Inventory of the Task Force on Commmencement Records, 1989-1990.

Abstract

The collection contains correspondence, memoranda, reports, clippings, and related records concerning student behavior at the 1989 commencement, and ways of improving future ceremonies.

Descriptive Summary

Repository: University Archives, Duke University.
Creator: Duke University. Task Force on Commencement.
Title: Task Force on Commmencement Records, 1989-1990.
Language of Material: English
Extent: 0.5 Linear Feet, 250 Items
Location: For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.

The collection contains correspondence, memoranda, reports, clippings, and related records concerning student behavior at the 1989 commencement, and ways of improving future ceremonies. Includes responses to surveys, letters from parents and other parties, reports concerning commencement practices at other institutions, planning documents, newspaper clipping, minutes of the Task Force, and other material. Material in the collection dates from 1989 to 1990.

Administrative Information

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Access Restrictions

Patrons must sign the Acknowledgement of Legal Responsibility and Privacy Rights form before using this collection.

For a period of twenty-five years from the origin of the material, permission in writing from the office of origin and the University Archivist is required for use. After twenty-five years, records that have been processed may be consulted with the permission of the University Archivist.

Use Restrictions

Copyright for Official University records is held by Duke University; all other copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.

Contents of the Collection

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Container List, 1989-1990

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Letters to Dr.Brodie, RE Commencement, 1989

Box 1

Final Report- Task Force on Commencement

Box 1

Commencement Task Force Correspondence, 1989

Box 1

Commencement Task Force Correspondence, 1990

Box 1

Commencement Follow-Up

Box 1

Press Releases-Commencement Task Force

Box 1

Trinity College Hooding Ceremony

Box 1

Historical Note

The Task Force on Commencement was appointed by President Brodie after the disturbances during the 1989 commencement ceremonies. It was chaired by University Secretary N. Alison Haltom, and included representatives from the undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools' student bodies, administrators, and one parent. Among other things, the committee sought input from the class of 1990 through questionnaire and conducted surveys with peer institutions regarding their commencement practices. It presented its report to President Brodie in December of 1989.

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