Switzer--Thomas J. [Class of 1961; College of Education Dean]

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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	Hagemann secretary retires after 2 decades Northern Iowan 115:54, p.4	05/02/2019	Clarine "Louie" Hartman, who served as the Hagemann hall secretary for two decades, is retiring. Hartman recounts her time at UNI; photos.
2	Thomas Switzer Northern Iowa Today 95:1, p.31	01/01/2013	Died on 8/30/2012.
3	UNI names new College of Education dean Public Relations News Release 2002:540, p.1	05/21/2003	Profile of Jeffrey Cornett.
4	College of Education dean resigns Northern Iowa Today 86:2, p.21	07/01/2002	Thomas Switzer will be dean of education at University of Toledo.
5	Dean of UNI's College of Education resigns Public Relations News Release 2001:494, p.1	05/20/2002	Thomas Switzer will become the dean of the College of Education at the University of Toledo, Ohio.
6	NU closing amidst anger and confusion; parents and teachers were the last to know Northern Iowan 98:40, p.1	03/01/2002	The process of converting to a Professional Development School and closing NU High is still in the discussion stages, according to some administrators.
7	Price Lab High School to close in '03; UNI forms partnership with CF, Waterloo schools Northern Iowan 98:38, p.1	02/22/2002	The Northern University High School will be closed due partly to the state's budget cuts in education.
8	Malcolm Price Laboratory School to partner with Cedar Falls Schools for grades 10-12 Public Relations News Release 2001:315, p.1	02/21/2002	The UNI College of Education is forming a Professional Development School partnership with Cedar Falls and Waterloo Schools, and will shift the teaching of MPLS grades 10-12 in 2003.
9	New members inducted into UNI chapter of Kappa Delta Pi education honor society Public Relations News Release 2001:265, p.1	01/17/2002	Ninety-three education majors were received into the Kappa Delta Pi educational honor society; new members are listed.
10	University of Northern Iowa commencement to be held Saturday, Dec. 22, in the UNI-Dome Public Relations News Release 2001:243, p.1	12/18/2001	Daniel L. Wilcox will deliver the student address at the commencement ceremonies.
11	Assistance beyond graduation Northern Iowan 98:23, p.3	11/20/2001	Early years of Teaching Assurance Program will provide UNI graduates with additional support for two years after graduation.
12	American Education Week Public Relations News Release 2001:201, p.1	11/12/2001	Thomas Switzer will talk about the Early Years of Teaching Assurance Program.
13	UNI offers school districts quality promise Public Relations News Release 2001:190, p.1	11/05/2001	The "Early Years of Teaching Assurance Program" will provide an improvement plan for school districts that need assistance.
14	UNI in the news Campus News Network 11:20, p.2	05/15/2001	Faculty and programs of UNI are featured in various newspapers.
15	University of Northern Iowa to hold two Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 5 Public Relations News Release 2000:387, p.1	04/25/2001	Over 1300 UNI students will participate in Commencement activities on May 5.
16	Iowa teachers see new pay options Northern Iowan 97:50, p.1	04/10/2001	Thomas Switzer, Dean of the College of Education, believes that the teacher pay plan proposed by the Iowa legislature is not going to be enough.
17	Leaders in College of Education suggest alternative to Legislators' teacher-pay idea Public Relations News Release 2000:295, p.1	03/07/2001	Thomas Switzer believes that teachers who increase student learning and support school improvement should receive compensation.
18	Assessing Bush's education plan Public Relations News Release 2000:228, p.1	02/05/2001	Dean of the College of Education will discuss President Bush's education reform plans.
19	Switzer testifies before Iowa legislature Campus News Network 11:13, p.1	01/23/2001	Thomas Switzer joins other college of education deans in updating the legislature regarding education issues.
20	UNI College of Education dean to brief Iowa legislature Public Relations News Release 2000:207, p.1	01/22/2001	Thomas Switzer will address the topic of teacher testing as he and other deans appear before the House and Senate standing committees of education.
21	College of Education tackles the issues Northern Iowa Today 85:1, p.16	01/01/2001	Dean of the College of Education, Carroll Daily Times Herald publisher, and chair of the COE Dean's advisory council hold an informational session for top education reporters in Iowa. Discusses teacher pay plans, education policy, quick turnover in the field, and testing in classrooms.
