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Contains minutes regarding the governance of the Basic Division/School of General Studies/School of Liberal Arts/College of Humanities and Social Sciences. The minutes include information about courses, curricula, degree programs and faculty issues. The College of Humanities and Social Sciences was formerly known as the School of Liberal Arts and grew out of the School of General Studies and the Basic Division. Less

The Committees Records from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences contain correspondence, meeting minutes, reports, and membership rosters from various committees within the college. Materials range in date from 1935 to 1983. First established as a distinct college in 1963, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHASS) represents the intellectual core of the university, though it has gone through a series of transformations throughout North Carolina State University’s history. The first English and History courses were offered in 1889, when the College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts opened. It wasn’t until 1937 that the departments of English, Modern Languages, History, Sociology, Psychology, and Ethics were all grouped together under the Basic Division. In 1952, the Basic Division was replaced by the School of General Studies, which was also non-degree-granting. However, in 1963 it was renamed again as the School of Liberal Arts (SLA) and was authorized to award degrees. The School of Liberal Arts would again undergo a name change in 1977, becoming the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHASS). Then, in 1987, SHASS was one of eight of the university’s academic schools to be re-designated as a college, becoming the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. As of 2009, CHASS is the second largest college at North Carolina State University. Less

The North Carolina State University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of English Records include minutes, correspondence, handbooks, and annual reports pertaining to the establishment of the Department of English, enrollment, post-modern culture (an e-journal from the early 1990's), and a proposal for the establishment of an undergraduate major in speech communications. The Department of English offers a range of undergraduate majors and concentrations, minors, and graduate programs. It also offers many courses of interest to the University community as a whole, and works with other departments and programs -- such as Foreign Languages and Literatures, Women's Studies, Communications, Education -- to furnish multidisciplinary opportunities for NC State students. Less

The records of the North Carolina State University Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures contain administrative records, correspondence, handbooks, annual reports, programs, brochures, newsletters, minutes, course descriptions, artifacts, and photographs. Contained here are the records pertaining to translation services, the Foreign Language In-house Press, the Summer Institute In English for Foreign Students, departmental learning and teaching, and the history of the department. Foreign language learning at North Carolina State University began in 1896. In 1907, the Modern Language Department offered regular foreign language courses. The Department expanded to the Department of Modern Languages and Translation Services in 1937 and was located in Peele Hall. The Department was renamed Foreign Languages and Literatures in 1978. Less

This collection contains records that document the activities and functions of the North Carolina State University College of Humanities and Social Science’s Department of Health and Exercise Studies from 1937 to 2019. Types of records in this collection include syllabi for Physical Education 100, informational pamphlets, correspondence, calendars, bulletins, meeting minutes, and handbooks. In 1923, North Carolina State College’s (later North Carolina State University) Department of Physical Education was established upon authorization of the Board of Trustees. In 1997 the department became part of the Division of Student Affairs. In 2012, the Department of Physical Education changed its name to the Department of Health and Exercise Studies. Health and Exercise Studies currently works closely with the Departments of Campus Recreation and Carmichael Complex Facilities and Operations. The Department of Health and Exercise Studies now operates under the Division of Academic and Student Affairs, not the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Less

The records of the Department of History at North Carolina State University contain correspondence, memos, reports, information on committees and meetings held regularly in the department, other general information on the administration and operarations of the department, and photos. Materials range in date from 1936 to 2022. Courses in history were a part of the original curriculum of the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts (later, North Carolina State University) when the college openned in 1889. In 1937, a stand-alone Department of History was created for the first time. The Department of History is an active academic department at NC State as of 2010, and is administered by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Less

This collection contains annual activity reports, audiocassette tapes, correspondence, courses, memoranda, minutes, publications and reel-to-reel film pertaining to the administration of the Division of Multidisciplinary Studies and the Institute for Environmental Studies. Material includes the Provost’s Forum, which was a formal program discussing education and its quality at North Carolina State University. The collection includes the records of Professor Donald Huisingh and his work in Europe relating to waste management and pollution issues. Also included are the records of Professors A.C. Barefoot and David Adams. The Division of Multidisciplinary Studies was formerly known as University Studies. The College of Humanities and Social Sciences was formerly known as the School of Liberal Arts and grew out of the School of General Studies and the Basic Division. Sometime after 2000 Multidisciplinary Studies became Interdisciplinary Studies. Less

The records of the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at North Carolina State University contain annual reports, correspondence, news clippings, requirements for earning a degree in philosophy, and publicity materials for lectures. Materials range in date from 1948 to 1979. The Department of Ethics was established in 1927, and renamed the Department of Ethics and Religion in 1939. In 1949, the department was again renamed, becoming the Department of Philosophy and Religion - a name that was kept until 2009, when the department was again renamed, becoming the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies. The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies is an active academic department at NC State as of 2010, and is administered by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Less

