North Carolina State University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Committees Records 1935-1983

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North Carolina State University. College of Humanities and Social Sciences
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4.25 linear feet (8 boxes and 1 half box)
Call number
UA 120.004

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.

Biographical/historical note

As of 2009, CHASS is the second largest college at North Carolina State University. The College offers 60 bachelor’s programs, 15 master’s programs and 4 PhD programs to close to 5000 undergraduate and graduate students. As of 2009, CHASS is comprised of the following departments: Communication, English, Foreign Languages & Literatures, History, Interdisciplinary Studies, Philosophy & Religious Studies, Psychology, the School of Public & International Affairs, Social Work, and Sociology & Anthropology.

Chronology
1889
Courses in English and History are offered when the College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts opens.
1937
The Basic Division is established as an academic service division for the non-degree-granting departments, offering fundamental courses for first and second-year students. The departments of English, Modern Languages, History, Sociology, Psychology, and Ethics are housed under the Basic Division.
1952
The Basic Division is replaced by the School of General Studies, also non-degree-granting.
1963
The School of General Studies is renamed the School of Liberal Arts (SLA), and is authorized to award degrees.
1977
The School of Liberal Arts is renamed the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHASS).
1987
The School of Humanities and Social Sciences is renamed the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHASS).
List of Deans
1924-1948
Benjamin Franklin Brown, Dean, School of Science and Business, 1924 - 1937; Dean, Basic Division, 1937 - 1948
1948-1949
Roy Nels Anderson, Acting Dean, Basic Division
1949-1955
John William Shirley, Dean, Basic Division, 1949 - 1952; Dean, School of General Studies, 1952 - 1955
1956-1960
Charles Addision Hickman, Dean, School of General Studies
1960-1971
Fred Virgil Cahill, Jr., Dean, School of General Studies, 1960 - 1963; Dean, School of Liberal Arts, 1963 - 1971
1971-1984
Robert Oliver Tilman, Dean, School of Liberal Arts, 1971 - 1977; Dean, College ol of Humanities and Social Sciences, 1977 - 1984
1984-1995
William Bell Toole III, Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, 1984 - 1987; Dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 1987 - 1995
1995-2001
Margaret A. Zahn, Dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
2001-2006
Linda P. Brady, Dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
2006-2008
Toby L. Parcel, Dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
2008-
Jefferey P. Braden, Dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Scope/content

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.

Arrangement

These records are arranged alphabetically by name of committee.

Use of these materials

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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, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Committees Records, UA 120.004, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC

Source of acquisition

Transferred from North Carolina State University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Processing information

Processed by: Liz Bell, 2010 October; machine-readable finding aid created by: Steven Mandeville-Gamble; Finding aid updated by Cate Putirskis, 2010 July; Liz Bell 2010 October.

