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University Facilities and Educational ServicesUniversity FacilitiesRod LibraryCentrally located on campus, and serving the UNI community through Internet-based collections and programs, Rod Library supports the curricular, informational, and research needs of UNI's students and faculty. Rod Library occupies a modern, 238,000 square-foot, four-story building in the heart of campus. The library building provides seating for 1,600 library users at study carrels and tables, and has more than 550 additional seating spaces in lounge areas and in group, graduate, and faculty studies. Rod Library also houses the University Archives, a Student Computer Center managed by the university's Information Technology Services, the School Library Media Studies program of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, and a Print Services facility. Library collections include more than 920,000 paper volumes, 3,300 current periodical and newspaper subscriptions in print and online, and subscriptions to an increasingly broad array of full-text electronic databases. Other collections include: 270,000 U.S. paper documents, 300,000 U.S. and Iowa documents on microfiche, and 40,000 flat maps. Additional Rod Library collections include: general reference, U.S. and Iowa depository documents and maps, art and music, youth materials collection, career materials, and special collections. Circulating books and the current and bound journals collections are in open stacks, shelved by the Library of Congress classification system. The Reference Collection includes resources in all disciplines taught at the university. The Art & Music collection includes reference sources for those subject disciplines, and has an extensive collection of records, cassettes, and compact disks, as well as listening rooms and equipment. Art & Music also provides networked streaming video to support courses in the School of Music. The Youth Collection holds a representative sample of fiction and non-fiction materials for K-12 students. Rod Library faculty and staff provide reference, interlibrary loan, library instruction, and many other library services to assure an information-rich academic environment for study, teaching, and scholarship. A few Rod Library services of special note are:
The Rod Library building is open 100.5 hours per week during the spring and fall sessions. Summer hours are set according to the requirements of curriculum offered during the various summer sessions. Variations from regular schedules are posted in the main lobby of the library and are published in the Northern Iowan and on the library's Web page. Many Rod Library collections are available via the World Wide Web 24 hours a day at www.library.uni.edu. Maucker UnionThe Maucker Union, located east of the UNI Library, serves as an informal meeting place for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests of the university. The unique facilities of Maucker Union are useful for a wide range of activities including cultural, recreational, and conference events. General services include: a campus information center, check cashing service, meeting rooms, a billiards game room, and dining services. The building houses the offices of the campus newspaper, student government, student radio, the Multi-Cultural Center, and other student organization offices. The Student Involvement and Activities Office of Maucker Union is responsible for the programs which focus on co-curricular development of the student. Leadership development, skills development, support for student organizations/interest groups, Greek life, and programming are central to this office and Maucker Union as a whole.
Social and cultural activities include art exhibits, movies, comedy, forums, and lectures. Maucker Union is financed through fee monies, general education funds, and income-producing services within the building. More information about Maucker Union and special programs and events can be obtained at www.uni.edu/maucker. The CommonsStudents, staff, and university guests use the Commons in a variety of ways. Housed within this building are the Georgian Lounge and the Slife Ballroom. The Georgian Lounge is used for teas, receptions, and other special occasions. The Slife Ballroom is a multi-purpose room used for banquets, dances, lectures, and student activities. University MuseumThe University Museum, accredited by the American Association of Museums, is used extensively as an educational resource by both university classes and regional schools and as a cultural facility by local organizations and individual visitors. The museum offers permanent and changing exhibits, tours, lectures, and special programs, such as films, presentations, performance, and ethnic meals. Faculty and students can make use of the exhibits and collections through class projects, collection study, research, and internships for a wide variety of academic disciplines. The collections of the museum embrace four major subject categories: geology, biology, anthropology, and history. The geology collection consists of minerals, rocks, and fossils of worldwide distribution. The biology area includes a bird collection consisting of most birds indigenous to the midwest as well as some exotic, rare, and extinct species. Large and small mammals, reptiles, fish, anthropods, and marine invertebrates, including a vast collection of shells from around the world, are also a part of the biology collection. The