Pepperdine University Office of the Provost Records, 1965-2006

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Summary

Abstract:
The collection consists of interoffice memoranda and correspondence that document the administrative activities of Pepperdine Provosts from 1965 to 2006.
Extent:
7.56 Linear Feet (18 boxes)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder# or item name], Pepperdine University Office of the Provost Records, Collection no. 0132, Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Pepperdine University.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of interoffice memoranda and correspondence sent by or to Pepperdine Provosts from 1965 to 2006. Topics include meeting notices for various Pepperdine clubs and committees, faculty tenure policies, foundations, university programs, scholarships, club and committee proposals, budget proposals, and routine administrative activities.

Biographical / historical:

As the chief academic officer of the University, the Provost has responsibility, under the President, for the administration, coordination, and development of all academic activities and functions of the University. The Provost works with the deans of Pepperdine's undergraduate college and four graduate/professional schools on all issues related to effective planning and management of the University's academic resources. In addition, the Provost also oversees the library, the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, the Office of the Registrar and One-Stop, Information Technology, the Center for Faith and Learning, the Center for Media, Culture, and Entertainment, the Disability Services Office, and the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.

Acquisition information:
The collection was transferred to Special Collections and University Archives by Kathleen Marshall, Assistant to the Provost, on June 12, 2014.
Processing information:

The collection was arranged and described by Monica Case under the supervision of Katie Richardson in February, 2015.

Arrangement:

The collection is organized alphabetically by folder title.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Advance notice required for access. There are some files that contain confidential information. Materials are restricted for 25 years from date of creation. The entire collection is open for access in 2031.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.

Preferred citation:

[Box/folder# or item name], Pepperdine University Office of the Provost Records, Collection no. 0132, Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Pepperdine University.

Location of this collection:
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263-4786, US
Contact:
(310) 506-4323
specialcollections@pepperdine.edu
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