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University of Utah Department of Sociology records, 1966-1990
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- University of Utah. Department of Sociology
- Title
- University of Utah Department of Sociology records
- Dates
- 1966-1990 (inclusive)19661990
- Quantity
- 3 linear feet
- Collection Number
- Acc0491
- Summary
- The Department of Sociology is part of the College of Social and Behavioral Science and offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees in sociology. This collection contains correspondence, course descriptions, faculty vitae, memoranda, news articles, meeting minutes, reports, and student lists.
- Repository
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University of Utah Libraries, University Archives and Records Management
University Archives and Records Management, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
666 Guardsman Way
Salt Lake City, UT
84112
Telephone: 8015818242
david.buhler@utah.edu - Access Restrictions
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Materials must be used on-site; advance notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
In 1985, the Department of Sociology was placed in academic receivership by the Graduate Council due to an atmosphere of internal strife and low morale among faculty that hindered its ability to operate cohesively. This meant that the department could neither make new faculty appointments nor accept new graduate students. Furthermore, Professor Bruce Baird, from the Department of Management, was appointed to head the department. Under Professor Baird's leadership, faculty members took steps to address their personal differences, formulate equitable personnel policies, and develop a plan for departmental restructuring. By July of 1987, conditions within the department had improved enough that Professor Baird was replaced as chairperson by sociology professor Edward L. Kick. The Graduate Council lifted the receivership status after a favorable follow-up review in 1988.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection contains correspondence, course descriptions, faculty vitae, memoranda, news articles, newsletters, meeting minutes, reports, and student lists from the Office of the Chairperson of the Department of Sociology. The material covers the chairmanships of Ted C. Smith, Glenn M. Vernon, Lee L. Bean, Wen H. Kuo, Dair L. Gillespie, Bruce Baird, and Edward L. Kick.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
Initial Citation: University of Utah Department of Sociology records, Acc. 491, Box [ ]. University Archives and Records Management. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott. Salt Lake City, Utah.
Following Citations:Acc. 491.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
This collection is divided into the following five series: 1. General Subject Files, 2. Correspondence and Memoranda, 3. Graduate Council Reviews, 4. Graduate Studies Program, and 5. Undergraduate Program. Each series is arranged alphabetically, except series 3 which is arranged chronologically.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
General Subject FilesReturn to Top
Container(s): Series 1
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/1 | American Institute of Pakistan |
1978-1981 |
| 1/2 | Budget |
1978-1987 |
| 1/3 | Center for Historical Population Research Proposal |
1977 |
| 1/4 | Chairperson Selection Committee |
1987 |
| 1/5 | Department Newsletter |
1978-1984 |
| 1/6-7 | Department Policy and Procedures Manual |
1983 July 30; 1984 November 16 |
| 1/8 to 2/1-2 | Departmental Meetings |
1967-1989 |
| 2/3-4 | Department Retreats |
1985 September 26; 1987 September 24 |
| 2/5-6 | Executive Committee |
1976-1990 |
| 2/7 | Faculty Vitae |
1970s-1980s |
| 2/8 | Miscellaneous Records |
1980-1985 |
| 2/9 | News Articles |
1978-1988 |
| 2/10 | Report - Ad Hoc Committee on Faculty and Student Relations |
1972 March 27 |
| 2/11 | Report - " The Genealogical Society of Utah as a Data Resource for Historical Demography" by Lee L. Bean, Geraldine Mineau, Dennis Willigan, and Kate Lynch. |
1980 January 22 |
| 3/1 | Retention, Promotion, and Tenure Policy and Procedures |
1975-1989 |
