The Finding Aid of the Michael F. Adams Papers 0135
Annalisa Silberkleit, Katie Richardson, Rachel White
Pepperdine University. Special Collections and University Archives.
May 2015
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA, 90263-4786
kelsey.knox@pepperdine.edu
Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
Pepperdine University. Special Collections and University Archives.
Title: Michael F. Adams Papers
Identifier/Call Number: 0135
Physical Description:
8.34 Linear Feet
7 boxes
Date (inclusive): 1965-1989
Abstract: The Michael F. Adams Papers contain materials relating to his time as vice president of university affairs at Pepperdine University.
The collection is primarily composed of materials relating to the Board of Regents, development and giving campaigns, and
scheduling. Materials date from 1965-1989.
Arrangement
The collection is organized into the following series: 1. Schedules; 2. Subject Files; 3. Board of Regents; and 4. Correspondence.
Conditions Governing Access
Advance notice required for access. The Board of Regents series is restricted for 50 years from date of creation.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.
Preferred Citation
[Box/folder# or item name], Michael F. Adams Papers, Collection no. 0135, Special Collections and University Archives, University
Libraries, Pepperdine University.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The collection was donated to Pepperdine University by Michael F. Adams on July 22, 2014.
Biographical note
Michael F. Adams was born on March 25, 1948, in Montgomery, Alabama. He received a B.A. in speech from David Lipscomb College
in 1970, before completing a PhD in political communication at Ohio State University in 1973. While at Ohio State University,
Adams taught several courses relating to politics and public speaking. After leaving Ohio State University in 1975, he held
a number of political positions, including the roles of administrator for Senator Howard Baker's staff and as the Republican
nominee for the House of Representatives for a district in Tennessee in 1980.
In 1982, Adams came to Pepperdine University as vice president of university affairs. During his tenure at Pepperdine, he
implemented the Wave of Excellence giving campaign, which sought to raise $100 million for the university. He oversaw the
campaign until its completion in 1989, and went on to serve as the president of Centre College in Kentucky. During his time
at Centre College, the university's endowment tripled. He stepped down from this position in 1997, when he accepted the role
of president at the University of Georgia. He held this position for 16 years, retiring in June 2013.
Scope and Content
This collection contains materials relating to Michael F. Adams' time as vice president of university affairs at Pepperdine
University. The collection includes materials relating to the Board of Regents, development and giving campaigns, schedules,
and correspondence. The collection also contains some materials from Michael F. Adams' professional experiences prior to
arriving at Pepperdine, as well as some earlier Pepperdine materials relating to his position. Materials in the collection
date from 1965-1989, with the bulk of the collection content representing his time with Pepperdine from 1982-1989.
Related Archival Materials
David Davenport Papers, Collection no. 0020, Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Pepperdine
University.
Pepperdine University Board of Regents Records, Collection no. 0069, Special Collections and University Archives, University
Libraries, Pepperdine University.
Pepperdine University Campaigns and Fundraising Collection, Collection no. 0090, Special Collections and University Archives,
University Libraries, Pepperdine University.
Processing Information note
The collection was arranged and described by Annalisa Silberkleit in May 2015 under the supervision of Katie Richardson. Rachel
White added additional correspondence and subject files to the collection in July 2015.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Christian universities and colleges -- United States -- History
Universities and colleges -- California -- History
Fund raising
Campaigns
Malibu (Calif.) -- History -- 20th century
Appointment books
Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- 20th century
Correspondence
Pepperdine University
Davenport, David
Centre College (Danville, Ky. : 1918- )
Adams, Michael F.
box 1
Series 1:
Schedules
1982-1989
Scope and Content
This series contains schedules, planners, and calendars from Michael F. Adams' time at Pepperdine. Schedules contain details
of daily meetings and engagements associated with his role at Pepperdine. Materials in this series are arranged in chronological
order.
box 1, folder 1-6
Daily Schedules
1986-1989
box 4, folder 1-43, box 2-3
Series 2:
Subject Files
1965-1989
Scope and Content
This series contains topical materials relating to Michael F. Adams' time at Pepperdine University. Materials within this
series include speeches, notes, files on consultants, and topics related to development at Pepperdine. This series is arranged
alphabetically by folder title.
box 2, folder 1
Campus Development Meeting
1988
box 2, folder 3
CASE (Council for Advancement and Support of Education)
1985-1987
box 2, folder 4
CASE Competition Entries
1987
box 2, folder 7
Consultants: A. A. Murphy and Associates
1984
box 2, folder 7
Consultants: Barna Research Group
1987
box 2, folder 9
Consultants: Barton Gillet
1982-1989
box 2, folder 10
Consultants: Bentz, Whaley, Flessner, and Associates, Inc.
