Special Panel on the University of Montana-Missoula Athletic Deficit collection, 1999-2004

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Mayer, Michael S.
Title
Special Panel on the University of Montana-Missoula Athletic Deficit collection
Dates
1999-2004 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.7 linear feet and 1 electronic file
75.91 megabytes of digital material
Collection Number
Mss 804
Summary
In 2004 the Special Panel on the University of Montana-Missoula Athletic Deficit reviewed a chronology of events, budgets, university accounting procedures, Athletic Department finance process procedures, relevant personnel, findings, and recommendations. The collection includes the information gathered, newsclippings, correspondence and a final report to the Montana Board of Regents.
Repository
University of Montana, Mansfield Library, Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections
Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library
University of Montana
32 Campus Dr. #9936
59812-9936
Missoula, MT
Telephone: 406-243-2053
library.archives@umontana.edu
Access Restrictions

Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of Archives and Special Collections, the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, and The University of Montana-Missoula.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

By February of 2004 accounting overview processes at The University of Montana-Missoula revealed an Athletic Department deficit of nearly one million dollars. In March 2004, Commissioner of Higher Education Sheila Stearns announced the formation of a Special Panel on the UM Athletic Deficit. The Special Panel met March through May of 2004 gathering background information, reviewing budgets, procedures, interviewing relevant persons and summarizing findings and recommendations. The final result was a report presented to the Montana Board of Regents on May 20th, 2004.

Michael S. Mayer, a professor of history at the University of Montana-Missoula, served on the Special Panel on the University of Montana-Missoula Athletic Deficit.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection consists of Michael Mayer's files of the information gathered by the Special Panel on the University of Montana-Missoula Athletic Deficit, including newsclippings, correspondence and a final report to the Montana Board of Regents, 2004.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. and any other applicable statutes. Copyright not transferred to The University of Montana-Missoula.

Preferred Citation

[Name of document or photograph number], Special Panel on the University of Montana-Missoula Athletic Deficit, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

The materials remain in the original order of an accordion folder and a binder. Loose materials were foldered and inserted following existing order.

Custodial History

Materials gathered and held by panel member Michael S. Mayer prior to donation to the Archives.

Acquisition Information

Donated by Michael Mayer, 2011.

Processing Note

The bulk of the materials were originally in an accordion style folder and in a binder. The papers from the accordion folder were maintained in order and the folder titles created according to content, beginning with the words "Special Panel." The papers from the binder were maintained in existing sections and folder titles duplicate the section labels. A couple of folders hold papers that were loose or in unlabeled folders. They are labeled according to content. The electronic file was maintained as it was recieved.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
1/1 Special Panel, Executive Summary draft undated
1/2 Special Panel, Background, draft and research 2004
1/3 Special Panel, Proposed Finding, Wayne Hogan remarks to panel, draft 2004
1/4 Special Panel, Finding Summaries 2004
1/5 Special Panel, Deficit reduction information and plan 2004
1/6 Special Panel, Findings and Recomendations, drafts 2004
1/7 Special Panel, Proposed Findings draft 2004
1/8 Special Panel, Charges, reports, and research 2004
1/9 Special Panel, Meeting minutes 2004
1/10 Special Panel, Financial statements and audit information 1999-2004
1/11 Special Panel, Correspondence and reports 2004
1/12 Bid award review, charter flights for '03 football season 2002-2003
1/13 Procurement card audit 2001-2004
1/14 Working binder, agendas and general information undated
1/15 Working binder, [downloaded] news articles 2004
1/16 Working binder, Select Editorials 2004
1/17 Working binder, Regent Athletic Report 2001-2003
1/18 Working binder, Regent Policies undated
1/19 Working binder, Athletic Department 2002-2004
1/20 Working binder, Fiscal UM Analysis 2004
2/1 Working binder, NCAA Findings 2003-2004
2/2 Special Panel on The University of Montana Athletic Deficit [final report] Presented to the Board of Regents, May 20th, 2004 2004
2/3 Newsclippings March 2004
2/4 Newsclippings April 2004
2/5 Newsclippings May 2004
electronic_file
Electronic File Special Panel on the University of Montana Athletic Deficit [final report] Presented to the Board of Regents, May 20th, 2004 2004

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Governmental investigations--Montana
  • Montana--Politics and government--20th century

Corporate Names

  • University of Montana--Missoula. Athletic Department
  • Montana University System. Board of Regents
  • Montana. Special Panel on the University of Montana-Missoula Athletic Deficit

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • Montana. Special Panel on the University of Montana-Missoula Athletic Deficit (contributor)

Finding aid prepared by Teresa Hamann
2011

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