Patton--Philip Lee [Class of 1970; Registrar]

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1	UNI prepares for fall Commencement Public Relations News Release 2014:139, p.1	12/08/2014	The fall commencement ceremony will take place December 20 in the McLeod Center. Approximately 650 graduates will participate in Commencement. Seating for the event is on a first-come, first-served basis.
2	Class scheduling changes introduced at NISG meeting Northern Iowan 110:17, p.2	10/25/2013	For the 2014 fall semester, the Office of the Registrar is adding a 75-minute class slot on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays; a Saturday morning class slot; and a three-hour class slot at 2 p.m. on Wednesdays.
3	Graduation rates for UNI Class of 2013 down from previous years Northern Iowan 109:48, p.1	04/12/2013	The number of graduating students in 2013 is down from the graduating class of 2012. The Registrar says it may be because there are fewer students classified as seniors this year than last year.
4	More UNI students taking extra year to graduate Northern Iowan 109:36, p.1	02/19/2013	Students are taking more time to graduate. They need to work more hours and therefore must take fewer credits. Double majors in particular take extra time.
5	Faculty Senate debates access to course graduation distribution Northern Iowan 109:14, p.1	10/12/2012	Senate shows support of making grade distributions more public. Senate members discuss concerns and implications of this decision. Business student gives supporting opinion.
6	Student questions information disclosure by Study Abroad Northern Iowan 108:51, p.1	04/17/2012	Rebecca Byrne believes that Excel attachments to an E-mail that listed names, E-mail addresses, UNI ID numbers, emergency contact numbers, and the emergency contact relationship violated federal law.
7	Record analyst process changed to two-week period Northern Iowan 108:18, p.1	10/28/2011	Checking to see if a student has enough hours to graduate used to be by appointment. This year a two week open house is being tried. Some students have had disappointing experiences with the experiment; photo.
8	New registration system getting mixed reactions Northern Iowan 107:51, p.1	04/19/2011	Registrar deals with problems in the co-requisites. Students are urged to look at their student planner and shopping cart at the Student Center to aid in planning. Students do like the ease of finding courses.
9	New game plan for spring commencement Northern Iowan 107:46, p.1	04/01/2011	Michelle Obama, the First Lady of the United States, will give the Commencement address to the May 2011 UNI graduates and their families; photo.
10	Seniors will graduate in Dome; it's two ceremonies instead of one Northern Iowan 95:44, p.1	03/22/2011	Two graduation ceremonies will be held in the Dome on May 8 to shorten the ceremony and allow more visitors and family to attend; photo.
11	UNI prepares for commencement. Public Relations News Release 2010:165, p.1	12/10/2010	More than 900 students who have completed their degrees during the fall semester are eligible to participate in the ceremony. This year's commencement speaker is Jenna Humpal, an individual studies major from Ridgeway.
12	More students are calling UNI home Northern Iowan 107:5, p.1	09/14/2010	Enrollment is up this fall for the fourth year in a row. 13,201 students are attending classes.
13	University of Northern Iowa provides spring schedule packet online only Northern Iowan 106:21, p.1	11/10/2009	The well known class schedule books are no longer available. In the continuing effort toward sustainability, the class schedule book is now online. This move will save money and be more efficient; photo.
14	Faculty divided over shorter semesters, longer classes Northern Iowan 106:17, p.5	10/27/2009	A proposal to have fourteen week semesters and longer class periods has met differing opinions among faculty members. The proposal will be brought up at the next Faculty Senate Meeting.
15	Withdrawing from classes can affect students Northern Iowan 106:15, p.1	10/20/2009	Registrar Phil Patton notes that students are not reimbursed for tuition paid for dropped classes. Help is available on a case by case basis for drops after the deadline that result in an F. There is a procedure to get the F changed to a W.
