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19850801: Finance, 1972-1978, Finance

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the office of Finance at Marshall University from 1972-1978. Items were received in 1985 and processed in 2025. This collection includes administrative documents from the VP for Financial Affairs, which would comprise of most offices across the university. For sake of brevity (this specific inventory is 34 pages), pease download the finding aid for a full list of contents.

19850727: Academic Affairs, 1967-1987, Academic Affairs

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These items include materials from the office of Academic Affairs at Marshall University from 1967-1987. Items were received in 1985 and include notable materials from or about the department's organizational records during the assigned period. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents.

The Greenbook, Faculty Handbook, 1985-1986, Marshall University Academic Affairs

The Greenbook

This book has been published for the faculty of Marshall University for the specified period of time. This book was created by what is now known as Academic Affairs and is for the period of 1985-1986.

Marshall News Release, April, May, June, 1985, Marshall University

Marshall University News Releases

These news releases were written by and distributed by Marshall during the period indicated in the title.

General Undergraduate Catalog, 1985-1986, Marshall University

Marshall University Catalogs 1980-1989

Marshall University Undergraduate Course Catalog for the 1985-1986 academic year.

Graduate Catalog, 1985-1986, Marshall University

Marshall University Catalogs 1980-1989

Marshall University Graduate Catalog for the 1985-1986 academic year.

19850130: Aaup Records, 1946-1970, Faculty Senate

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These items include materials from the office of Faculty Senate at Marshall University from 1946-1970. Items were received in 1985. Notable materials include correspondence, meeting minutes, AAUP organizations and chapter reports and rosters, and the AAUP constitution for Marshall. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents.

Emerging Legal Theories Of Educational Malpractice And Judicial Rejection, Tanya Ruth Von Gustedt

Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

This is a study of the current legal theories, elements, and courts’ stances affecting educational malpractice litigation. General and legal issues were researched as a basis to identify court attitudes and general public pressures. The study also took a look at the question of possible avenues for dealing with problems of educational malpractice. Should the courts decide why Johnny can’t read and award monetary damages? Should the legislature deal with the problem of faulty education, or should a totally different agency become involved in such an undertaking?

Related fields, such as medical malpractice, torts, contract theory, and responsiblities and obligations …

The Political Role Of Superintendents In State Educational Decision Making As Perceived By Superintendents And West Virginia Legislators, Mark Anthony Manchin

Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

Purpose

This study was done to determine (1) if members of the West Virginia Legislature and county superintendents were in agreement as to the role superintendents are taking and should take politically state educational decision making process, (2) if the superintendents and legislators were in agreement as to the political climate presently in the State of West Virginia, and (3) what part certain independent variables play in the actual political role of superintendents.

Procedure

The instrument for the study was a questionnaire designed and validated by Moore, used in the state of Colorado for a similar study. The questionnaire consisted …

The Relationship Between Sex-Role Bias And The Disproportionate Percentage Of Males In Special Education Classrooms, Melanie Brumfield Vickers

Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

It was the purpose of this study to determine whether a bias toward female behaviors exists in the school environment that academically handicaps males and results in a higher ratio of males to females being placed in special education classrooms. In addition, the study examined the administrative implications related to sex-role bias and the ratio of males to females in special education classes.

A stratified random sample was used to select respondents from three subgroups, administrators, teachers, and special personnel, from four counties in West Virginia. The individuals in the study responded to the Chasen Diagnostic Sex-Role Bias Scale which …

Perceptions Of Nursing Education Administrators And Nursing Service Administrators Regarding Associate Degree And Baccalaureate Nurses In Hospitals, Judith Pinson Sortet

Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

The problem investigated was the degree of incongruence between the perceptions of nursing education administrators and nursing service administrators in regard to the educational preparation and employment practices for technical and professional nurses which has contributed to discontent in the profession. The population studied was nursing education administrators in AD and BSN programs and nursing service administrators in general acute care hospitals in West Virginia. The research method was a descriptive survey using a mailed questionnaire developed by a researcher. Eighteen (100%) of the nursing education administrators and sixty (89.6%) of the nursing service administrators responded.

Seven perceptions were examined …

Participation In Decision Making And Its Effect On Job Satisfaction And Role Stress Of Staff In Child Development Agencies In The United States, Norma Seay Gray

Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

This study examined the relationship of staff participation and desire to participate in the decision-making process of an organization to perceived job satisfaction and role ambiguity and overload of teachers in child development agencies. The study also included an investigation of the methods of decision making most often used by child development agencies to determine if there was a significant relationship between the teachers’ level of satisfaction in participating in decision making and the mode of decision making used in their organizations.

Two hundred thirteen teachers from seventy-six child development programs completed questionnaires indicating how frequently they participated in each …

Commencement Exercises, 1985, Marshall University

Marshall University Commencement

Program for the One Hundred Forty-Eighth Commencement Exercises of Marshall University.

Marshall News Release, January, February, March, 1985, Marshall University

Marshall University News Releases

These news releases were written by and distributed by Marshall during the period indicated in the title.