history collection contains items related primarily to early Iowa education, the campus, and historical costume. The anthropology section includes prehistoric and ethnographic collections from North America, South America, Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and the Middle East. A public support group known as the Friends of the UNI Museum serves to help the Museum through financial and volunteer support. Membership is open to anyone with the desire to see the museum grow and expand its services. Located at 3219 Hudson Road, the museum is open, free of charge, daily from 9:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. during the school week. It is closed on legal and university holidays. The museum is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Although large groups such as clubs and classes are asked to telephone or write the museum for appointments, all other visitors are invited to come without appointments any time the museum is open. For further information visit www.uni.edu/museum. Marshall Center SchoolBuilt in 1893, the Marshall Center School is a symbol of UNI's contribution to Iowa's long record of excellence in education. This historic structure was moved from Pocahontas County in western Iowa to the campus in 1987 to celebrate the early history of the campus as a teachers college. It now serves as a museum telling the story of early Iowa education. The school served as a school, community meeting place, township school board meeting room, and voting place from 1893 until 1944. It has been restored and furnished as it would have looked circa 1922 and is one of the most authentic one-room school museums in Iowa. Programs are presented at the school to campus classes, regional elementary school groups, and the general public. Storytelling, reenactments, and presentations help visitors step back in time to visualize a typical day at a rural school. The school is located at the corner of 23rd and North Minnesota Streets and open Friday and Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Programs for campus groups, classes, and public groups can be scheduled by contacting the University Museum. For further information visit www.uni.edu/museum. Broadcasting ServicesAdministratively housed in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts are UNI's two separately-programmed public radio services. KUNI-FM serves the Cedar Falls/Waterloo, Cedar Rapids, and Iowa City areas at 90.9 on the dial. KUNI can also be heard at 98.7 in Dubuque, 94.5 in the Quad Cities, 96.1 in Des Moines, and 91.5 in north central Iowa via KUNY-FM in Mason City. KUNI/KUNY broadcast quality music and public affairs features each day. KHKE-FM, at 89.5 on the dial, serves the Cedar Falls/Waterloo metro area with a jazz and classical music format. KHKE is also heard at 90.7 in Mason City, and at 1010 AM in northern Iowa and southern Minnesota, via KRNI-AM in Mason City. Students majoring in Electronic Media in the Department of Communication Studies serve as interns for the two stations. For further information, visit KUNI on the Web at KUNIradio.org, fax KUNI at 319-273-7911, or toll-free 1-800-772-2440 extension 0. Visit KHKE on the web at KHKE.org. Office of University Marketing & Public RelationsThe Office of University Marketing & Public Relations, in concert with the various university constituents, develops and coordinates the implementation of an integrated marketing program. Designed to enhance the visibility and to accurately project the culture of the University of Northern Iowa, the plan reflects and works toward the goals of the university's strategic plan through the judicious use of a variety of communications. Areas of public relations emphasis and thematic approaches in publication and advertising design correspond with and support the mission and select areas of excellence. Priorities are set within these parameters. A high priority of the Office of University Marketing & Public Relations is media relations, which includes developing internal credibility to assure that information is provided to media accurately and in a timely fashion. Prompt response to media queries and counsel to university officials in crisis situations are of primary importance. The office recognizes that news media are not in the business of promoting the university, and that their dissemination of our information to their readers/viewers on such things as programs, activities, or cultural events is done as a public service. Of equal importance to the Office of Marketing & Public Relations is the projection of the institutions's image and vision through communications media that are designed with integrity and consistency of central message, and in compliance with institutional identity standards. Central to all the office's efforts is the portrayal of outcomes that best illuminate the university's core goals. Student achievement, faculty research and accomplishments, the results of programs and initiatives, the partnerships that affect economic development, and promotion of the liberal arts core curriculum all comprise tangible evidence of UNI's mission. For more information, visit our Web site www.uni.edu/pubrel, phone 319-273-2761, or fax 319-273-2888. The University of Northern Iowa Alumni AssociationThe Alumni Association's beginnings date back to the days of the Iowa State Normal School. At the commencement exercises of the Class of 1879, it was decided that the graduates would meet again in one year for the first alumni