Provost Gloria Gibson

Meet Provost Gibson

Gloria J. Gibson was named executive vice president and provost at the University of Northern Iowa effective July 1, 2009

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Welcome to the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost!

The University of Northern Iowa offers exciting educational opportunities for all students taking classes on campus or enrolled in our on-line and distance education programs. The goal of the provost's office is to help provide the highest quality learning environments and to encourage engagement with various communities across the State of Iowa, throughout the country and around the world. Through teaching, scholarship, creative activity and outreach, our outstanding faculty and staff strive to achieve excellence in all we do.

We encourage you to browse our website to learn more about the office and the university. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. 

Budget Information

April 5, 2012

Dear Faculty and Staff:

Over the past several weeks many public claims have been made about what the most recent Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) says about the financial status of UNI. We think it's important that you consider the following information in making up your own mind about the university's situation.

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UNI President Ben Allen will receive an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters Degree from Iowa State University

UNI colleagues,

As chief academic officer, it gives me great pleasure to share with you that UNI President Ben Allen will receive an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters Degree from Iowa State University during ISU's commencement on Saturday, Dec. 17.

President Allen was nominated by faculty members in ISU's College of Business for his work in the field of transportation and logistics. He is being recognized for his exceptional service during his tenure as a faculty member and administrator at ISU, his service to public higher education in Iowa and his scholarly achievements and contributions nationwide.

This degree is a great honor and a testament to the quality leadership President Allen has provided throughout his academic career. UNI is fortunate to have a president who is a strong administrator and scholar, committed to academic excellence for all students and faculty.

Please join me in congratulating President Allen on this achievement.

Gloria Gibson

Academic Affairs Newsletter – Fall 2011

The summer and fall semesters have been very busy. Please read about activities across Academic Affairs in our latest newsletter.  Special thanks to Alisa Weeks for her excellent work!

Download the Fall 2011 Academic Affairs Newsletter

Budget Update - November 2011

To deal with our FY 12 academic affairs 2.2 million budget reduction, academic affairs has permanently reduced faculty and staff lines through retirement and/or phased retirements, suspended some searches, and reallocated general fund support to non-general fund accounts.  Some faculty and staff lines on phased retirement will receive one-time “bridge” money to fund lines through FY 13.  However, these solutions are not strategic and soon we will begin to systematically review academic programs to assure strategic reallocation of resources. 

UNI's STEM initiatives to be featured on the Discovery Channel

The University of Northern Iowa's work in helping address the U.S. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) crisis will be featured in a half-hour special edition of the Profiles Series, hosted by actor Louis Gossett, Jr. The program will air on the Discovery Channel at 6 a.m. Central Daylight Time, Friday, Oct. 21.

UNI's segment explores how the university is addressing the needs of students, teachers and industry regarding STEM issues.