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Expanding Access To Biodiversity Literature, Patrick Randall May 2017

Expanding Access To Biodiversity Literature, Patrick Randall

Digital Initiatives Symposium

Expanding Access to Biodiversity Literature (EABL) is an IMLS-funded grant designed to enhance the collection of the Biodiversity Heritage Library (BHL), a digital library providing open access to over 50 million pages of legacy biodiversity literature.

BHL's collection is built on the digitized holdings of its member libraries, typically large research universities, natural history museums, and other well-funded organizations. EABL, however, solicits content outside the BHL consortium; small organizations that often lack the resources for cataloging and digitization nevertheless have valuable and unique literature to contribute. This has created new challenges for BHL workflows, as well as opportunities for novel …


The Dynamics Of Gender Identity And Implicit Bias Impacting Women's Executive Leadership Development Programs And Female Executive Leadership Coaching, Emelina Belle Apr 2017

The Dynamics Of Gender Identity And Implicit Bias Impacting Women's Executive Leadership Development Programs And Female Executive Leadership Coaching, Emelina Belle

M.A. in Leadership Studies: Capstone Project Papers

“The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them.” - Albert Einstein

The implicit gender bias and stereotypes in our society continue to impact gender diversity in executive leadership roles within organizations. The critical demand of high-potential talented female leaders to fill the gap in the corporate pipeline of senior executive positions continues to increase in our global world. Our technologically advanced society impacts this demand, the global climate of organizational change, the competition in products and services, and the impact of implicit bias and gender stereotypes influence …


Annual Report 2016-2017, Office Of Sponsored Programs Jan 2017

Annual Report 2016-2017, Office Of Sponsored Programs

Annual Reports

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Guide To The Athletics Department Records, University Of San Diego Athletics Department Jan 2017

Guide To The Athletics Department Records, University Of San Diego Athletics Department

University Records

This collection contains the historical records of the University of San Diego Athletics Department. Records include administrative memos, meeting minutes, correspondence, programs, and historical information as well as newspaper clippings related to USD athletics. The records document the advancement of the athletics program, including budget planning, notable events such as the reintroduction of the football program and the move to Division I, and documentation of the recreation program that served the broader campus community.

Finding Aids are tools used to aid research by describing the materials in a collection. University Records Finding Aids include historical and/or biographical information along with …


Guide To The Department Of Religious Studies Records, University Of San Diego Department Of Religious Studies Jan 2017

Guide To The Department Of Religious Studies Records, University Of San Diego Department Of Religious Studies

University Records

These records contain correspondence, reports, and meeting minutes pertaining to the Department of Religious Studies in the early 1970s. The majority of these records pertain to discussions about the Catholicity of the merging USD College for Men and College for Women and general education requirements in religion.

Finding Aids are tools used to aid research by describing the materials in a collection. University Records Finding Aids include historical and/or biographical information along with a description of the collection and a folder listing of the content.

To view this collection please email University Archives and Special Collections staff at spcoll@sandiego.edu.


Guide To The Speakers' Bureau Records, University Of San Diego Speakers' Bureau Jan 2017

Guide To The Speakers' Bureau Records, University Of San Diego Speakers' Bureau

University Records

These records include the administrative materials and news articles related to the University of San Diego Speakers' Bureau. Records document the changing nature of the Speakers' Bureau from the constitution and meeting minutes of the 1950s and 1960s, to policy regulation and programs for speakers brought to campus in the 1970s. Administrative documents of the 1980s center on informational material about USD community members going to speak for San Diego area organizations. News material documents announcements and information about speakers brought to the USD campus.

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Guide To The Therese Whitcomb Papers, Therese Whitcomb Jan 2017

Guide To The Therese Whitcomb Papers, Therese Whitcomb

University Records

Therese Truitt Whitcomb was the first graduate of the University of San Diego College for Women and taught at the University of San Diego for 35 years. These papers document her work at the University and in the San Diego community between 1971 and 1995.

Finding Aids are tools used to aid research by describing the materials in a collection. University Records Finding Aids include historical and/or biographical information along with a description of the collection and a folder listing of the content.

To view this collection please email University Archives and Special Collections staff at spcoll@sandiego.edu.


Guide To The Center For Community Service-Learning Records, University Of San Diego Center For Community Service-Learning Jan 2017

Guide To The Center For Community Service-Learning Records, University Of San Diego Center For Community Service-Learning

University Records

The records for the Center for Community Service-Learning document community service practices at the University of San Diego between 1985 and 2008. The majority of the records include committee meeting minutes, planning documents, reports, and publicity materials.

Finding Aids are tools used to aid research by describing the materials in a collection. University Records Finding Aids include historical and/or biographical information along with a description of the collection and a folder listing of the content.