social. On June 22, 1880, the class met on campus and drafted a constitution and program that would set the course for what is now the University of Northern Iowa Alumni Association. In 1972 the Board of Directors voted to incorporate and instituted a dues-paying membership program. The membership fees are used to support the wide variety of programs and services offered to alumni and friends of the university. Today, the Alumni Association has over 7,500 members and hosts over 25 alumni events per year. Alumni & Friends NetworkThis volunteer program at the University of Northern Iowa enables alumni and friends to share their talents with current students and help shape the university's future. This program allows alumni to identify which areas are of interest to them and how the university could utilize their talents to promote the university or offer a valuable experience to a current student. Opportunities include representing UNI at various public events, providing internship or job shadowing opportunities to current students, and/or serving as a regional contact for alumni relocating to a specific area. For more information or to volunteer, please contact the Alumni Association. Heritage Honours AwardsThe Heritage Honours Awards program recognizes graduates who have achieved significant personal and professional accomplishments since graduating from UNI. Award categories include the Alumni Achievement Award, Alumni Service Award, and Young Alumni Award. The awards are presented during the spring commencement ceremony. Please contact the Alumni Association for an official nomination form. UNI Alumni EventsThe Alumni Association hosts alumni gatherings in many cities across the United States. These events bring area alumni together for the opportunity to socialize, network, and reconnect with the university. Many events feature guests from UNI who provide updates on campus activities and programs. The association also hosts class reunions on campus for the 50th and 60th anniversary classes. The 25-, 30-, and 40-year classes are honored during Homecoming weekend. PublicationsThe Northern Iowa Today alumni magazine is mailed to all alumni. UNI News is an e-newsletter published six times per year and sent to all alumni with valid e-mail addresses on file. Both publications provide news from the Alumni Association, as well as information on campus events and activities. Legislative AdvocacyThe Alumni Association plays an active role in carrying out UNI's action plans in the Iowa State Legislature. The association assists UNI's Office of Governmental Relations with UNI Together in Education (UNITE), an organization of alumni and friends dedicated to advocacy for UNI. For more information, please visit UNITE online at www.uni.edu/govrel/unite or contact Keith Saunders >94, Assistant Director of Governmental Relations, 319-273-6144. UNI STAT Students Today Alumni TomorrowUNI STAT is a dues-paying organization for UNI students. Members receive discounts at area businesses, invitations to special UNI STAT events, and chances to win prizes all year long. Members also receive a benefits package including a UNI STAT t-shirt and calendar of events. To join, log on to www.unialum.org/stat or call 319-273-2355. Inquiries should be directed to:
The University of Northern Iowa FoundationThe University of Northern Iowa Foundation is a non-profit corporation formed in 1959 to assist the university in projects which are vital to its growth and development but are most appropriately financed from private funds. Many accounts within the foundation have been established as memorial funds for members of the faculty, staff, or alumni. Through its annual giving program, the foundation proves alumni and friends of the university an opportunity to assist in extending the usefulness of the university, providing that margin of excellence which is characteristic of a quality university. As an additional service for alumni and friends, the foundation staff assists in estate planning. The foundation is the official channel through which private gifts are given for the benefit of the University of Northern Iowa. Individuals and organizations are assured of continuity of management of such funds and of their being used for the purposes which the donor intended. As a charitable organization, all gifts to the foundation are tax deductible. Gifts or questions should be addressed to:
Educational ServicesInformation Technology ServicesInformation Technology Services (ITS) provides support for computing and networking; multimedia, distance learning, satellite uplink and downlink, imaging, video distribution and production, courseware production, instructional Web page design, administrative systems, telephone services, office and productivity software, technology training and consulting to the students, faculty, and staff of the University of Northern Iowa. The university's extensive computing resources are available through an expanding network and complemented by documentation, training, and consulting services. The NetworkA multi-layered, campus-wide data communication network provides primary access to the UNI computing and information resources. The network consists of a fiberoptic backbone interconnecting university mainframes, minicomputers, Local Area Network file servers, and network access servers. Individual workstations may be connected to the network directly, through local area networks, or via modems and telephone lines. A subset of the UNI network, ResNet, provides