1987-1988
box 2, folder 11
Consultants: Bill Heim Company
1988
box 2, folder 12-13
Consultants: Brakeley, John Price Jones, Inc.
1981-1988
box 2, folder 14
Consultants: Cargill Associates
1986
box 2, folder 15
Consultants: Carl Terzian Associates
1983-1988
box 2, folder 16
Consultants: Creative Development Associates
1986
box 2, folder 17
Consultants: Essex Fund Raising Counsel
1984-1988
box 2, folder 18
Consultants: Fund-Raising School
1987-1988
box 2, folder 19
Consultants: Gary W. Phillips and Associates
1987-1988
box 2, folder 20
Consultants: Gordon Caswell
1982-1983
box 2, folder 21
Consultants: HANEY Associates
undated
box 2, folder 22
Consultants: Hay Associates
1984
box 2, folder 23
Consultants: Hayes/Hill Incorporated
1984
box 2, folder 24
Consultants: Hemingway and Associates
1985
box 2, folder 25
Consultants: Hume Financial Education Services
1987
box 2, folder 27
Consultants: Kersey and Associates
1988
box 2, folder 28
Consultants: Ketchum, Inc.
1984-1985
box 2, folder 29
Consultants: Knudson Associates, Inc.
1988
box 2, folder 30
Consultants: Mountain West
1987
box 2, folder 31
Consultants: Paul Cowen Associates
1987
box 2, folder 32
Consultants: Peat Marwick
1987
box 2, folder 33
Consultants: Tyler Associates
1984
box 2, folder 34
Consultants: Various
1986-1988
box 2, folder 35
Effectiveness of Fund Raising Programs in Universities
1986
box 2, folder 37
Foundations: Pepperdine A
1982-1989
box 2, folder 38
Foundations: Pepperdine B
1982-1989
box 2, folder 39
Foundations: Pepperdine C
1982-1989
box 2, folder 40
Foundations: Pepperdine D
1982-1989
box 2, folder 41
Foundations: Pepperdine E
1982-1989
box 2, folder 42
Foundations: Pepperdine F
1982-1989
box 2, folder 43
Foundations: Pepperdine G
1982-1889
box 2, folder 44
Foundations: Pepperdine H
1982-1989
box 2, folder 45
Foundations: Pepperdine I
1982-1989
box 2, folder 46
Foundations: Pepperdine J
1982-1989
box 3, folder 1
Foundations: Pepperdine K
1982-1989
box 3, folder 2
Foundations: Pepperdine L
1982-1989
box 3, folder 3
Foundations: Pepperdine M
1982-1989
box 3, folder 4
Foundations: Pepperdine N
1982-1989
box 3, folder 5
Foundations: Pepperdine O
1982-1989
box 3, folder 6
Foundations: Pepperdine P
1982-1989
box 3, folder 7
Foundations: Pepperdine Q
1982-1989
box 3, folder 8
Foundations: Pepperdine R
1982-1989
Foundations: Pepperdine S
1982-1989
box 3, folder 9
Foundations: Pepperdine T
1982-1989
box 3, folder 10
Foundations: Pepperdine U
1982-1989
box 3, folder 11
Foundations: Pepperdine V
1982-1989
box 3, folder 12
Fulbright Scholar Programs
1988-1989
box 3, folder 13
Fundraising Policies
1983-1985
box 3, folder 15
International Programs: Japan
1987-1989
box 3, folder 16
Leadership L.A.
