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

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This year was the lost of 13 that President Kamorick served at UNI. After a leave of absence, he wi return to the Department of Hbtory. where he Is a tenured professor. '1 am 63 years dd.’’said Kamerick. and would much prefer to end my career as I began It... Prior to coming to Northern Iowa I hod taught In the history doctoral programs of Kent State University and North Texas Universi- ty. The demands of the presidency at UNI have forced me to forego the pleasures of teaching, something have always regretted.” Kamerick said he waited to resign In order to see through the educa- tional doctorate.’’ which took four years to achieve. He also wanted to finish out his term as chairman of the American Association of State Col- leges and Universities. Kamerick voiced pride h the Increasing academic excetence at LN and the greater diversity of programs. When he began in 1970. UNI was stM considered a teaching cotege. Since then, the business school and other programs have expanded greatly. Kamerick also approved several new bukfngs on campus during his administration. The Strayer Wood Theatre, the Communication Arts Cen- ter. the Education Center and the Kxary expansion, he believes have provided great opportunities for a new generation of students.” Dr. John Kamerick. President Dr. Edward Vokiseth, Special Assistant to the President for State Relations and Special Events Edward Vokiseth. the Special Assistant to the President for State Relations and Special Events, performs many of his duties off-campus and around the state. He described himself as a Board of Regents’ legislative kxson team member In the Iowa General Assembly. ” Vokiseth represents UNI students In Influencing the legis- lature to decide on pofcfes favorable to the state universi- ties. When he Is not at sessions In Des Moines. Vokiseth Is on the road meeting canddates. or at special meetings on campus. He Is a member of a variety of committees and counds. Inducing the President’s Cabinet. 18 Administration