To view this collection please email University Archives and Special Collections staff at spcoll@sandiego.edu.


Guide To The University Of San Diego Auxiliary Records, University Of San Diego Auxiliary Jan 2017

Guide To The University Of San Diego Auxiliary Records, University Of San Diego Auxiliary

University Records

The University of San Diego Auxiliary was an organization of San Diego area women interested in promoting and raising funds for the University of San Diego. The records of the USD Auxiliary document the administrative functions, event planning and membership of the Auxiliary.

Finding Aids are tools used to aid research by describing the materials in a collection. University Records Finding Aids include historical and/or biographical information along with a description of the collection and a folder listing of the content.

To view this collection please email University Archives and Special Collections staff at spcoll@sandiego.edu.


Guide To The Public Relations' Community Programs Records, University Of San Diego Department Of Public Relations Jan 2017

Guide To The Public Relations' Community Programs Records, University Of San Diego Department Of Public Relations

University Records

The Community Programs branch of the Department of Public Relations at the University of San Diego, known in 2016 as the Department of Community and Government Relations, serves as the key liaison between the University of San Diego and the San Diego community. These records document that interaction during the 1980s and 1990s. Records consist of nearby Community Plans; correspondence and news releases about community events; and information about grants to serve the surrounding community. The bulk of these materials were created by Director of Community Programs, Maria Martinez-Cosio, and Director of Volunteer Programs, Judy Rauner.

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Guide To The University Ministry Records, University Of San Diego University Ministry Jan 2017

Guide To The University Ministry Records, University Of San Diego University Ministry

University Records

The records of University Ministry (formerly Campus Ministry) document the foundation of Ministry as a campus department. Records also include planning materials for the variety of activities and programs offered by University Ministry as well as photographs and video highlighting outreach programs and retreats.

Finding Aids are tools used to aid research by describing the materials in a collection. University Records Finding Aids include historical and/or biographical information along with a description of the collection and a folder listing of the content.

To view this collection please email University Archives and Special Collections staff at spcoll@sandiego.edu.


Guide To The University Of San Diego Fiftieth Anniversary Records, University Of San Diego Office Of Public Relations Jan 2017

Guide To The University Of San Diego Fiftieth Anniversary Records, University Of San Diego Office Of Public Relations

University Records

The University of San Diego celebrated the 50th Anniversary of its founding with a year of celebrations in 1999. These records consist of planning materials, committee meeting minutes, publications, programs, mailings, speeches, photographs, and videos related to the events held during the 1999 anniversary year.

Finding Aids are tools used to aid research by describing the materials in a collection. University Records Finding Aids include historical and/or biographical information along with a description of the collection and a folder listing of the content.

To view this collection please email University Archives and Special Collections staff at spcoll@sandiego.edu.


Guide To The Associated Students Records, University Of San Diego Associated Students Jan 2017

Guide To The Associated Students Records, University Of San Diego Associated Students

University Records

The Associated Students of the University of San Diego records document the administrative workings of the Associated Students from 1970 to 2006. Records include budget history, constitution and by-laws, event planning materials, meeting minutes, and transition documents. Photographs, scrapbooks, and videos give a glimpse into student life and Associated Students leadership between 1990 and 2008.

Finding Aids are tools used to aid research by describing the materials in a collection. University Records Finding Aids include historical and/or biographical information along with a description of the collection and a folder listing of the content.

To view this collection please email University …


Guide To The President's Club Records, University Of San Diego Office Of Public Relations Jan 2017

Guide To The President's Club Records, University Of San Diego Office Of Public Relations

University Records

These records include the administrative records and event planning materials for the President's Club. These records document the founding of the President's Club as a way to honor the University of San Diego's major benefactors. These records also include planning materials for the President's Club Dinner, the primary event held to recognize President's Club donors. Planning materials include correspondence, meeting materials, membership lists, invitations, and documentation of the food and entertainment planned for the night. Correspondence includes review of the previous years' dinner as well as planning discussion for the current year.

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Guide To The Paralegal Program Records, University Of San Diego School Of Graduate And Continuing Education Jan 2017

Guide To The Paralegal Program Records, University Of San Diego School Of Graduate And Continuing Education

University Records

These records document the functions of the Paralegal Program, formerly known as the Lawyer's Assistant Program, through its first decade. Records include statistics on program applicants, meeting materials of the Advisory Committee that organized the program's functions, reports from the American Bar Association, program descriptions, and plans for the future of the program. News, clippings, news releases, pamphlets, and brochures featuring in the program are also included.

