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Pepperdine University Office of the Provost Records

 Collection
Identifier: 0132

Scope and Content

The collection consists of interoffice memoranda and correspondence sent by or to Pepperdine Provosts from 1965 to 2006. Topics include meeting notices for various Pepperdine clubs and committees, faculty tenure policies, foundations, university programs, scholarships, club and committee proposals, budget proposals, and routine administrative activities.

Dates

  • Creation: 1965 - 2006

Conditions Governing Access

Advance notice required for access. There are some files that contain confidential information. Materials are restricted for 25 years from date of creation. The entire collection is open for access in 2031.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.

Historical note

As the chief academic officer of the University, the Provost has responsibility, under the President, for the administration, coordination, and development of all academic activities and functions of the University. The Provost works with the deans of Pepperdine's undergraduate college and four graduate/professional schools on all issues related to effective planning and management of the University's academic resources. In addition, the Provost also oversees the library, the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, the Office of the Registrar and One-Stop, Information Technology, the Center for Faith and Learning, the Center for Media, Culture, and Entertainment, the Disability Services Office, and the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.

Full Extent

7.56 Linear Feet (18 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection consists of interoffice memoranda and correspondence that document the administrative activities of Pepperdine Provosts from 1965 to 2006.

Arrangement

The collection is organized alphabetically by folder title.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The collection was transferred to Special Collections and University Archives by Kathleen Marshall, Assistant to the Provost, on June 12, 2014.

Related Archival Materials

Pepperdine University Office of the Provost, Nancy Magnusson Fagan Records, Collection no. 0050, Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Pepperdine University.

Pepperdine University Office of the Provost, Steven S. Lemley Records, Collection no. 0051, Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Pepperdine University.

Pepperdine University Office of the Provost, William B. Adrian Records, Collection no. 0049, Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Pepperdine University.

Shirley Roper Papers, Collection no. 0016, Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Pepperdine University.

Processing Information note

The collection was arranged and described by Monica Case under the supervision of Katie Richardson in February, 2015.

Title
The Finding Aid of the Pepperdine University Office of the Provost Records
Status
In Progress
Author
Monica Case and Katie Richardson
Date
February 2015
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Pepperdine University, Special Collections and University Archives Repository

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