Guide to the Rice University Faculty meeting minutes records, 1914-1993
Descriptive Summary | ||
| Creator: | Rice University | |
| Title: | Rice University Faculty meeting minute records | |
| Dates: | 1914-1993 | |
| Abstract: | Minutes, agendas, and correspondence for general meetings of the Faculty at Rice University. | |
| Identification: | Rice UA 107 | |
| Quantity: | 6 cubic feet (12 boxes) | |
| Language: | Materials are in English. | |
| Repository: | Rice University Archives, Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University, Houston, TX | |
Historical Sketch
General Faculty meetings have been held since the beginning of Rice Institute. Their nature, however, has changed as the University grew in size and complexity. Originally, the entire Faculty, headed by the President of the Institute made all the academic and policy decisions. With a growing number of Faculty members this was no longer feasible and committees were formed to meet the changing needs of the University. Input from the general Faculty was directed to these committees and the committees, in turn, reported their findings to the general Faculty. Decision making also was channeled through committees, earlier through the Executive committee, and more recently through the University Council. The committee, rather than the individual Faculty member, now serves as the advisory body to the President.
Scope and Contents
The Faculty Meetings record group contains minutes, agenda, and exhibits supporting the minutes (i.e. committee reports, etc.) from 1913 - 1993. In some time periods these files also include correspondence related to faculty meetings, drafts of minutes, faculty notices, committee lists, etc. The files are arranged chronologically and a folder exists for each faculty meeting containing at least the minutes of that meeting and often supporting material. There are occasionally subject folders interfiled chronologically where the bulk of material warrants such a file.
Restrictions
Access Restrictions
This material is available for research by approval of the Head of Special Collections.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish from the Rice University Faculty meeting minutes records must be obtained from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University.
Index Terms | ||
| Subjects (Organizations) | ||
| Rice University. | ||
| Formats | ||
| Minutes. | ||
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Rice University Faculty meeting minute records, 1914-1993, Rice University Archives, Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University.
Acquisition Information
These records were transferred to the Woodson Research Center from the Secretary of the Faculty. Date(s) received: 1974; 1977; 1978; 1982; 1983; 11/92.
Detailed Description of the Collection