INVENTORY OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT OFFICE RECORDS, 1978-1981
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California State University Historical Archives
California State University, Dominguez Hills
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Phone: (310) 243-3895
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Descriptive Summary
Title: California State University Academic Program Improvement Office Records,
Dates: 1978-1981
Collection Number: CSU 034
Creator:
California State University Academic Program Improvement Office
Extent:
1 box
1 linear foot
Repository:
California State University Historical Archives
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Archives & Special Collection
University Library, Room G-145
1000 E. Victoria Street
Carson, California 90747
Phone: (310) 243-3013
URL: http://archives.csudh.edu/
Abstract:
Chronological correspondence from the office of Academic Program Improvement at the CSU Chancellor’s Office, 1978-1981. Office
assisted faculty in developing innovative approaches to improve both teaching and student learning through pilot projects,
workshops and conference.
Language: Collection material is in English
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Preferred Citation
[Title of item], California State University Academic Program Improvement Office Record, Courtesy of the Department of Archives
and Special Collections. University Library. California State University, Dominguez Hills.
Acquisition Information
Materials in this collection were transferred by the Chancellor’s Office, California State University and collected by archives
staff. It is a growing collection.
Processing Information
Processed during 2004-2006 CSU System-wide Archives Processing Project.
History
The California State University System, formally established in 1960 by the Donahoe Higher Education Act. It is the nation’s
largest university system, with 23 campuses and seven off-campus centers, more than 400,000 students and 42,000 faculty and
staff. The CSU is one of three public higher education systems in the state of California (the others are the University of
California and the California Community College System). Since 1961 more than 2 million alumni have received a bachelor's,
master's, and doctoral (Ph.D. and Ed.D) degrees from the university system. It offers more than 1,800 degree programs in some
240-subject areas.
Today's California State University system is the direct descendant of the California State Normal School (now, San Jose State
University) established by the California Legislature on May 2, 1862. By 1895 there were four State Normal schools. In 1921,
the schools were re-named the State Teacher’s Schools. In 1935 the colleges were re-named the California State Colleges and
were run by the State Department of Education. With the master plan created along with the Donohue Act, the California State
Colleges were placed under control of the CSC Board of Trustees. In 1972 the system was renamed the California State Colleges
and Universities. The term "Colleges" was dropped in 1982.
Responsibility for the California State University is vested in the Board of Trustees, whose members are appointed by the
Governor of the State of California. The Trustees appoint the Chancellor, who is the chief executive officer of the system,
and the Presidents, who are the chief executive officers of their respective campuses. The Academic Senate of the California
State University, made up of elected representatives of the faculty from each campus, recommends academic policy to the Board
of Trustees through the Chancellor. Chancellors of the system include Buell Gallagher (1961-1962); Glenn S. Dumke (1962-1982);
W. Ann Reynolds (1982-1990); Ellis E. McCune [Acting] (1990-1991); Barry Munitz (1991-1998); Charles B. Reed (1998- ).
Scope and Content
Chronological correspondence from the office of Academic Program Improvement at the CSU Chancellor’s Office, 1978-1981. Office
assisted faculty in developing innovative approaches to improve both teaching and student learning through pilot projects,
workshops and conference. Correspondence deals with new programs, grants and other matters.
Indexing Terms
Subjects
Education
Corporate Names
California State University
California State University. Office of the Chancellor. Academic Program Improvement
Related Material
CSU Reports Collection
California State University Academic Program Improvement Office Records,
1978-1981
Physical Description: 1 box
Container API001, ID 8534
Chronological Correspondence
1978, October 2-10
Container API001, ID 8535
Chronological Correspondence
1978, October 10-31
Container API001, ID 8536
Chronological Correspondence
1978, November
Container API001, ID 8537
Chronological Correspondence
1978, December
Container API001, ID 8538
Chronological Correspondence
1979, May 22-30
Container API001, ID 8539
Chronological Correspondence
1979, June 1-14
Container API001, ID 8540
Chronological Correspondence
1979, July
Container API001, ID 8541
Chronological Correspondence
1979, July - August
Container API001, ID 8542
Chronological Correspondence
1980, January
Container API001, ID 8543
Chronological Correspondence
1980, February
Container API001, ID 8544
Chronological Correspondence
1980, March
Container API001, ID 8545
Chronological Correspondence
1980, April
Container API001, ID 8546
Chronological Correspondence
1980, May
Container API001, ID 8547
Chronological Correspondence
1980, June
Container API001, ID 8548
Chronological Correspondence
1980, July
Container API001, ID 8549
Chronological Correspondence
1980, August-September
Container API001, ID 8550
Chronological Correspondence
1980, September-October
Container API001, ID 8551
Chronological Correspondence
1980, November
Container API001, ID 8552
Chronological Correspondence
1980, November-December
Container API001, ID 8553
Chronological Correspondence
1981, January-February
Container API001, ID 8554
Chronological Correspondence
1981, March
Container API001, ID 8555
Chronological Correspondence
1981, April
Container API001, ID 8556
Chronological Correspondence
1981, May