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Letter to the Editor: UNIV class description on point

By Ed Klonoski | October 19, 2015

I would like to take the opportunity to respond to “UNIV 101 needs better description, curriculum” (October 15, 2015 Northern Star), and to share important and exciting changes to the 2015 UNIV 101/201 courses. Ms. Zaccaria states that “NIU either...

Gen. ed recommended changes going to provost

Gen. ed recommended changes going to provost

By Ryan Ocasio | September 4, 2014

Students take notes during a calculus for business course Wednesday in Wirtz Auditorium. Progressive Learning in Undergraduate Studies, a taskforce dedicated to revamping general education, has suggested cutting the required number of credits for a bachelor’s degree if students take their general education courses at NIU, among other criteria.

Faculty Senate to discuss NIU PLUS

By Northern Star Staff | September 3, 2014

Recommendations for baccalaureate and general education programs by NIU Progressive Learning in Undergraduate Studies will be presented at Faculty Senate today.Faculty Senate will hold its first meeting of the 2014-2015 academic year from 3 to 5 p.m....