North Carolina State University, Board of Trustees General Records 1887-2024 (bulk 1968-1992)

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North Carolina State University. Board of Trustees
Size
1.2 linear feet (1 volume, 1 archival box, 1 flatbox); 1 website (1 website)
Call number
UA 001.003
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This collection contains one partial volume of warrants, a list of expenditures, dated 1887 to 1897. Also included in this collection are membership certificates, resolutions, certificates for certain Watauga Medal recipients, a book of by-laws, directories, and other records related to the Board of Trustees.

The North Carolina State University Board of Trustees consists of thirteen members. Duties of the Board of Trustees include the promotion of the sound development of North Carolina State University, including service to the state of North Carolina in a way that complements the activities of the institution and aiding the institution to perform at a high level of excellence in every area of endeavor.

The North Carolina State University Board of Trustees consists of thirteen members, and consists of the following committes: Audit, Risk Management and Finance Committee; Buildings and Property Committee; University Advancement and External Affairs Committee; University Affairs Committee; and Executive Committee. Duties of the Board of Trustees include the promotion of the sound development of North Carolina State University, including service to the state of North Carolina in a way that complements the activities of the institution and aiding the institution to perform at a high level of excellence in every area of endeavor. It also serves as advisor to the Board of Governors on matters pertaining to North Carolina State University.

Biographical/historical note

The North Carolina State University Board of Trustees consists of thirteen members. Eight are elected by the UNC Board of Governors; two are appointed by the General Assembly, one upon the recommendation of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and one upon the recommendation of the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and the president of the student body serves an ex-officio member.It elects from within its membership a Chair, Vice Chair, Second Vice Chair, and a Secretary, who serve a term of one year. It consists of the following committes: Audit, Risk Management and Finance Committee; Buildings and Property Committee; University Advancement and External Affairs Committee; University Affairs Committee; and Executive Committee. It may also create committees as it deems appropriate. The newly elected chair is responsible for appointments to the standing committees and serves as an ex officio member of all standing committees.

Three regular meetings of the Board of Trustees occur each year. Any matter of business may be considered at a regular meeting of the Board. In addition, special meetings may be called by the Chair, or requested by not fewer than six members of the board. A quorum of the board consists of a majority of the member, and the Chair presides over all regular and special meetings. Minutes are taken by the Secretary or Assistant Secretary. These minutes are filed and indexed. The Assistant Secretary keeps the Board of Governors informed of the activities of the Board of Trustees, including changes to membership, committee structure or bylaws. The Chancellor serves as the official medium of communication between the Board of Trustees and all individuals, officials, agencies and organizations, both within and without the institution.

Duties of the Board of Trustees include the promotion of the sound development of North Carolina State University, including service to the state of North Carolina in a way that complements the activities of the institution and aiding the institution to perform at a high level of excellence in every area of endeavor. It also serves as advisor to the Board of Governors on matters pertaining to North Carolina State University.

Scope/content

This collection contains one partial volume of warrants, a list of expenditures, dated 1887 to 1897. Also included in this collection are membership certificates, resolutions, certificates for certain Watauga Medal recipients, a book of by-laws, directories, and other records related to the Board of Trustees.

Arrangement

The North Carolina State University, Board of Trustees General Records are divided into five principal series: 1. Warrants, 2. Certificates and Resolutions, 3. General, 4. Academic Affairs and Personnel Committee, 5. Web Content.

Each series is arranged chronologically.

Use of these materials

The nature of the NC State University Libraries' Special Collections means that copyright or other information about restrictions may be difficult or even impossible to determine despite reasonable efforts. The NC State University Libraries claims only physical ownership of most Special Collections materials.

The materials from our collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used for academic research or otherwise should be fully credited with the source.

This collection may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations. Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in this collection without the consent of those individuals may have legal ramifications (e.g., a cause of action under common law for invasion of privacy may arise if facts concerning an individual's private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which North Carolina State University assumes no responsibility.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], North Carolina State University, Board of Trustees General Records, UA 001.003, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC

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Source of acquisition

Transferred from the North Carolina State University Board of Trustees. Consult University Archivist for additional information. Web content harvested using the Internet Archive's Archive-It services, monthly starting in 2015.

