Academic Calendar

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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	'21-22 academic calendar released; breaks to return Northern Iowan 117:50, p.2	04/15/2021	UNI released the 2021-2022 academic calendar which includes the return on the week-long Thanksgiving break, Spring break, and in-person commencement ceremonies, as well as a mixture of in-person, online, and hybrid class formats. The winter term sessions implemented last year will continue due to its success to help students stay-on-track for graduation.
2	Fall classes return to in-person Northern Iowan 117:39, p.1	03/08/2021	President Mark Nook released a statement indicating that the fall semester will return to more in-person classes and operations with increased capacity in classrooms, dining centers, and common spaces. The university will be implementing a 50% capacity guideline which will continue to restrict larger in-person courses, possibly causing an increase in hybrid classes even after the pandemic. Registration for fall 2021 classes begin March 29; photos.
3	Instructional breaks at Iowa, not UNI Northern Iowan 117:39, p.2	03/08/2021	Due to the pandemic, UNI's spring semester calendar was condensed and eliminated Spring break. Some students are feeling strained and wish for "instructional break" days that the University of Iowa offers. Patrick Pease, UNI's Associate Provost for Academic Affairs, explains the calendar and lack of breaks; photo.
4	Extending the school year: an ongoing debate Northern Iowan 107:14, p.1	10/15/2010	Opinions vary on President Obama's proposal to extend the school year. Some say other changes are needed in teaching methods. Dwight Watson, Dean of the College of Education is supportive of the extension; photo.
5	Dead sprint to the finish Northern Iowan 105:26, p.5	12/09/2008	Thinks that the week long Thanksgiving vacation might not have been beneficial to preparing for the last several weeks of class and then final examinations.
6	Prep week resolution on hold Northern Iowan 104:6, p.4	09/14/2007	Faculty Senate places request for no work assignments prior to final week on hold. Applications are available for financial assistance for student organizations from NISG. Intercollegiate Academics Fund can help students in need; photo.
7	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	12/04/2006	The spring 2007 semester begins Monday, January 8.
8	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	12/04/2006	The Fall 2006 semester ends Friday, December 15.
9	Improper planning Northern Iowan 103:13, p.9	10/10/2006	Suggests scheduling Homecoming prior to mid term exams, having a week off for Thanksgiving, and adding a fall break.
10	Academic calendar Northern Iowan 102:54, p.1	04/25/2006	Dates announced for the summer academic calendar.
11	Board of Regents to meet May 4 and 5 Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	04/26/2005	Board of Regents will discuss room and parking rates, allocation of fees, and staff salaries, among other issues.
12	Senators vote down proposed calendar Northern Iowan 99:20, p.1	11/08/2002	Proposal for a fifteen week academic calendar was voted down by NISG, with a count of 3-35-1.
13	Benefits are few if semester is cut Northern Iowan 99:19, p.9	11/05/2002	Criticizes the proposed fifteen week academic calendar, which would shorten semesters by two weeks.
14	Calendar pitched to NISG Northern Iowan 99:18, p.1	11/01/2002	Registrar Phil Patten and a member of the Calendar Committee presented the proposed 15-week academic calendar for consideration.
15	Two weeks too few Northern Iowan 99:18, p.7	11/01/2002	Claims that switching to the proposed 15-week academic calendar will force students to complete the same workload in less time and will decrease participation in student organizations.
16	Academic calendar looks at a makeover Northern Iowan 99:17, p.1	10/29/2002	A new fifteen week calendar for UNI has been proposed; will give students two extra weeks off per year, while increasing class lengths by 10-15 minutes.
17	Columnist hits lull; dreams of mid-fall break Northern Iowan 99:16, p.9	10/25/2002	Claims that UNI should have a "mid-fall break," such as the one offered by the University of Nebraska.
18	Faculty Senate debates shorter semester terms Northern Iowan 99:1, p.6	08/30/2002	The proposal to change to the calendar includes reducing each semester from seventeen weeks to fifteen weeks, adding an extra summer session, and allowing for a longer break over Christmas.
19	Communication tip: centralized calendar saves time Campus News Network 11:22, p.3	06/26/2001	Encourages use of the UNI Web calendar maintained by the Office of University Marketing and Public Relations.
