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  A Brief History of Kappa Delta Pi, Psi Chapter

  Stephen J. Fortgang and Becky W. Hawbaker

  The Psi Chapter at the Iowa State Teachers College (ISTC) was the twenty-third KDP chapter, installed on August 7th, 1923. Mabel I. Payne, the Secretary/Treasurer of the National KDP organization was in attendance as the installation officer. Eight other chapters were installed that year, and by its 25th anniversary in 1936, KDP had grown to 106 chapters nationally. Early members of the Psi Chapter included the State Teacher’s College President Homer Seerley as an honorary member and Dr. E. O. Finkbender of the Department of Education, who became the chapter counselor.

  10-20-2023

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  A University in Pursuit of Quality: The Future of Learning and Teaching at the University of Northern Iowa

  G. Roger Sell and Barbara Lounsberry

  How does a good university get even better? One response to this question is through ongoing deliberations on its mission and the environment for teaching and learning it is fostering. This volume seeks to capture this dialogue, to show what such deliberations toward quality are like at one mid-sized comprehensive university. As such, it does not claim to offer all the answers for enhancing the quality of higher education in America-although we hope you will find many provocative and useful ideas in these pages. Rather, this volume attempts to showcase a process for ensuring ongoing advancement.

  Nearly 200 of our colleagues invested valuable time and effort during a two-day conference, "The Future of Learning and Teaching at the University of Northern Iowa," held on October 13-14, 1995 in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

  This volume is a product of that conference.

  3-1996

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  A Century of Leadership [Volume 2]: Iowa State Normal School 1876-1909, Iowa State Teachers College 1909-1961, State College of Iowa 1961-1967, University of Northern Iowa 1967-

  William C. Lang and Daryl Pendergraft

  Table of Contents:

  Foreword --- vii
  Preface --- viii
  Acknowledgments --- xi
  Chapter VIII: The Latham Presidency: Achieving Full Collegiate Status In Years of Economic Constriction --- 1
  Chapter IX: The Price Administration, 1940-1950 --- 101
  Chapter X: The Maucker Years--1950-1970, Part 1 --- 173
  Chapter XI: The Maucker Years, 1950-1970, Part 2 --- 249
  Chapter XII: The Maucker Years, 1950-1970, Part 3 --- 325
  Chapter XIII: Completing a Century of Service --- 379
  Appendix --- 487
  Notes --- 489
  Index --- 521

  1995

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  Continuity and Change: President Constantine Curris' Annual Address to the Faculty, 1983-1993

  Constantine Curtis

  Since assuming office at the University of Northern Iowa in 1983, President Constantine (Deno) Curris has addressed the faculty at its opening meeting each fall. This collection of his annual speeches, prepared in recognition of his first ten years of service, reveals an overarching dedication to the university's mission in terms of continuity and change. These speeches cover a range of topics that continue to be pertinent. They demonstrate the president's support of academic freedom, his concern for academic integrity, his awareness of international interdependence, and his dedication to student advancement. Time and again President Curris reminds the faculty of UNI's historical legacy and the strength it derives from its tradition. Equally, he insistently challenges the faculty to think of what needs to be done to prepare students to enter the future with wisdom, expertise, and dedication to civic responsibility.

  1994

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  A Century of Leadership [Volume 1]: Iowa State Normal School 1876-1909, Iowa State Teachers College 1909-1961, State College of Iowa 1961-1967, University of Northern Iowa 1967-

  William C. Lang

  Table of Contents:

  Foreword --- vii
  Preface --- viii
  Acknowledgments --- xi
  Chapter I: The Birth of a State "School For . . . Training of Teachers of Common Schools." --- 1
  Chapter II: The Iowa State Normal School, 1876-1886; Infancy and Economic Malnutrition --- 27
  Chapter III: The Iowa State Normal School, 1886-1902; Adolescence and Acceptance --- 90
  Chapter IV: From Normal School to Teachers College (1903-1909) --- 218
  Chapter V: Through Troubled Times (1909-1920) --- 268
  Chapter VI: The College Completes a Half-Century of Service; President Seerley Retires (1920-1928) --- 369
  Chapter VII: Campus Life During Times of Transition (1903-1928) --- 436
  Appendixes --- 487
  Notes --- 494
  Index --- 547

  1990

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  Distribution of On-Campus Grades for Spring Semester 1985

  Gerald D. Bisbey

  This report is the next in the sequence of such reports being sent each semester to give the University community information concerning grade distributions. These grade distributions are by instructional areas and/or programs rather than departments only. Thus areas such as Educational Media Center, Individual Studies, and Human Relations are also identified. By request, the Humanities and General Sciences areas have been retained with the appropriate departments.

