Files (Records)
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 130 Collections and/or Records:
AAPC. Audio Video Development Committee files
Series
Identifier: GV090-04
Abstract
Formed in 1964 by the director of the A-V unit to consider approaches to foundations to support the development of A-V program. The charge was expanded in 1965 to review the AV facilities and their use, make recommendations for development of the program. Also known as the Academic Affairs Policy Council, Subcommittee Five. Minutes and agendas from April 20, 1965-1966 of the subcommittee and minutes and agendas of the first four meetings October 1967-January 1968 of the Audio-Video Development...
Dates:
1965-1968
AAPC. Committee to Plan the Erasmus Conference files
Series — Box 5: [Barcode: aspace.r.272.Box.5]
Identifier: GV090-02
Abstract
In 1964, the AAPC created a committee to plan a conference for February 23-25 that invited speakers from neighboring colleges and scholars with a national reputation, student submission of papers in english, philosophy, and history, and music. Includes report to the Academic Affairs Policy Council and list of speakers that were, or were going to be, approached for an invitation to the event.
Dates:
1964
AAPC. Decentralization Subcommittee files
Series
Identifier: GV090-05
Abstract
The Decentralization Subcommittee, who reported to the Academic Affairs Policy Council, was created to give a complete overview and identify all possible objections to decentralization and to identify the degree to which they may or may not be valid. Collection contains reports of the Decentralization Subcommittee to the Academic Affairs Policy Council regarding the decentralization of the university into semi-autonomous units.
Dates:
1965
AAPC. Faculty Handbook Subcommittee files
Series — Box 44: [Barcode: aspace.r.315.Box.44]
Identifier: GV090-06
Abstract
The Faculty Handbook Subcommittee, a committee of the Academic Affairs Policy Council, was charged with determining the information that would be included and operations for the publication of the faculty handbook. Collection contains meeting minutes for the Faculty Handbook Subcommittee.
Dates:
1966-1967
AAPC. Library Advisory Committee files
Series
Identifier: GV090-11
Abstract
Advise the library on possible areas of library development as perceived by the faculty; to react to issues brought to them from the Library; to serve as a communication channel; to recommend to the Academic Senate in a timely manner on major policy issues and matters of general concern as identified by the Committee. Collection contains meeting minutes of the Committee.
Dates:
1966-1970
AAPC. Role of Religion on Campus Subcommittee files
Series
Identifier: GV090-07
Abstract
The Role of Religion on Campus Subcommittee was created to make recommendations on the adoption of a college policy statement, plan for student religious ministries and organizations, an Academic Affairs Division policy governing religion in curriculum, and create a Committee on Public Programs. Collection contains minutes and memorandums of the committee.
Dates:
1966-1967
AAPC. Student Conduct Subcommittee files
Series
Identifier: GV090-08
Abstract
The Student Conduct Subcommittee was created to write an honor code, student code of conduct for the control of student behavior on campus, and an appeal process. Collection contains meeting minutes, agendas, memorandums, and supportive data.
Dates:
1965-1966
AAPC. Sub-Committee to Study Prizes files
Series
Identifier: GV090-09
Abstract
The Sub-Committee to Study Prizes was created to determine and grant awards for honors students. Collection contains reports, memorandums, and meeting minutes.
Dates:
1966-1970
AAPC. Subcommittee on College Objectives vs. Student Body files
Series — Box 1: [Barcode: aspace.r.264.Box.1]
Identifier: GV090-03
Abstract
Subcommittee formed in 1965 to examine college objectives and program of instruction in comparison to the abilities of the student body. The study was based on the N.C.A. finding that the students fell short of the quality of the faculty. After the final report was submitted, the committee reconvened as the Subcommittee on College Objectives as related to the Student Body to conduct a survey of students who dropped out, and to consider raising enrollment requirements. Minutes, supporting...
