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2000, Files indexed E, pt. 2, 1922-

 File — Box: 36, Folder: 1

Scope and Content

From the Collection: The chief academic officer of New Mexico Highlands University has been designated by various titles including (all dates approximate):

1910- Dean (or Dean of the College)

1964- Vice President and Dean

1971- Academic Dean

1979- Dean of Academic Affairs

1987- Vice President for Academic Affairs

1998- Provost

Individuals holding this office have included (all dates approximate):

Frank Carroon (1910-1924)

Tom G. Rodgers (1925-1929)

Horace W. Marshall (1930-1943)

Leonard B. Sands (1944-1948)

Byron D. Roberts (1949-1952)

Quincy Guy Burris (1953-1967)

Ralph Carlisle Smith (1968-1970)

Merritt W. McGahan (1971-1973)

Sigfredo Maestas (1974-1978)

John Pacheco (1979-1981)

Jessie Querry [Farrington] (1982-1984)

Gilbert Rivera (1985-1994)

John Pacheco (1995-1997)

Glen W. Davidson (1997-2001)

This collection includes correspondence, reports, publications, and minutes of committees generated by this office, including all material related to university accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. Note: An index to the extensive files on the North Central Association visit in 2000 can be found in Box 30, Folder 4.

Beginning in 1922 the faculty of the university was involved in the academic administration of the institution through membership in a committee related to this office. That committee was variously named the “Committee on Credits” (1922-1933), the “Student Committee” (1935), the “Committee on Induction and Instruction” (1945-1952), the “Dean’s Advisory Committee” (1952-1974), the “Dean’s Advisory Committee for Undergraduate Academic Affairs” (1974-1988), and the “Academic Affairs Committee” (1988- ).

Dates

  • 1922-

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Access Restrictions

None

Extent

From the Collection: 50 boxes

Repository Details

Part of the New Mexico Highlands University Repository

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