20	UNI calendar--see the Web Campus News Network 11:10, p.4	12/05/2000	The UNI calendar of events normally seen in the CNN is now available on-line.
21	May term possible next year Northern Iowan 96:51, p.1	04/14/2000	The University is studying the possibility of having a May term in 2001.
22	Other major administrative, service, and curricular changes A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.234	07/01/1995	The college adopts the semester plan to begin in summer, 1957; changes in student teaching supervision include resumption of work in Cedar Falls schools; institution of honors program and work with provisional students; photo.
23	Schedule changes proposed Northern Iowan 90:61, p.2	06/24/1994	Propose to expand summer session to three four-week units.
24	Faculty Senate urges recognition of King holiday: observance would begin with 1993-94 calendar Northern Iowan 88:27, p.1	12/10/1991	Consider implications of calendar change.
25	Government sets up 1990-91 committees Northern Iowan 86:56, p.5	04/27/1990	Committees include bookstore oversight group; also consider revised academic calendar suggested by President Curris..
26	Tuition increases top NISG agenda Northern Iowan 86:14, p.3	10/20/1989	Increase will cost students about $45 per semester; consider resolution to shorten Christmas break.
27	Later class starting date proposed Northern Iowan 86:13, p.4	10/17/1989	Faculty Senate approves calendar stating later in January.
28	Calendar committee supported this year's unusual beginning Northern Iowan 85:1, p.4	08/26/1988	Classes began on Monday at 4 PM to allow time for registration and orientation.
29	Regents approve calendars Northern Iowan 84:23, p.4	11/13/1987	Also approve $3 million for Latham Hall renovation.
30	Regents approve academic calendars, business for University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1987:134, p.1	11/11/1987	The Board of Regents approve the revised academic calendars for 1989-90 and 1990-91. Contracts are confirmed for the remodeling of Latham Hall and destruction of Power Plant No. 1.
31	Calendar coordination not likely Northern Iowan 83:11, p.4	10/03/1986	UNI calendar faces requirements that the other Regents institutions do not face; UNI semesters should include 75 class days.
32	New calendar changes breaks, semester length Northern Iowan 81:62, p.1	07/26/1985	Semesters will contain 75 instructional days; no fall break; instruction will begin on Mondays; finals week will follow instructional week; Thanksgiving will begin Tuesday evening.
33	Athletic Policy Board changes proposed: Boots to chair Faculty Senate Northern Iowan 80:55, p.5	04/27/1984	Myra Boots will be chair; Marian Krogmann will be vice chair; receive ROTC report; proposes formation of Academic Calendar Committee.
34	Explains calendar decision Northern Iowan 80:49, p.3	04/06/1984	Professor Paul Rider explains why he voted against the proposed calendar change.
35	Information management title okayed Northern Iowan 80:47, p.5	03/30/1984	Department of Business Education and Administrative Management will become Department of Information Management; defeat suggestion from President Curris to change academic calendar.
36	tgif Northern Iowan 80:45, p.2	03/23/1984	A look at President Curris and the Faculty Senate.
37	Chabert cries out about money waste Northern Iowan 79:53, p.3	04/29/1983	Professor Chabert asks to see totals of salaries and expenses given to faculty; Professor Richter asks to extend length of semesters.
38	UNI to close Monday (Sept. 7) for Labor Day Public Relations News Release 1981:29, p.1	09/01/1981	In observance of Labor Day, UNI offices will be closed and classes will not be held; date/time specifics are given.
39	Spring calendar changed Northern Iowan 78:1, p.9	08/28/1981	Spring semester will start one week earlier than had been scheduled previously.
40	Regents approve calendar Northern Iowan 77:61, p.1	07/24/1981	Calendars for 1982 and 1983 approved; Daryl Smith will be acting head of Department of Biology; Tom Thompson will be acting dean of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts.
41	Regents approve academic calendars; give OK to department name change Northern Iowan 76:51, p.1	04/22/1980	The Board of Regents approved the academic calendars for the 1981-82 and the 1982-83 years.
42	Students considered last Northern Iowan 76:47, p.2	04/08/1980	Spring break was late this year.
43	Good Friday? Northern Iowan 76:46, p.5	04/04/1980	Faculty Senate approved a calendar change that means school will be held on Good Friday.