high-speed local area network connections to all residence hall rooms. The network provides access to all major UNI computing resources, including resources provided through the Rod Library, the colleges, and divisions. The UNI network is an Internet domain (uni.edu). UNI's Internet membership enables students, faculty, and staff at UNI to gain access to an extensive and rich variety of computing and information resources from all over the world. Access to the Internet and Internet2 is via a DS3 (45Mb) connection to the Iowa Communications Network (ICN). Central FacilitiesAcademic use of central systems is spread across a variety of platforms. Electronic mail and statistical computing is provided through a cluster of Hewlett-Packard Alpha systems running the Open-VMS operating system. UNI's World Wide Web (WWW) space is a complex mix of UNIX and Microsoft 2003 servers providing development and storage capability for web development. A portion of the UNI WWW space is also housed on college and division servers. All faculty have access to a course management platform, WebCT, enabling them to create modern learning environments for students. The Multimedia Storage, Production, Conferencing, and Distribution (MSPCD) system includes a large network-accessible storage facility available to both faculty and staff to store and deliver multimedia materials. Information in the central administrative database resides on an IBM mainframe running the MVS operating system. SUN hardware running the SOLARIS operating system serves as the platform for the Modern Executive Management and Financial Information System (MEMFIS). Many self-service applications and information, as well as other university databases and computer files, are easily accessible through a Web-based portal called MyUNIverse (http://my.uni.edu). Students use this system to access biographical information, transcripts, class schedules, registration, along with a variety of other applications and resources. It also provides faculty and staff with efficient access to various reports, forms, and self-service applications. Student Computer CentersHundreds of microcomputers are available for student use in Student Computer Centers strategically located throughout campus. The computers in these centers are connected to the UNI network for access to all campus computing resources. Equipment in these centers consists of Windows based personal computers running the latest Microsoft Office and other software. Laser printers and scanners are available in all of the centers. The Student Computing Advisory Committee plays an active and meaningful role in recommending policies, priorities, and strategic plans for the Student Computer Centers as well as other student and university computing resources. Special FacilitiesIn addition to campus-wide computer centers, colleges maintain a variety of specialized facilities. For example, the College of Natural Sciences provides graphics capability of varying types using IBM compatible systems and Apple Macintoshes. The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences provides digitized and plotting equipment as part of its Geographic Information System. The College of Humanities and Fine Arts uses Macintoshes in a special music lab and in a graphics arts lab. The Colleges of Business and Education also maintain facilities with specialized applications for students in those disciplines. UNI is an Affiliate Member of the National Center for Supercomputing Applications, located at the University of Illinois. This affiliate membership provides supercomputer access to students and faculty members whose academic pursuits require it. SoftwareProgramming languages available through the UNI network include Ada, APL, BASIC, C, COBOL, FORTRAN, Pascal, and MACRO. Statistical packages include SPSS, SPSS Graphics, Minitab, SAS, SAS Graphics, and several microcomputer-based statistical packages. WebCT is the current learning management system used in many courses. UNI serves as the WebCT Institute for the state. A variety of popular web page development software is available, as well as HTML editing. Word Processing software includes Microsoft Word and a number of editors available on a variety of equipment ranging from microcomputers to central systems. Other software resources include popular spreadsheets such as Excel, communications software such as Mozilla and Internet Explorer, and database software such as Microsoft Access, along with a variety of special-purpose and discipline-specific offerings. ServicesA Computer Consulting Center is available during normal working hours for answering computer-related questions and assisting with the solution of problems. The Consulting Center telephone is answered by machine at times when staff are not available. Responses to questions are generally provided within one working day. A comprehensive collection of documentation is available from a variety of sources, including the computers themselves, UNI's World Wide Web pages, the Consulting Center assistants, and the ITS staff. StudioIT (Studio for Innovative Teaching) is available for faculty use throughout the semester by completing a request form available on the website. Equipped with a SmartBoard, video conferencing unit, twenty wireless laptops, and flexible tables and seating, this room allows for a customizable setting enabling high interaction and the capability for the extensive use of technology. Extensive technology training is offered to