16	College Bound: Iowa's new admissions requirement affects today's high school seniors Public Relations News Release 2008:245, p.1	12/01/2008	This year's college-bound Iowa high school seniors will be the first who can gain guaranteed admission with the new Regent Admission Index for the fall 2009 semester. The RAI combines four factors that strongly predict success at Regent Universities.
17	Gilchrist arsonist let out of jail; sentenced to 30 years, let out after 10 months Northern Iowan 105:5, p.1	09/16/2008	Tanner Wilkens was released at the end of August and put on probation for two to five years; heavy damage to Gilchrist Hall has caused considerable inconvenience; photo.
18	College Bound: Balance high school education with jump-start on college credit Public Relations News Release 2007:557, p.1	04/07/2008	The Iowa Legislature is considering a bill to make dual enrollment more accessible for high school students.
19	UNI spring enrollment shows increase over 2007 Public Relations News Release 2007:388, p.1	01/30/2008	Spring semester enrollment shows 11,768 students registered for classes.
20	College Bound: By law, college students' information cannot be released to parents Public Relations News Release 2007:269, p.1	11/05/2007	The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act protects the privacy of student education records.
21	Sentence handed down for arsonists Northern Iowan 104:16, p.4	10/19/2007	Aaron Lessmeier and Tanner Wilkens were sentenced to thirty years in prison and ordered to repay $2 million following their convictions of setting fire to Gilchrist Hall and other buildings in 2005.
22	College Bound: Early planning in high school makes for more relaxing senior year Public Relations News Release 2007:132, p.1	09/04/2007	Phil Patton gives advice for college planning for high school students.
23	UNI's Patton assumes interim leadership position Public Relations News Release 2007:31, p.1	06/26/2007	Brief biographical profile of Philip Patton.
24	UNI spring enrollment is up Northern Iowan 103:35, p.5	02/06/2007	Gains in every classification of students noted for the spring semester. Retention of students from fall to spring stands at 95 per cent.
25	UNI spring enrollment announced Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	01/24/2007	Enrollment for the spring semester totals 11,518 students.
26	Admissions requirements to change soon Northern Iowan 103:25, p.6	11/21/2006	A new formula for admission to college comprised of four components: high school grade point average, number of core academic classes, class rank, and ACT or SAT score.
27	One year later, Gilchrist Hall remains closed Northern Iowan 103:11, p.1	10/03/2006	Officials talk about how the university has responded to the fire in Gilchrist Hall; investigation still proceeding; negotiations with insurance company probably drawing to close.
28	From UNI to Iraq Northern Iowan 103:10, p.3	09/29/2006	Eight UNI students, members of the National Guard or Army Reserve, have been called to serve in Iraq. UNI is very understanding in this sudden change in a student's life.
29	Transfer enrollment at UNI down, transfer enrollment up Northern Iowan 103:6, p.1	09/15/2006	Drop in enrollment falls in line with earlier projections. Registrar Phil Patton thinks enrollment will increase in the next few years; photo.
30	Fall enrollment at University of Northern Iowa shows more freshmen; decline in transfer students Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	09/06/2006	The fall enrollment of freshmen increased while the enrollment of transfer students decreased, resulting in an overall enrollment of 12,260.
31	Honors' requirements strengthened Northern Iowan 102:55, p.1	04/28/2006	Changes announced to qualify for Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and Summa Cum Laude honors.
32	UNI registrar addresses Iowa House Education Committee: Are Iowa high school students prepared for college and the workplace? Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	01/18/2006	Philip Patton gave presentation to the Iowa House Education Committee. A copy of his speech is provided.
33	Saturday, Dec. 17 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	12/12/2005	Five UNI senior cadets will be commissioned as second lieutenants for the ROTC; UNI Commencement ceremonies will include various speakers.
34	Enrollment up due to new recruitment efforts, says Koob Northern Iowan 102:6, p.4	09/16/2005	Overall enrollment is down and stands at 12,513 for the fall semester. That is mainly due to graduating the largest number of students in UNI history during last school year; the number of freshmen, transfer, and graduate students is up; photo.
