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Wiess Natural Science dean search

In 1997, Rice began a national search for a new dean for the Wiess School of Natural Sciences. This collection contains records related to that search, including lists of committee members, lists of candidates, correspondence, university news releases and other related records, such as the 1997 strategic plan for the Wiess School of Natural Sciences. The records includes 0.25 cubic feet of documents. This material is restricted.

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Descriptive Summary

Historical Note

Scope and Contents

Arrangement

Restrictions

Index Terms

Administrative Information

Detailed Description of the Collection

1997-1998

1997-1998

Guide to the Wiess School of Natural Sciences dean search records; 1997-1998





Descriptive Summary

Repository: Rice University Archives, Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University
Creator: Rice University
Title: Wiess School of Natural Sciences dean search records
Dates: 1997-1998
Extent: 0.25 cubic feet (1 document case)
Abstract: In 1997, Rice began a national search for a new dean for the Wiess School of Natural Sciences. This collection contains records related to that search, including lists of committee members, lists of candidates, correspondence, university news releases and other related records, such as the 1997 strategic plan for the Wiess School of Natural Sciences. The records includes 0.25 cubic feet of documents.
Identification: UA 129
Language: English

Historical Note

Wiess School of Natural Sciences was dedicated in 1979 to honor Harry C. Wiess and Olga K. Wiess. However, Rice has been dedicated to the natural sciences since its inception in 1912. The 2006-2007 General Announcements describe the Wiess School of Natural Sciences as being comprised of biochemistry and cell biology, chemistry, earth science, ecology and evolutionary biology, mathematics, and physics and astronomy.

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Scope and Contents

In 1997, Rice began a national search for a new dean for the Wiess School of Natural Sciences. This collection contains records related to that search, including lists of committee members, lists of candidates, correspondence, university news releases and other related records, such as the 1997 strategic plan for the Wiess School of Natural Sciences. The records contains 0.25 cubic feet of documents.

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Arrangement

Organized into two series: Dean search records: 1997-1998. Folders 1-8
Materials related to search: 1997-1998. Folder 9-11

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Restrictions

Access Restrictions

This material is restricted. Contact the Woodson Research Center to learn more about the restrictions or about accessing the collection.

Use Restrictions

Permission to publish from the the Self-Study records must be obtained from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University.

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Index Terms

Names:

Organizations:

Rice University

Subjects:

Rice University--Wiess School of Natural Sciences dean search

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Administrative Information

Custodial History

Materials were transfered from the Rice administration directly to the Woodson Reserach Center.

Preferred Citation

Wiess School of Natural Sciences dean search records; 1997-1998, UA 129, Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University

Acquisition Information

Collection acquired from Rice University administration.

Processing Information

The Woodson accessioned the records of the search for the dean about 9 years after the search began. The materials were arranged in two logical series based committee records and records, such as articles about Houston, used by the committee during the search.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Dean search records












1997-1998


1 1
Announcement of Rice's new dean of engineering; 1988

2
Correspondence; October 1997-April 1998

3
Description of Dean position; circa 1997

4
Interview scripts; 1998

5
Invitation for applications and nominations; 1997

6
List of candidate; 1997-1998

7
Search committee; October 1997- February 1998

8
Science (magazine) recruitment advertising; circa September 30, 1997
Materials related to search.












1997-1998


1 9
News clips about Houston; 1998

10
Strategic Plan for Wiess School of Natural Sciences; circa 1997


2 11
External Review Committee report from Institute for Advanced Study; March 10, 1998

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