University of Nevada, Reno. Office of the President

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Beginning as the Administrative Council in 1944, it became the Academic Committee in 1952, the Academic Council in 1963, and the Administrative Council, 1981-1987. The Council was responsible for determining policies governing programs, academic faculty, committees, scheduling, and curriculum. This collection consists of the Academic Council minutes, and contains reports and recommendations not included with the routinely distributed minutes.

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Beginning as the Administrative Council in 1944, it became the Academic Committee in 1952, the Academic Council in 1963, and the Administrative Council from 1981-1987. The Council was responsible for determining policies governing programs, academic faculty, committees, scheduling, and curriculum. The collection consists of the Academic Council minutes, and contains reports and recommendations not included with the routinely distributed minutes.

Abstract The Administrative Manual contains established policy of the university. It is intended to serve in understanding and implementing university policies, identifying responsibilities, and providing guidelines in the performance of specific tasks. The collection consists of various editions of the University’s Administrative Manual and periodic approved revisions and the University of Nevada System (UNS) Administrative Manual...

Abstract After becoming the fifth president of the University of Nevada, Dr. Walter E. Clark created the "Book of the Oath" in 1920 to convey his concept of the core purpose of college education. He wanted the book to become a permanent record of the pledge to service and high ideals of each successive class of graduates for one hundred years. The Book of the Oath records consist of the Book of the Oath, with signatures from the graduating classes from 1920-1964; along with correspondence and an...

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Christmas cards to faculty and staff.

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UNR Report. The Newsletter of the University of Nevada, Reno Legislative Steering Committee, Spring 1986.

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President's Report, 1984/1985-

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Legislative Handbook and Biennium Budget Request, 1987/1989-

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Faculty Research Activities.

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The president is the chief administrative officer of the University of Nevada, Reno; duties and responsibilities are prescribed by the Board of Regents, and may be assisted in the conduct of the duties of the office by vice-presidents and other administrators. President during this period is Joseph N. Crowley, appointed in 1978. The collection contains correspondence, reports, memorandums, and other records from the office of the president of the University of Nevada, Reno, 1973-1999.