The records of the Department of Psychology include newsletters and other publications, a memo on the department's move to the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, student handbooks, meeting minutes, and other general information about the department's activities. Materials range in date from 1940 to 2010. Psychology courses were first offered at the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts (later, North Carolina State University) in 1915. The Department of Psychology was established in 1927, and was later incorporated into the College of Education. In 2001, the Department of Psychology was relocated to the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, where it remains as of 2010. Less

The records of the North Carolina State University Department of Sociology and Anthropology contain correspondence, memoranda, curricula guides, handbooks, study guides, cards from a departmental card catalog, photographs of former faculty, publications, accreditation standards regarding farm policy review, community council, curricula, research progress reports, international programs, community development extension programs, and the Ellen Winston Lecture and Development FundMaterial. These records also include information about a rural economic development training program in Pakistan. This collection primarily consists of the files of Ronald C. Wimberley, Dept. of Sociology and Anthropology Head. Materials range in date from 1862 to 2010. Sociology courses were first offered at State College (now NC State University) in 1920 with the arrival of Dr. Carl Cleveland Taylor and graduate student Carle Clark Zimmerman. Both would later become important figures in the field of sociology. Rural sociology, which sought to improve the quality of life of rural communities, was a focus of the early program. After several iterations, the Department merged with the Department of Anthropology in 1966 to become the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. Dr. Selz Mayo was department head from 1966 till his retirement in 1981. Dr. Ronald Wimberley then took over as head until 1985. Less

The records of the Humanities Foundation, Inc. within the North Carolina State University College of Humanities and Social Sciences include meeting minutes from the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee, membership directories, the foundation's articles of incorporation and by-laws, and some budgetary information. Materials range in date from 1974 to 1995. The Humanities Foundation, Inc. was established at North Carolina State University in 1974 as an institution to provide financial assistance to the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and students enrolled in courses therein or conducting related research. In 1995, the Humanities Foundation was consolidated with the general North Carolina State University Foundation. Less

The Dean's Office records of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at North Carolina State University contain general, administrative, and academic records from 1924 to 2016. The records in this subgroup consist of but are not limited to correspondences, annual reports, course and curriculum information, meeting minutes, news clipping, photographs, publications, committee and council proceedings, department head searches, budget reports, and materials pertaining to international programs and learning centers. First established as a distinct college in 1963, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHASS) represents the intellectual core of the university, though it has gone through a series of transformations throughout North Carolina State University’s history. The first English and History courses were offered in 1889, when the College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts opened. It wasn’t until 1937 that the departments of English, Modern Languages, History, Sociology, Psychology, and Ethics were all grouped together under the Basic Division. In 1952, the Basic Division was replaced by the School of General Studies, which was also non-degree-granting. However, in 1963 it was renamed again as the School of Liberal Arts (SLA) and was authorized to award degrees. The School of Liberal Arts would again undergo a name change in 1977, becoming the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHASS). Then, in 1987, SHASS was one of eight of the university’s academic schools to be re-designated as a college, becoming the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. As of 2009, CHASS is the second largest college at North Carolina State University. Less

The North Carolina State University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Scholars of the College Program Records include correspondence and reports, as well as news clippings, brochures, and publications about the program. Materials range in date from 1979 to 1982. The Scholars of the College Program began in Fall of 1980 as a joint effort between the School (now College) of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Division of Student Affairs. It was founded under the direction of Dr. Carmine A. Prioli, professor in the Department of English. The purpose of the program was to provide a challenging and fulfilling experience for elite students majoring in the humanities or social sciences. The curriculum varied from year to year but centered upon interdisciplinary seminars taught by distinguished professors. Other events (known as the Honors Forum) included talks and lectures, visits to museums and historic sites, and attendance at concerts, plays, and movies. These extra-curricular events were designed to supplement the academic experience. Scholars in the program were expected to enroll in honors courses in their major field and complete an honors thesis. Upon successful completion of the program, "with honors" and "Scholar of the College" appeared on their diplomas. Less

The records of the North Carolina State University Department of Political Science contain correspondence, memoranda, reports, internship announcements and grant applications, and annual reports related to the administration of the North Carolina State University Department of Political Science. The records also contain materials related to the Mary Katherine Reynolds Babcock Foundation program to prepare minorities for positions in state and local government, applications for Title IX for the Education for the Public Service Program, applications for United States Department of HUD (Housing and Urban Development) work study program and the Patricia Roberts Harris Fellowship Program. Materials date from 1943 to 1996. The Department of Political Science at North Carolina State University was established in 1943 as the Department of History and Political Science. The name of the department was changed in 1965, when the Department of History and Political Science was divided into two departments, the Department of History and the Department of Politics. In 1972, North Carolina State University publishes "In a Black Perspective." This pamphlet tallied the university's black community at nine professors and 222 students (out of a total 13,809), and listed courses focusing on black history and culture: two in Political Science and one on race relations in Sociology. The Department of Politics was renamed the Department of Political Science in 1977 and in 1980 the Department of Political Science was renamed the Department of Political Science and Public Administration. In 2006, The Department of Political Science and Public Administration divided into two departments, the Department of Political Science and the Department of Public Administration; these two departments comprise the School of Public and International Affairs, within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. As of 2012, the Department of Political Science at North Carolina State University, located in Caldwell Hall, is part of the School of Public and International Affairs in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, formerly the School of Liberal Arts. One of the largest undergraduate departments at North Carolina State University, Political Science offers students the opportunity to choose among seven different degree programs, many academic enrichment options, extra-curricular activities, and experiential learning opportunities. Less

