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Affordable Care Act Insurance Coverage Gains In The Midwest: Evidence From The Dependent Coverage Provision, Sarah Herz

Major Themes in Economics

This paper analyzes how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Dependent Coverage Provision affected insurance coverage in the Midwestern region. The Dependent Coverage Provision allows individuals ages 19 to 25 to remain as dependents on parental health insurance plans. This provision was implemented to decrease the number of young adults who were uninsured. Using data from the American Community Survey spanning the years 2008-2013 and estimating difference-in-differences models, I test the impact of the policy implementation on health insurance coverage among a sample of Midwestern young adults. Under my preferred specification, which includes two-way fixed effects and controls for observable characteristics, …

Privatizing Social Security: Economic And Social Concerns, Sarah Madsen

Major Themes in Economics

The U.S. Social Security program is in need of reform. One of the most popular solutions to the long-run financing problem is privatization. This paper examines key economic and social concerns about a shift from a public pay-as-you-go system to a privately-funded system. While a privatized system does reduce overall uncertainty and allows for greater returns, its increased risk and high transition costs make it an unreliable strategy.

Designing Promise Programs: Decisions And Effects, Shay Slifka

Major Themes in Economics

Having gained popularity over the past two decades, promise programs are a relatively new policy tool aimed at increasing the number of people who earn two-year and four-year postsecondary educational degrees by providing partial or full financial aid. In contrast to other forms of financial aid for postsecondary education, promise programs guarantee funding to students of a specified geographic area, which is sometimes accompanied by merit or need-based requirements. Promise programs differ in design, vary in result, and potentially cause substitution and migration effects. By analyzing several mature promise programs, I identify three fundamental design decisions that policymakers must consider …

Uni Schedule Of Classes, Spring 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Schedule of Classes

A listing and schedule of the courses being taught as well as policies and procedures concerning attending classes at the University of Northern Iowa.

Gender & Sexuality Services Newsletter, April 2021, University Of Northern Iowa. Gender & Sexuality Services.

Gender & Sexuality Services Newsletter

In This Issue:
--Pride Week 2021
--Lavender Graduation
--Safe Zone Ally Training
--De-Stress Fest
--Become a Career Coach
--Student Research
--Interpreters Theatre 2021-22
--Upcoming Events

An Economic Analysis Of The Effects Of Streaming On The Music Industry In Response To Criticism From Taylor Swift, Hugh Zehr

Major Themes in Economics

Since its introduction in the early 2010s, music streaming has transformed the industry. Streaming has both fans and critics. One of the most notable critics is superstar Taylor Swift, who has questioned streaming’s ability to adequately compensate those involved in music creation. My analysis acknowledges her critique and looks specifically into how streaming services have affected all participants in the industry. While streaming initially decreased profits in the music industry as a whole, the industry has adjusted and has seen returns from this new model of music consumption. Streaming services increase benefits to all players in the music industry by …

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter, April 2021, University Of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter

Contents:

--- "Sustainable development in the craft brewing industry: A case study of Iowa brewers"
--- IWRC Energy Efficiency Free Webinar
--- Textile Brewing Company Awarded Gold Status with Iowa Green v
--- Earth Day College Hill Cleanup
--- Minor Source Emissions Inventory Assistance
--- Industry News

Approaching 2 Million Global Downloads: Uni Scholarworks At The University Of Northern Iowa, University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

Library Documents & Reports (entire collection)

No abstract provided.

2020-2021 Global Feedback Report: Uni Scholarworks, University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

Library Documents & Reports (entire collection)

This library report was prepared by the Digital Scholarship Librarian at the University of Northern Iowa as part of assessment efforts demonstrating the reach and impact of departments and programs at the University of Northern Iowa. The global input is related to specific works found in UNI's institutional repository, UNI ScholarWorks (http://www.scholarworks.uni.edu).

Uni Scholarworks Readership Snapshot, April 2021, Bepress

Library Documents & Reports (entire collection)

No abstract provided.

Annual Graduate Faculty Meeting [Program], April 2021, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate College.

Annual Graduate Faculty Meeting & Awards Ceremony Programs

No abstract provided.

Leandra Diersen - Central Rivers Area Education Agency, Leandrea Diersen

Robert and Yvonne Koob Fund for Student Community Engagement Recipients

I was granted with the opportunity to enhance my social work skills on a more systems based level. I achieved the goal of starting up a wellbeing newsletter in the Dike-New Hartford school district. This newsletter provides teachers with strategies to promote mental health wellbeing in their classrooms and in their own lives.

