OFFICE OF THE VICE-PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS RECORDS, 1950-1990

OFFICE OF THE VICE-PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS RECORDS
1950-1990

East Tennessee State University
University Archives
P. O. Box 70295
Johnson City, Tennessee 37614

E-mail: archives@etsu.edu
Telephone: (423) 439-4338

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INTRODUCTION

Title: Office of the Vice-President for Academic Affairs Records
Collection Number: Accession No. 261
Physical description: 11 linear feet
Creator: Office of the Vice-President for Academic Affairs
Repository: University Archives, East Tennessee State University

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Provenance:
The records of the Office of the Vice-President for Academic Affairs were transferred to the University Archives by Patsy Pickle on August 28, 1985. The files were opened for research in March 1986. Additional records transferred to the archives will be added to the appropriate series.

Access: The collection is open for research.

Processing Information: Norma Myers, Tira Neal, and Ned Irwin completed processing the collection in March 1998.

HISTORICAL NOTE

The Office of the Vice-President for Academic Affairs was preceded in function by the Dean of the Faculty. The dean reported directly to the : president and was responsible for the academic endeavors of all departments. The following persons served as Dean of the Faculty:

Charles Hodge Mathes, 1911-1921
David Sinclair Burleson, 1921-1946
P. W. Alexander, 1947-1959
Mack P. Davis, 1960-1976

In 1973 the title of this administrator was changed to Vice-President for Academic Affairs. Since 1976, the office has been headed by:

Christopher Bramlett, 1977-1981.
Donald Goodman, Interim Vice-President 1982-1983
Robert J. Alfonso, 1984-1993
Bert C. Bach, 1994-

In the present organization of the university, the Vice-President for Academic Affairs is one of four vice-presidents: Vice-President for Health Affairs; Vice-President for Administration and Development; and the Vice-President for Student Affairs. Reporting directly to the president, the Office of the Vice-President for Academic Affairs oversees the operation of the academic colleges, graduate studies, contracts and grants office, Faculty Senate, Academic Council, library, and admissions. An organization chart follows. The office is presently located in Dossett Hall, room 206.

SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE

The records of the Office of the Vice-President for Academic Affairs span from 1950 to 1990. However, the bulk of the material is dated since 1960 and covers the administrations of Vice-Presidents Mack Davis, Christopher Bramlett, Donald Goodman, and Robert Alfonso.

The records include minutes and related materials of the Academic Council, President's Council, Faculty Senate, Curriculum Committee, and General Education Committee; lists of student's qualifying for the dean's list; and correspondence, program requirements, course outlines and curricula proposal for many of the academic departments and colleges reporting to the vice-president.

In general, the records concern the teaching mission of the university and its faculty. Subjects covered include: the development and revision of curricula; academic requirements; faculty evaluation and tenure; Faculty Senate; and academic freedom.

Organization: The collection is divided into four series: Series I, General Office Files, Series II, President's Council Minutes, Series III, Academic Council Minutes, and Series IV, Curriculum Committee Minutes.

Important subjects covered in the records include:

Academic Freedom
Alfonso, Robert J., 1928-
Beller, Ronald E.
Bramlett, Christopher Lewis, 1938-
College students--Recruiting
College teachers--Tenure
Culp, D. P. (Delos Poe), 1911-
Curriculum planning
Davis, Mack P. (Mack Parker)
DeRosier, Arthur H.
East Tennessee State University. Academic Council
East Tennessee State University. Curriculum Committee
East Tennessee State University. Dean's List
East Tennessee State University--Faculty--Evaluations
East Tennessee State University. Faculty Senate
East Tennessee State University. General Education Committee
East Tennessee State University--Graduate work
East Tennessee State University. Marshall T. Nave Center
East Tennessee State University. Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs
East Tennessee State University. President's Council
Education--Graduate work
Goodman, Donald
Student aid
Universities and colleges--Graduation requirements
Universities and colleges--Safety measures
Veterans--Education

SERIES DESCRIPTION

Series I, GENERAL OFFICE FILES, 1950-1985, Boxes 1-3.

Series I contains correspondence, course outlines and contents, curricula requirements and newsclippings concerning Nave Paramedical School; correspondence, notes, programs and brochures relating to changing from college to university status; Faculty Senate minutes; copies of the Dean's List; and minutes of the General Education Committee. The files are arranged alphabetically by subject. Material removed to protect students' right to privacy has been placed at the end of the series.

Series II, PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL MINUTES, July 1977-February 1984,
Boxes 1-2.

