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Dr. Edward J. Spanier Interview (5) Conducted On May 1, 1985 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Edward J. Spanier, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

In this fifth interview, Dr. Spanier finishes his discussion of the administration of the founding Dean of the School of Medicine, Dr. John R. Beljan. He discusses Dean Beljan's interaction with university leaders and the Dayton-area medical community, Dean Beljan's leadership and management style, and Dr. Beljan's move to the Office of Health Affairs as Vice-President.

Dr. Spanier goes on to describe the search for a new Dean, the appointment of Dr. William D. Sawyer, and the subsequent development and growth of the School of Medicine.

Dr. Robert J. Kegerreis Interview (5) Conducted On April 23, 1985 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Robert J. Kegerreis, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

This is the fifth in a series of interviews with the President of Wright State University, Dr. Robert J. Kegerreis. This interview focuses on the priorities of School of Medicine development; perceptions of Dean Beljan; the School of Nursing controversy; and the appointment of Dr. Beljan as Vice President for Health Affairs and then University Provost.

Dr. Kegerreis first discusses the recruiting of department chairs; the building of the Medical Sciences building; the hospital affiliations; and recruitment of volunteer clinical faculty. President Kegerreis then analyzes how Dr. Beljan was perceived at the state level, by the community, and the University. …

Dr. Robert J. Kegerreis Interview (4) Conducted On March 25, 1985 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Robert J. Kegerreis, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

This is the fourth in a series of interviews with the President of Wright State University, Dr. Robert J. Kegerreis. The first part of the interview deals with the search for the first Dean of the School of Medicine. Dr. Kegerreis focuses on the different aspects of the search, including the composition of the Search Committee; the criteria developed by the Committee for selecting the Dean; the process of screening the candidate; and an analysis by President Kegerreis of the first three candidates. Dr. Kegerreis closes this first portion of the interview with a discussion of the reasoning behind the …

Dr. Robert T. Conley Interview (1) Conducted On February 21, 1985 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Robert T. Conley, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

This is the first in a series of three interviews with Dr. Robert T. Conley, first Dean of Science and Engineering at Wright State University, Co-Director of the Planning Team which authored the first School of Medicine planning study, and first Vice-President for Health Affairs Planning at Wright State University.

In the first part of the interview Dr. Conley discusses his background prior to coming to Wright State University and his early service with the institution while it was a branch campus of Ohio State University and Miami University.

Dr. Conley then turns to his involvement with the initial discussions …

Dr. Edward J. Spanier Interview (3) Conducted On February 18, 1985 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Edward J. Spanier, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

This is the third in a series of interviews with Dr. Edward J. Spanier, former Assistant Director of Health Affairs Planning and former Assistant Dean for Administration in the Wright State University School of Medicine. He is currently serving as Assistant Vice President for Financial Services, and Treasurer of Wright State University.

In this third interview, Dr. Spanier focuses upon the search for and appointment of the first Dean of the School of Medicine, Dr. John R. Beljan, and the development of the School of Medicine after his arrival. Dr. Spanier discusses in particular his appointment as Assistant Dean for …

Dr. Robert J. Kegerreis Interview (3) Conducted On February 05, 1985 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Robert J. Kegerreis, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

In this third in a series of interviews, Wright State University President Dr. Robert J. Kegerreis continues his reflections on the struggle to gain a School of Medicine for Wright State University. The major focus of the first section of the interview is Dr. Kegerreis's thoughts on the two modifications that Wright State University had to make in its campaign to win approval of the School of Medicine.

Dr. Kegerreis then turns to a discussion of the interactions between Wright State University and the Ohio Board, and President Kegerreis's interactions with the Inter-University Council. Dr. Kegerreis then reflects on the …

Dr. Edward J. Spanier Interview (2) Conducted On January 8, 1985 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Edward J. Spanier, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

This is the second in a series of interviews with Dr. Edward J. Spanier, former Assistant Director of Health Affairs Planning and former Assistant Dean for Administration in the Wright State University School of Medicine. He served as Assistant Vice President for Financial Services, and Treasurer of Wright State University.

In the first part of this interview, Dr. Spanier continues his discussion of the planning process for the School of Medicine, and the approval of that plan. Dr. Spanier relates his reactions to key events in the process of gaining legislative approval for the School of Medicine.

In the second …

The Wright State University School Of Medicine Oral History Project: An Analysis And Evaluation By James St. Peter, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

A written evaluation explaining the steps taken for the Wright State University School of Medicine Oral History Project conducted by James St. Peter a graduate student at the university.