Department Of Economics Newsletter, V25, Spring 2021, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Economics.

Department of Economics Newsletter

Inside this Issue:

--- Message from Shar
--- Open Access Week
--- Virtual Jepson Forum Discusses Health Inequality
--- Lawrence M. Jepson Student Awards
--- 2020-2021 Scholarship Winners
--- Difficulties in Decision Making During the Pandemic
--- The Labor Market Impact of COVID-19
--- GDP and Jobs Recovering from COVID-19
--- Ryan Rudderham Joins Economics Faculty
--- The Transition from Administration to Faculty
--- The Retirement of KenMcCormick
--- Bülent Uyar Retires (mostly)
--- Faculty and Staff Updates

Women's And Gender Studies Newsletter, V6, Spring 2021, University Of Northern Iowa. Women's And Gender Studies.

Women's and Gender Studies Newsletter

Inside this Issue:

--- International Women's Day
--- Director's Note
--- Retiring Faculty Highlight
--- Programming News
--- Women's History Month 2021
--- New Graduate Students Highlight
--- SWAG Minors
--- Alumni Highlight
--- Notables & Quotables

Uprising, Issue 11 [Spring 2021], University Of Northern Iowa. Northern Iowa Student Government.

Uprising

Contents:

One Mile Wear --- 6
Looking Inward to See Outward --- 12
Nourish --- 16
SPEAK UP: Words Matter --- 20
Color Theory --- 22
An Introduction to Enneagrams --- 32
Make Your Style More You: A How To --- 34
Blocking Self-Doubt --- 36
Just Like Magic --- 38
To Those Who Had Courage --- 44
Simply Tolerated --- 45
Pattern Play --- 42
The Power of the Mind --- 46

Notes For The Stalled, V13n7, April 2021, University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

Rod Library newsletter: Notes for the Stalled

Contents:

--Pride Week
--Celebrating UNI's Milestone
--National Library Week
--Financial Literacy Month

Forward Together Update [Survey On Campus Vaccine Clinics], March 31, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Encourages the campus community to fill out the survey to measure the interest of having vaccine clinics on campus.

45 Update: Email - Call For Courses In New Gen Ed Program 3-25-21, University Of Northern Iowa. General Education Re-Envisioning Committee.

General Education Re-envisioning Committee Documents

An email invitation for faculty to propose courses to be considered for inclusion in the new general education program.

Ogadinma Or, Everything Will Be All Right [Poster], University Of Northern Iowa. Women's And Gender Studies Program.

Women’s and Gender Studies Program Documents

No abstract provided.

Forward Together Vaccine Survey, March 25, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Announces the availability of a survey to gauge interest in having vaccine clinics on campus.

46 Update: Course Application Packet 3-25-21, University Of Northern Iowa. General Education Re-Envisioning Committee.

General Education Re-envisioning Committee Documents

The course proposal packet that was sent to faculty for courses to be considered for the general education program in March 2021.

Many Women, Many Witches: Women, Language & Power In Early Modern England's Witch-Hunts [Poster], University Of Northern Iowa. Women's And Gender Studies Program.

Women’s and Gender Studies Program Documents

No abstract provided.

Uni Violin Studio Recital, March 24, 2021 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recitals given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

Forward Together Update [Survey, Covid-19 Cases Declining, & Safety Protocols], March 23, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Announces that a survey will be sent to the campus community to determine the interest in on-campus vaccine clinics and that though COVID-19 cases are declining nationally, safety protocols need to be followed.

44 Update: Email - General Education Re-Envisioning Update, University Of Northern Iowa. General Education Re-Envisioning Committee.

General Education Re-envisioning Committee Documents

An email to the faculty announcing that the first official call for general education course proposals would go out the week of March 29, 2021. Included in the email were links to help faculty with the process.

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Agenda, March 22, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

Meeting agenda from the Faculty Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.

Stephanie Ycaza, Tuba, March 22, 2021 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recitals given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, March 22, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

Meeting minutes from the Faculty Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.

Forward Together Update [Covid-19 Variant & Eligibility Of Vaccinations], March 18, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Announces a more infectious variant of COVID-19 was detected in Black Hawk County and that while state officials announced that starting April 5, 2021 all Iowa adults will be eligible to be vaccinated, access will be dependent on vaccine supply.

Forward Together Update [Safety Protocols, Vaccine Front, & Update On International Travel], March 16, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Update reminding to maintain safety protocols during spring celebrations, an update on the vaccine front, and an update that for international travel, UNI will follow established procedures.