22	College of Education tackles the issues Northern Iowa Today 85:1, p.16	01/01/2001	Dean Switzer offers views on teacher education; photo.
23	Continuing the legacy of great teachers Northern Iowa Today 84:2, p.2	07/01/2000	Recruiting and hiring high quality, diverse faculty continue to be UNI goals; photo.
24	University of Northern Iowa to break new ground with Community Visitation Day in Carroll Monday, June 12 Public Relations News Release 1999:440, p.1	06/07/2000	For the first time in the four-year history of its existence, the Community Visitation Program will visit Carroll during the summertime.
25	University of Northern Iowa to break new ground with Community Visitation Day in Carroll, Monday, June 12. Public Relations News Release 1999:440, p.1	06/07/2000	A summertime visit is planned to the community of Carroll, Iowa, in order to get more aquainted with the different communities in Iowa, and for the people of Iowa to get more aquainted with UNI. There are a variety of activities planned.
26	Media advisory: local expert sources for AP education report card story Public Relations News Release 1999:191, p.1	01/13/2000	The Associated Press Education Week's "Quality Counts 2000" state survey gave Iowa an "F" in standards accountability.
27	Technology in the classroom is project focus Northern Iowa Today 84:1, p.22	01/01/2000	Grant will aim at the use of technology to enhance education.
28	University of Northern Iowa Commencement to be held Saturday, Dec. 18, at the UNI-Dome Public Relations News Release 1999:163, p.1	12/13/1999	Plans for UNI's Commencement, including a list of the presenters.
29	Thomas J. Switzer Campus News Network 10:9, p.	12/06/1999	Thomas J. Switzer presented a paper in Rosemont, Illinois.
30	University of Northern Iowa holding Community Visitation Days in Muscatine Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 25 and 26 Public Relations News Release 1999:94, p.1	10/21/1999	UNI is hosting a Visitation Program in Muscatine for prospective students and their parents.
31	Faculty among elite at Apple conference Northern Iowan 96:15, p.2	10/19/1999	President Koob and faculty members Thomas Switzer, David Else, and Michael Waggoner will attend a conference on technology at Apple Computer headquarters on November 9-10.
32	University of Northern Iowa president, faculty among elite at Apple conference Public Relations News Release 1999:59, p.1	09/30/1999	A small group of professors and President Koob will attend the American Association for Colleges of Teacher Education invitational working conference November 9-10, 1999, at Apple Computers, Inc. headquarters.
33	University of Northern Iowa receives nearly $1.6 million federal catalyst grant to prepare tomorrow's teachers to use technology Public Relations News Release 1999:61, p.1	09/30/1999	Grant will fund a three-year project, "A Renaissance Group Consortium for Preservice Education: Technology as Facilitator of Quality Education".
34	Endowments: impacting the margin for access and excellence Northern Iowa Today 83:2, p.10	07/01/1999	Description of advantages that endowments bring to students at UNI.
35	Thomas Switzer Campus News Network 9:14, p.	03/08/1999	Thomas Switzer recently presented paper on education.
36	UNI striving to make its teacher education program even better Public Relations News Release 1998:249, p.1	02/15/1999	Thomas Switzer talks about possible improvements in UNI's teacher education program.
37	The University of Northern Iowa celebrates American Education Week, Nov. 15-21, volunteering in Waterloo, Cedar Rapids area schools Public Relations News Release 1998:148, p.1	11/12/1998	More than 120 UNI programs will be presented to area school children as part of American Education week.
38	Teacher Helpline at the University of Northern Iowa throws a lifeline to new teachers Public Relations News Release 1998:9, p.1	08/20/1998	Teacher Helpline will provide new teachers a way to contact UNI faculty members and get answers to their teaching questions.
39	Teacher Helpline throws a lifeline to new teachers Campus News Network 9:1, p.1	08/17/1998	New computerized helpline offers assistance to beginning teachers.
40	Teacher Helpline provides valuable link for first year teachers Northern Iowa Today 82:1, p.7	07/01/1998	Internet-based service to help new teachers.
