of Advising and Career Services to move from the Student Services Center (to be renamed East Bartlett Hall) to Gilchrist; description of services provided in the Student Services Center; photo.
50	East Gym renovation to start late spring Northern Iowan 100:33, p.1	02/03/2004	Capital improvements are planned for the East Gym and Physics Building; photo.
51	Four-year grad rate peaks at 33.5 percent Northern Iowan 100:24, p.1	11/21/2003	Several factors, including increased tuition and lowering of credit hour requirements, have lead to the increase in percentage over the last ten years.
52	Advice on advisers, advising Northern Iowan 100:22, p.7	11/14/2003	Wants a revamping of the advising system.
53	Students seek policy change Northern Iowan 100:5, p.1	09/16/2003	The academic grievance process is long and unfair to students; is in the process of being revised; photo.
54	UNI names Student Employees of the Year Public Relations News Release 2002:504, p.1	04/29/2003	UNI celebrated fourth annual Student Employment Week April 14-18 and named five Student Employees of the Year and one Student Employer of the Year.
55	Major meetings Northern Iowan 99:45, p.14	03/28/2003	Informational major meetings will be held.
56	Explore every option Northern Iowan 99:17, p.13	10/29/2002	An Exploring Majors Fair will be held in the Maucker Union from 11-2 on October 30, to inform undecided students about the various majors offered at UNI.
57	A call for respect: student, advisor conflict Northern Iowan 97:33, p.8	01/30/2001	Discusses problems that students have when trying to meet with their advisors.
58	Exploring majors fair provides information Northern Iowan 97:16, p.9	10/20/2000	Students will be able to look at the different majors available at the Exploring Majors Fair.
59	UNI breaking new ground in letting students plan their education Public Relations News Release 1999:19, p.1	08/23/1999	UNI freshmen will be able to plan future classes and to see what courses they need to graduate with the Program of Study.
60	Profile: Broshears Campus News Network 9:12, p.3	02/08/1999	Profile of Program Assistant in Academic Advising Michael Broshears; photo.
61	Degree audits available via web Northern Iowan 95:23, p.1	11/17/1998	New Program of Study will help students better plan their course of study at UNI; first phase makes degree audits available via the World Wide Web.
62	Office brings relief for semester stress Northern Iowan 95:19, p.8	11/03/1998	Academic Advising Office provides tutoring and advising assistance to students who need help in classes.
63	University of Northern Iowa offices extend hours during first week of spring semester classes Public Relations News Release 1996:222, p.1	01/13/1997	Many University offices are open until 6:00pm to aid students as a new semester begins.
64	University of Northern Iowa students form Advisory Board for Academic Advising Services Public Relations News Release 1994:246, p.1	02/01/1995	Student Advisory Board formed to maintain positive relationships between faculty and students. Members named.
65	You better clean up your act Northern Edition 2:29, p.2	11/30/1994	Recounts problems with getting good academic advising.
66	New directors, heads guide UNI programs Northern Iowa Today 21:2, p.3	09/01/1993	Raymond Tymas-Jones (Music), Clark Elmer (Enrollment Management and Admissions), Reginald Green (Academic Advising), Julia Wallace (Psychology), and Robert Decker (Educational Administration and Counseling); photo.
67	McCoy benefits from the University of Northern Iowa Academic Advising Services Public Relations News Release 1992:514, p.1	04/12/1993	Kristine McCoy has been working as a peer instructor in the reading/Learning Strategies program in Academic Advising Services at UNI.
68	Backhaus finds niche at the University of Northern Iowa Academic Advising Services Public Relations News Release 1992:416, p.1	03/11/1993	Steven Backhaus has been working as a peer instructor in the Academic Advising Services area for the past two years.
69	Bleskacek finds job experience at the University of Northern Iowa Academic Advising Services Public Relations News Release 1992:417, p.1	03/11/1993	Jamilyn Bleskacek has been working in the Academic Advising area for the last year as a peer instructor.
70	Tinker achieves at the University of Northern Iowa Academic Advising Services Public Relations News Release 1992:415, p.1	03/11/1993	Phyllis Tinker has been serving as a peer instructor in the reading and learning strategies program for over two years.
71	University of Northern Iowa to host "Nursing and Your Future" panel discussion Public Relations News Release 1992:376, p.1	02/23/1993	Representatives of Allen College of Nursing, Hawkeye Community College and Mount Mercy College will discuss "Nursing and Your Future" during a panel discussion at UNI.
