Continuing Education and Special Programs

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1	Social work in progress Northern Iowan 112:12, p.2	10/08/2015	The Continuing and Distance Education Program now offers a master's degree in social work.
2	UNI offers Bachelor of Arts in technology management entirely at a distance Public Relations News Release 2013:232, p.1	04/01/2014	UNI is now accepting applications for the Bachelor of Arts in technology management degree program. The program will be entirely online. This allows for nontraditional students and students who do not live in the area to succeed.
3	UNI offers Master of Science in Technology entirely at a distance Public Relations News Release 2013:225, p.1	03/31/2014	UNI is accepting applicants for the Master of Science and Technology degree program. The program is now available online using eLearning. UNI is committed to providing affordable education to all residents of the state.
4	Earn a master's degree or advanced studies certificate in principalship at a distance through UNI Public Relations News Release 2013:212, p.1	03/21/2014	UNI is now accepting applications for its Master of Arts in Education or Advanced Studies Certificate in Principalship programs. These two-year programs are for individuals seeking endorsement as pre-K through 12 principals or supervisors.
5	Online courses at UNI receive top rankings Public Relations News Release 2013:131, p.1	11/25/2013	Affordable Colleges Online recently ranked UNI as the most affordable and high-quality provider of online education in Iowa. Earlier this year UNI's Continuing Education and Special Programs also earned the Iowa Distance Learning Association Award.
6	UNI's Continuing and Distance Education; celebrating a century of service Northern Iowa Today 95:3, p.10	05/01/2013	Brief history of the program that began in 1913 as extension; a look at today's programs; photo.
7	New Master of Arts in Education: Elementary Education to begin online Fall 2013 Public Relations News Release 2012:175, p.1	01/22/2013	UNI's Continuing and Distancing Education is accepting applications for a fall 2013 Master of Arts in Education degree. These courses are offered online through eLearning.
8	UNI to offer Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages at a distance Public Relations News Release 2012:172, p.1	01/11/2013	UNI is accepting applications for a Master of Arts degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).
9	UNI's Continuing and Distance Education to offer online Master of Arts in Education Public Relations News Release 2012:162, p.1	12/14/2012	UNI's continuing and Distance Education is accepting applications for the Professional Development for Teachers program.
10	UNI to offer Advanced Studies Certificate in Superintendency Program Public Relations News Release 2012:115, p.1	10/23/2012	Department of Educational Leadership & Postsecondary Education is accepting applications for Superinendency Program. Program is designed for endorsement for state of Iowa Superintendency. Sessions will include summer classes and offer credits.
11	UNI prepares for spring commencement Public Relations News Release 2011:293, p.1	04/23/2012	Gradutes will be divided into three groups for the spring commencement ceremonies. All ceremonies will be held in the McLeod Center. The Department of Military Science will hold the Spring Commissioning Ceremony.
12	UNI to offer Teaching Anne Frank's Life and Diary workshop Public Relations News Release 2011:275, p.1	04/11/2012	A one credit workshop will be offered that focuses on the life of Anne Frank.
13	UNI offering online physical education master's program Northern Iowan 108:26, p.1	12/06/2011	A new graduate program will be offered online. The course will take two years to complete. Students will take two courses per semester; including in the summer. Thirteen applications have been accepted thus far; photo.
14	Online courses becoming more common Northern Iowan 107:37, p.1	02/18/2011	Continuing Education and Special Programs offer $1,000 to professors who create/develop online courses. Many students are unable to attend on campus classes.
15	UNI Continuing & Distance Education to offer endorsement in the education of the gifted Public Relations News Release 2009:493, p.1	07/06/2010	Graduate students holding a current Iowa teaching certificate, or approved equivalent, may take the state-approved sequence of four courses to earn their endorsement.
16	UNI to offer two sustainability courses this fall Public Relations News Release 2009:494, p.1	07/06/2010	Wind Energy Applications in Iowa and Introduction to Sustainability will be offered. Wind Energy Applications covers a variety of topics to provide an understanding of wind energy relative to the environment, politics, economics and technology.
17	UNI's new solar energy class's final projects to be revealed Public Relations News Release 2009:444, p.1	05/03/2010	Students will present their final projects on Tuesday, May 4, at the Center for Energy and Environmental Education. The spring 2010 course provides an overview of solar energy, its use, and the ramifications of this use.
18	University of Northern Iowa to host commenements in the UNI-Dome May 8 Public Relations News Release 2009:442, p.1	05/03/2010	On May 10, more than 1,500 students who have completed their degrees during the spring semester are eligible to participate, along with those who completed their work last December or will finish this summer.