41	Tenure: should it guarantee absolute job security? Northern Iowan 94:55, p.6	05/01/1998	Faculty with tenure can be fired for "academic misconduct."
42	Tenure study reveals criteria of 'privilege' Northern Iowan 94:54, p.1	04/28/1998	Tenure decisions, granting academic freedom, are made carefully by the Provost and a committee.
43	University of Northern Iowa representatives to present Thursday, April 2, in Council Bluffs, at Second Mildred Middleton Cadre Spring Conference Public Relations News Release 1997:283, p.1	04/01/1998	UNI faculty and affiliates to present at Mildred l. Middleton CADRE Conference April 2 and 3. Bill Waack and Tom Switzer of UNI will speak. Judy Jeffrey will be the guest speaker in the opening session.
44	Teleconference puts UNI in spotlight; satellite meeting to focus on educational standards Northern Iowan 94:23, p.1	11/18/1997	National meeting on education on campus tonight.
45	Satellite town meeting Tuesday, Nov. 18 at University of Northern Iowa on "Talented Teacher in Every Classroom" Public Relations News Release 1997:117, p.1	11/10/1997	Open panel with students, educators, and legislators will focus on "Supporting Quality Teachers: A Talented Teacher in Every Classroom".
46	Presentations/lectures/exhibitions: Thomas Switzer, Robert Hardman, Sharon Smaldino, and Matthew Kollasch Campus News Network 8:3, p.	09/15/1997	Thomas Switzer, Robert Hardman, Sharon Smaldino, and Matthew Kollasch presented papers on interactive technology at Education Commission meeting.
47	Presentations/lectures/exhibitions: Thomas Switzer, Glenn Hansen, Joane McKay, Carmen Montecinos Campus News Network 7:19, p.	05/27/1997	Thomas Switzer, Glenn Hansen, Joane McKay, and Carmen Montecino met with educators from Chile.
48	University of Northern Iowa commencement to take place Saturday, May 10 at 2 P.M. in the UNI-Dome Public Relations News Release 1996:394, p.1	05/02/1997	Students graduating in spring, summer and December are invited to take part in the spring commencement.
49	Presentations/lectures/exhibitions: Margaret "Peg" Ishler Campus News Network 7:15, p.	03/24/1997	Margaret Ishler presided over the 77th National Association of Teacher Educators. Various other UNI faculty gave presentations.
50	University of Northern Iowa commencement to be 11 a.m. Saturday, December 21 Public Relations News Release 1996:203, p.1	12/13/1996	Nearly 600 students will take part in the commencement ceremony December 21.
51	Presentations/lectures/exhibitions: Thomas Switzer Campus News Network 7:9, p.	12/09/1996	Thomas Switzer participated in a video conference.
52	Thomas J. Switzer Campus News Network 7:7, p.	11/11/1996	Makes presidential address at TECSCU.
53	UNI receives largest grant ever Northern Iowan 93:8, p.2	09/27/1996	UNI received $2 million grant to help democratize education in Slovakia; project is named the Orava Project.
54	New assistant dean, department heads begin work this fall at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1996:1, p.1	08/19/1996	Biographical profiles of Joane McKay, Farzad Moussavi, Gregory Stefanich, Ken Bleile, John McCormick, B. Keith Crew, and Steven Moon.
55	Northern Iowa Commencment to take place Saturday, May 11 at 2 p.m. in the UNI-Dome Public Relations News Release 1995:353, p.1	05/01/1996	Approximately 1,200 undergraduate and graduate students and summer gradutes will be participating in the Commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 11 in the UNI-Dome.
56	Slovakia: from freedom learn Campus News Network 6:9, p.1	01/16/1996	Jeannie Steele and Kurt Meredith are co-directors of Orava Project to democratize Slovakian education.
57	Price Laboratory School replacement field house to be dedicated Friday, January 12 Public Relations News Release 1995:178, p.1	01/10/1996	Field house at Price Lab School to be dedicated. Governor Branstad will attend.
58	UNI and the Orava Project; how do you teach democracy? Northern Iowa Today 79:2, p.2	01/01/1996	Extensive history of Orava Project effort to teach democracy in Slovakia; photo.
