Richard Sisson Oral History Transcript and Audiocassette Recordings 2003 January 17

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The Richard Sisson Oral History Transcript and Audiocassette Recordings contains a transcript and audio recordings of an oral history, dated January 17, 2003. Interview discussion topics include Sisson's academic career, the administration of the university during his tenure, and challenges faced in funding higher education. John Sisson served as a senior vice president and provost, interim president of the University, and as a professor in political science at Ohio State University.

[identification of item], Richard Sisson Oral History Transcript and Recordings, RG 40.253, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University

The Richard Sisson Oral History Transcript and Audiocassette Recordings contain a transcript and audiocassette recordings of an oral history interview with Sisson conducted by Albert Soloway on January 17, 2003. Interview discussion topics include Sisson's academic career, the administration of the university during his tenure, and the challenges faced in higher education, particularly the decline in state funding.

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Accession Number UA.2005.0008: Richard Sisson

Ohio State University Archives Biographical File: Richard Sisson

John Richard Sisson (1936-) served as a senior vice president and provost at Ohio State University from 1993 until 1998, also serving as interim president of the University from 1997-1998 during that appointment. He then served in his faculty position in political science until retiring in 2002.

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Finding aid written by Karen Glenn, 2016 September

Finding aid prepared by Karen Glenn