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Academic Standards Committee 1955-1957
Box 1, Folder 1
Academic Standards Committee 1957-1958
Box 1, Folder 2
Academic Standards Committee 1959-1961
Box 1, Folder 3
Academic Standards Committee 1961-1962
Box 1, Folder 4
Academic Standards Committee 1962-1963
Box 1, Folder 5
Academic Standards Committee 1963-1974
Box 1, Folder 6
Administration Committee 1937
Box 1, Folder 7
Advisory Committee 1953-1958
Box 1, Folder 8
Advisory Committee 1963-1974
Box 1, Folder 9
Building Committee 1965-1978
Box 1, Folder 10
Commission on Humanities and Social Sciences 1985
Box 9, Folder 1
Committee Chairs and Secretaries 1963-1974
Box 1, Folder 11
Constitution Committee 1951-1958
Box 1, Folder 12
Constitution and Bylaws 1964-1973
Box 1, Folder 13
Curriculum Committee 1937
Box 1, Folder 14
Curriculum Committee 1944-1945
Box 1, Folder 15
Curriculum Committee 1945-1947
Box 2, Folder 1
Curriculum Committee 1955-1957
Box 2, Folder 2
Curriculum Committee 1957-1960
Box 2, Folder 3
Curriculum Committee 1960-1963
Box 2, Folder 4
Curriculum Committee 1962-1963
Box 2, Folder 5
Curriculum Committee 1963-1964
Box 2, Folder 6
Curriculum Committee 1964-1965
Box 2, Folder 7
Curriculum Committee 1965-1966
Box 2, Folder 8
Curriculum Committee 1966-1967
Box 3, Folder 1
Curriculum Committee 1967-1968
Box 3, Folder 2
Curriculum Committee 1968-1969
Box 3, Folder 3
Curriculum Committee 1971-1973
Box 3, Folder 4
Dean Selection Committee 1948-1956
Box 3, Folder 5
Departmental or Areas of Knowledge Committee 1953
Box 3, Folder 6
Educational Policy Committee 1949-1950
Box 3, Folder 7
Educational Policy Committee 1950-1951
Box 3, Folder 8
Educational Policy Committee 1952-1953
Box 3, Folder 9
Educational Policy Committee 1955
Box 3, Folder 10
Educational Policy Committee (1) 1957-1958
Box 3, Folder 11
Educational Policy Committee (2) 1957-1958
Box 3, Folder 12
Educational Television Committee 1954
Box 4, Folder 1
Election Committee 1958-1963
Box 4, Folder 2
Election Committee 1963-1975
Box 4, Folder 3
Extension Advisory Committee 1977-1978
Box 4, Folder 4
Faculty Chairman's File 1956-1962
Box 4, Folder 5
Faculty Minutes 1936-1950
Box 4, Folder 6
Faculty Minutes 1950-1952
Box 4, Folder 7
Faculty Minutes 1952-1953
Box 4, Folder 8
Faculty Minutes 1953-1954
Box 4, Folder 9
Faculty Minutes 1954-1955
Box 4, Folder 10
Faculty Minutes 1955-1956
Box 4, Folder 11
Faculty Minutes 1956-1957
Box 4, Folder 12
Faculty Minutes 1957-1958
Box 4, Folder 13
Faculty Minutes 1958-1959
Box 5, Folder 1
Faculty Minutes 1959-1960
Box 5, Folder 2
Faculty Minutes 1960-1961
Box 5, Folder 3
Faculty Minutes 1961-1962
Box 5, Folder 4
Faculty Minutes 1962-1963
Box 5, Folder 5
Faculty Minutes 1963-1964
Box 5, Folder 6
Faculty Minutes 1964-1965
Box 5, Folder 7
Faculty Minutes 1965-1966
Box 5, Folder 8
Faculty Minutes 1966-1967
Box 5, Folder 9
Faculty Minutes 1967-1968
Box 5, Folder 10
Faculty Minutes 1968-1969
Box 5, Folder 11
Faculty Minutes 1969-1970
Box 5, Folder 12
Faculty Minutes 1970-1972
Box 5, Folder 13
Faculty Minutes 1972-1973
Box 6, Folder 1
Faculty Minutes 1973-1975
Box 6, Folder 2
Faculty Minutes 1975-1978
Box 6, Folder 3
Faculty Minutes 1982-1983
Box 6, Folder 4
Government Committee 1956-1959
Box 6, Folder 5
Government Committee 1963-1969
Box 6, Folder 6
Multi-Disciplinary Studies Committee 1974
Box 6, Folder 7
Personnel Committee 1949-1954
Box 6, Folder 8
Personnel Committee 1954-1960
Box 6, Folder 9
Personnel Committee 1963-1974
Box 6, Folder 10
Personnel Guidance Committee 1938-1941
Box 7, Folder 1
Planning Committee (1) 1956-1958
Box 7, Folder 2
Planning Committee (2) 1956-1958
Box 7, Folder 3
Planning Committee 1959-1961
Box 7, Folder 4
Promotion Policy Sub-Committee 1954-1955
Box 7, Folder 5
Records Committee 1962
Box 7, Folder 6
Reorganization of the Basic Division 1935-1948
Box 7, Folder 7
Self Study Committee 1963
Box 7, Folder 8
Social Studies Education Committee 1972-1976
Box 7, Folder 9
Social Studies Education Committee 1977-1983
Half box 8, Folder 1
Special Committee on Methods and Techniques of Teaching 1957
Half box 8, Folder 2
Steering Committee 1954-1957
Half box 8, Folder 3
Student-Teacher Cooperation Committee 1954
Half box 8, Folder 4
Watch-Care Committee on the Constitution 1953
Half box 8, Folder 5
Watch-Care Committee on the Constitution 1953-1955
Half box 8, Folder 6
Board of Advisors' Meeting (CHASS and Dean's) 1995-1999
Box 9
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Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], North Carolina State University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Committees Records, UA 120.004, 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.