Finding Aids are tools used to aid research by describing the materials in a collection. University Records Finding Aids include historical and/or biographical information along with a description of the collection and a …


Guide To The Office Of Career Services Records, University Of San Diego Office Of Career Services Jan 2017

Guide To The Office Of Career Services Records, University Of San Diego Office Of Career Services

University Records

These records document the activities and resources offered by the Office of Career Services from the 1970s through 2014. The annual activities conducted by department Director, Linda Scales, are documented along with calendars, fliers, brochures, and job search resources offered to students. Planning materials for campus interview events are also included.

Finding Aids are tools used to aid research by describing the materials in a collection. University Records Finding Aids include historical and/or biographical information along with a description of the collection and a folder listing of the content.

To view this collection please email University Archives and Special Collections …


Guide To The University Of San Diego School Of Law Records, University Of San Diego School Of Law Jan 2017

Guide To The University Of San Diego School Of Law Records, University Of San Diego School Of Law

University Records

The University of San Diego School of Law records include correspondence, reports, informational brochures, and news releases pertaining to the early administration of the School of Law. The majority of the material dates from the 1950s through the 1980s giving a look into the functions of the School of Law and future projections.

Finding Aids are tools used to aid research by describing the materials in a collection. University Records Finding Aids include historical and/or biographical information along with a description of the collection and a folder listing of the content.

To view this collection please email University Archives and …


Guide To The Father William Shipley Papers, William L. Shipley Jan 2017

Guide To The Father William Shipley Papers, William L. Shipley

University Records

Father William Shipley taught in the Philosophy Department at the University of San Diego for 45 years. His papers document the merger of the College for Women and College for Men particularly as it affected the Philosophy Departments. Additionally, Shipley's papers include meeting minutes, notes and memoranda from the various committees on which Shipley served as well as records from the Immaculate Heart Seminary and the St. Francis Seminary.

Finding Aids are tools used to aid research by describing the materials in a collection. University Records Finding Aids include historical and/or biographical information along with a description of the collection …


Guide To The Staff Employees Association Records, Staff Employees Association Of The University Of San Diego Jan 2017

Guide To The Staff Employees Association Records, Staff Employees Association Of The University Of San Diego

University Records

The records of the Staff Employees Association include meeting minutes, memoranda, event flyers, and surveys documenting the functions of the Staff Employees Association during the 1990s. These records show SEA efforts to improve campus parking policies and financial assistance as well as to plan events for staff.

Finding Aids are tools used to aid research by describing the materials in a collection. University Records Finding Aids include historical and/or biographical information along with a description of the collection and a folder listing of the content.

To view this collection please email University Archives and Special Collections staff at spcoll@sandiego.edu.


Guide To The Founders Gallery Exhibit Records, Therese Whitcomb Jan 2017

Guide To The Founders Gallery Exhibit Records, Therese Whitcomb

University Records

These records consist of the planning materials, newspaper clippings, and photographs gathered for University of San Diego Founders Gallery exhibits between 1971 and 1993.

Finding Aids are tools used to aid research by describing the materials in a collection. University Records Finding Aids include historical and/or biographical information along with a description of the collection and a folder listing of the content.

To view this collection please email University Archives and Special Collections staff at spcoll@sandiego.edu.


Guide To The School Of Business Records, University Of San Diego School Of Business Jan 2017

Guide To The School Of Business Records, University Of San Diego School Of Business

University Records

These records contain informational materials about the University of San Diego School of Business. These appear to be records compiled by the University of San Diego Public Relations Office, specifically Director of Public Relations Sara Finn. Of significance within these records are planning documents and informational materials about the Hahn Endowed Chair of Real Estate Finance dedicated in 1993. Dr. Mark Riedy served as the first Hahn Endowed Chair. Also included are building dedication materials for the Legal Research Center, and Olin Hall. In addition to Olin Hall dedication materials, are records about the Olin Foundation and the site visit …


Guide To The Human Resources New Employee Orientation Records, University Of San Diego Human Resources Jan 2017

Guide To The Human Resources New Employee Orientation Records, University Of San Diego Human Resources

University Records

This collection consists of binder materials from the 1991 New Employee Orientation. Materials include handouts, forms, handbooks, and department information. While some department information is scarce, sections such as the Capital Campaign, Development, and University Relations contain promotional materials and brochures for the University. These records give a snapshot into what New Employees learned at the outset of their time at USD.

Finding Aids are tools used to aid research by describing the materials in a collection. University Records Finding Aids include historical and/or biographical information along with a description of the collection and a folder listing of the content. …


Guide To The Office Of The Registrar Records, University Of San Diego Office Of The Registrar Jan 2017

Guide To The Office Of The Registrar Records, University Of San Diego Office Of The Registrar

University Records

The Office of the Registrar records contain reporting information for the Higher Education General Information Survey (HEGIS) and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). These annual reports contain statistical totals for USD enrollment including student enrollment in each degree area, gender and ethnicity totals, freshman profiles, and graduation rates. Correspondence regarding report completion is included. Also among these materials are graduation rate data collected for the Student Right Know disclosures as well as a recruitment plan for Fall 2002.

