Ohio State University, Office of Academic Affairs, Associate Provost for Curriculum and Instruction Records 1956-1994

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RG.5.D

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Ohio State University, Office of Academic Affairs, Associate Provost for Curriculum and Instruction Records

Date(s)

  • 1956-1994 (Creation)

Extent

58.88 Cubic feet

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(49) cartons, (4) letter file folders

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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.

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Materials are arranged in the order received.

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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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  • English

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    English

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    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

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    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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    Finding aid written by Karen Glenn, 2017 June

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    Finding aid prepared by Karen Glenn

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