35	New freshman, transfer and graduate student enrollments up at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	09/07/2005	Enrollment in up this year for new freshmen, transfers, and graduate students. Fall enrollment stands at 12,513.
36	New database collects personal information from students Northern Iowan 101:61, p.1	07/22/2005	Database will house information about students age sixteen and older, including gender and ethnicity.
37	Enrollment down but students still like summer classes Northern Iowan 101:58, p.1	06/24/2005	Summer school is a good way to stay on track to graduate or to raise GPA, but fewer students enroll every summer.
38	Despite rumors liberal arts core is here to stay Northern Iowan 101:34, p.1	02/04/2005	The rumors about the demise of Personal Wellness in the Liberal Arts Core are false.
39	UNI spring enrollment announced Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	01/25/2005	11,896 students are registered for classes this semester.
40	Web registration a pain for some; students offer advice for improvement Northern Iowan 101:27, p.9	12/07/2004	Suggestions include lengthening the time available for registration and moving the survey to the end of the registration process; photo.
41	Enrollment drops, but still above target number Northern Iowan 101:9, p.1	09/28/2004	Enrollment for the fall is 12,824.
42	Record graduation numbers aid UNI in achieving enrollment target Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	09/08/2004	President Koob believes the state budget allows for enrollment to be between 12,700 and 12,900. Enrollment for the fall semester is 12,824.
43	UNI spring enrollment down from previous year's Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	01/03/2004	Spring enrollment is down by 605 students from spring of 2003 to 12,396 students.
44	New UNI computer program gives students tool to help them graduate on time Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	11/06/2003	New Plan of Study online tool to help students plot their educational experience.
45	Board of Regents to meet at the University of Iowa Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	10/09/2003	Several UNI pertinent issues will be on the docket.
46	UNI reaches enrollment goal Northern Iowan 100:7, p.1	09/23/2003	The fall 2003 enrollment is 13,441; photo.
47	UNI reaches enrollment goal, sets graduation record Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	09/15/2003	Fall enrollment is 13,441; largest class of 3,016 graduates in spring 2003.
48	Co-curricular transcript? Northern Iowan 100:4, p.1	09/12/2003	Students and instructors are developing a resume and a verified record of co-curricular activities online for students to release with their transcript.
49	New Presidential Scholars to begin studies at University of Northern Iowa campus Public Relations News Release 2002:573, p.1	06/19/2003	UNI Presidential Scholarships awarded; recipients listed.
50	Merchant Scholarship recipients announced at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 2002:565, p.1	06/09/2003	Paul Olson, Molly Stehn, Jill Bryant, Lucas Messer, and Emily Russell win Merchant Scholarship.
51	Board of Regents meeting at Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School, May 21-22 Public Relations News Release 2002:537, p.1	05/19/2003	UNI-pertinent issues and people listed.
52	Board of Regents meeting at UNI April 10 Public Relations News Release 2002:436, p.1	04/04/2003	Docket items are listed for the next Board of Regents meeting.
53	Board of Regents meeting at Iowa State University March 11 and 12 Public Relations News Release 2002:378, p.1	03/10/2003	Docket items are listed for the next Board of Regents meeting.
54	UNI spring enrollment down from last year's record; still tops 13,000 Public Relations News Release 2002:306, p.1	02/03/2003	Enrollment is 13, 017 for the spring semester of 2003.
55	Booklets hit campus Northern Iowan 99:21, p.3	11/12/2002	By Spring 2004 registration booklets will be available only online.
56	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.
57	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.
58	UNI fall enrollment at 13,926 Public Relations News Release 2002:77, p.1	09/16/2002	Enrollment for the 2002 fall semester has fallen by 144 students, a decrease of 1 percent.