  1985

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  Distribution of On-Campus Grades for Fall Semester 1984

  Gerald D. Bisbey

  This report is the next in the sequence of such reports being sent each semester to give the University community information concerning grade distributions. These grade distributions are by instructional areas and/ or programs rather than departments only. Thus areas such as Educational Media Center, Individual Studies, Social Sciences, and Human Relations are also identified. By request, the Humanities and General Sciences areas have been retained with the appropriate departments.

  1984

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  Alcohol Information Survey of Undergraduate Students Enrolled at the University of Northern Iowa, Spring Semester 1983

  Paul C. Kelso and Robert A. Hartman

  The purposes of the study were to (1) secure information from a sample of University of Northern Iowa students regarding their use of alcoholic beverages and their attitudes regarding themselves and others who had encountered problems related to alcohol usage, and (2) provide information to university students and staff members which may be utilized in developing programs related to alcohol use in the university community.

  1983

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  Opinions of Freshmen Students Enrolled at the University of Northern Iowa, Spring Semester 1983, Who Submitted Declaration of Curriculum (Academic Major) Statements

  Paul C. Kelso

  The purposes of this study were to:

  1. Secure information from selected University of Northern Iowa freshmen students regarding their (a) future plans, (b) achievement and development during their freshman year, (c) use of and satisfaction with university services and activities, (d) degree of satisfaction with areas related to instruction, (e) employment while attending UNI, (f) most rewarding experience at UNI and (g) biggest disappointment at UNI.

  2. Provide information to university staff members which may be utilized in assisting students and in evaluating existing programs and services.

  This report summarizes the results of the questionnaire survey conducted at the University of Northern Iowa during the Spring Semester 1983.

  1-1-1983

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  A Comparison of the Responses of UNI Students Direct from High School, Fall Semester 1979, and Their Parents to Statements Pertaining to Selected Educational and Social Issues

  Paul C. Kelso

  This paper summarizes the results of the student-parent survey conducted on the University of Northern Iowa during pre-orientation session for new students and their parents in June and July 1979.

  The purposes of the survey were to:

  1. Secure the opinions of new students and their parents regarding selected current educational and social issues.

  2. Compare the opinions of the students and parents.

  3. Present the findings as a part of the orientation program.

  4. Utilize the opinions of the students and parents in developing future programs in the various student: services areas at the University of Northern Iowa.

  5. Secure demographic information pertaining to the students and their parents.

  1979

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  Student Opinions and Interests Regarding a Proposed Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) at the University of Northern Iowa

  Paul C. Kelso

  During the 1978-79 school year, officials from the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) detachment at the University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa contacted officials at the University of Northern Iowa regarding the possibility of establishing an ROTC extension center at the University of Northern Iowa.

  Following the initial contacts and visits to the campus by ROTC officers from the University of Iowa, officials at the University of Northern Iowa decided to conduct a survey of University of Northern Iowa students to determine their interest in the proposed ROTC program.

  This report summarizes the results of the questionnaire survey conducted on the University of Northern Iowa campus during pre-registration and registration for returning and new undergraduate students for the Fall Semester 1979.

  The purpose of the survey was to provide students with an opportunity to indicate if ROTC would be beneficial to the students and to the university and to determine their interest in participating in ROTC if the proposed program was available.

  1979

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  The 101 Graduates Who Earned Specialist's Degrees at the University of Northern Iowa, 1960/1978

  Gordon J. Rhum

  This is a record of experiences at the University of Northern Iowa with two intermediate graduate degree programs: Specialist in Education, since 1960; Specialist, since 1970. The report extends through calendar year 1978.

  1979

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  A Study of Students' Attitudes Towards Free Magazine: Final Report

  University of Northern Iowa

  In November, 1972, the Social Research Center (hereinafter referred to as the Center) received a request from the University of Northern Iowa Board of Student Publications (hereinafter referred to as the Board) to conduct a survey of University of Northern Iowa students (hereinafter referred to as students) in order to assess their opinions of Free Magazine (hereinafter referred to as the Magazine).