The North Carolina State University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Transition Program Records include correspondence, course materials, news clippings, newsletters, a scrapbook, syllaby, and a plaque. Topics include courses offered as part of the program, publicity, and activities that students participated in. Materials range in date from 1973 to 1980. The Transition Program at North Carolina State University began in 1973 as a way to assimilate freshmen to college life at a large university. The program annually offered about fifty students educational and social opportunities within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Some of these benefits included living in the same residence halls, attending the same approved courses, meeting with guests outside the University such as news editors, musicians, and judges, and having access to a Preceptor, a faculty member who lived in one of the residence halls with the Transition students. Less

The annual reports from the College of Natural Resources consists of reports documenting the yearly accomplishments of the college and its various departments. Also included are several cooperative, foundation, and extension annual reports. These reports are arranged by department and chronologically within each department. The unofficial beginning of a forestry curriculum at North Carolina State University began in 1917 when J.S. Homes was appointed the first Extension Forester. In 1929, the university formally established the Department of Forestry in the School of Agriculture. In 1950, the Division of Forestry was elevated to school status, and named the School of Forestry. The school underwent another name change in 1968 to become the School of Forest Resources. In 1987, the school became a college; and its name was again changed from College of Forest Resources to College of Natural Resources in 2000. Less

Contained in this subgroup are records documenting the work of two foundations created to support the research and educational work of the College of Natural Resources (formerly College of Forest Resources) at North Carolina State University. Records of the North Carolina Forestry Foundation from 1939 to 1981 include minutes from board of directors meetings, development council annual reports, mortgage bond certificates, and general correspondence.They also include information concerning the administration and management of Hofmann Forest, including forest manager reports and general correspondence including letters and news clipping regarding the forest fire of 1972. Records, 1952-1986, of the Pulp and Paper Foundation contain general correspondence, board of directors and general foundation annual meeting reports, budget plans and information on their minority program. Also well documented are the activities of numerous foundation committees, including the curriculum, investment, recruitment and scholarship committees. There is also general scholarship correspondence, lists of pulp and paper alumni, and a general history of the foundation. The North Carolina Forestry Foundation and the Pulp and Paper Foundation support the research and educational work of the College of Natural Resources (formerly College of Forest Resources) at North Carolina State University. The Forestry Foundation, created in 1929, is the oldest foundation at the University. The Pulp and Paper Foundation was incorporated in 1954. Less

This series includes reports and correspondence regarding accreditation of the College and its departments by outside agencies such as the Society of American Foresters, the Cooperative State Research Service, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The unofficial beginning of a forestry curriculum at North Carolina State University began in 1917 when J.S. Homes was appointed the first Extension Forester. In 1925, R.W. Graeber became an Extension Forester and provided strong leadership for the establishment of a formal forestry program. In 1929, the University formally established the Department of Forestry in the School of Agriculture. Dr. Julius V. Hofmann served as its first Director, starting early on to acquire land to create teaching and research forests. In 1931 the Department of Forestry was renamed the Division of Forestry, School of Agriculture and Forestry. Dr. J.V. Hofmann retired as Director of the Division in 1948 and was replaced by Richard J. Preston. During Preston's tenure, in 1950, the Division of Forestry was elevated to School status and named the School of Forestry. In 1952 the School moved to new quarters in Kilgore Hall. The School underwent another name change in 1968 to the School of Forest Resources. The administration changed the name to better reflect the broadening of its programs, including the addition of the parks, recreation, and tourism management curriculum transferred from the School of Education. In 1970 the School moved into the newly constructed forestry building Biltmore Hall, named after the nation's first school of forestry, the Biltmore Forest School. At the retirement of Dean Preston in 1971, Eric L. Ellwood, who was serving as head of the Department of Wood and Paper Science, became Dean, serving until 1989. The school became a college in 1987, and its name changed from College of Forest Resources to College of Natural Resources in 2000. Less

The Camcore Records contain annual reports, bylaws, promotional materials, and other documents created by the cooperative from 1980 to 2016. The Central America and Mexico Coniferous Resources Cooperative (Camcore) was formed in 1980 as an international organization dedicated to the conservation of tropical and subtropical trees in México and Central America. Four men were important in the organization’s founding: Bruce Zobel (North Carolina State University), Carl Gallegos (then International Paper Company), Willy Mittak (then Food and Agriculture Organization), and Jesse Perry (retired, Rockefeller Foundation). Camcore was made part of the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at North Carolina State University. Less