Central Washington University Faculty Senate, Faculty Council Background Information and Early Minutes

Central Washington University Faculty Senate, Faculty Council Background Information and Early Minutes, 1946-1948

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Central Washington University
Title: Central Washington University Faculty Senate, Faculty Council Background Information and Early Minutes
Dates: 1946-1948 (inclusive)
19461948
Quantity: 0.25 cubic feet
Collection Number: RG016-05-45
Summary: The collection contains background information and meeting minutes of the Faculty Council of the Central Washington College of Education from 1946 to 1948.
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

The Faculty Council at Central Washington College of Education (presently Central Washington University) was begun during fall quarter of 1946 to allow faculty representation in administrative decisions related to personnel policies and procedures. The Faculty Council consisted of eleven faculty members and the president of the college. The Council first met on November 6, 1946, and met bi-monthly until the summer of 1963. The Faculty Council evolved into the Faculty Senate in September of 1963.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection includes constitutions, by-laws, plans, proposals, and progress reports relating to the creation of the Faculty Council at Central Washington College of Education.

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]. RG016-05-45, Central Washington University Faculty Senate, Faculty Council Background Information and Early Minutes. Archives and Special Collections, Brooks Library, Central Washington University.

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