| 3/2 | Strategic Plans |
1986-1988 |
| 3/3 | Tenured Faculty Review Policy and Procedures |
1976-1983 |
| 3/4 | Workload / Productivity Committee |
1984-1985 |
Correspondence and MemorandaReturn to Top
Container(s): Series 2
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 3/5 | Correspondence - General |
1980-1988 |
| 3/6 | Correspondence and Memoranda - Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Science - Altman, Irwin |
1979-1983 |
| 3/7 | Correspondence and Memoranda - Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Science - Ball, Howard |
1984-1989 |
| 4/1 | Correspondence and Memoranda - Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Science - Prokasy, William |
1978-1979 |
| 4/2 | Correspondence and Memoranda - Graduate School |
1978-1988 |
| 4/3 | Correspondence and Memoranda - Vice President for Academic Affairs |
1985-1989 |
| 4/4-5 | Memoranda - General |
1972-1989 |
Graduate Council ReviewsReturn to Top
Container(s): Series 3
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 4/6-7 | Graduate Council Reviews |
1972-1973; 1975 |
| 4/8 | Graduate Council Follow-up Review |
1977 |
| 4/9 | Graduate Council Review 1984-1985: Dean of College of Social and Behavioral Science's Response to Review |
1985 |
| 4/10 | Graduate Council Review 1984-1985: Department of Sociology's Response to Review |
1984-1985 |
| 4/11 | Graduate Council Review 1984-1985: External Consultants' Reports |
1984 |
| 4/12 | Graduate Council Review 1984-1985: Faculty Responses to External Consutants' Reports |
1984 |
| 4/13 | Graduate Council Review 1984-1985: Graduate Council Report to the Academic Vice President and the University Senate |
1985 May 28 |
| 5/1 | Graduate Council Review 1984-1985: Internal Review Committee Report |
1984 September |
| 5/2 | Graduate Council Review 1984-1985: Memoranda |
1982-1985 |
| 5/3 | Graduate Council Review 1984-1985: Minority Report |
1985 |
| 5/4 | Graduate Council Review 1984-1985: Reader Report |
1984 |
| 5/5 | Graduate Council Follow-up Review 1987-1988: Academic Senate |
1988 |
| 5/6 | Graduate Council Follow-up Review 1987-1988: Correspondence and Memoranda |
1986-1988 |
| 5/7 | Graduate Council Follow-up Review 1987-1988: Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Science's Response to Follow-up Review |
1988 |
| 5/8 | Graduate Council Follow-up Review 1987-1988: Department of Sociology Response |
1988 |
| 5/9 | Graduate Council Follow-up Review 1987-1988: Departmental Self-Study Report |
1988 February 11 |
| 5/10 | Graduate Council Follow-up Review 1987-1988: External Consultants' Reports |
1988 |
| 5/11 | Graduate Council Follow-up Review 1987-1988: Graduate Council Report |
1988 |
| 5/12 | Graduate Council Follow-up Review 1987-1988: Minority Reports |
1987-1988 |
Graduate ProgramReturn to Top
Container(s): Series 4
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 5/13 | Applied Sociology Program |
1984-1985 |
| 5/14 | Course Descriptions |
1974-1984 |
| 5/15 | Graduate Committee |
1977-1990 |
| 5/16 | Graduate Program Description |
1973 |
| 5/17 | Graduate Program Reconceptualization Committee |
1987-1988 |
| 6/1 | Graduate Sociology Student Advisory Committee |
1984-1990 |
| 6/2 | Memoranda - Director of Graduate Studies |
1985-1988 |
| 6/3 | Memoranda - Graduate Students |
1977-1989 |
| 6/4 | Ph.D. Exams |
1971-1973; 1986-1987 |
| 6/5 | Population Studies Program |
1985 |
| 6/6 | Social Organization Program |
1985 |
| 6/7 | Social Psychology Program |
1985 |
| 6/8 | Student Lists |
1966-1978 |
| 6/9 | Year-End Reports |
1969-1973 |
Undergraduate ProgramReturn to Top
Container(s): Series 5
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 6/10 | Course Descriptions |
1974-1984 |
| 6/11 | Memoranda |
1986-1987 |
| 6/12 | Sociology Student Advisory Committee |
1977-1990 |
| 6/13 | Undergraduate Committee |
1979-1990 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Sociology--Study and teaching--Utah--History--Sources
Personal Names
- Bean, Lee L
- Smith, Ted Clifford, 1921-
- Vernon, Glenn M.
Corporate Names
- University of Utah--Archives
- University of Utah--Currricula
- University of Utah--Faculty
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Memorandums
- Minutes
- Newsletters
- Personnel records
- Reports