Series II contains minutes, correspondence, drafts of proposals, and resolutions relating to the meetings of the President's Council. Subjects covered include academic freedom, occupational safety, university five year plans, use of campus facilities, university capital outlays, counseling center, veterans education, student recruitment, scholarships and financial aid. The files are arranged chronologically. Due to their large size, bound notebooks for chronological periods were sometimes divided.

Series III, ACADEMIC COUNCIL MINUTES, July 1977-June 1990,
Boxes 1-6.

Series III consists of meeting minutes and memoranda and reports concerning meetings of and subjects discussed by the Academic Council. Important subjects include faculty and staff evaluation procedures, grievance procedures, academic freedom, tenure, space utilization, copyright, and curricula. The files are arranged chronologically. Large notebooks for chronological periods were subdivided.

Series IV, CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MINUTES, 1959-1982,
Boxes 1-2.

Series IV contains meeting minutes of, and related correspondence, proposals and reports to the Curriculum Committee. Subjects include miscellaneous curricula changes in academic departments, including additions and revisions of courses in graduate and undergraduate programs, development of a doctoral program in education, and minimum academic requirements. The files are arranged chronologically. Large notebooks were subdivided.

BOX AND FOLDER LIST

Series I, GENERAL OFFICE FILES, 1950-1985, Boxes 1-3.

Box 1

1. Dean's List, Fall 1958-Summer 1966
2. Dean's List, Fall 1966-Summer 1971
3. Dean's List, Fall 1971-Spring 1977
4. Dean's List, Summer 1977-Fall 1981
5. Dean's List, Spring 1981-Fall 1982
6. Dean's List, Spring 1982-Fall 1984
7. Dean's List, Spring 1984-Summer 1984
8. Dean's List, Fall 1984
9. Faculty Meetings, Folder I, 1950-66
10. Faculty Meetings, Folder II, 1950-66
11. Faculty Senate, 1968-74
12. Faculty Senate, 1974-75
13. Faculty Senate, 1975
14. Faculty Senate, 1975-76
15. Faculty Senate, 1975-76
16. Faculty Senate, 1976-77

Box 2

1. Faculty Senate, 1978-78
2. Faculty Senate, 1977-83
3. Faculty Senate, 1978-79
4. Faculty Senate, 1978-83
5. Faculty Senate, 1979-80
6. Faculty Senate, 1979-83
7. Faculty Senate, 1980-83
8. Faculty Senate, 1983-84
9. Faculty Senate, 1984-85
10. Faculty Senate, 1984-85
11. Faculty Senate, Promotional Appeal Committee, 1978
12. Faculty Senate, Promotional Appeal Committee, 1978
13. General Education, Folder I, 1958-64
14. General Education, Folder II, 1964-76
15. General Education, Folder III, 1974-77

Box 3

1. Paramedical Center - Elizabethton, Folder I-A, 1974-77
2. Paramedical Center - Elizabethton, Folder I-B, 1974-77
3. Paramedical Center - Elizabethton, Folder II-A, 1977-78
4. Paramedical Center - Elizabethton, Folder II-B, 1977-78
5. Paramedical Center - Elizabethton, Folder II, 1978-81
6. University Status, Folder I, 1962-64
7. University Status, Folder II, 1962-64
8. Restricted Material

Series II, PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL MINUTES, July 1977-February 1984,
Boxes 1-2.

Box 1

1. President's Council Minutes, Folder I, July 1, 1977-October 17, 1977
2. President's Council Minutes, Folder II, July 1, 1977-October 17, 1977
3. President's Council Minutes, Folder I, October 24, 1977-January 30, 1978
4. President's Council Minutes, Folder II, October 24, 1977-January 30, 1978
5. President's Council Minutes, Folder I, February 6, 1978-May 15, 1978
6. President's Council Minutes, Folder II, February 6, 1978-May 15, 1978
7. President's Council Minutes, Folder I, May 31, 1978-July 10, 1978
8. President's Council Minutes, Folder II, May 31, 1978-July 10, 1978
9. President's Council Minutes, Folder III, May 31, 1978-July 10, 1978
10. President's Council Minutes, Folder I, July 17, 1978-November 6, 1978
11. President's Council Minutes, Folder II, July 17, 1978-November 6, 1978
12. President's Council Minutes, Folder III, July 17, 1978-November 6, 1978 13. President's Council Minutes, Folder I, November 13, 1978-January 29, 1979
14. President's Council Minutes, Folder II, November 13, 1978-January 29, 1979
15. President's Council Minutes, Folder I, February 5, 1979-May 7, 1979
16. President's Council Minutes, Folder II, February 5, 1979-May 7, 1979
17. President's Council Minutes, Folder I, May 28, 1979-December 17, 1979
18. President's Council Minutes, Folder II, May 28, 1979-December 17, 1979

Box 2

1. President's Council Minutes, Folder I, December 18, 1979-September 9, 1981
2. President's Council Minutes, Folder II, December 18, 1979-September 9, 1981
3. President's Council Minutes, Folder II, January 1982-February 20, 1984
4. President's Council Minutes, Folder II, January 1982-February 20, 1984

Series III, ACADEMIC COUNCIL MINUTES, July 1977-June 1990,
Boxes 1-6.