44	Academic holiday Northern Iowan 76:12, p.4	10/12/1979	October 18 and 19 will be an academic holiday from classes.
45	Yes, there is a January 31 Northern Iowan 75:31, p.1	01/30/1979	University calendar drops a day.
46	1979-1981 academic calendars Northern Iowan 74:17, p.6	10/28/1977
47	Changes in academic calendar by Senate Northern Iowan 73:56, p.5	05/06/1977	Faculty Senate considers many issues with the most important being the length of the Christmas break.
48	Senate news Northern Iowan 73:54, p.1	04/29/1977	Will consider length of exam week and other academic calendar matters.
49	Four-week sessions questioned Northern Iowan 71:4, p.2	09/13/1974	Should continue 4-week summer sessions at least for 1975.
50	Summer sessions Northern Iowan 70:56, p.2	06/14/1974	Will run two four-week sessions as well as one eight-week session.
51	Classes start early this fall UNI Century 2:3, p.3	06/01/1974	Fall semester begins August 26, with three week interim between fall and spring semesters.
52	Summer sessions Northern Iowan 70:46, p.1	04/12/1974	Provost Martin explains that two four-week sessions as well as the usual eight-week session will be offered.
53	Semester will begin, end earlier next fall UNI Century 2:1, p.1	01/01/1974	Fall classes will begin in late August and end before Christmas; spring classes will begin in mid-January and end in mid-May.
54	Regents approved two-year calendar Northern Iowan 70:11, p.5	10/19/1973	Regents approve pre-Christmas fall calendars for 1974-1975 and 1975-1976.
55	New semester plan may be one year away UNI Century 1:3, p.1	06/01/1973	Faculty and students react to plan to end fall semester before Christmas; have three week interim; and end spring semester in mid-May.
56	Drop the calendar Northern Iowan 69:51, p.2	05/01/1973	Wonders if students have considered all implications of new calendar.
57	Faculty votes delay for pre-Christmas semester start Northern Iowan 69:43, p.1	03/23/1973	Will begin in 1974-1975 school year; semester break shortened to three weeks.
58	Missing Northern Iowan 69:41, p.3	03/16/1973	Professor Chang believes that the NI should have noted that the faculty approved a new pre-Christmas calendar.
59	Another calendar--the 4-4-2-2 plan Northern Iowan 69:35, p.2	02/23/1973	Professor Chang outlines plan which he believes will significantly improve calendar reform plan.
60	The Pre-Christmas idea Northern Iowan 69:35, p.3	02/23/1973	Faculty will now consider specific calendars; discussion of six week break between semesters..
61	Pre-Christmas plans presented to Senators Northern Iowan 69:33, p.1	02/16/1973	Would end fall semester on December 21 and begin spring semester on February 4.
62	No calendar approved Northern Iowan 69:32, p.3	02/13/1973	Idea of pre-Christmas calendar is approved, but no specific calendar has been set.
63	Pre-Christmas semester plan gets faculty approval Northern Iowan 69:31, p.1	02/09/1973	Faculty members point out good and bad points; must now await approval of specific calendar.
64	Pre-Christmas consideration Northern Iowan 69:29, p.2	02/02/1973	Points out advantages to calendar reform.
65	UNISA discusses Regents, calendar, faculty evaluation Northern Iowan 69:19, p.1	11/17/1972
66	The poll that wasn't Northern Iowan 68:45, p.2	04/11/1972	Disagrees with Professor Tulasiewicz on matter of polling students about pre-Christmas calendar.
67	Faculty won't consider pre-Xmas semester Northern Iowan 68:43, p.1	03/24/1972	Continuing debate on length of half-terms.
68	Ideas on the no finals and pre-Christmas plan Northern Iowan 68:43, p.2	03/24/1972	Supports pre-Christmas plan; would like opportunity to go over final examinations.
69	Support for eliminating finals Northern Iowan 68:42, p.2	03/21/1972	Believes that pre-Christmas semester and finals week may be incompatible.
70	Eliminate finals week Northern Iowan 68:40, p.2	03/14/1972	Exams seem to serve little purpose; elimination of this period would equalize semester halves.
71	Objections to pre-Christmas Northern Iowan 68:35, p.3	02/25/1972
72	No to pre-Christmas because . . . Northern Iowan 68:34, p.2	02/22/1972	Professor Crawford outlines reasons she voted against a semester that ends before Christmas.
