University of Northern Iowa - Old Gold Yearbook (Cedar Falls, IA)

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i » 198 Chosen As International Year Of Disabled Persons Number II of Ihc Black Hawk C bairiots, a team made up of handicapped persons, races to recapture the ball in a game against the Cedar Falls Waterloo Broken Spokes, which although not physically handicapped, was confined to wheelchairs in the game. The United Nations General Assem- bly has named 1981 as the International Year of Disabled Persons. Work throughout many nations has been di- rected at improving the lives of phys- ically and mentally disabled indivi- duals. Dr. Marion Thompson, Depart- ment Head of Special Education, com- ments that in spite of being a year for the handicapped, difficulties in provid- ing services for them exist as a result of economic crunches. Enrollment of students who use wheelchairs or need other assistance in- creased to 145 during the fall semester of 1981. Registration for physically handicapped students stood at only 42 in the fall of 1980. A number of services for the handi- capped arc provided through depart- ment programs and the Student Coun- cil of Exceptional Children. I-efl: From Row: Ron Anderson. Donna Raschkc Row 2: Harriet Hcaly, Sue Hamrc-Nietupski. Bill Stainback, Bill Callahan Row 3: Tom Little. John Nictupski. Lee Courtnagc, Marion Thompson- Dcpartmcnt Head Abose: Lab assistant, Lorie Spanjcrs. works with handicapped preschoolers Carissa Williams and Tommy Sivertson. Academics 23

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From Row: Bob Krajewski-Dcpartment Head, Kay Stensrud Row 2: Nonnan McCumsey, Donald Hanson. Don Carver, James Albrecht, Larry Routh, Paul Brimm Row 3: Jack Kimball, Audrey Smith, Marlene Shea Row 4: Bob Lembke, Joyce Broell Department Trains Leaders Providing educational leadership ser- vices, School Administration and Per- sonnel Services faculty continue to ex- pand their role in training leaders for K-12 schools, higher education institu- tions, and agencies through exemplary teaching and service. Masters degrees, specialists degrees, and endorsements are offered in both administration and counseling areas. Meeting challenges of today’s leader- ship training demands remain their goal. Increasingly faculty are practicing their expertise by serving in leadership positions in state, regional and national professional organizations. Consultant DeWayne Karpins from Indian University instructs a workshop at UNI. 22 Academics

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Demand For Teachers Expected To Rise Within this decade the demand for teachers is expected to rise. The increased birthrate in Iowa and those who fled the profession due to the unavailability of jobs, account for these openings. Dr. Ross Nielsen, Head of Teaching, reports that at present less than five percent of high school graduates choose to enter into the field of teaching. The department continues to receive funding for a broad array of experimental and developmental research projects. Financing is provided by various governmental and private agencies or programs. Karen Ewoldl works with Price Lab School pupils Abote: Front Row: Cathie Schweitzer. Maribelle Betterton, Dianna Briggs. Rita Voltmcr. Ross Niclsen-Dcpartmcnt Head. Lois Potter, Glona Kirkland. Barbara Burke. Lynn Nielsen Row 2 Peter Mazula, Lous Hcshusius, James Kelly. Elizabeth Strub. Janet McClain, James Doud. Joan Tephly. Robert Paulson. James Welch Row 3: Robert Lee. Jennie Oukada. Joseph Everton, Patricia Geadclmann. Dean Primrose. Mary Margaret Schmitt. Ann Turnbull. Judith Luschcn, Billie Jean Streit. Marjorie Vargas. Rosa Findlay Row 4: Stephen Rose. Phillip Nelson. James Becker, Robert Schneider. Donald Darrow. Nadenc Davidson. Jerry Duca. John Tarr. Joan Duca. Carl Bollwinkcl. Teresa Bcghtol. Earl Ockcnga, Susan Flcmr Row 5: Richard Strub. Leslie Hale. Donald Wicdcrandcrs. Ferd Ricchmann. David Christensen, Kent McIntyre. James Price. Larbi Oukada. Marcus Yoder. Kenneth Butzicr, Dorothy Wincke Right: A $50,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities allows these students to learn more about the social history of the state of Iowa. Pictured from left to right arc Dcrriin Lanier. Jeff Albrecht. Dr. Lynn Nielsen. Scott Dedrick. and Lyann Brown. 24 Academics