faculty, staff, and students. Workshops designed specifically for incoming students are offered along with general workshops for the entire university community. Several series of workshops are offered to students for one hour of credit. Each week during the academic year there are typically six to eight offerings, all free of charge to UNI faculty, staff, and students. In addition, through grants and contracts, specialized training is provided to off-campus constituencies throughout the state. Consultation, design, and production for imaging and courseware are provided for a wide variety of media. Services include design and development of instructional Web sites; multimedia courseware applications; audio and video digitalization; CD-ROM and DVD production and duplication (data, audio, video, photo) within copyright guidelines; digital photography; digital design schemas and imaging, digital motifs, logos, portfolio designs; music and sound effects for production programming, video/audio recording in studios and other campus locations; video/audio editing; video/audio copying, TV format and standards conversion; consultation and design services for equipping and maintaining multimedia classrooms. Support, coordination, and training are also provided for using the Iowa Communications Network (ICN) for distance learning and multimedia conferencing. Media is distributed over cable and other TV systems on campus and in Cedar Falls. Satellite downlink is supported to receiving satellite-based programs and conferences as well as providing uplink capabilities to support interactive participation. Video conferencing services are available through the Internet. Student employees are heavily utilized to assist in providing technology services. Students working in this capacity receive extensive training along with professional supervision and experience that augments and enhances their academic experience at UNI. Instructional Resources and Technology ServicesInstructional Resources and Technology Services, within the College of Education, provides service and resources for teacher education students and faculty. Many of the services are also available for N/K-12 grade teachers and administrators. IRTS offers resources and technological services for the pursuit of curriculum and instructional development. The mission of the Instructional Resource and Technology Service facility is to provide students, faculty and in-service teachers/administrators with laboratories in which to examine and evaluate new curriculum resources. These resources include textbooks, professional materials, computer software, Macintosh and Windows microcomputers, and multimedia systems. Instructional Resources and Technology Services consists of the Curriculum Laboratory, Macintosh Laboratory, Windows Laboratory, and Technology Methods Lab. The Curriculum Laboratory is located in Room 222 of the Schindler Education Center. Materials available in the Curriculum Laboratory include N/K-12 textbooks, curriculum guides, resource units, professional books, education journals, kits, games, and software. The lab provides group orientations, consultations, reference assistance, a reserve desk, bibliographies, newsletters, and new materials notices. Macintosh Laboratory in the College of Education is located in Schindler Education Center, Room 206 within IRTS (SEC 222). Faculty and students make use of this space for classes and open student computer use. Designed for instruction, this lab has 21 eMac computers with Zip drives and scanners. Windows Laboratory for the College of Education is housed in Schindler Education Center 123A. This instructional lab is equipped with 18 new Windows computers equipped with an internal Zip drive, CD-ROM drive, scanners, and speakers. Both the Macintosh and Windows laboratories are instructional labs in which classes are held. The labs have software collections consisting of numerous N/K-12 grade non-networked educational packages. All IRTS software programs are cataloged and accessible via a UNISTAR search of the IRTS collection. The computers use software that accommodates all standard productivity needs including spreadsheets, database management, and word processing. Each lab has a projector for displaying images from the instructor station. Computers are available on a walk-in basis when classes or workshops are not in session. The purpose of the Technology Methods Lab (TML) is to explore models for technology-rich K-12 classrooms. This is an environment where pre-service and professional teachers can gain experience with the use of computing technology for teaching and learning. The lab is not a general purpose computing lab, but an in-depth learning lab for innovative computing applications in the UNI teacher education curriculum. Thirty-one eMAC desktop computers are available as well as one presentation station. Currently, the lab owns more than 150 different software titles relevant to various curricular areas. This teaching lab is housed in Schindler Education Center, Room 127/128. Visit the COE Web site for more detailed information: www.uni.edu/coe/irtsweb/services/labs.shtml Educational Opportunity Programs/Special Community Services (EOP/SCS)The University of Northern Iowa places a high priority on providing quality education to financially disadvantaged and minority students. To fulfill this commitment for all students, the university has established the Office of Educational Opportunity Programs and Special Community