73	"Eliminate the dead session" Northern Iowan 68:32, p.3	02/15/1972	Believes that reformed calendar would benefit students.
74	Dorms drive for visitation reform Northern Iowan 68:32, p.1	02/15/1972	Results of survey distributed to student leaders: other important issues include calendar reform and combination of AWS and MRA into Residence Hall Association.
75	Sincerity and the faculty Northern Iowan 68:32, p.3	02/15/1972	Dissatisfied with reasons cited by faculty for not approving revised calendar.
76	Pre-Christmas plan killed? Northern Iowan 68:31, p.3	02/11/1972	Professor Chang attempts to clarify certain faculty objections to the current proposed plan.
77	Who's UNI for? Northern Iowan 68:31, p.2	02/11/1972	Critical of food service situation and academic calendar revision; urges students to use their rights.
78	Faculty kills pre-Christmas semester Northern Iowan 68:30, p.1	02/08/1972	Faculty defeat proposal, 159-113; cite conflicts with student teaching and nine week courses.
79	Pre-Christmas plan "will not die" Northern Iowan 68:30, p.3	02/08/1972	Urges students to continue their fight for calendar revision.
80	The 4-4-2-2 calendar plan; Fitzgerald suggests another plan Northern Iowan 68:29, p.4	02/04/1972	Detailed explanation of another academic calendar.
81	Coed is upset by faculty 'buck-passing' Northern Iowan 68:28, p.2	01/14/1972	Finds only disorder in Faculty Senate consideration of modifying semester calendar.
82	Pre-Christmas semester meets opposition from faculty Northern Iowan 68:28, p.1	01/14/1972	After debate, the matter is sent to the full faculty without a recommendation.
83	Student Senate passes pre-Christmas semester Northern Iowan 68:21, p.1	12/03/1971	Also considers proposals from Committee on Grading.
84	Student Senate discusses emergency conference Northern Iowan 68:19, p.1	11/19/1971	Also consider alteration of semester schedule.
85	Dialogue topic is Texas Plan Northern Iowan 68:15, p.7	11/05/1971	Will discuss rescheduling the semesters.
86	Students present facts about 'Texas plan' Northern Iowan 68:15, p.3	11/05/1971	Present advantages and disadvantages.
87	Student Senate discusses 'Texas', '17 week' plans Northern Iowan 68:11, p.15	10/22/1971
88	VP Leonard talks about Texas plan Northern Iowan 68:11, p.2	10/22/1971	Believes UNI should adopt pre-Christmas semester end, despite problems posed by student teaching schedules.
89	'Texas plan' Northern Iowan 68:9, p.2	10/15/1971	Supports ending first semester before Christmas.
90	Pre Christmas semester into effect next year Northern Iowan 68:9, p.1	10/15/1971	Committee recommends re-arrangement of semesters.
91	Student Senate discusses 'Texas plan' in Tuesday meeting Northern Iowan 68:9, p.7	10/15/1971
92	Student wants finals before X-mas break Northern Iowan 68:4, p.2	09/28/1971	Advantages of plan.
93	Kamerick explains inability to alter finals schedule Northern Iowan 67:50, p.11	05/04/1971	President explains that calendar, once approved by Regents, is difficult to change.
94	End fall semester before Christmas vacation Northern Iowan 67:24, p.2	12/15/1970	Would like to move calendar up about two weeks.
95	Board of Regents votes to drop 11-week session College Eye 64:4, p.1	09/22/1967	Eleven week session dropped due to low enrollment; eight week session will continue.
96	Faculty Senate accepts six year school calendar College Eye 63:35, p.5	02/24/1967	Marshall Beard comments on the calendar.
97	Fall semester terminates January 25 College Eye 63:28, p.8	01/13/1967
98	J. W. Maucker announces Saturday dismissal College Eye 63:25, p.1	12/15/1966	Classes will be dismissed early for Christmas break; photo.
99	Students should help determine the academic calendar College Eye 63:25, p.2	12/15/1966	Calls for greater student input into the calendar process
100	Time changes for employees are announced College Eye 63:25, p.1	12/15/1966	Student teachers and college employees will not be affected by the change in the Christmas break schedule.