19	UNI Continuing and Distance Education to offer Master of Arts in Instructional Technology degree at a distance Public Relations News Release 2009:309, p.1	03/02/2010	Graduates of the program will be prepared for a variety of educational positions, including instructional technology coordinator, educational technology center staff, teacher, special education media specialist, Area Education Agency specialist and more.
20	UNI continuing and Distance education to offer Masters in Public Policy degree at a distance Public Relations News Release 2009:308, p.1	03/02/2010	The M.P.P. program is a professional, interdisciplinary degree designed to provide a unique combination of skills for professionals in public and non-profit sectors, including the politics and economics of public policy, as well as analytical skills.
21	UNI's Continuing & Distance Education to offer solar energy course this spring Public Relations News Release 2009:200, p.1	12/07/2009	The spring 2010 course provides a substantial overview of solar energy, its use and the ramifications of this use, as well as a review of history and driving forces for the economic development of solar energy.
22	UNI Continuing & Distance Education to offer driver education endorsement courses Public Relations News Release 2009:39, p.1	09/11/2009	Teachers may earn the Driver Education (7-12) Endorsement by completing nine semester hours of credit that includes coursework in accident prevention, drug and alcohol abuse, vehicle safety and behind-the-wheel driving. Courses will by taught via ICN.
23	UNI's Continuing & Distance Education to offer Iowa Wind Energy course this fall Public Relations News Release 2008:586, p.1	06/23/2009	The course covers a variety of topics providing a substantial overview of wind evergy, its use and the ramifications of its use, as well as a review of history and driving forces for the economic development of wind energy.
24	'Purple and Old Gold' awards announced at University of Northern Iowa commencement Public Relations News Release 2008:523, p.1	05/12/2009	The awards, recognizing meritorious scholarship or conspicuous achievement in particular areas, were presented to 57 seniors during the commencement exercises. The awards were first presented in 1939. Students listed.
25	UNI Continuing & Distance Education degree and endorsement programs to begin this fall Public Relations News Release 2008:507, p.1	04/30/2009	Cohort degree programs beginning this fall include Master of Arts in Education in early childhood education, educational leadership-principalship and elementary education, and a Master of Music in music education. Endorsement programs are also offered.
26	University of Northern Iowa to host commencements in the UNI-Dome May 9 Public Relations News Release 2008:506, p.1	04/30/2009	More than 1,500 students are eligible to participate including the members of the Class of 1959 who will be attending their Golden Reunion. Sandy Stevens of Glen Ellyn, Ill., will welcome the new graduates as alumni.
27	UNI Continuing & Distance Education to offer courses, workshops and seminars on the UNI campus, on the Web, and at a distance this summer Public Relations News Release 2008:505, p.1	04/29/2009	Summer offerings include options ranging from a flute seminar to an archaeology course to a digital photography workshop, graduate coursework for teachers, writing workshops and more.
28	Presentation at UNI on kidney markets unites medical and business ethics Public Relations News Release 2008:159, p.1	10/20/2008	The current international market for human kidneys will be the topic of a presentation by Lainie Ross of the University of Chicago, in the John Deere Auditorium of the Curriss Business Building.
29	UNI Continuing and Distance Education to offer driver education endorsement courses Public Relations News Release 2008:55, p.1	09/08/2008	Teachers may earn the Driver Education (7-12) Endorsement by completing nine semester hours of credit that includes coursework in accident prevention, drug, and alcohol abuse, vehicle safety, and behind-the-wheel driving.
30	UNI modern languages hosts foreign language mentoring workshop Public Relations News Release 2007:619, p.1	04/21/2008	The fourth annual Foreign Language Tete-A-Tete Teacher Mentoring Workshop will be held on Saturday, April 26.
31	UNI graduates first statewide teaching class of 2+2 students Public Relations News Release 2007:345, p.1	12/13/2007	The 2+2 program allows students from across Iowa to graduate with a four-year degree after two years in the UNI program.
32	UNI offers children's literature workshop for educators Public Relations News Release 2007:41, p.1	06/29/2007	Continuing Education and Special Programs will be offering a "Children's Literature Update" workshop July 10-13.
33	UNI offers children's nonfiction literature workshop for educators Public Relations News Release 2007:42, p.1	06/29/2007	Continuing Education and Special Programs will be offering a "Children's Nonfiction Literature" workshop July 24-27.
34	UNI Continuing Education offers children's literature workshop Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	01/24/2007	The "Children's Literature Update" workshop will be offered February 3 and 10.
35	UNI's Iowa Writing Project Summer Institute session offered at NICC Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	05/23/2006	Program will help instructors teach writing to students at many levels.