Services. The Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP) are designed and coordinated specifically to meet our students' educational, social, and financial needs. A primary goal for the EOP staff is to provide supportive services to all project students, thus enhancing the successful completion of the student's college career. The Educational Opportunity Programs and Special Community Services structure includes the following working components: The Center for Academic Achievement provides the university community with a variety of supportive services that will enhance students' academic achievement and persistence toward graduation. Staffed by full-time professionals and part-time student assistants, the center focuses on the areas of math, writing, study/life skills, and community service involvement. The goal of the center is to provide UNI students long-term, transferable learning skills that can be used both in and out of the classroom. The center also serves as a resource for faculty and staff as a support system for student learning. The Math Lab provides individualized and small group instruction and practice in math and related disciplines. The Writing Center offers individualized assistance to students in all aspects of the writing process within any academic discipline. The course Academic Skills Achievement Program (200:180) offers university students of all majors the opportunity to provide a community service and tutor children/youth in a variety of educational settings. The center staff is also available to provide supplemental advising-type services to students needing additional help. The Educational Opportunity Center program is an educational academic and counseling program, which promotes post-secondary education in communities with large populations of low-income and first-generation adults who are often unaware of education and career opportunities. Professional career and education counselors assist eligible adults to select a postsecondary institution or training program suited to their interests, assist clients with the completion of admission and financial aid applications, and provide academic development workshops (study skills, test taking, writing and basic reading, and math skills). The Educational Opportunity Center program also coordinates job and college fairs, media promotion of education, which provides education and career information for their communities. All services are free of charge. The GEAR UP Program was funded by the Department of Education in the amount of $1.27 million for a period of five years. The purpose of the Gear Up grant is to provide Logan Elementary School students with the skills, motivation, and preparation needed to pursue postsecondary education. The program will 1) inform students and their parents about college options and financial aid, 2) develop a solid academic foundation, 3) promote improvement in teaching and learning methods, and 4) provide ongoing staff training and professional development. The Educational Talent Search Program is an educational counseling service designed to assist 1,300 students to continue in and graduate from high school and enroll in an educational program beyond high school, and also to assist high school and college dropouts to return to an educational program. Assistance is provided through counseling regarding the variety of opportunities for further schooling, information regarding admission and financial aid application processes, advice on career choices and appropriate postsecondary institutions, college tutors, workshops, and tutoring. Students in 6th grade through age 18 are eligible to participate in the program. The McNair Scholars Program (Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program) is designed to encourage low-income and first-generation undergraduate students, especially minorities, to consider careers in college teaching as well as to complete advanced degrees through effective preparation for doctoral study. Students who participate in the program are provided with academic enrichment programs that provide tutoring, academic counseling, summer internships, financial aid and admissions assistance, research opportunities, and a faculty-directed mentoring program. The Department of Military Science administers the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program at the University of Northern Iowa. Credits earned in the department count as general elective credits toward baccalaureate degree requirements or a minor in Military Science. All instructors in the department are career U.S. Army Officers. The course of instruction is designed to be a four-year program. Students with prior military experience may be allowed to complete the program in two years. Students who desire to receive a commission as an officer in the U.S. Army will be required to contract with the Department of the Army during the final two years of the course. They will receive $3,500 per year stipend for two years and will incur a service obligation upon graduation. The Student Support Services Program was established at the University of Northern Iowa to provide services to low-income, first-generation, and disabled college students. Program services are designed to increase the retention and graduation rates of eligible students, and foster an institutional climate supportive of the success of low-income and first-generation college students and individuals with disabilities. The primary goals of the UNI Student Support Services are:
