Central Washington University Office of the Provost, Off-Campus Program Records

Central Washington University Office of the Provost, Off-Campus Program Records, 1977-1993

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Central Washington University. Office of the Provost
Title: Central Washington University Office of the Provost, Off-Campus Program Records
Dates: 1977-1993 (inclusive)
19771993
Quantity: 1 cubic foot
Collection Number: RG026-06-62
Summary: This collection consists of reports, studies and correspondence related to off-campus programs provided by Central Washington University from 1977 to 1993.
Repository: Central Washington University, Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections
Central Washington University
400 E University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Telephone: 509-963-1023
Fax: 509-963-3684
archive@cwu.edu
Access Restrictions: Open to the public for educational research
Languages: English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Central Washington University's Office of the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs originated in 1937 as the Director of Public Service. Prior to that date the President of the school managed academic and faculty affairs. The Director of Public Service evolved into the Director of Instruction in 1942, then to the Dean of Instruction in 1954. From 1965 to 1969, the position was referred to as the Dean of Faculty. In 1970 the title changed to Vice President of Academic Affairs. The heading of Provost was added in 1989.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection includes lists of off-campus course offerings at Central Washington University (1977-1984) and extended university programs (1985-1991), meeting minutes and agendas from the Extended Degree Advisory Committee (1989-1990), out of region course proposals (1981), agreements with Washington State University and the Tri-Cities University Center (1986-1990) and miscellaneous statistical reports and studies on off-campus programs.

Historical BackgroundReturn to Top

Central Washington University began as the Washington State Normal School in 1891. In 1937, the school was rechristened the Central Washington College of Education. In 1961, the school became Central Washington State College and, finally, in 1977, Central Washington University.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

[Name of document or photograph number]. RG026-06-62, Central Washington University Office of the Provost, Off-Campus Program Records. Archives and Special Collections, Brooks Library, Central Washington University.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Organized in alphabetical order by title of subject heading

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

Central Washington University--History
Strategic planning--Education (Higher)

Geographical Names

Ellensburg (Wash.)

Occupations

College administrators

Other Creators

Corporate Names
- Central Washington University. Office of the Provost (creator)

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