Use Restrictions

Copyright for materials authored or otherwise produced as official business of James Madison University is retained by James Madison University. Copyright status for other collection materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. For more information, contact the Special Collections Reference Desk (library-special@jmu.edu).

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the James Madison University Special Collections Library to use this collection.

Preferred Citation

[identification of item], [box #, folder #], Office of the President: University Council Minutes, 1972-2003, UA 0012, Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA.

Acquisition Information

Transferred from the office of President Linwood Rose via Fred Hilton in November 2005.

Processing Information

The collection was minimally processed in January 2006 by Chelsea Hersch under the collection number PR 2005-1115. A copy of the original finding aid is located in the collection control file.

Administrative History

The first meeting of the University Council (known originally as the College Council) was held October 9, 1972 in the Conference Room of Gibbons Hall, with President Ronald Carrier presiding. The purpose of the council was to advise and assist the president in formulating and implementing policy in order to assist the university in achieving its mission. The membership of the council evolved over time and included the president, deans, vice presidents, faculty senate appointees, and the Student Government Association (SGA) president.

Scope and Contents

The collection comprises meeting minutes kept by James Madison University's University Council between 1972 and 2003. Correspondence and email, reports, memoranda, calendars, and attendance sheets are also included.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged chronologically.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Education, Higher -- Virginia -- History
• Hilton, Fred, 1943-2022
• James Madison University -- Administration
• James Madison University -- History
• Madison College -- Administration
• Madison College -- History
• Minutes (administrative records)
• Universities and colleges -- Virginia -- Administration