The program offers a number of free services to achieve these goals, such as academic advising and assistance with course selection, tutoring, career advising, assistance with educational and long-range planning, academic and cultural activities designed to enhance the student's personal and intellectual development, and admission assistance for enrollment in graduate and professional programs. The Center for Urban Education (UNI-CUE), located in the heart of the urban area of Waterloo, Iowa, is the university's community connection. As one of the components of the university's Educational Opportunity Program and Special Community Services (EOP/SCS), it represents the university's strong commitment to cultural diversity. UNI-CUE's mission is to provide a positive environment for lifetime learning. Individuals may pursue and continue their educational goals and prepare for careers. UNI-CUE staff collaborates with other campus departments and community programs to match the center's resources with community needs. UNI-CUE fully embraces the concept of continuing and part-time education. The UNI-CUE facility houses a variety of programs including Educational Talent Search (6th- 12th grade), Upward Bound (high school students), Educational Opportunity Center (19 years and up), and university courses for credit through continuing education. Meeting the challenge of providing educational opportunities for people of all ages and races in a comfortable and confident learning situation, the center focuses on community needs. The various programs available benefit both the participants and university students who want to pursue selected educational experiences in an urban environment. The many opportunities provided by UNI-CUE's wide scope of programs show that UNI-CUE is maintaining and enhancing the university's commitment to life-long learning. Classic Upward Bound is a college preparatory program designed to empower program participants with the academic skills and motivation necessary for success in high school and ultimately college. The program serves students from low-income first-generation families who demonstrate potential for college as measured by standardized tests, high school grades, and written recommendations from a school administrator, counselor, or teacher. The Classic Upward Bound Program has two components: the academic year program and the summer enrichment program. During the academic year, the Classic Upward Bound Program serves 75 students. This component focuses around the after-school Supplemental Instructional/Tutorials program in which students receive academic support services in their respective high schools. The academic year program also includes academic advising and counseling, career exploration, college tours, study skill development workshops, leadership conferences, and other activities. During the summer component, the Classic Upward Bound Program serves 60 students. These students spend six weeks during the summer living in dorms housed on the UNI campus. Students attend enrichment courses in mathematics (algebra, pre-calculus), English (literature and composition), science (biology, physics), foreign language (Spanish, French), economics, and computer science. In addition to their course work, students participate in cultural enrichment activities. After a Classic Upward Bound student successfully graduates from high school, the graduate is enrolled in college classes in UNI's summer session. All of these courses are transferable to the college or university that the student will attend in the fall. Participants are housed in dormitories with other UNI college students during the summer. The Classic Upward Bound Program accepts applications from students who have completed eighth grade or are currently enrolled in ninth, tenth, or eleventh grades in a Waterloo or Cedar Falls school. Interested parents or students may receive applications by stopping by the office at 800 Sycamore Street, Waterloo. Parents or students may also obtain information by calling the Classic Upward Bound Program at 319-234-6819 or from their high school guidance office. Upward Bound Math & Science (UBMS) is an academic enrichment program for high school students with an emphasis on math and science. The UBMS Center encourages these students to enroll in a college or university and major in math and science. It has two components: the academic-year program and the summer program. During the academic-year component, participants design, create, and implement a math or science project each semester with assistance from their mentor. The UBMS Center requires that participants select a mentor from their community who has a college degree and works in a math or science-related career. The students are required to meet with their selected mentor regularly. Students may participate in the program until graduation from high school. During the summer component, students participate in a supervised six-week residential program on the UNI campus. The purpose of the summer session is to introduce students to the world of math and science through a non-traditional, experiential learning method in which the major components of the math and science curriculum are laboratory based. The aim is to continue to spark students' interest and give them laboratory skills they may not experience in their high school courses. Students are required to take biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, integrated mathematics, computer