7 collections related to Universities and colleges -- Curricula

The James William Clark Papers consist of correspondence and publications by Clark. The papers also contain brochures and pamphlets relating to the North Carolina Literary Hall of Fame, including the inductions of Guy Owen and Richard Walser. Materials range in date from 1985 to 2020. James W. Clark, Jr. (1943- ), was the director of Humanities Extension at North Carolina State University beginning in 1993 and taught in the English Department beginning in 1967. Clark received his bachelor's degree in English from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill (1965), and his master's degree (1967) and Ph. D. (1970) in English from Duke University. He has authored numerous publications, including Clover All Over. He has been involved in various professional associations, including the Thomas Wolfe Society. He was inducted into the 4-H Hall of Fame in 2017 and won the 2020 John Tyler Caldwell Award for the Humanities — the North Carolina Humanities Council’s most prestigious honor. Less

The John David Smith Papers document Dr. Smith's involvement in the establishment of the Public History degree program at NC State University. Included in this collection are his correspondence, notes, and minutes related to the classes he taught, conferences he attended, and committees of which he was a member. In addition to these materials, this collection includes newsletters, clippings, and articles he retained that were related to his work at NC State University and the background research he did while developing the Public History degree program. John David Smith has taught at Indiana University-Purdue University, the University of South Carolina, Southeast Missouri State University, and NC State University before accepting a position at UNC Charlotte. Prior to teaching, he graduated with both a Master's and Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky in 1973 and 1977 respectively. By the end of his NC State University career, which began in 1982, he rose through the ranks of the history department to graduate alumni distinguished professor of history and eventual director of the Master's in Public History program, specializing in the Civil War and the history of race relations in the United States. Less

The Louis Hall Swain papers consist of correspondence concerning Swain's opposition to the first draft of the title, chapter order, and adoption procedure of the Consolidated University of North Carolina's Faculty Manual. Also included is correspondence regarding a candidate for the dean of the School of General Studies, excerpts from the North Carolina General Statutes,School of General Studies' Objectives: A Tentative Statement, (1963 March 6), a list of Swain's advisees (1964 August 4), a list of students that went to Wake Forest University for medical school (1963 August 30), and notes regarding meetings in the School of General Studies. North Carolina State University Emeritus Professor Louis Hall Swain (1906 - 1985) taught in the speech division of the Department of English for 25 years. A Maryland native, Swain earned his bachelor's (1928) and master's (1932) degrees from Duke University. He taught at Furman University and Duke University prior to beginning as an assistant professor at N.C. State in 1946. He was president of the North Carolina Speech Association. He was also a member of the Southern Association of Teachers of Speech, the National Association of Teachers of Speech, and the American Association of University Professors. Less

The North Carolina State University, College of Engineering, Coordinators of Advising Committee Records include meeting minutes, correspondence, and a few annual reports regarding the work of the committee. Materials range in date from 1983 to 2015. The Coordinators of Advising Committee at North Carolina State University's College of Engineering worked closely with the Courses and Curricula Committee to provide guidance on academic regulations and policies and procedures for students in the College of Engineering. It served to disseminate information on new policies to advisors who would in turn inform students. Topics included dropping/adding classes, student transfers, grade requirements, course credits, Freshman orientation, study abroad, learning disabilities, and reports from Student Health Services. As of 2019, it appears there is one Coordinator of Advising in each college to fulfill the role of this committee. Less

The records of the North Carolina State University Council on Undergraduate Education, formerly the Commission on Undergraduate Education, include correspondence, meeting minutes, a member list and a memorandum. Materials range in dates from 1987 to 2001. The North Carolina State University Commission on Undergraduate Education was established on November 20, 1985 under the leadership of Provost Nash Winstead. The Commission members were faculty and staff members of North Carolina State University. The Commission on Undergraduate Education was later renamed the Council on Undergraduate Education. The committee's responsibilities were to identify competencies and common understanding and knowledge that were required in all undergraduate degree programs. They were also required to inventory various means of satisfying outcomes and to recommend procedures for the University Courses and Curricula Committee to evaluate. The Council on Undergraduate Education remains active as of 2012. Less

The records of the North Carolina State University Mission Review Committee contain meeting minutes, news releases, reports and speeches, and a ten year mission plan. Materials range in dates from 1990 to 1991. The North Carolina State University Mission Review Committee was established in 1990 under the leadership of Chancellor Larry K. Monteith. The University of North Carolina Board of Governors, which has the statutory authority to establish the mission of the University of North Carolina constituent institutions, asked each campus to review its mission and to propose revisions as necessary. The Mission Review Committee consisted of faculty, staff, students, faculty senate members and North Carolina State University Board of Trustees. This committee appears to have been dissolved sometime after 1991. Less