59	Students pay for indecisiveness Northern Iowan 99:4, p.15	09/13/2002	Earlier drop fees have been enacted in order to compensate for students over-registering and preventing others from registering for those classes.
60	New Presidential Scholars begin studies on University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 2002:68, p.1	09/09/2002	Eight students have received full scholarships for four years; scholarships are funded through the Office of the President; recipients are listed.
61	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.
62	UNI changes venue of spring commencement exercises Public Relations News Release 2001:333, p.1	03/05/2002	A schedule is given for the spring 2002 commencement exercises. It will be separated into the six colleges and will take place in the GBPAC.
63	Fourth straight year for record spring enrollment at UNI Public Relations News Release 2001:285, p.1	02/05/2002	UNI's 2002 spring enrollment is 13, 201; past ten years of spring enrollment figures also given.
64	Sagging enrollment to plague secondary schools Public Relations News Release 2001:269, p.1	01/28/2002	Phil Patton will speak on the predicted drop in high school enrollment, and what effect it will have on post-secondary education.
65	Priority registering granted for athletes Northern Iowan 98:28, p.1	12/14/2001	The UNI Registrar's office is developing a 'plan of study' which they hope will make registration more convenient for all students; photo.
66	Registrar's Patton makes difference in student's lives Northern Iowan 98:21, p.13	11/13/2001	Profile of UNI Registrar Phil Patton; photo.
67	INS seeks international student information Northern Iowan 98:17, p.1	10/30/2001	Immigration and Naturalization Services wants information about students' country of citizenship, date of commencement of study, and degree program, but that request is currently on hold.
68	Winter Commencement survives Northern Iowan 98:12, p.3	10/12/2001	NISG will share the expense of the Winter Commencement with the Educational and Student Services Department and the Office of the Registrar.
69	Enrollment tops 14,000; freshmen down 7% Northern Iowan 98:9, p.1	10/02/2001	UNI needs to continue to increase the number of minority students enrolled.
70	UNI fall enrollment tops 14,000; sets record for fourth straight year Public Relations News Release 2001:97, p.1	09/17/2001	Phil Patton announces that enrollment is up 2.1 percent, which sets a new record at 14, 070 students.
71	UNI wins electronic standards council award Public Relations News Release 2000:406, p.1	05/09/2001	The award is given for the university's electronic transcript transmittal program.
72	Record spring enrollment set--again Campus News Network 11:15, p.1	02/20/2001	Spring 2001 enrollment is 12,778 students.
73	UNI enrollment record--again Public Relations News Release 2000:247, p.1	02/19/2001	Registrar Phil Patton announces that 12,977 students are registered for the spring semester.
74	'C' isn't average anymore Northern Iowan 97:34, p.10	02/02/2001	Comments on recent changes in the student GPA at UNI.
75	Third straight year for record spring enrollment at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 2000:223, p.1	01/31/2001	12,997 students are registered for spring semester 2001 classes.
76	December diplomas Public Relations News Release 2000:173, p.1	12/11/2000	Phil Patton talks about this year's winter Commencement activities.
77	UNI top of list for graduation Northern Iowan 97:19, p.9	10/31/2000	UNI's retention rate was 81.4% for first year freshmen in 1999; in 1996 the rate for four-year graduation was 33.2% .
78	Self-study committee prepares UNI for re-accreditation Northern Iowan 97:16, p.1	10/20/2000	UNI formed a Steering Committee to assist in the preparation for being re-accredited by NCA, something the university has done continuously since 1918.
79	Variety Show, Royalty forgotten UNI traditions Northern Iowan 97:10, p.11	09/29/2000	There has not been a Homecoming queen since 1971 nor a Homecoming variety show since 1993; photos.
80	UNI enrollment hits all-time high Northern Iowan 97:9, p.1	09/26/2000	UNI's fall semester enrollment is 13,774; officials comment on growth; photo.