Box 1

1. Academic Council Minutes, July 6, 1977-December 21, 1977
2. Academic Council Minutes, January 11, 1978-July 26, 1978, 1 of 2
3. Academic Council Minutes, January 11, 1978-July 26, 1978, 2 of 2
4. Academic Council Minutes, September 13, 1978-June 20, 1979, 1 of 2
5. Academic Council Minutes, September 13, 1978-June 20, 1979, 2 of 2
6. Academic Council Minutes, July 3, 1979-January 22, 1980, 1 of 2
7. Academic Council Minutes, July 3, 1979-January 22, 1980, 2 of 2
8. Academic Council Minutes, February 5, 1980-November 26, 1980, 1 of 2
9. Academic Council Minutes, February 5, 1980-November 26, 1980, 2 of 2
10. Academic Council Minutes, January 14, 1981-March 29, 1981
11. Academic Council Minutes, May 1981-November 1981
12. Academic Council Minutes, November 1981-March 1982, 1 of 2
13. Academic Council Minutes, November 1981-March 1982, 2 of 2

Box 2

1. Academic Council Minutes, Folder I, April 1982-May 1982
2. Academic Council Minutes, Folder II, April 1982-May 1982
3. Academic Council Minutes, Folder I, August 1982-September 1982
4. Academic Council Minutes, Folder II, August 1982-September 1982
5. Academic Council Minutes, Folder I, June 1982-November 1982
6. Academic Council Minutes, Folder II, June 1982-November 1982
7. Academic Council Minutes, Folder I, January 1983-May 1983
8. Academic Council Minutes, Folder II, January 1983-May 1983
9. Academic Council Minutes, Folder I, May 1983-June 1983
10. Academic Council Minutes, Folder II, May 1983-June 1983
11. Academic Council Minutes, July 1983
12. Academic Council Minutes, August-November 1983
13. Academic Council Minutes, December 1983

Box 3

1. Academic Council Minutes, January-February 1984
2. Academic Council Minutes, March 1984
3. Academic Council Minutes, Folder 1, April-June 1984
4. Academic Council Minutes, Folder 2, April-June 1984
5. Academic Council Minutes, June-July 1984
6. Academic Council Minutes, August-November 1984
7. Academic Council Minutes, January-March 1985
8. Academic Council Minutes, April 1985
9. Academic Council Minutes, May 2, 1985
10. Academic Council Minutes, May 16, 1985
11. Academic Council Minutes, May 30, 1985
12. Academic Council Minutes, July-August 1985
13. Academic Council Minutes, September 12, 1985
14. Academic Council Minutes, September 26-October 23, 1985
15. Academic Council Minutes, November 7, 1985-January 30, 1986
16. Academic Council Minutes, February 13-March 13, 1986

Box 4

1. Academic Council Minutes, April 10-24, 1986
2. Academic Council Minutes, May 1986
3. Academic Council Minutes, June 1986
4. Academic Council Minutes, July-October 1986
5. Academic Council Minutes, November 1986
6. Academic Council Minutes, November-December 1987
7. Academic Council Minutes, January-February 1987, 1 of 2
8. Academic Council Minutes, January-February 1987, 2 of 2
9. Academic Council Minutes, February 19, 1987-April 30, 1987, 1 of 3
10. Academic Council Minutes, February 19, 1987-April 30, 1987, 2 of 3
11. Academic Council Minutes, February 19, 1987-April 30, 1987, 3 of 3
12. Academic Council Minutes, May 14, 1987-June 11, 1987, 1 of 3
13. Academic Council Minutes, May 14, 1987-June 11, 1987, 2 of 3
14. Academic Council Minutes, May 14, 1987-June 11, 1987, 3 of 3
15. Academic Council Minutes, August 13, 1987-October 1987, 1 of 4
16. Academic Council Minutes, August 13, 1987-October 1987, 2 of 4
17. Academic Council Minutes, August 13, 1987-October 1987, 3 of 4
18. Academic Council Minutes, August 13, 1987-October 1987, 4 of 4
19. Academic Council Minutes, December 3, 1987, 1 of 3