programming, technical writing and/or Spanish. In addition to classes, students are engaged in educational field trips and guest speakers from various math and scientific careers. Students also have opportunities to participate in a wide range of recreational activities. The Upward Bound Math & Science experience allows students to grow both educationally and personally. Participants are afforded an opportunity to live and study in a safe university environment over the summer. This allows participants to: 1) become better acquainted with a university, students, faculty, and facilities; 2) meet high school students with similar interests; 3) take advantage of educational opportunities that may not be available at their local high schools; and 4) be exposed to current technological trends in mathematics, sciences, computer science, and career opportunities while exploring opportunities for college. The Upward Bound Math & Science Center accepts applications from students from Iowa in ninth or tenth grades who are interested in math and science. Interested parents or students may receive applications by stopping by the office at 800 Sycamore Street, Waterloo. Parents or students may also obtain information by calling the Upward Bound Math & Science Program at 319-234-6819 or from their high school guidance office. Inquiries regarding specific Educational Opportunity Programs and Special Community Services should be made to one of the following: Educational Opportunity Programs & Special Community Services University of Northern Iowa Center for Academic Achievement 214 Student Services Center, UNI Educational Opportunity Center 800 Sycamore Street Educational Talent Search 800 Sycamore Street GEAR UP Program 800 Sycamore Street McNair Scholars Program 214 Student Services Center, UNI Student Support Services 214 Student Services Center, UNI University of Northern Iowa Center for Urban Education (UNI-CUE) 800 Sycamore Street Classic Upward Bound 800 Sycamore Street Upward Bound Math & Science 800 Sycamore Street Military Science 203 West Gym, UNI Price Laboratory SchoolLocated on the north edge of the campus, Price Laboratory School serves as a direct experience laboratory for professional education programs of the university. The school provides an educational program for a diverse student body in pre-kindergarten through grade twelve, including special education. In addition to its role as a teacher education laboratory, the laboratory school is widely recognized for its innovative and experimental programs, and for its work in research and curriculum development. The school is strongly committed to service to the elementary and secondary schools of the state, providing leadership through regularly-sponsored conferences, workshops, and publications, and through its heavy involvement in the UNI program of extension and consultant services. The laboratory school operates on an open-door policy; visitation and consultation are encouraged. For educational resources and additional information about Malcolm Price Laboratory School programs, visit the PLS Web site at www.pls.uni.edu. The Director of Price Laboratory School may be contacted at 319-273-6136. The Roy Eblen Speech and Hearing ClinicThis clinic offers speech and hearing services both to university students and others outside the university community. These clinical services form an integral part of the program of professional preparation in speech-language pathology. Majors in communicative disorders and speech-language pathology carry out clinical services under the supervision of the faculty and instructional staff in the Department of Communicative Disorders. Services offered include audiological evaluations, speech and language evaluations, and remediation for individuals of all ages with speech, language, and hearing problems. For more information on the clinic visit www.uni.edu/comdis/clinic.html or call 319-273-2542. UNI Child Development CenterStudents, faculty, and staff of the university are eligible to enroll their children ages 6 weeks to 5 years in the UNI Child Development Center. Located on the lower level of the Price Laboratory School, the center is a licensed child care facility offering full-time care to a maximum of 53 children in four classrooms. The center operates on the university calendar, offering both academic year and summer programming. The Child Development Center also serves as a field experience site for students in Early Childhood Education, as well as a model program for educators across the state. Certified teachers, assisted by university students, staff the multi-age classrooms. Innovative curriculum and research are additional goals of the center, as well as the development of teacher education curriculum and evaluation procedures. An evening child care program is funded through a U.S. Department of Education grant. The program, located in the same classrooms as the day program, runs from 5:30-9:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday evenings during the academic year only. Child care for up to twenty children is provided on a sliding fee basis: for Pell-qualified student parents the child care is free; for other students, the cost is $2.50 and up per hour. For more information on either program, or to learn how to register your child, call the CDC at 319-273-2263. Or you may visit the CDC office located in Price Laboratory School, 1901 Campus Street, Cedar Falls. |
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