1987-1988
box 3, folder 17
Major Gifts Team
1987-1988
box 3, folder 19-20
Miscellaneous Articles--Other
1987-1988
box 3, folder 21
Nature Conservancy
1986-1989
box 3, folder 27
Ojai Management Conference
1988
box 3, folder 28
$100 Million Campaign for Pepperdine University
1982-1990
box 3, folder 29
Pepperdine Article Clippings/Press Releases
1965-1987
box 3, folder 30
Pepperdine Calendars
1973
box 3, folder 31
Pepperdine Commencement Ceremony--Keynote
1977
box 3, folder 32
Pepperdine Publications
1977
box 3, folder 33
Pepperdine Standards and Procedures for Faculty Selection
undated
box 4, folder 1
Russian Writers' Conference
1985-1987
box 4, folder 2
Speeches: Academic Fundraising
1983
box 4, folder 3
Speeches: Address to the Faculty of the Graduate School of Education and Psychology
1983
box 4, folder 4
Speeches: Address to the Graduating Class
1983
box 4, folder 5
Speeches: Centre College Introduction Speech
1988
box 4, folder 6
Speeches: Christianity and Politics Seminar
1989
box 4, folder 7
Speeches: Church Leaders Workshop
1983
box 4, folder 8
Speeches: Convocation Address
1984
box 4, folder 9
Speeches: Current Trends in Major Campaigns
1986
box 4, folder 10
Speeches: Danville Rotary Club
1989
box 4, folder 11
Speeches: Doing It Right: Fundraising in Today's Environment
1984
box 4, folder 12
Speeches: Ethics in Alumni Relations
1987-1989
box 4, folder 13
Speeches: Faith is My Fortune
1986-1987
box 4, folder 14
Speeches: Fundraising: The Need for Alumni Volunteers and Committed Donors
1985
box 4, folder 15
Speeches: Have Today Because of Success
1984
box 4, folder 16
Speeches: How Important Is the Bottom Line?
1988
box 4, folder 17
Speeches: Maintaining an Annual Fund in the Midst of a Major Campaign
1988
box 4, folder 18
Speeches: Major Donor Fundraising
1987
box 4, folder 19
Speeches: Making Insiders of Outsiders
1983
box 4, folder 20
Speeches: Managing the Editorial Process
1987
box 4, folder 21
Speeches: Managing your Financial Responsibilities
1986
box 3, folder 29
Speeches: Opening Remarks to Parents
1989
box 4, folder 23
Speeches: Pepperdine
1989
box 4, folder 24
Speeches: President's View of Alumni Relations
1989
box 4, folder 25
Speeches: Problems Created by a Successful Development Campaign
1987
box 4, folder 26
Speeches: Role of Public Relations in a Successful Fundraising Campaign
1989
box 4, folder 27
Speeches: Speech to Centre College Board
1989
box 4, folder 28
Speeches: Student Alumni/Young Alumni Programs
1986
box 4, folder 29
Speeches: Tapping into Non-Traditional Alumni
1987
box 4, folder 30
Speeches: Three E's of Pepperdine
1984
box 4, folder 31
Speeches: University Scholarship Support
1986
box 4, folder 32
Student Development at Seaver College
1977
box 4, folder 33
Suggested Development Responsibilities for Assistant to the President (In the Brock House)
undated
box 4, folder 34
Teaching Materials: Political Communications
1975
box 4, folder 35
Teaching Materials: Presidential Rhetoric
1979
box 4, folder 36-38
Teaching Materials: Principles of Marketing
1986
box 4, folder 39
United States Senate
1968-1978
box 3, folder 40
University Affairs Annual Retreat
1988
box 4, folder 42
Wave of Excellence Campaign
1987
box 4, folder 43
Women's Support Group
1983-1988
box 7, folder 1-2, box 4, folder 44-47, box 5-6, folder data_value_missing_944009e2b9a8f15f830aa345c4756eff
Series 3:
Board of Regents
1982-1989
Conditions Governing Access
Advance notice required for access. The Board of Regents series is restricted for 50 years from date of creation.
box 4, folder 44
Academic Affairs Committee
1986
box 4, folder 45-46
Buildings and Grounds Committee
1983-1986
box 5, folder 1-5, box 4, folder 47
Development Committee
1985-1988
box 5, folder 6
Development Presentation
1986
box 6, folder 1-6, box 5, folder 8-21
Executive Committee
1982-1989
box 6, folder 7-13
Finance and Investments Committee
1985-1988
box 6, folder 14-19
Meeting Minutes
1982-1989
box 6, folder 21
Quarterly Budget Committee
1988-1989
box 7, folder 2
Supplements to Self-Study Report
1982
box 7, folder 3-22
Series 4:
Correspondence
1970-1989
box 7, folder 3
Christmas Card Lists
1970-1985
box 7, folder 4
Inquiries for Jobs
1987-1988
box 7, folder 6-10
Pepperdine Interoffice Communication
1982-1989
box 7, folder 11-15
Personal Correspondence
1972-1989
box 7, folder 16
Professional--Non-Pepperdine Correspondance
1981-1989
box 7, folder 17
Professional--Pepperdine Correspondance
1983-1989
box 7, folder 18
Publications and Clippings
1982-1989
box 7, folder 20-22
Thank You Letters
1979-1989