Sixteen named to honorary Phi Kappa Phi society
Sixteen college seniors were elected to the Phi Kappa Phi national honor society for superior scholarship across disciplines. Selections reward academic excellence and leadership. listed are both front and back row members with hometowns and addresses, plus several not pictured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cee College
Phi Kappa Phi
Julie Johnson
Mechanicsville
Kathleen A. O'Connell
Clinton
Diane Willimack
Oxford Junction
Shelly Benford
4729Th St
Ruth Ruff
Farmersburg
Alan Anderson
Trimester plan praised in Cedar Rapids high school survey
A survey by Cedar Rapids senior high study committee shows the fall 1972 trimester system is well received by students parents and staff. Most support keeping graduation requirements and favor some proficiency standards while many students plan early graduation and seek outside credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Walt Hartman
Jefferson High School
Cedar Rapids High School survey reviewed by board
The Cedar Rapids Community School Board heard findings from a study evaluating the trimester plan and credit distribution at the high school. The poll included 1,100 students 283 parents and 266 staff members and will inform future recommendations over the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Robert Weinhardt
Cedar Rapids School Board Revamps Policies and Approvals
The Cedar Rapids Community School Board began approving a revamp of policies in September 1976, covering instruction and staff chapters with multiple two and one reading approvals. They also authorized a Taft Junior High skiing field trip to Galena, Illinois, on January 12-13, and approved various leaves, hires, changes, and resignations for salaried and hourly staff. The board then recessed into closed session to discuss negotiation strategy and a site matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Community School Board
Taft Junior High
Galena
Sandra W. Bennett
Sara R. Green
John A. Scott
Karen M. Wesack
Sarah Long
Karen C. Hatch
Myrene Hildebrand
Joseph A. Goedken
Fae L. Edwards
Carol M. Frank
Dixie K. Gardner
Mary Nassif
Betsy R. Smith
Kirkwood considers phased ad plan for new superintendent
A Kirkwood Community College advisory group proposed a two phase search for a new superintendent. Phase one targets three journals and three placement services while phase two widens to additional periodicals and Midwest papers. The group aims for a candidate who reflects Iowa Code 280A ten points on access to educational opportunities and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkwood Community College
Jerry Stevenson
Larry Patten
Tom van Amberg
Merrill Crawford
Chronicle of Higher Education
American Association of Community and Junior Colleges
ACCT
American Vocational Association Journal
Nation’s Schools and Colleges
American Technical Education Association
Midwest
Patten
Iowa
Open House Scheduled for Cedar Rapids Zoning Ordinance
The Cedar Rapids planning department will hold an open house on Thursday from 1 30 to 9 p m in City Hall Civil Defense training room to explain the proposed zoning map and ordinance. Council action on both may occur early next year. Attendees may park in the underground lot on May's Island and enter on the Second Avenue side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Planning Department
Civil Defense
City Hall
May’s Island
Second Avenue
Native Talent registration open for 13th annual event
College seniors returning home for Christmas recess can pre register for Operation Native Talent, the Cedar Rapids Marion Area Chamber of Commerce event sponsored by the Personnel Managers Committee. Registrants will receive by return mail the day’s activities and extra data sheet copies for prospective employers. Send a note with name address college and major to the Chamber at 127 Third Street.
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Town House Convention Hall
Cedar Rapids-Marion Area
Chamber of Commerce
Third Street
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Postville
Calvin Ortgies
Mansfield Ave
Chris Humphreys
Crawfordsville
Christine Lindsay
Carroll Drive
William Lee II
Belleville
Ill
John Dahlsten
Burlington
Lawrence Moore
Prairie Village
Wis
B. Keith English
New Boston
Texas
Dennis McManus
Country Club Parkway
Gale M. Nierzwicki
Sumner
Leslie VanZee
Knoxville
C.R
Christie Wallace
Fea Acci
Kirkwood
Ers
Sen
Edward Kennedy
Ridgeway Floor
Ridgeway
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