  The Magazine was to be published twice a year and distributed free of charge to the students.

  The purpose of the survey was twofold. First, to evaluate student opinion regarding the various articles, fiction, poetry, and art work (hereinafter referred to as work) contained in the first issue of the Magazine. Secondly, to collect information which could be used by the Board in order to make a decision regarding continued publication of the Magazine.

  The report which follows details the activities and findings of the survey.

  1973

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  Comprehensive Campus Plan, Phase 1: Program Summary and Alternative Development Concepts

  University of Northern Iowa

  This report contains a summary of the major goals and policies, the programmed space requirements for 15,000 students, and alternative concepts for physical development of the university at the 15,000-student level. The derivation of these concepts concludes Phase 1 of the Comprehensive Campus Plan.

  1967

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  The Malcolm Price Laboratory School Dedication Program, March 23, 1959.

  Iowa State Teachers College

  A dedication program for the Campus Laboratory School at Iowa State Teachers College on March 23, 1959. Pans for the new school were initiated in 1943 under the direction of Dr. Guy Wagner, then head of the Department of Teaching.

  3-23-1959

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  The First Seven Years: The Graduate Student in Professional Education, 1952-1958

  Iowa State Teachers College

  The Beginning of the Graduate Program in 1952. On the sixteenth day of May, 1950, the Iowa State Board of Education (now known as the Iowa State Board of Regents) entered into a contract with George D. Strayer for the conduct of a survey of the three institutions of higher education under the control of the Board. On October 19, 1950 George D. Strayer and his associates submitted the Report of a Survey of the Institutions of Higher Learning in the State of Iowa.

  1958

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  A Self-Survey of the Iowa State Teachers College

  Iowa State Teachers College

  The Self-Survey Report of Iowa State Teachers College which is presented in these pages is the work of about one hundred members of the faculty whose names appear on a separate sheet. Because the completed reports of the various committees were in some instances longer than seemed necessary, some condensations and omissions were suggested by Dr. Leo Goggin, who read the entire manuscript before it was mimeographed, and by the undersigned. It is hoped that the making of these changes has not resulted in the omission of material which should have been included or in distortion of the report of any committee. The committees worked hard to make their reports accurate and complete.

  As is inevitable in any active institution, reports of status which were correct when written will be obsolete before they are read by those most interested. This is particularly true in the case of the report on Student Personnel Services because of the changes in the administrative organization for that work.

  The order of the survey reports is essentially that of the Revised Manual of Accrediting of the North Central association. Attention is called to the material in the appendix which may serve to clarify and amplify some of the reports.

  1953

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  The First 75 Years

  Irving H. Hart

  A history of Iowa State Teachers College (previously known as Iowa State Normal School and now known as the University of Northern Iowa), from 1876 to 1951.

  1951

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  IOWAVE

  Iowa State Teachers College

  A booklet of mainly photos of the WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service) who were trained at the Naval Training School temporarily located on the campus of Iowa State Teachers College (later the University of Northern Iowa). Also contains a brief history of the training school.

  1945

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  In Memoriam; Orval Ray Latham, President, Iowa State Teachers College, 1928-1940, the College Auditorium, July 11, 1940

  Iowa State Teachers College

  A pamphlet that covers the memorial services for the late Orval Ray Latham were held in the college auditorium on Thursday, July 11, 1940 at four o'clock in the afternoon with the Reverend G. E. Knoff presiding.

  7-11-1940

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  A History of Religious Activities at Iowa State Teachers College

  Marshall Rust Beard

  Religious activities have always held a permanently place in the lives of students at Iowa State Teachers College.

  The fact that from 1885 to 1954, 154 of her graduates are known to have entered full-time religious work as ministers, missionaries, etc., points with some significance to the Christian influence existing on this campus.

  1937

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  Professor J. H. Paarmann

  L. H. Pammel

  A brief biography of J.H. Paarmann, curator of the Davenport Academy.

  1929

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  Fifty Years at the Teachers College

  David Sands Wright

  A history of the Iowa State Teachers College, later known as the University of Northern Iowa.

  1926

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  Verle McFarland Diary

  Verle McFarland

  A 1926 diary of Verle McFarland (Shanks), a student at Iowa State Teachers College and a teacher in one-room schoolhouses in Lucas County, Iowa, in the 1920s and 1930s.

