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Title
Date(s)
- 1956-1994 (Creation)
Extent
58.88 Cubic feet
Container summary
(49) cartons, (4) letter file folders
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Administrative history
Content and structure elements
Abstract
The Ohio State University, Office of Academic Affairs, Associate Provost for Curriculum and Instruction Records contain administrative files from various associate provosts overseeing instruction and curriculum from 1956 to 1994. File topics include enrollment, curriculum, legislative acts involving higher education, committees and councils, student evaluation of teaching, and University College. Several vice presidents in the Office of Academic Affairs at Ohio State University held variations of titles dealing with instruction from 1948 on. The title "Associate Provost for Curriculum and Instruction" was still in use as late as 1993.
Preferred citation
[identification of item], Ohio State University, Office of Academic Affairs, Associate Provost for Curriculum and Instruction Records, RG 5.D, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University
Scope and content
The Ohio State University, Office of Academic Affairs, Associate Provost for Curriculum and Instruction Records contain administrative files from various associate provosts overseeing instruction and curriculum from 1956 to 1994. File topics include enrollment, curriculum, class scheduling, legislative acts involved higher education, committees and councils, student evaluation of teaching, biennial plans, examinations, university libraries, and University College.
System of arrangement
Materials are arranged in the order received.
Conditions of access and use elements
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.
Languages of the material
English
Scripts of the material
Language and script notes
English
Finding aids
Acquisition and appraisal elements
Custodial history
Immediate source of acquisition
Accession Number UA.1974.0065: Office of Academic Affairs; Accession Number UA.1975.0063: Office of Academic Affairs; Accession Number UA.1975.0100: Office of Academic Affairs; Accession Number UA.1976.0055: Office of Academic Affairs; Accession Number UA.1976.0072: Office of Academic Affairs;Accession Number UA.1977.0014: Office of Academic Affairs; Accession Number UA.1977.0007: Office of Academic Affairs; Accession Number UA.1977.0066: Provost's Office; Accession Number UA.1977.0070: Office of Academic Affairs; Accession Number UA.1978.0012A: Office of Academic Affairs; Accession Number UA.1980.0013: Office of Academic Affairs; Accession Number UA.1980.0014: Office of Academic Affairs; Accession Number UA.1980.0027: Office of Academic Affairs; Accession Number UA.1982.0053: Office of Academic Affairs; Accession Number UA.1993.0032; Accession Number UA.1993.0113; Accession Number UA.1996.0097; Accession Number UA.2004.0169; Accession Number UA.2021.0031: David A. Rigney, 2021 April
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information
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Notes element
Biographical / Historical Note
In 1956, the Office of Academic Affairs at Ohio State University was officially separated from the Office of the President and established as an independent division. Several vice presidents in the Office of Academic Affairs held variations of titles dealing with instruction from 1948 on. As early as 1972, "Associate Provost for Instruction" was an official title held in the Office of Academic Affairs, and was a position that participated in the Council of Deans, an advisory council to the president of the university. The title "Associate Provost for Curriculum and Instruction" was still in use as late as 1993.
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Description control element
Rules or conventions
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Sources used
Archivist's note
Finding aid written by Karen Glenn, 2017 June
Archivist's note
Finding aid prepared by Karen Glenn
Access points
Subject access points
- College attendance--Ohio--Columbus--20th century
- Curriculum planning--Ohio--Columbus--20th century
- State universities and colleges--Curricula--Ohio--Columbus--20th century
- State universities and colleges--Law and legislation--Ohio--Columbus--20th century
- State universities and colleges--Ohio--Columbus--Administration--20th century
- Student evaluation of teachers--Ohio--Columbus--20th century
Place access points
Name access points
- Ohio State University--Administration (Subject)
- Ohio State University--Curricula (Subject)
- Ohio State University--History (Subject)
- Ohio State University. Office of Academic Affairs (Subject)
- Ohio State University. University College (Subject)