36	UNI hosts Iowa Writing Project Summer Institute Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	05/19/2006	Program shows teachers how to teach writing to many different kinds of students.
37	UNI offers economics workshops for educators Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	05/18/2006	Workshops will help teachers explain the job market to their students.
38	UNI offers children's literature workshops for educators Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	05/17/2006	Workshops will take place at the Rod Library July 11 throught July 14.
39	Summertime science for teachers available at UNI Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	05/11/2005	An array of summer science classes, including five short courses and two standard courses, are still available for enrollment.
40	UNI Continuing Education program offereing literature workshops Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	01/20/2005	Two children's literature workshops on Lewis & Clark will be offered.
41	Board of Regents to meet April 21 Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	04/15/2004	UNI issues to be discussed.
42	'Legal and Ethical Issues in Stem Cell Research and Cloning' topic for UNI conference Public Relations News Release 0:368, p.1	03/20/2002	Conference to be held March 26; David Orentlicher to serve as keynote speaker.
43	UNI offers on-site master's program at John Deere foundry Public Relations News Release 2001:246, p.1	12/20/2001	Professor Yury Lerner directs an on-site master's program at the John Deere Foundry that will be completed in three years.
44	UNI offers computer training for business community Public Relations News Release 2000:225, p.1	02/01/2001	Training for local business will be at the new UNI Regional Business Center.
45	Bodensteiner named interim dean for continuing education at UNI Campus News Network 11:13, p.1	01/23/2001	James Bodensteiner will replace Glenn Hansen who is retiring.
46	Hansen to retire after 36 years Northern Iowan 97:23, p.4	11/14/2000	Profile of the Dean of Continuing Education, Glenn Hansen; photo.
47	Going east, Far East Campus News Network 10:3, p.2	09/13/1999	Conference entitled "Vietnam 2000: New Dimensions in Culture, Commerce, Communication", sponsored by UNI Continuing Education Department, will be held July 17-20, 2000 in DaLat, Vietnam; list of steering committee members.
48	On-line courses offer options for learning Northern Iowan 95:61, p.3	07/23/1999	Several on-line courses are now being offered by Continuing Education and Special Programs.
49	Pallischeck Seminar for Literacy and Diversity will be held at the University of Northern Iowa, July 7-21 Public Relations News Release 1998:401, p.1	05/26/1999	The Pallischeck Seminar for Literacy and Diversity will be held at UNI July 7-21 with keynote speakers Carlos Ovando and JoBeth Allen.
50	Two geography workshops available for summer credit Northern Iowan 95:51, p.2	04/16/1999	"Iowa Rivers and Prairies" and "Using Literature, Film, Art, and Music to Teach Geography" workshops will be offered for three credit hours and geography endorsement this summer.
51	Beginning reading conference features Latina author Northern Iowan 95:46, p.2	03/30/1999	Thirty-first Annual Beginning Reading Conference will be held April 16 with keynote speaker Pat Mora.
52	Summer study tour in France offered Northern Iowan 95:38, p.2	02/19/1999	Fritz Konig will teach two courses on a study tour of Alsace, France, this summer.
53	In a galaxy far, far away¿ Northern Iowan 95:37, p.4	02/16/1999	Students can view a total solar eclipse in Romania on an astronomy field trip August 5-14.
54	The University of Northern Iowa offers trip to Alsace, France, for summer Public Relations News Release 1998:253, p.1	02/15/1999	Students will receive three credit hours for study tour in France after completing course on German or French studies. Courses taught in English by Andre Walther and Fritz Konig.
55	'Humanities in Europe' offered Northern Iowan 95:32, p.2	01/29/1999	Humanities program in Krakow, Poland, will be held May 20-June 28 and astronomy fieldtrip August 5-14.
56	Informational meeting Thursday, Dec. 10 in Mason City for persons interested in earning a business degree from University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1998:173, p.1	12/02/1998	UNI's College of Business and their Continuing Education Credit Program will hold an informational meeting for those who wish to earn a business degree.
57	Informational meeting Thursday, Dec. 3 in Estherville for persons interested in earning a business degree from University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1998:170, p.1	11/30/1998	UNI offering informational meeting in Estherville for continuing education.
58	The University of Northern Iowa's Continuing Education non-credit programs will begin Sept. 26 Public Relations News Release 1998:48, p.1	09/22/1998	Five conferences are scheduled for September and October.
59	The quest for education is never over Public Relations News Release 1997:409, p.1	07/23/1998	Recent graduates believe they won't need to go back to school after graduation; Director of Continuing Education Credit programs talks about lifelong education.