19850101: Curriculum And Instruction, 1966-1992, College Of Education And Professional Development

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the College of Education and Professional Development at Marshall University from 1966-1992. Items were received in 1985 with items added to it afterwards. This collection was not processed until 2026 and include notable publications set for the K-12 public school system (Ohio Schools Magazine; The Columbus Dispatch Magazine; The Elementary School Journal; Kentucky School Journal, and more). Please download the finding aid for full list of contents.

0408: James Tull And Lela White Richardson Papers, 1919-1972, Marshall University Special Collections

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Certificates and photographs of Marshall University sociology professor and wife. Several grade books; scrapbook of clippings and photo album. Oversized Items.

0419: John Warren Papers, 1960-1970, Marshall University Special Collections

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Graduate school dean and botany professor, Marshall University. Papers relate to botanical research in Latin America and contain reprints of articles; several personal items.

0418: Whittaker-Glanville Family Papers, 1856-1985, Marshall University Special Collections

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Papers consist primarily of diaries, newspaper clippings, correspondence, genealogies and photographs of five families: the Glanville-Carter families of St. Louis, Mo.; the Whittakers of Preble County, Ohio; Dorothy Whittaker Atkins of Huntington, West Virginia.; and the Heacocks of Bucks County, Penna.

A significant part of the collection are the diaries of Annie Heacock, a teacher at the Penn School for freed slaves in Beaufort, South Carolina, 1864-1869. Other diaries include the Civil War diary of John Whittaker, a surgeon in the 81st Ohio Volunteer Infantry.

To view materials from this collection that are digitized and available online, search the Whittaker-Glanville …

0425: Cabell County, W.Va. Medical Society Records, 1951, Marshall University Special Collections

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This collection consists of correspondence between Okey L. Patteson (governor of West Virginia) and Lawrence B. Gang during 1951 regarding the proposed location of West Virginia’s first medical school. Lawrence B. Gang, a leading member of the Cabell County Medical Society, advocated for Huntington and his correspondence features reports and attached supporting his stance. Also included in the collection is a final report entitled, “Report by Okey L. Patteson Concerning the Location of the Medical School for Doctors, Dentists, and Nurses in the State of West Virginia”, with the conclusion of the report being that Morgantown was the most suitable …

19841201: Art Department, 1949-1978, College Of Education And Professional Development

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the College of Education and Professional Development at Marshall University from 1949-1978. Items were received in 1984 and were processed in 2026. The "Art Department" is now housed under the College of Arts and Media but was located within the College of Education when we received this collection, likely from a faculty member who cross-taught between Ed and Art. Items in this collection include art shows from graduate students and Kappa Pi, additionally included is some work from Marion Vest Fors (professor at Marshall). There's some curriculum material listed, an outline for the manual of …

19841026: Graduate College, Research Committee, 1974-1976, Graduate College

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These items include materials from the office of the Graduate College at Marshall University from 1974-1976. Items were received in 1984 and include notable materials from or about the Research Activities at the university, including the Research Award applications from faculty, sorted by whether the projects were funded, not funded, or could be funded pending additional monies added to the pool. This is not an exhaustive list. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents.

Marshall News Release, October, November, December, 1984, Marshall University

Marshall University News Releases

These news releases were written by and distributed by Marshall during the period indicated in the title.

West Virginia College Of Graduate Studies Bulletin, 1984-86, Wvcogs

Catalogs WVCOGS

West Virginia College of Graduate Studies Catalog for 1984-86.

19841001: Marshall Artist Series, 1978-1982, Marshall Artist Series

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the office of the Artist Series at Marshall University from 1978-1982. Items were received in 1984 and include notable materials from or about program brochures the Artist Series produced as well as some administrative paperwork to run the office. This is not an exhaustive list. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents.

19840813: Libraries, 1922-1984, University Libraries

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These items include materials from the University Libraries at Marshall University from 1922-1984. Items were received in 1984 and include notable materials about Marshall College Library Circulation Records, staff time records, applications, Marshall College requests, questionnaires, and records and reports. This is not an exhaustive list. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents.

The Student Handbook Of Marshall University, 1984-1985, Marshall University

Marshall University Student Handbook

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19840719: Academic Affairs, 1968-1984, Academic Affairs

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These items include materials from the office of Academic Affairs at Marshall University from 1968-1984. Items were received in 1984 and include notable materials from or about faculty travel, travel requisitions, and staff travel. This is not an exhaustive list. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents.

Marshall News Release, July, August, September, 1984, Marshall University

Marshall University News Releases

These news releases were written by and distributed by Marshall during the period indicated in the title.

The Greenbook, Faculty Handbook, 1984-1985 (Supplement To 83-84), Marshall University Academic Affairs

The Greenbook

This book has been published for the faculty of Marshall University for the specified period of time. This book was created by what is now known as Academic Affairs and is supplemental to the 1983-1984 Greenbook for the period of 1984-1985.

19840605: Graduate School, 1958-1983, Graduate School

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the office of the Graduate School at Marshall University from 1958-1983. Items were received in 1984 and were processed in 2024 and include notable materials from or about various Committees and Standing Committees affiliated with the graduate school (e.g. Academic Planning & Standards Committee Meeting Minutes, Dean's Meeting Minutes, Graduate Assistant Info, Graduate Council Meeting Minutes, Course Schedules, and Co-Op Programs with WVUIT and WVU respectively). Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents.