Task Force on Commmencement records, 1989-1990.

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Summary

Creator:
Duke University. Task Force on Commencement
Abstract:
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. The collection contains correspondence, memoranda, reports, clippings, and related records concerning student behavior at the 1989 commencement, and ways of improving future ceremonies.
Extent:
0.5 Linear Feet
250 Items
Language:
Material in English
Collection ID:
UA.03.02.0011
University Archives Record Group:
03 -- Presidents
03 -- Presidents > 02 -- Committees

Background

Scope and content:

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.

Biographical / historical:

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.

Acquisition information:
The Task Force on Commmencement Records were received by the University Archives as a transfer in 1991.
Processing information:

Processed by Sally Sullivan, May 2008

Encoded by Sally Sullivan, May 2008

Accession A91-80 is described in this finding aid.

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Format:
Clippings (information artifacts)
Names:
Duke University -- Commencement ceremonies
Duke University. Task Force on Commencement

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[Identification of item], Task Force on Commmencement Records, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.