60	University of Northern Iowa will offer number of on-campus continuing education credit programs this summer Public Relations News Release 1997:363, p.1	06/03/1998	UNI will hold workshops over the summer for college credit. Schedule of workshops given.
61	Humanities II goes to Europe Northern Iowan 94:55, p.13	05/01/1998	Thirteen students will earn six credits each for studying Humanities II and the Holocaust in Cracow, Poland, this summer.
62	Congratulations to the following Continuing Education and Special Programs students who were named to the Dean's List fall 1997 Northern Iowan 94:34, p.2	02/06/1998	Students in the Continuing Education and Special Programs area who were named to the fall 1997 Dean's List.
63	UNI once again will "Celebrate Critical Writing" Northern Iowan 94:30, p.5	01/23/1998	UNI will host the "Celebrate Critical Writing" contest and conference April 3, 1998.
64	Humanities II programs in Mexico and Poland are available to UNI students Public Relations News Release 1997:128, p.1	11/20/1997	Humanities II requirements can be fulfilled with summer programs in Mexico and Poland.
65	Division of Continuing Education at University of Northern Iowa will co-sponsor Elderhostel program with Habitat for Humanity Public Relations News Release 1997:55, p.1	10/02/1997	Allen Hays will teach Elderhostel class on poverty housing in the area and participants will construct two homes in Waterloo for Habitat for Humanity.
66	Iowa K-12 teachers to attend 36th annual UNI Fall Mathematics Conference at University of Northern Iowa Friday, Sept. 26 Public Relations News Release 1997:44, p.1	09/19/1997	Fall Mathematics Conference set for September 26, with keynote speakers Paul Trafton, Angela Andrews, Walter Dodge, and Teri Keusch.
67	Regents approve project description; budget and design agreement for Lang Hall Campus News Network 7:22, p.1	07/28/1997	Regents approved Lang Hall renovation budget and FY budget.
68	University of Northern Iowa offering workshop in Cedar Rapids for teachers and counselors on helping students deal with loss Public Relations News Release 1996:461, p.1	07/07/1997	The Continuing Education Program will host a class helping teachers to assist students coping with loss.
69	University of Northern Iowa offering workshop in Peosta for teachers and counselors on helping students deal with loss Public Relations News Release 1996:462, p.1	07/07/1997	UNI will host a one hour credit "Helping Students Cope With Loss" at the Northeast Iowa Community College.
70	University of Northern Iowa offers workshop in Ankeny on helping students deal with loss Public Relations News Release 1996:460, p.1	07/07/1997	A class will be offered curtsey of UNI at Des Moines Area Community College to teach teacher and counselors how to assist students coping with loss.
71	"See How They Grow" conference to be held at the University of Northern Iowa Saturday, April 19th Public Relations News Release 1996:354, p.1	04/14/1997	A conference hosted by Chad and Terri Sigafus taking an entertaining and informing look on music and young children.
72	Cancellation Public Relations News Release 1996:345, p.1	04/10/1997	UNI cancels Science Update Conference due to weather.
73	Congratulations Northern Iowan 93:32, p.5	01/31/1997	List of Continuing Education and Special Programs students named to fall 1996 Dean's List.
74	University of Northern Iowa Continuing Education offers course in "Administration & Supervision of Early Childhood Programs" Public Relations News Release 1996:237, p.1	01/27/1997	Northeast Iowa Community College will host a master of arts in education course in early childhood eduation.
75	University of Northern Iowa Continuing Education offers course in "Developments in Middle School/Junior High School Curriculum" Public Relations News Release 1996:238, p.1	01/27/1997	Iowa Communications Network will broadcast course statewide.
76	University of Northern Iowa Continuing Education offers course in "Library Material for Children" Public Relations News Release 1996:229, p.1	01/15/1997	Iowa Communications Network will carry a library course to Davenport, Johnston, Mason City, Sioux City, and Storm Lake.
77	Way Up XIV conference for women in higher education to be held November 7-8 Public Relations News Release 1996:143, p.1	11/04/1996	"Extraordinary Times-The Challenge and Opportunity of Change" will be held November 7-8.
78	University of Northern Iowa offers workshop for persons in working with a Spanish-speaking population Public Relations News Release 1996:133, p.1	10/29/1996	"Can Justice Be Interpreted?" is a four-hour workshop addressing ethics and interpretation in the courts, and will be offered by the Division of Continuing Education and Special Programs.