72	"Majors and More" offers help in choosing the right major Northern Iowan 89:16, p.10	10/23/1992	Locally-devised computer program helps students.
73	New computer program a major change Campus News Network 3:3, p.1	10/05/1992	Service will assist students in making choices of major.
74	Academic Advising offers these suggestions; Need help choosing a major? Northern Iowan 88:15, p.10	10/22/1991	Reginald Green offers advice on selecting a course of study.
75	Profile: Janice Abel Campus News Network 2:1, p.3	09/03/1991	Profile of director of academic advising Jan Abel; photo.
76	Back-to-school workshop for adults to be held December 8 at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:218, p.1	11/27/1990	Workshop aimed at aiding non-traditional students' adjustment to college to be held at UNI.
77	Professors double as advisers Northern Iowan 85:50, p.5	04/11/1989	Jan Abel talks about the responsibilities of faculty advisors.
78	What's Up Northern Iowan 85:47, p.4	03/31/1989	Meetings and activities.
79	Center's study methods help students Northern Iowan 85:35, p.6	02/07/1989	Reginald Green talks about the services of Academic Advising.
80	Majors to be explained Northern Iowan 85:35, p.4	02/07/1989	Academic Advising will present series of seminars.
81	Academic help offered Northern Iowan 85:14, p.8	10/14/1988	Karen Agee talks about the help available from Academic Advising Services.
82	New freshman program designed to help students in college career Northern Iowan 84:50, p.9	04/05/1988	Reginald Green talks about the new program that aims at determining and then providing for student needs.
83	Videotapes aid with selection of major Northern Iowan 84:46, p.15	03/15/1988	Available at Academic Advising Office.
84	The personal touch Northern Iowa Today 15:3, p.6	07/01/1987	Profile of academic advising services; photo.
85	Advisor offers no assistance Northern Iowan 83:24, p.3	11/18/1986	Feels academic advisors are unhelpful.
86	Academic Advising offers guidance Northern Iowan 83:20, p.12	11/04/1986	Jean Neibauer talks about the services available.
87	Offices move to Bartlett Northern Iowan 83:4, p.1	09/09/1986	Several student service offices move to Bartlett Hall.
88	Bartlett move has advantages Northern Iowan 82:59, p.1	06/27/1986	Administrators believe that move of some student services to Bartlett Hall will improve service.
89	Offices ready by May Northern Iowan 82:47, p.7	04/04/1986	Student services look forward to their upcoming move into Bartlett Hall.
90	UNI's Bartlett Hall renovations in keeping with original structure, but highly functional office space for the 80's Public Relations News Release 1986:319, p.1	03/24/1986	The former women's residence hall, built in 1914, has been converted into office space; the bulk of student services will now be under one roof; parking is being considered; the total cost is slightly under $1 million.
91	What's up? Northern Iowan 82:40, p.6	03/04/1986	Activities and meetings.
92	Academic advising hosts open house Northern Iowan 82:36, p.9	02/18/1986	Academic Advising has moved to the Education Center.
93	Advisers help freshmen fit in Northern Iowan 82:17, p.16	11/01/1985	A look at the Peer Advising program.
94	Deli in Union, offices in Bartlett summer construction projects Northern Iowan 81:57, p.1	06/14/1985	Work underway to turn portion of Bartlett Hall into student services offices; Hardee's will build deli.
95	What's Up Northern Iowan 81:47, p.7	04/05/1985	Meetings and activities planned; John Himmelfarb and JoAnn Verburg will speak; Campus Prayer Night will be held.
96	What's Up Northern Iowan 81:46, p.3	04/02/1985	Meetings and activities planned; Christ for UNI will meet; Intercultural Communication Day will be held.
97	What's Up Northern Iowan 81:45, p.5	03/29/1985	Meetings and activities planned; Cooperative Education meeting will be held; Iowa Archaeological Society will meet.
98	Renovation planned for Bartlett Hall Northern Iowan 81:38, p.7	02/26/1985	Six Student Services division offices will move to Bartlett Hall after $975,000 project; cite convenience and consolidation; photo.
99	Educational workshop next week Northern Iowan 81:36, p.6	02/19/1985	Will assist students in selecting major course of study.
100	What's Up Northern Iowan 81:33, p.7	02/08/1985	Meetings and activities planned; Phillip Walker to present one man show; Christ for UNI will meet.