59	University of Northern Iowa commencement to be 11 a.m. Saturday December 16 Public Relations News Release 1995:164, p.1	12/13/1995	UNI commencement activities and participants are announced.
60	College of Education receives prestigious award Campus News Network 6:8, p.6	12/11/1995	COE received 1995-96 Distinguished Award in International Education.
61	University of Northern Iowa to receive distinguished program award in international education Public Relations News Release 1995:141, p.1	11/21/1995	UNI College of Education named winner of international award.
62	ROTH complex to dedicate halls Northern Iowan 92:22, p.4	11/10/1995	Mavis Holmes, Anna McGovern, Daryl Pendergraft, and John Eiklor will be honored in ceremony.
63	University of Northern Iowa hosts program Saturday, November 11 to dedicate new residence halls Public Relations News Release 1995:120, p.1	11/07/1995	New residence halls to be dedicated at UNI during Family Fest Weekend.
64	Media Advisory Public Relations News Release 1995:102, p.1	10/19/1995	Iowa and Slovakia have ties. This explanation comes on the eve of the dedication of the National Czech and Slovak Museum in Cedar Rapids.
65	Golden Key National Honor Society initiates new members at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1994:478, p.1	05/19/1995	New members inducted into Golden Key at UNI. Students listed.
66	Northern Iowa Commencement to take place Saturday, May 13 at 2 P.M. in the UNI-Dome Public Relations News Release 1994:444, p.1	05/04/1995	Commencement activities set at UNI.
67	University of Northern Iowa to break ground for new wellness/recreation center Public Relations News Release 1994:443, p.1	05/03/1995	Groundbreaking ceremonies announced for UNI wellness/recreation center.
68	7th Annual Physical Education workshop at University of Northern Iowa April 23-24 Public Relations News Release 1994:400, p.1	04/19/1995	Annual Physical Education Learning Conference to be held at UNI.
69	Dean assumes presidency of teacher education council Northern Edition 3:12, p.5	04/12/1995	Thomas Switzer is president of Teacher Education Council of State Colleges and Universities.
70	University of Northern Iowa Dean assumes Presidency of the Teacher Education Council of State College and Universities Public Relations News Release 1994:362, p.1	04/03/1995	Thomas Switzer in now president of TECSCU.
71	Awards/honors/service: Joane McKay and Thomas Switzer Campus News Network 5:14, p.	03/27/1995	Joane McKay served as panelist at 1995 Winter Teacher Education Council of State Colleges and Universities Meeting moderated by Thomas Switzer.
72	Awards/honors/service: Thomas J. Switzer Campus News Network 5:14, p.	03/27/1995	Thomas J. Switzer assumed presidency of Teacher Education Council of State Colleges and Universities.
73	Presentations/lectures/exhibitions: William Callahan, Sharon Smaldino and Thomas Switzer Campus News Network 5:14, p.	03/27/1995	William Callahan and Sharon Smaldino presented paper at American Association of Colleges for Teachers Education, moderated by Thomas Switzer.
74	IACTE Fall Conference to be held over Iowa Communications Network November 16; coordinated by University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1994:144, p.1	11/08/1994	ICN will carry the proceedings of the Conference of Iowa Association of Colleges for Teacher Education to 17 sites across Iowa.
75	Conflict Resolution Certificate Program to be inaugurated at University of Northern Iowa, September 22. Public Relations News Release 1994:55, p.1	09/19/1994	Greg Buntz will give the keynote address during the Conflict Resolution Program.
76	Price Lab School to rebuild gymnasium Northern Iowan 91:7, p.1	09/16/1994	Groundbreaking ceremony for fieldhouse replacement; project should take a year; photo.
77	Governor to participate in groundbreaking ceremonies Tuesday, September 13 for replacement of Price Lab School Field House Public Relations News Release 1994:25, p.1	09/08/1994	Governor Terry Branstad will attend the groundbreaking ceremonies at Price Lab.
78	Record crowd expected for Northern Iowa commencement, May 14 in UNI-Dome Public Relations News Release 0:555, p.1	05/06/1994	Date for commencement was corrected to May 14
79	Record crowd expected for Northern Iowa commencement Saturday, May 8 in UNI-Dome Public Relations News Release 0:549, p.1	05/05/1994	Nearly 1,450 graduates will receive their degrees at UNI commencement May 8.