79	University of Northern Iowa Continuing Education Program offers 1996 Iowa Industry and Technology Conference Public Relations News Release 1996:126, p.1	10/23/1996	"Pathways to the Future: Surviving in the Technocratic World" will be the theme of the 1996 Iowa Industry and Technology Conference October 25-26.
80	"Climate Change" topic for environmental issues instruction graduate workshop offered through University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1996:94, p.1	10/07/1996	A two-part graduate credit workshop is being offered the the Continuing Education Program.
81	Continuing Education at the University of Northern Iowa to offer early childhood course in Peosta Public Relations News Release 1996:36, p.1	09/16/1996	"Analysis and Design of Early Childhood Curriculum" is a workshop being offered through the Continuing Education Credit Programs.
82	University of Northern Iowa offers workshop in Ankeny on helping students deal with loss Public Relations News Release 1996:37, p.1	09/16/1996	A one-credit hour workshop on "Helping K-12 Students Coping with Loss" is being offered through the Continuing Education Credit Program.
83	University of Northern Iowa site for interactive national satellite conference September 28 as follow-up to Beijing UN Women's conference Public Relations News Release 1996:34, p.1	09/13/1996	UNI will be one of the sites for the interactive national satellite conference, "The UN Women's Conference in Beijing, One Year Later."
84	Continuing Education at the University of Northern Iowa offers "Working with Colleagues to Improve College Teaching" Public Relations News Release 1996:26, p.1	09/04/1996	"Working with Colleagues to Improve College Teaching" is a workshop being offered through the Continuing Education Credit Programs office.
85	Church Organist Training Program offered through the University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1996:15, p.1	08/26/1996	A semester-long Church Organist Training Program is being offered through the Continuing Education and Special Programs for those interested in becoming a church organist.
86	Continuing Education at the University of Northern Iowa offers "Classroom Assessment for Student Learning" Public Relations News Release 1996:13, p.1	08/26/1996	The "Classroom Assessment for Student Learning" workshop will be offered beginning September 3.
87	French for seniors to be offered through University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1996:12, p.1	08/26/1996	"Coffee House French" will be offered for people over 55 through UNI's Division of Continuing Education.
88	University of Northern Iowa is offering new Organ for Kids program Public Relations News Release 1996:16, p.1	08/26/1996	"Organ for Kids" is a new program offering instruction for students in grades 3 and above.
89	University of Northern Iowa to offer summer telecourses in June Public Relations News Release 1995:338, p.1	04/23/1996	Four telecourses will be broadcast over Iowa Public Television beginning June 1.
90	Continuing Education department develops international program Northern Iowan 92:29, p.2	01/23/1996	Develops language program for faculty interested in working abroad.
91	Get a CLUE: UNI offers unique learning program Campus News Network 6:4, p.1	10/16/1995	Creative Learning through University Experience (CLUE) will provide students, faculty, and staff opportunity to create their own learning experiences.
92	University of Northern Iowa explores offering a graduate degree program as part of the Continuing Education Credit Programs in Mason City Public Relations News Release 1995:67, p.1	09/28/1995	Graduate degree programs may be taught in Mason City.
93	University of Northern Iowa offers continuing education course in women's cross-cultural contemporary issues November 10-12 Public Relations News Release 1995:58, p.1	09/28/1995	Victoria DeFrancisco will teach a course in the studies of cross-cultural contemporary gender issues in Davenport.
94	Non-credit programs Campus News Network 5:18, p.2	05/30/1995	Kid's College and Managing Time are two non-credit programs to be held in June.
95	Summer telecourse offered by University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1994:417, p.1	04/25/1995	"Living with Health" will be the topic of a summer telecourse offered by UNI.
96	The University of Northern Iowa explores offering a Master of Arts in Education as part of the continuing education credit programs in Elkader Public Relations News Release 1994:347, p.1	03/28/1995	UNI explores offering Master of Arts in Education program in Elkader.
97	The University of Northern Iowa proposes graduate degree programs to be offered in Fort Dodge Public Relations News Release 1994:348, p.1	03/28/1995	UNI to host informational meeting in Fort Dodge to determine interest in graduate programs.
98	Second seminar of the Professional Women's Development Series offered through University of Northern Iowa Continuing Education Public Relations News Release 1994:312, p.1	03/01/1995	Seona Lamb will present a seminar at UNI entitled "It's Just Business, Nothing Personal"
99	Higher, "Wider" education provided through University of Northern Iowa continuing education program Public Relations News Release 1994:280, p.1	02/15/1995	Continuing Education Programs at UNI offer graduate classes to wider audiences.
100	Continuing Education offers seminar on development Northern Edition 2:24, p.6	10/19/1994	Seminar on managing criticism in workplace.