Central Washington University Office of the Provost, Edward J. Harrington Records

Central Washington University Office of the Provost, Edward J. Harrington Records, 1960-1997

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Harrington, E. J. (Edward James), 1926-
Title: Central Washington University Office of the Provost, Edward J. Harrington Records
Dates: 1960-1997 (inclusive)
19601997
Quantity: 5 cubic feet
Collection Number: RG026-05-30
Summary: This collection comprises the records of Central Washington University's Office of the Provost from 1960 to 1997.
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

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Edward J. Harrington served as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Central Washington University from 1970 to 1989. Dr. Harrington’s academic background began at Tufts University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 1950. The following year, he attained a Master of Education degree in General Education. In 1955, he acquired his Ph.D. in Vertebrate Zoology from Cornell University. He was appointed as an Assistant Professor in the Biology and Natural Science Department of San Jose State College later that same year. He was promoted to Associate Professor in 1958 and full Professor in 1963. In 1964, Dr. Harrington was appointed as Associate Dean of the College of Science and in 1967 as Dean of Undergraduate Studies. He served Acting Dean of Academic Planning in 1969 and as Acting Academic Vice President until the summer of 1970. He was hired as Vice President of Academic Affairs at Central Washington State College in the fall of 1970. Dr. Harrington ultimately retired and continued to reside in Ellensburg, Washington.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The bulk of the Edward J. Harrington Records comprise official correspondence; memoranda; departmental and campus-wide reports; and information on Central Washington University administration and labor negotiations, agreements, and disputes from 1969 to 1989. Significant files in the collection are those relating to accreditation, budget cuts, and layoffs during the 1970s and 1980s, as well as files on faculty promotions, tenure, and salaries.

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]. RG026-05-30, Central Washington University Office of the Provost, Edward J. Harrington Records. Archives and Special Collections, Brooks Library, Central Washington University.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Organized alphabetically 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

Personal Names
- Harrington, E. J. (Edward James), 1926- (creator)
Corporate Names
- Central Washington University. Office of the Provost (creator)

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