Finding Aids are tools used to aid research by describing the materials in a collection. University Records Finding Aids include …


Guide To The Presidential Debate Records, University Of San Diego University Relations Jan 2017

Guide To The Presidential Debate Records, University Of San Diego University Relations

University Records

This collection contains planning records, videos, and news clippings associated with both the 1992 and 1996 Presidential Debates. 1992 Debate records cover the selection and subsequent cancellation of USD as a host site. News clippings also cover the controversy between the Bush and Clinton campaigns over why the debate was canceled. 1996 Debate records include correspondence, site selection and visitation information, planning meeting records, and contract information with the Commission on Presidential Debates. Design records featuring the debate logo which was placed on Media Kit items, t-shirts, lapel pins, and stationary are included. Short news cast videos are included along …


Guide To The Honors Convocation Records, University Of San Diego Jan 2017

Guide To The Honors Convocation Records, University Of San Diego

University Records

Records dating 1961 to 1996 include Honors Convocation invitations and programs as well as planning materials for the Convocation, correspondence regarding award recipients, and copies of letters sent recipients. Also included are some materials regarding the Kappa Gamma Pi St. Catherine Medal award. After 1996, records solely include the Convocation program. Years 2004 and 2010 are currently missing from these records.

Finding Aids are tools used to aid research by describing the materials in a collection. University Records Finding Aids include historical and/or biographical information along with a description of the collection and a folder listing of the content.

To …


Guide To The University Of San Diego Commencement Program Records, University Of San Diego Jan 2017

Guide To The University Of San Diego Commencement Program Records, University Of San Diego

University Records

These records include the planning materials, speech transcripts, programs and invitations for University of San Diego commencements.

Finding Aids are tools used to aid research by describing the materials in a collection. University Records Finding Aids include historical and/or biographical information along with a description of the collection and a folder listing of the content.

To view this collection please email University Archives and Special Collections staff at spcoll@sandiego.edu.


Guide To The Office Of Institutional Research Records, University Of San Diego Office Of Institutional Research Jan 2017

Guide To The Office Of Institutional Research Records, University Of San Diego Office Of Institutional Research

University Records

The Office of Institutional Research records consist of documents and data compiled for national surveys and reports, accreditation, institutional analysis and planning. These are the records compiled to use in the University of San Diego Fact Books, federal and state accreditation mandates, and planning purposes for improving the institution. These records include data compiled for the American Association of University Professors (AAUP), the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU), the California Postsecondary Education Commission (CPEC), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data Systems (IPEDS), and the Higher Education General Information Survey (HEGIS). A large …


Guide To The Office Of The President Memorabilia Collection, University Of San Diego Office Of The President Jan 2017

Guide To The Office Of The President Memorabilia Collection, University Of San Diego Office Of The President

University Records

This collection contains the memorabilia, primarily certificates and awards, and videos of the University of San Diego's first three Presidents. Inauguration materials for both President Hayes and President Lyons include congratulatory certificates from various institutions, inauguration invitations and programs, news clips, and inaugural celebration videos. Awards for President Hayes and President Lyons include plaques, certificates, and commemorative plates from a variety of institutions including the United Way, the County of San Diego, and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Materials from President Hughes' tenure include meeting minutes from Hughes' establishment of the Administrative Council, materials for Hughes' retirement, and a Heart …


Guide To The Leo D. Hermle Papers, Leo D. Hermle Jan 2017

Guide To The Leo D. Hermle Papers, Leo D. Hermle

Special Collections

Leo D. Hermle was an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of San Diego College of Law as well as a decorated veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He served in both World War I and World War II. His records include biographical information, memorabilia, professional records pertaining to his community involvement and his work in the College of Law, as well as historical records about the Fifth Marine Division and their participation in Iwo Jima in 1945. Hermle was Brigadier General of the Fifth Marine Division during the Iwo Jima invasion.

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Guide To The Alumnae Of The Sacred Heart Of San Diego Records, Alumnae Of The Sacred Heart Of San Diego Jan 2017

Guide To The Alumnae Of The Sacred Heart Of San Diego Records, Alumnae Of The Sacred Heart Of San Diego

Special Collections

These records document the actions of the Alumnae of the Sacred Heart of San Diego. Included are conference planning materials, membership information, event flyers, newsletters, and records documenting the relationship between the Religious of the Sacred Heart and the University of San Diego. In addition to records specific to the San Diego chapter, are records of the Associated Alumnae/i of the Sacred Heart, the World Association, and various regional chapters.

Finding Aids are tools used to aid research by describing the materials in a collection. Special Collections Finding Aids include historical and/or biographical information along with a description of the …