Dates:
1965
Academic Administration files
Series
Identifier: GV002-02
Abstract
The Academic Administration was comprised of President Lubbers and Vice Presidents Niemeyer and Loessin. It met from 1975-1976 to make decisions regarding academic budget priorities for each of the colleges, faculty and staff funds, and determine other academic policies. The collection includes meeting minutes, agendas, and memorandums from the Academic Administration.
Dates:
1975 - 1976
University Accreditation reports
Series
Identifier: GV004-07
Abstract
Reports, self-assessments, applications, strategic plans, and other documents relating to the institutional and departmental accreditation of Grand Valley State University.
Dates:
Other: 1963-2008
Academic Affairs Policy Council (AAPC) files
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: GV090-01
Abstract
Develops policy proposals for review by the Faculty Assembly. Acts as the steering committee of the Faculty Assembly. Members are the Vice President for Academic Affairs (Chairman), the Associate Dean, each academic divisional chairman or administrative division, and one member elected at large from the teaching staff by the Faculty Assembly. (This election is for a one-year term, and takes place at the first meeting of the Faculty Assembly each year). From 1964 to 1970, the AAPC made...
Dates:
1964-1970
Accountant reports and audits
Series
Identifier: GV029-05
Collection Description
Audit and accountant reports of Grand Valley's assets from 1968 to 1977. These annual audits were performed by external certified public accounting firms. These reports differ from internal audits by determining the adequacy of internal financial control and compliance with Government regulations and University policies.
Dates:
1968-1977
Accounting Department files
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: GV035-10
Scope and Contents
Series contains the administrative files of Donald Klein, Chair of the Accounting Department in Seidman School of Business, from 1973 to 1988. It was transferred to the archives in three accessions, in 1984, 1986, and 1988.
Dates:
1973-1988
Alumni events and program files
Series
Identifier: GV008-06
Scope and Contents
Files include founding documents of the Grand Valley Alumni Association, directories, Distinguished Alumni awards, program and events files.
Dates:
1967 - 1998
Biennial Conference on Chemical Education (BCCE) records
Series
Identifier: GV031-07
Collection Description
Contains electronic planning and program documents, website, and photographs, as well as conference materials and memorabilia of the Biennial Conference on Chemical Education hosted by Grand Valley State Unviersity from August 3-7, 2014.
Dates:
2012 - 2015
Biology Department files
Series — Box 1: [Barcode: aspace.r.541.Box.1]
Identifier: GV246-01
Content Description
Collection contains Grand Valley Biology Department files. Includes memoranda, minutes, curriculum development files, self evaluation reports, student assessment reports, and other files related to the history of the department.
Dates:
1970-2011
Academic and Student Affairs Committee meetings
Series
Identifier: GV004-09
Scope and Contents
Contains meeting agendas, minutes, supplemental materials and related correspondence of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee of the GVSU Board of Control from 1979 to 1986. Also includes one file of general correspondence between the Provost's Office and the Board of Control, dating between 1983 and 2002.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1979 - 1986; 1979 - 2002
Board of Trustees administrative files
Series
Identifier: GV001-03
Abstract
Grand Valley State University is an institution of higher education established by the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and governed by the Board of Trustees (previously Board of Control). The Board consists of eight members appointed by the Michigan governor and confirmed by the Senate. The legal authority for GVSU is vested in the Board of Trustees. Such decisions as those regarding fiscal matters, academic programs, and the employment of University faculty and staff are ultimately made by the...
Dates:
1960 - 2001
Board of Trustees minutes and board books
Series
Identifier: GV001-01
Abstract
Grand Valley State University is an institution of higher education established by the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and governed by the Board of Trustees (previously Board of Control). The Board consists of eight members appointed by the Michigan governor and confirmed by the Senate. The legal authority for GVSU is vested in the Board of Trustees. Such decisions as those regarding fiscal matters, academic programs, and the employment of University faculty and staff are ultimately made by the...
