Northern Iowan The University
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
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BALKE FINDLEY
Cedar Falls, Iowa
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Yesterday’s threat, today’s enemy, tomorrow’s hope Page 10
HLC Review Team recommends UNI for full reaccreditation AJ CASSIDY
Staff Writer
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During the week of Nov. 14-19, the University of Northern Iowa will be taking part in International Education Week. International Education Week is a joint cooperation by the U.S. State Department and the Department of Education to prepare Americans for a global environment and attract leaders from abroad to experience the U.S. UNI is taking part in the promotion and celebrations of this week and kicked it off on Sunday, at 2 p.m. in the Lang Hall auditorium. The kick-off event was opened by Provost Gloria Gibson and followed by the keynote speaker, Guang Jin, an international alumnus of UNI. Each day will consist of several different activities throughout to enhance the See INTERNATIONAL page 4
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Michael Maggiotto, member of the HLC review team, participated in a student forum on Nov. 8 where he asked about the effectiveness of UNI.
On Nov. 8-10, a review team from the Higher Learning Commission visited campus for the University of Northern Iowa’s reaccreditation process. This process is done at accredited schools every 10 years. The findings of the commission determine whether or not a school will continue to receive federal funding, student loans and transferability of credits to other universities. As announced Wednesday by President Benjamin Allen, the review team will recommend full reaccreditation without stipulation or further required reporting. “It points to the outstanding faculty and staff we have here on campus. This would not happen without their help,” said Gloria Gibson, UNI Provost. “The result of the review was a product of hard work and involvement
by many staff, faculty members and students.” In preparation for the HLC visit, UNI prepared a self-study of the five criteria the HLC uses in its evaluations. The criteria include: Mission and Integrity; Preparing for the Future; Student Learning and Effective Teaching; Acquisition, Discovery and Application of Knowledge; and Engagement and Service. “The study explains who we are, our aspirations. It’s introspective for the university as a whole,” said Gibson. Mike Licari, Associate Provost, said the goal of the self-study was to “produce a self-assessment of the institution; to evaluate it in all areas.” The 10 members of the HLC review team, comprised of university administrators and faculty from around the Midwest, spent much of their time See HLC, page 2
Risman speaks on sexuality and hooking up BALKE FINDLEY Staff Writer
The University of Northern Iowa Sociology Club invited Barbara Risman, a renowned professor in feminist theory and gender equality, to speak on sexuality and hooking
up on Nov. 12. Risman’s speech, “Hooking up in College: What Do We Know?” focused on the gender differences and inequalities in sexuality. Risman’s credibility and reputation preceded her as she arrived in a room where not only were there no
Election 2010
What Did It Mean? SARAH KELZER Staff Writer
On Nov. 10, the University of Northern Iowa Department of Political Science held a discussion forum to educate people on the results of this year’s election. The national picture, state elections in Iowa, judicial elections and campaign communications were the main topics cov-
ered. Understanding the results of elections can be difficult and confusing for citizens, the media and even politicians. “An analysis takes time, requires historical perspective, and requires objectivity – today’s media wants instant analyses that can often be lacking in objectivity,” said Donna Hoffman, interim
seats left, but also very little, if any, standing room. Upon seeing well over a hundred students, Risman graciously offered to provide another lecture immediately following. “We are delighted that so many people from across the entirety of campus came to support us in our
department head and associate professor of political science. “Political scientists need to look beyond the ‘yes or no’ and ask themselves ‘why?’ Did voters elect Grassley because they agree with him or did they vote for him because they disagreed with his opponent that much more? The results made up an election year that had some surprises but for the most part, followed political scientists’ expectations.” It is expected that a president’s party will lose seats in Congress during a midterm See ELECTION 2010, page 3
opening event,” said Jake Rudy, copresident of the Sociology Club. Risman opened the presentation by asking whether the students thought there was a hook-up culture on the UNI campus, to which a great See RISMAN, page 4
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Donna Hoffman, iterim department head of political science, led a discussion on Nov. 10 about what the election meant and what it could lead to in the future.