Boyd urges deeper university commitment to human dignity
Willard L. Boyd, president of the University of Iowa, told the faculty that affirmative action and human rights must go beyond policy. He announced reviews of human rights policy and admission rules, accreditation by NCA, and new plans for campus facilities and career planning.
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University of Iowa
Willard L. Boyd
Human Rights Committee
Boyd
David Vernon
Bakke
North Central Asso
May Brodbeck
Edward Jennings
College of Business Administration
Law School
Fine Arts
University Hygienic Laboratory
Educational Directions Committee
North Central accredits U of Iowa for 10 years
The North Central Association reaffirmed the University of Iowa’s accreditation for a decade. The visiting team commended clear goals, strong faculty, libraries, finances and facilities, while urging continued decentralization. President Boyd outlined refinements to enhance cross college coordination and program oversight.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Willard L. Boyd
NCA
Investigators ID Cause and Leader in Iowa Penitentiary Riot
Authorities release that the Iowa State Penitentiary riot was triggered by minor inmate grievances tied to yard hours and expanded canteen and library access. 42 prisoners are linked to the disturbance, with damage totaling about 375,000 dollars. Guards regained control by 9 p.m. after inmates charged the canteen and industrial buildings armed with makeshift weapons.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa State Penitentiary
Gerald Shanahan
Division of Criminal Investigation
Shanahan
Evidence recovered after disposal in Des Moines murder case
In Des Moines an AP report says trial evidence accidentally discarded with courthouse garbage was recovered by a city landfill attendant. Bullets tied to the Jan 25 shooting of Nick Pappas Jr. and Cathy Lou Larson were found, while other items were not. The county attorney says the missing evidence was not critical to the prosecution.
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Des Moines
Nick Pappas Jr
Cathy Lou Larson
Ray Rejects Debate Revival Bid in Iowa Campaign
Gov. Robert Ray rejected a Democratic challenge to revive debates with Jerry Fitzgerald. Ray said it is too late to change and will not restart negotiations after Fitzgerald unilaterally pursued other joint appearances. Fitzgerald urged guidelines for televised debates and expressed regret over the pullout.
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Jerry Fitzgerald
League of Women Voters
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League
Fitzgerald
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