80	UNI receives grant to help restructure education system Northern Edition 2:10, p.4	03/30/1994	UNI receives $1 million grant to assist in Slovakia; pilot project will focus on Orava region.
81	UNI receives $1 million grant to help Slovakia restructure educational system Campus News Network 4:15, p.1	03/28/1994	USAID has agreed to provide money in FYs 1994 and 1995 to help fund second phase.
82	University of Northern Iowa receives $1 Million grant to help Slovakia restructure educational system. Public Relations News Release 0:427, p.1	03/16/1994	UNI receives $1 Million grant from United States Agency for International Development.
83	Establishing an ethic of democracy; Northern Iowa receives $1 million to restructure Slovak education Northern Iowa Today 22:1, p.1	03/01/1994	USAID grant will support educational system change in Slovakia; outline of grant program; photo.
84	Thomas J. Switzer Campus News Network 4:11, p.2	01/31/1994	Thomas J. Switzer elected President Elect of the Teacher Education Council of State Colleges and Universities.
85	University of Northern Iowa Commencement to be 11 am. Saturday (December 18) Public Relations News Release 1993:264, p.1	12/13/1993	UNI Fall Commencement activities announced.
86	Media Advisory Public Relations News Release 1993:20, p.1	08/27/1993	The agenda for the first faculty meeting of the 1993-94 academic year is announced by President Curris.
87	Record crowd expected for Northern Iowa Commencement Saturday, May 8 in UNI-Dome Public Relations News Release 1992:612, p.1	05/04/1993	Commencement on May 8 is expected to set records for graduates and spectators.
88	Slovakian education turns to democracy with help of UNI Northern Iowan 89:55, p.1	04/23/1993	Three Slovakians visit UNI as part of Orava Project;
89	University of Northern Iowa playing key role in Slovakia educational reform Public Relations News Release 1992:550, p.1	04/16/1993	Independent thinking, risk taking and personal responsibility will be included in the "new" Slovak education system.
90	Education for tomorrow Northern Iowa Today 21:1, p.	03/01/1993	Interview with Dean Tom Switzer on preparing teachers; photo.
91	University of Northern Iowa commencement to be 11 A.M. Saturday (December 19) Public Relations News Release 1992:252, p.1	12/14/1992	700 students will graduate from UNI on December 19.
92	Professor of Education named Northern Iowa's 1993 Distinguished Scholar Public Relations News Release 1992:227, p.1	12/02/1992	The 1993 distinguished scholar is Greg Stefanich.
93	UNI selected for study on teaching standards Campus News Network 3:5, p.1	11/02/1992	UNI is only Midwest site for Field Test Network.
94	University of Northern Iowa part of select field test network for teacher certification Public Relations News Release 1992:131, p.1	10/19/1992	UNI has been selected as the only site in the Midwest to participate in a National field test Network involving Iowa classroom teachers in shaping teaching standards for the nation.
95	University of Northern Iowa named Aviation Education Resource Center for Schools in Iowa Public Relations News Release 1992:62, p.1	09/15/1992	FAA to supply educational supplies following their designation of UNI as a NASA Regional Teacher Resource Center for Iowa.
96	Cooperation is the key Northern Iowa Today 76:1, p.21	07/01/1992	PLS opens cooperative program with Janesville school district; photo.
97	Head of the class; teachers for a new America Northern Iowa Today 76:1, p.12	07/01/1992	Survey of UNI's efforts to prepare teachers.
98	University of Northern Iowa selected to participate in national conference on "Teach America" Public Relations News Release 1991:680, p.1	06/11/1992	UNI will join 34 other public colleges and universities for a conference looking into a pursuit of reform, redesign and restructuring of teacher education. Dan Smith and Craig McLeod are members of the team, not employed by the University.
99	University of Northern Iowa, Janesville Consolidated School District announce collaboration plans Public Relations News Release 1991:661, p.1	05/26/1992	UNI and Janesville schools have announced a working arrangement aimed at enhancing both education al programs.
100	Media Advisory Public Relations News Release 1991:659, p.1	05/22/1992	UNI and Janesville Consolidated School District will enter into a mutually beneficial agreement.