Box 5

1. Academic Council Minutes, December 3, 1987, 2 of 3
2. Academic Council Minutes, December 3, 1987, 3 of 3
3. Academic Council Minutes, January 28, 1988-February 4, 1988, 1 of 3
4. Academic Council Minutes, January 28, 1988-February 4, 1988, 2 of 3
5. Academic Council Minutes, January 28, 1988-February 4, 1988, 3 of 3
6. Academic Council Minutes, February 11, 1988-April 4, 1988, 1 of 4
7. Academic Council Minutes, February 11, 1988-April 4, 1988, 2 of 4
8. Academic Council Minutes, February 11, 1988-April 4, 1988, 3 of 4
9. Academic Council Minutes, February 11, 1988-April 4, 1988, 4 of 4
10. Academic Council Minutes, May 26, 1988-June 23, 1988, 1 of 4
11. Academic Council Minutes, May 26, 1988-June 23, 1988, 2 of 4
12. Academic Council Minutes, May 26, 1988-June 23, 1988, 3 of 4
13. Academic Council Minutes, May 26, 1988-June 23, 1988, 4 of 4
14. Academic Council Minutes, July 21, 1988-October 27, 1988, 1 of 3
15. Academic Council Minutes, July 21, 1988-October 27, 1988, 2 of 3
16. Academic Council Minutes, July 21, 1988-October 27, 1988, 3 of 3
17. Academic Council Minutes, December 8, 1988, 1 of 4
18. Academic Council Minutes, December 8, 1988, 2 of 4
19. Academic Council Minutes, December 8, 1988, 3 of 4
20. Academic Council Minutes, December 8, 1988, 4 of 4
21. Academic Council Minutes, November 1988-April 1989, 1 of 2
22. Academic Council Minutes, November 1988-April 1989, 2 of 2

Box 6

1. Academic Council Minutes, May 1989-June 1989, 1 of 3
2. Academic Council Minutes, May 1989-June 1989, 2 of 3
3. Academic Council Minutes, May 1989-June 1989, 3 of 3
4. Academic Council Minutes, July 1989-February 1990, 1 of 2
5. Academic Council Minutes, July 1989-February 1990, 2 of 2
6. Academic Council Minutes, March 1, 1990, 1 of 7
7. Academic Council Minutes, March 1, 1990, 2 of 7
8. Academic Council Minutes, March 1, 1990, 3 of 7
9. Academic Council Minutes, March 1, 1990, 4 of 7
10. Academic Council Minutes, March 1, 1990, 5 of 7
11. Academic Council Minutes, March 1, 1990, 6 of 7
12. Academic Council Minutes, March 1, 1990, 7 of 7

Series IV, CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MINUTES, 1959-1982, Boxes 1-2.

Box 1

1. Curriculum Committee Minutes, Volume I, 1959-60, 1960-61
2. Curriculum Committee Minutes, Volume II, 1961-62, 1962-63
3. Curriculum Committee Minutes, Volume III, 1963-64, 1964-65
4. Curriculum Committee Minutes, Volume IV, 1965-66, 1964-65
5. Curriculum Committee Minutes, Volume V, 1967-68
6. Curriculum Committee Minutes, Volume VI, Folder 1, 1968-69
7. Curriculum Committee Minutes, Volume VI, Folder 2, 1968-69
8. Curriculum Committee Minutes, Volume VII, 1969-70
9. Curriculum Committee Minutes, Volume VIII, 1970-71
10. Curriculum Committee Minutes, Volume IX, 1971-72
11. Curriculum Committee Minutes, Volume X, 1972-73
12. Curriculum Committee Minutes, Volume XI, 1973-74
13. Curriculum Committee Minutes, Volume XII, Folder 1, 1974-75
14. Curriculum Committee Minutes, Volume XII, Folder 2, 1974-75
15. Curriculum Committee Minutes, Volume XIII, 1975-76

Box 2

1. Curriculum Committee Minutes, Volume XIV, 1976-77
2. Curriculum Committee Minutes, Volume XV, May 11, 1977-January 1978
3. Curriculum Committee Minutes, Volume XVI, Folder 1, January 1978-December 1978
4. Curriculum Committee Minutes, Volume XVI, Folder 2, January 1978-December 1978
5. Curriculum Committee Minutes, January 1979-December 1979
6. Curriculum Committee Minutes, January 1980-January 1981
7. Curriculum Committee Minutes, Folder 1, April 1, 1981-March 1982
8. Curriculum Committee Minutes, Folder 2, April 1, 1981-March 1982
9. Curriculum Committee Minutes, Folder 3, April 1, 1981-March 1982
10. Curriculum Committee Minutes, Folder 1, April 1982-November 1982
11. Curriculum Committee Minutes, Folder 2, April 1982-November 1982