Dates:
1960-2013
Judson T. Bradford papers
Collection
Identifier: RHC-41
Collection Description
Collection documents the involvement of Judson Bradford and other residents of Holland, Michigan in the founding of Grand Valley State University. Materials include Citizen Advisory Council records, correspondence with L. William Seidman and others, GVSC publications and promotional materials, notices and invitations, and newspaper articles. Also includes interview conducted in 2011 by President's Office for Grand Valley's 50th Anniversary and an employee stock ownership advocacy notebook...
Dates:
1960-2013
Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies annual reports
Series
Identifier: GV040-01
Abstract
The Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies at GVSU challenges students to integrate the perspectives, knowledge, and methodologies of multiple fields of study. It offers several major and minor areas of study which have social justice components to them, such as Liberal Studies; Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies; Area Studies; LGBTQ Studies; and Environmental Studies. Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies was named after Jim and Donna Brooks of Holland, Michigan.
Dates:
2013-
Business and Finance Office. Internal audit reports
Series
Identifier: GV029-03
Collection Description
Internal audits review departmental operations with the objective of evaluating and presenting recommendations relating to department efficiency. Audits of advertising and publications (1973); computer installations and activities, motor pool operations, Urban and Environmental Studies activities, room and board fee waivers, athletic scholarships (1974); bookstore operations, graphic services, plant improvement, travel and conferences, and WGVC-TV (1975); community affairs, mail room, William...
Dates:
1973-1978
Business and Finance Office. State audit reports
Series
Identifier: GV029-04
Collection Description
Audit reports of Grand Valley's assets from 1963 to 1984. These audits were performed by the State Audit division's Department of the Auditor General. The reports review Grand Valley's accounting systems and records to determine the adequacy of procedures and extent of internal control.
Dates:
1963-1984
Campaign and promotions files
Series
Identifier: GV002-05
Abstract
Records, calendars, clippings, programs and other promotional materials relating to the buildings, groundbreakings and dedication ceremonies of GVSU campuses in Allendale, Grand Rapids, and Muskegon, Michigan.
In 2012 the President's office shared the responsibility with Development for projects on the Allendale and Grand Rapids campuses. Materials combined along with other promotional materials related to the events.
In 2012 the President's office shared the responsibility with Development for projects on the Allendale and Grand Rapids campuses. Materials combined along with other promotional materials related to the events.
Dates:
1962-2013
Campus and building planning files
Series
Identifier: GV002-06
Scope and Contents
Series contains proposals, project descriptions, plans and drawings, schematics and other planning documents about Grand Valley buildings and spaces on the Allendale and Grand Rapids campuses.
Dates:
1960-2008
Faculty research and distinguished contribution award files
Series
Identifier: GV027-01
Collection Description
Research and Development files from 1969, maintained by Chair Howard Stein and others, include minutes, memos and correspondence, other administrative records and reports, and grant proposal files. Funded and denied grant proposal files from 1977/8 for research support may also include Human Research Committee files, stipends, and travel files. After 1983 the committee managed the Distinguished Contribution awards.
Dates:
1969-2013
Dean’s administrative and curriculum files
Collection
Identifier: GV018-01
Collection Description
Dean's files, administrative files, curriculum files and class modules.
Dates:
1972 - 1995
College of Arts and Sciences administrative records
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: GV034-09
Scope and Contents
This record series contains publications, Dean's Office files, faculty committee files, divisional, and department files from the College of Arts and Sciences, spanning from 1964 to about 1998, with the bulk of the files dating between 1967 and 1979. Publications include course offerings, calendars, and schedules from the 1960s and 1970s, program brochures from the 1970s and 1980s, and manuals for faculty and department chairmen from the late 1960s to the mid-1970s.The...
Dates:
1964 - 1998; Majority of material found in 1964 - 1982
College of Education Master's projects and theses
Series
Identifier: GV030-03
Abstract
The College of Education offers a program of teacher instruction and training. The program emphasizes learning theory and inquiry combined with practical application. In 1964 Educational Studies Institute was founded. In 1980 School of Education joined the College of Arts and Sciences. In 2004 the unit became the College of Education (COE). Includes project reports and Masters theses that reflect on Grand Valley State University as a subject.
Dates:
2009 - 2012