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Date(s)
- 1960-1969 (Creation)
Extent
1.2 Cubic feet
Container summary
(1) carton
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Abstract
The Ad Hoc Committee on the University Calendar was appointed in 1962 to examine the existing University Calendar making recommendations. The Ohio State University, Ad Hoc Committee on the University Calendar Records contain analysis studies published by other universities about academic calendars, opinions on the calendar from individual entities on campus, and reports of progress and final recommendations from the committee to retain the quarter but allow year round instruction.
Preferred citation
[identification of item], Ohio State University, Ad Hoc Committee on the University Calendar Records, RG 35.D.9, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University
Scope and content
The Ohio State University, Ad Hoc Committee on the University Calendar Records contain analysis studies published by other universities about academic calendars, correspondence and reports from individual Ohio State University colleges and schools stating opinions on the calendar, and reports of progress and final recommendations from the committee on the modification of Ohio State University's academic calendar.
System of arrangement
Materials are arranged in the order received.
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Conditions governing access
Materials in this collection are available for patron research, but may be used only in the University Archives Reading Room. Audiovisual materials may need a use copy produced before access is allowed. Some materials in this collection may be stored off-site, and are only available if requested 72 hours in advance of your visit. Contact the University Archives for more information.
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Conditions governing reproduction
Materials in this collection may be protected by copyright, and are made available for research and educational purposes. In general, the OSU Libraries do not own the copyright for materials from our collections and cannot grant copyright permissions for these materials. The user is responsible for making a final determination of copyright status. If copyright protection applies, permission must be obtained from the copyright holder to reuse, publish, or reproduce the work beyond the bounds of fair use or other exceptions to the law. Works in the public domain are not protected by copyright and do not require permission to use.
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English
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English
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Biographical / Historical Note
The Ad Hoc Committee on the University Calendar was appointed by Ohio State University President Novice Fawcett on March 28, 1962 and "assigned the responsibility of examining the existing University Calendar, analyzing numerous previous studies, and making recommendations on this subject." Their final report concluded that the four quarter system currently in place should be retained but modified to allow year round instruction.
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Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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Archivist's note
Finding aid written by Karen Glenn, 2016 December
Archivist's note
Finding aid prepared by Karen Glenn
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- Ohio State University--Administration (Subject)
- Ohio State University--Calendars (Subject)
- Ohio State University--Curricula (Subject)
- Ohio State University--History (Subject)
- Ohio State University. Ad Hoc Committee on the University Calendar (Subject)