by O. Kay Henderson | Feb 13, 2023 | News, Politics & Government
Key Republican lawmakers are questioning “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” programs at Iowa’s three state universities. Republican Representative Taylor Collins of Mediapolis, is a member of the House panel that oversees the budgets for the...
by O. Kay Henderson | Feb 1, 2023 | News, Politics & Government
Republicans on the House Education Committee have voted to require Iowa’s three public universities to explain terms and concepts used in courses taken by students who plan to be teachers. If the bill is approved by both the House and Senate, the report would be...
by O. Kay Henderson | Dec 27, 2022 | Education, News
University of Northern Iowa officials are raising money to renovate what U-N-I president Mark Nook calls “iconic spaces” on the Cedar Falls campus. “In 2026, when we turn 150 years old, the Campanile be 100 years old, the UNI-Dome will be 50 years...
by O. Kay Henderson | Dec 20, 2022 | Education, News
University of Northern Iowa president Mark Nook is looking for ways to ensure students in UNI’s Teacher Education program get a stipend while they’re student teaching. “Student teaching is the original internship in higher ed. It was the first...
by O. Kay Henderson | Dec 5, 2022 | Education, News
University of Northern president Mark Nook says UNI’s plan to start a nursing program is part of a reassessment of university programs. “We’re looking at several other areas in this academic positioning,” Nook says. “…What are the...