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UC San Diego. Office of the Dean of the School of Arts and Humanities Records
RSS 1200
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Contributing Institution:
Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla 92093-0175
Title: UC San Diego. Office of the Dean of the School of Arts and Humanities Records
Creator:
University of California, San Diego. School of Arts and Humanities. Office of the Dean
Creator:
Chodorow, Stanley
Creator:
Deak, Frantisek
Identifier/Call Number: RSS 1200
Physical Description:
37.8 Linear feet
(27 records cartons, 27 archives box, and 3 oversize folders)
Date (inclusive): 1965-2019
Abstract: The Office of the Dean of the School of Arts and Humanities records document the oversight and coordination of the arts and
humanities departments and programs; as well as academic planning and accreditation materials created during Stanley Chodorow's
tenure as Dean. Dean Chodorow served as the campus Accreditation Liaison Officer through the accreditation process.
Languages:
English
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The Dean of the School of Arts and Humanities, reporting directly to the Executive Chancellor for Academic Affairs, is the
academic-administrative leader of the School of Arts and Humanities. Comprised of six large academic departments: History,
Literature, Music, Philosophy, Theatre & Dance, and Visual Arts. The School administers several undergraduate and graduate
programs, including several foreign language programs, Classical Studies, and Ethnic Studies. Other units involving Arts and
Humanities faculty and oversight of the Dean include: Institute of Arts and Humanities (IAH), Mandeville Center, the University
Art Gallery, and affiliated external entities including the La Jolla Playhouse and the La Jolla Symphony and Chorus.
In 1985, the position of Dean of Arts and Humanities was expanded from the former position of Dean of Arts and Sciences. Stanley
Chodorow became the first Dean of Arts and Humanities between 1985-1994. At this time, the Dean was also charged with function
as the Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Planning.
Deans have included: Stanley A. Chodorow (1985-1994), Frantisek Deak (1994-2004), Michael A. Bernstein (2005-2007), Eric Van
Young (Interim, 2007-2008), Seth Lerer (2009-2014), Christina Della Coletta (2014-current).
References: Chodorow, Stanley A. "Self-Study for Reaffirmation of Accreditation," April, 1986.
UC San Diego. Office of the Dean of the School of Arts and Humanities Records. RSS 1200. Special Collections & Archives, UC
San Diego Library.
Scope and Content of Collection
The Office of the Dean of the School of Arts and Humanities contains the administrative and organization files for the School
of Arts and Humanities and the departments administered by the office. The records include a substantial amount of subject
or "working" files and on-campus committee files.
Stanley Chodorow served on several committees and was appointed Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Planning. A large portion
of the records represent his responsibilities developing long-range academic plans for campus curriculum programs. Outside
of his role as Dean, Chodorow also served as Accreditation Liaison Officer for UC San Diego. The records include a large selection
of materials documenting the accreditation of UC San Diego from various agencies.
Arranged in five series: 1) ACADEMIC PLANNING, 2) ACADEMIC PLANS, 3) COMMITTEES, 4) SUBJECT FILES, and 5) CAMPUS ACCREDITATION.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Acquired 1996-2019.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Universities and colleges -- California -- San Diego -- History
University of California, San Diego. School of Arts and Humanities. Office of the Dean -- Archives
University of California, San Diego. Division of Arts and Humanities -- Archives
University of California, San Diego. Office of the Associate Vice Chancellor for Planning -- Archives
University of California, San Diego -- Administration -- Archives
University of California, San Diego -- Planning -- Archives
University of California, San Diego -- Accreditation -- Archives
University of California, San Diego -- Curricula -- Archives
Chodorow, Stanley -- Archives
Deak, Frantisek -- Archives
University of California, San Diego. Division of Arts and Humanities. Office of the Dean -- Archives