  1926

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  Miscellaneous Addresses, 1885-1920

  Homer H. Seerley

  Homer Horatio Seerley was the second chief administrator of UNI. His predecessor was James Cleland Gilchrist. Seerley led the school from 1886 to 1928.

  1920

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  The School of the Future

  R. P. Crawford

  An article from the June 1920 issue of Popular Educator, about the consolidation of rural schools in the Midwest.

  1920

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  The Quakers of Iowa

  Louis Thomas Jones

  According to the author's preface, "In the present work the author has endeavored to present the essential features of the history of the people called the Quakers, from the time of their first appearance in Iowa down to the present time."

  1918

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  Report of the Inside Survey [of the Iowa State Teachers College]

  State College of Iowa

  1917

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  A Modern School

  Abraham Flexner

  A Modern School is a 23-page occasional paper, written by Abraham Flexner and published in 1916 by The General Education Board. Flexner (1866-1959) was an American educator and education reformer. The occasional paper presented here addresses many of the perceived failings of the public school system circa 1916 and suggests several reforms. The General Education Board was established by John D. Rockefeller in 1903. According to the Rockefeller Foundation, the board was established to aid education in the U.S. without distinction of race, sex or creed, and was active in promoting the public school movement in the early part of the 20th century. The General Education Board ceased activities in 1964.

  1916

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  Illustrated Review Showing Development of the State of Iowa

  Earl J. Robinson & Co.

  Descriptive text covering counties, cities and villages based on the latest official sources, with special articles by well known state authorities. Newly engraved charts showing principal automobile roads, including the Lincoln highway and its feeders, detailed railroad maps of every state with complete index, also maps of foreign countries.

  1915

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  A Retrospect of Sixty Years

  Josiah L. Pickard

  Josiah Little Pickard (March 12, 1824-March 28, 1914) was the Superintendent of Public Instruction of Wisconsin, 1860-1864, and the sixth President of the University of Iowa, 1878-1887.

  1908

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  Biennial Report of the State Normal School at Cedar Falls. School Years 1877-78 Through 1907-08

  Iowa State Teachers College

  1908

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  An Address Delivered on the Eleventh Day of June Nineteen Hundred Seven at Iowa City, Iowa, on the Occasion of the Sixtieth Anniversary of the Founding of the State University of Iowa

  Horace E. Deemer

  1907

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  Selections for Arbor and Bird Day, Memorial Day

  Iowa. Dept. of Education

  A booklet for Iowa teachers giving suggested readings and other items for Arbor and Bird Day and Memorial Day school programs.

  1906

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  History of Black Hawk County, Iowa, and Representative Citizens

  Isaiah Van Metre

  This book provides a history of Black Hawk County, Iowa, from its settlement in 1834 through the book's publication in 1904. Numerous biographical entries and portraits are included.

  1904

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  Memorial Day 1899

  Iowa. Dept. of Public Instruction

  A booklet for Iowa teachers giving suggested readings and other items for a Memorial Day school program.

  1899

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  Higher Education in Iowa

  Leonard F. Parker

  A history of higher education in Iowa and descriptions of higher education institutions up to 1893, including faculty, student populations, buildings, and courses of study.

  1893

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  Historical Record of Cedar Falls

  Peter Melendy

  This book, published in 1893, is a description and history of the first 50 years of the city of Cedar Falls, Iowa. Included are an 1892 map of the city and photos of city buildings.

  1893

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  The History of Black Hawk County, Iowa

  Western Historical Company

  This book provides a history of Black Hawk County, Iowa, from its settlement in 1834 through the book's publication in 1878. Numerous biographical entries and portraits are included, along with more general histories of the state of Iowa and the northwest United States.

  1878

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  Report of the State Normal School at Cedar Falls. School Year 1876-77

  Iowa State Teachers College.

  1877

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  Specification for the Erection of the "Soldiers' Orphans' Home," Cedar Falls, Iowa

  Unknown

  "Handwritten building specifications for a Soldiers' Orphans' Home in Cedar Falls, Iowa. This building later became Central Hall, or Old Central, on the campus of the Iowa State Teachers College, now known as the University of Northern Iowa. "

  1866

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  Well’s Pocket Hand-book of Iowa

  John G. Wells

  A general description of the state of Iowa, along with the information about the state's pre-emption laws and other information pertinent to settlers in the state.

  1857