Processing information

Processed by: Jaime Margalotti; machine-readable finding aid created by: Russell S. Koonts; Liz Bell 2020; archived web content processed by Liz Bell, 2020 December; collection processed by Emma Eubank, 2023 May; finding aid updated by Emma Eubank, 2023 May; Gevorg Vardanyan, 2023 June.

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Warrants 1887-1897 (Series 1)

Contains 1 volume listing warrants of the Board of Trustees

Warrants 1887-1897

A volume containing warrants issued by the bursar and secretary from 1887-1897. A warrant is a legally-binding, written note which authorizes to pay a designated amount on the author's behalf.

1 volume

Volume 1
Certificates and Resolutions 1972-1990 (Series 2)

Contains certificates of membership for Board of Trustees members and resolution sheets indicating Board of Trustees appreciation or tribute to various individuals.

Board of Trustees Membership Certificates for C.A. Dillon, Jr. and Samuel H. Johnson 1972, 1975
Flat box 3, Folder 3
Board of Trustees Resolutions with Portraits 1972-1977
Flat box 3, Folder 4
Board of Trustees Citation for Joab Langston Thomas 1981

Citation awarded to Joab Langston Thomas for his work as the Ninth Chief Executive of NCSU.

Flat box 3, Folder 7
Board of Trustees Resolutions 1979, 1983-1986
Flat box 3, Folder 6
Board of Trustees Resolutions 1982, 1985-1987, 1990
Flat box 3, Folder 1
Watauga Medal Recipients 1983-1984, 1986, 1989-1990
Flat box 3, Folder 2
General 1968-1992 (Series 3)
Laws of the University of North Carolina, By-Laws of the Board of Trustees, and the Duties of the University Officers 1968 (Accession 2015.0052)
Box 2, Folder 1
Binder: List of Members, University Code, Delegation of Authority, Legislation 1972-1976 (Accession 2019.0150)
Box 2, Folder 5
Directories of the Board of Trustees 1969-1971, 1985-1986
Box 2, Folder 2
Establishment of 1992 Indian Heritage Month 1992

A proclamation by Larry K. Monteith, NCSU Chancellor, establishing NC State University's Indian Heritage Month to recognize the Native American students and faculty, who are "vital to the educational, cultural, social and traditional fabric of the University community."

Flat box 3, Folder 5
Academic Affairs and Personnel Committee 1992 (Series 4)
Approvals of Personnel Actions 1992 June-April (Accession 2022.0064)
Box 2, Folder 3
Approvals of Personnel Actions 1992 June-Nov.
Box 2, Folder 4
Web Content 2015-2024 (Series 5)
Size: 1 website (1 website.)

This series is comprised of North Carolina State University Board of Trustees website. The NC State University Libraries has captured this website monthly since November 2015.

Online access is provided through the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine.

Board of Trustees website (https://leadership.ncsu.edu/board-of-trustees/) 2015-2023 (https://leadership.ncsu.edu/board-of-trustees/)
Size: 1 website

This is the official website of the Board of Trustees at NC State University. The NC State University Libraries has scheduled this website to be captured monthley since May 2016. Also included here are prior captures by the Internet Archive dating back to November 2015.

Online access is provided through the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine.

Please note that some historical materials may contain harmful content and/or descriptions. Learn how we’re addressing it.

Access to the collection

Collection is open for research; access requires at least 48 hours advance notice. Because of the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access will require additional advanced notice. Copies of digital files may be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.

For more information contact us via mail, phone, or our web form.

Mailing address:
Special Collections Research Center
Box 7111
Raleigh, NC, 27695-7111

Phone: (919) 515-2273

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], North Carolina State University, Board of Trustees General Records, UA 001.003, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC

Use of these materials

The nature of the NC State University Libraries' Special Collections means that copyright or other information about restrictions may be difficult or even impossible to determine despite reasonable efforts. The NC State University Libraries claims only physical ownership of most Special Collections materials.

The materials from our collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used for academic research or otherwise should be fully credited with the source.

This collection may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations. Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in this collection without the consent of those individuals may have legal ramifications (e.g., a cause of action under common law for invasion of privacy may arise if facts concerning an individual's private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which North Carolina State University assumes no responsibility.