Welcome from the President
By joining our distinguished faculty you have become part of UNI's 132-year tradition of excellence in teaching and scholarship. UNI's student-centered approach to providing exceptional learning opportunities is the hallmark of our service to the state of Iowa and its citizens.
It is an exciting time to be part of this university for students and for educators. Our continuous pursuit of higher levels of achievement in undergraduate education, our state leadership in Pre-K through 12 education issues, and our commitment to assisting the state in all facets of economic, cultural and social development are the priorities guiding UNI's course into the 21st century.
UNI presents a vibrant campus in a beautiful and welcoming community. I encourage you to explore, to become involved and to take advantage of all the amenities our environment has to offer.
I am confident that you will find your professional association with the University of Northern Iowa to be challenging, fulfilling and enjoyable.
Again, welcome, and best wishes for the new academic year.
Benjamin J. Allen
President
Welcome from the Exec. VP/Provost
It's my great pleasure, and privilege, to welcome you to the University of Northern Iowa. Having had the experience of serving at a number of fine schools, I can attest with confidence that this is a great university at which to work. You will be joining a faculty that is dedicated to academic and professional excellence.
As I note on the Academic Affairs webpage, while our central focus is on students and their learning, many of our faculty are also internationally respected for their research, scholarly, or artistic work. What makes us special is that those faculty are adept at and enthusiastic about translating their considerable scholarly and artistic skills into exciting classroom experiences for their students.
We're delighted that you have joined our academic community and we're excited about the contributions we know you'll make to the UNI vision of being a leader among the nation's finest comprehensive institutions, characterized by a multicultural and inclusive community with high-quality teaching/learning environments and making socially responsible contributions to the state of Iowa, the nation, and the world.
James Lubker
Interim Executive Vice President and Provost