81	UNI sets fall enrollment record for third straight year Public Relations News Release 2000:76, p.1	09/18/2000	New freshmen total 2,263 and new transfer students 1,167; both new records.
82	Electronic transcripts now available Northern Iowa Today 29:1, p.2	09/01/2000	Phil Patton talks about the system that allows electronic transfer for high school transcripts.
83	UNI able to accept student transcripts electronically Northern Iowan 97:2, p.5	08/29/2000	Iowa becomes the third state that can electronically send student transcripts.
84	UNI announces first-in-state electronic transcript program to speed application process Public Relations News Release 2000:41, p.1	08/21/2000	Pilot project will be done with Des Moines public high schools.
85	Transcripts movin' at light speed Campus News Network 11:2, p.2	08/14/2000	UNI has developed an electronic transmittal program for high school transcripts. It is the first public university to do so.
86	UNI announces first-in-state electronic transcript program to speed application process Public Relations News Release 2000:29, p.1	08/01/2000	Transcripts from Des Moines high schools are now sent to UNI electronically.
87	UNI Commencement Public Relations News Release 1999:391, p.1	05/08/2000	UNI's Commencement for will be held this Saturday.
88	UNI slow to change as time marches on Northern Iowan 96:39, p.1	02/22/2000	Report on survey which looked at demographic description of UNI students.
89	Record spring enrollment set at University of Northern Iowa with 12,778 Public Relations News Release 1999:235, p.1	02/04/2000	Another enrollment record at UNI has been set this spring, with 12,778 students enrolled for spring semester classes.
90	UNI escapes Y2K crisis thanks to early preparation Northern Iowan 96:29, p.3	01/14/2000	ITS began working on preparing UNI for the Year 2000 five years ago.
91	Regents Staff Excellence Awards to University of Northern Iowa staffers Public Relations News Release 1999:103, p.1	10/28/1999	Constance Hansen, Muriel Stone, and Diane Wallace were honored at a dinner Wednesday, October 20, by the Board of Regents.
92	Fall enrollment increases; breaks records; University equipped for growth Northern Iowan 96:8, p.1	09/24/1999	Fall 1999 enrollment sets new record at 13,553; minority enrollment rose to 587 students.
93	Registrar strives to make student life easier; UNI graduate takes pride in his alma mater Northern Iowan 96:6, p.8	09/16/1999	Biographical profile of Patton; overview of Registrar's duties and recent changes in the office; photo.
94	University of Northern Iowa sets new fall enrollment record; record number of new freshmen, graduate students Public Relations News Release 1999:38, p.1	09/14/1999	13,553 students registered for classes at UNI this fall, breaking last fall's record of 13,329 students; minority student enrollment has also risen; comparison of 1998 and 1999 fall enrollment data.
95	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.
96	UNI a national pacesetter in electronic transfer of documents Public Relations News Release 1999:6, p.1	07/26/1999	Registrar Phillip Patton talks about the advent of electronic transfer of transcripts.
97	University of Northern Iowa awards degrees to 1292 spring graduates Public Relations News Release 1998:413, p.1	06/10/1999	UNI gave out 1292 degrees at Commencement, May 8. A list of those who received degrees is given.
98	UNI commencement back in the UNI-Dome Public Relations News Release 1998:358, p.1	04/29/1999	Commencement will be held in the Dome this year on Saturday, May 8.
99	UNI breaking new ground in transcript transfers Campus News Network 9:15, p.1	03/22/1999	EDI Bridge Project allows students' transcripts to be transferred electronically from other institutions, greatly decreasing processing time in Admissions Office; UNI is in top 10 in nation in number of transcripts transferred per month.
100	University of Northern Iowa commencement ceremonies to be held Dec. 19 Public Relations News Release 1998:183, p.1	12/09/1998	UNI will hold Commencement ceremonies for fall graduates on December 19. Sandy Dean Conklin, Mark L. Schrad, and Steven C. Thune will speak at the event.