Faculty
Senate Records (RG 44)
1944-2000
4 cubic feet and 5 reels of microfilm
The paper records are organized into six series: I. Committees; II. Minutes;
III. Reports to the Faculty Senate; IV. Awards; V. Studies, Opinion Papers, and Addresses; and VI. Subject Files.
Series I contains correspondence, minutes, memoranda, annual
committee reports, and studies generated by the Faculty Senate's
committees. Two of the major committees represented in this series
are the Executive and the Faculty Economic Welfare Committee.
The latter examined issues pertaining to faculty salaries and
benefits. One cubic foot of Faculty Senate materials from the
records of C. W. Hovland, Department Chair of Religious Studies
and president of the Faculty Senate from 1978 to 1979, has been
transferred into this series. Series II consists of minutes of
the Faculty Senate. The microfilm records also contain minutes of
the Faculty Senate and cover one year (1956) not in the paper records.
Series III are Reports to the Senate sent to Senate members outlining
meeting agendas and memoranda and reports from committees.
Series IV contains informational materials and memoranda regarding the presentation of the OSU Distinguished Service Awards. Nomination packets of the winners of the Distinguished Service Award and other awards (containing curriculum vitas and letters or recommendation) are also in this series.
Series V consists of studies, opinion papers, and addresses prepared for the Faculty Senate by faculty members, committees, and outside consultants. Series VI contains general correspondence, a handbook, memoranda, and informational reports relating to the administrative structure, policies, and history of the Faculty Senate.
The 5 reels of Faculty Senate microfilm records date from 1944 to 1971 and
consist primarily of correspondence, minutes, committee and curriculum council
reports, informational materials, and memoranda. The minutes, informational
material, and reports were created by the Committee On Faculty Organization,
an ad hoc committee formed by the University to establish the Faculty Senate.
The microfilm also contains correspondence, memoranda, and reports from the
Committee On Committees and the Publication Advisory Committee. Series numbers
in brackets on the inventory correspond to series indicators in the microfilm.
New Accession, 2008
Historical Note
Composed of representatives from all academic and administrative
units, the Faculty Senate is the primary governing body of the
University, responsible for academic policies, educational standards,
curricula, academic regulations, and faculty welfare. In its capacity
as the University's legislative body, the Faculty Senate presents
recommendations to the President of the University, who has the
authority to pass or veto any measure submitted. Organized in
1945 by the Committee on Resident Faculty Organization, the Faculty
Senate (formerly known as the Faculty Council prior to 1957) was
the first faculty body at Oregon State University that included
elected representatives.
Shelf Location
7/3/6/10-40
Related Materials
The OSU Staff Newsletter (Pub 8-22a) includes the Faculty Senate
Minutes and indexes from 1965-1977. The D. Curtis Mumford Papers
include records of the Faculty Economic Welfare Committee of the
Faculty Senate.
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