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19880106: Academic Affairs, 1958-1987, Academic Affairs

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the office of Academic Affairs at Marshall University from 1958-1987. Items were received in 1988 and include notable materials from or about Deans' Council Minutes, Academic Planning and Standards Committee Minutes, North Central Association, and the Academic Affairs Advisory Committee. This is not an exhaustive list. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents.

General Undergraduate Catalog, 1987-1988, Marshall University

Marshall University Catalogs 1980-1989

Marshall University Undergraduate Course Catalog for the 1987-1988 academic year.

Leadership Style Analysis: West Virginia Superintendents, Jennie Stanar Bechtold

Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

A study of 48 West Virginia public school superintendents for the purpose of learning more about them demographically and behaviorally. The data were collected through use of two instruments, the “Behavioral Characteristics Rating Form” from Leadership Styles A Behavioral Matrix, and the “Survey of West Virginia County Superintendents” questionnaire.

The behavioral rating form utilized self-assessment to locate participants on a matrix with a vertical continuum of Informal «-» Formal and a horizontal continuum of Dominant«-»Easy-Going which intersected to form quadrants representing four behavioral styles. Promoter, Supporter, Controller, and Analyzer. The demographic questionnaire collected data from four areas: Personal, Education, Experience, …

19861119: Graduate College, 1978-1983, Graduate College

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the office of the Graduate College at Marshall University from 1978-1983. Items were received in 1986 and include notable materials from or about theResearch Activities at the university, including research board dinners, externally funded research, and NEH stipends. This is not an exhaustive list. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents.

19860708: Academic Affairs, 1956-1987, Academic Affairs

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the office of Academic Affairs at Marshall University from 1956-1987. Items were received in 1986 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.

19860703: President's Papers, Dr. Tyson Working Files, 1971-1986, President's Office

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the Office of the University President at Marshall University from 1971-1986. Items were received in 1986 and include notable materials about various self-studies across an array of departments/programs at Marshall University during the allotted period date range listed. This is not an exhaustive list, but the attached inventory will give a broad overview of what is contained in each of the boxes.

19860703.1: Students For A Democratic Society, 1964-1970, Student Organizations

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the office of Student Organizations at Marshall University from 1964-1970. Items were received in 1986 and include notable materials from or about the underground newspaper The Free Forum, as well as SDS Newspaper Clippings and a Port Huron Statement. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents.

19860630: Dr. Samuel Clagg Materials, 1970-1975, President's Office

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the Office of the University President at Marshall University from 1970-1975. Items were received in 1986 and include notable materials about Dr. Clagg's time in administration at Marshall, including some board of regents materials, the presidential search materials from 1975. This is not an exhaustive list, but the attached inventory will give a broad overview of what is contained in each of the boxes.

19860630: Faculty Senate Standing Committees, 1968-1987, Faculty Senate

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the office of Faculty Senate at Marshall University from 1968-1987. Items were received in 1986, but were not accessioned until 2025. Notable materials include the Faculty Personnel Committee annual reports, correspondence, and minutes for the years listed; the Facilities and Planning Committee minutes, correspondence, and needs, Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents.

19860629: University Council Agendas And Standing Committee Meeting Minutes, 1964-1994, Faculty Senate

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the office of Faculty Senate at Marshall University from 1964-1994. Items were received in 1986 and added to afterwards. Items in this collection include notable materials from the University Council Meetings and the Faculty Senate Standing Committees, including: Academic Planning Committee, Academic Standards and Curricula Review, Athletic Committee, Budget & Appropriations, Faculty Development Committee, Faculty Personnel Committee, Graduate Committee, Legislative Affairs, Library, Physical Facilities & Planning, Research Committee, Student Conduct & Welfare, and University Functions.  This is not an exhaustive list. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents.

19860402: Graduate College, Research Committee, 1977-1979, Graduate College

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the office of the Graduate College at Marshall University from1977-1979. Items were received in 1986 and include notable materials from or about the Research Activities at the university, including the Research Bulletin publication, and applications from faculty members across campus sorted by projects that were funded, projects that were not funded, and projects that could be funded if there was additional money added that application season. This is not an exhaustive list. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents.

Graduate Catalog, 1986-1987, Marshall University

Marshall University Catalogs 1980-1989

Marshall University Graduate Catalog for the 1986-1897 academic year.

General Undergraduate Catalog, 1986-1987, Marshall University

Marshall University Catalogs 1980-1989

Marshall University Undergraduate Course Catalog for the 1986-1987 academic year.

19860310: College Library Resource Development Federal Grant, 1966-1969, President's Office

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the office of the President at Marshall University from 1966-1969. Items were received in 1986 and include notable materials related to Marshall's Library Resource Development Federal Grant for the Williamson, WV branch, the Logan, WV Branch, and the main campus branch. Please download the inventory for a complete list of the contents.

19860305: Student Affairs, 1967-1984, Student Affairs

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These items include materials from the office of Student Affairs at Marshall University from 11967-1984. Items were received in 1986 and include notable materials from various student-affiliated departments across campus, including events, informational resources, and student clubs and groups. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents.

Compliance Patterns And Teacher Personalities In Private And Public School Organizations In West Virginia, Raymond Augustine Dunleavy

Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

The purpose of this study was to explore administrator compliance orientation and teacher personality relationships and differences between Catholic private and public school organizations in West Virginia. The Personality Research Form, Form E (Jackson, 1974) was administered to 41 teachers of a Catholic private school organization and to 38 teachers of a public school organization. Statistical analysis of the Personality Research Form, Form E (PRF-E) data using an ANOVA method revealed significant differences between the school organizational groups for 5 of the 22 personality traits measured. The results indicated public school teachers were higher achievers, more that aggressive, more concerned …

The Special Education Administrator Role As Perceived By Principals, Superintendents And Special Education Administrators In West Virginia, Michael Edward Sullivan

Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

This study was designed to examine the expectations held by key administrative personnel within West Virginia’s county school systems regarding the role of the special education administrator. Seven functional areas of administration containing forty specific tasks were examined to identify potential areas of conflict among and between special education administrators, superintendents and principals. Data resulting from 202 returns of the questionnaires and demographic surveys from the 260 individuals contacted were analyzed to test fourteen null hypotheses. Respondents were asked to rate perceived performance of tasks as well as their perception of the degree of importance of each. Demographic data were …

0436: Dr. Sam Clagg Papers, 1958-1986, Marshall University Special Collections

Guides to Manuscript Collections

Marshall University professor of Geography, faculty leader, former acting president, author, cartographer. Papers include material from Dr. Clagg's service on Board of Regents advisory council of faculty, chairman of the faculty governance system and council of chairmen; drafts of several books and dissertation.

19850918: Finance, Peters Files, 1948-1979, Finance

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These items include materials from the office of Finance at Marshall University from 1948-1979. Items were received in 1985 and processed in 2026. This collection includes financial aid materials, replacement & new positions, athletic department budgets, the administrative staff meeting minutes,among other materials. Please see the inventory for a full list of contents.

19850917: Student Affairs, 1949-1982, Student Affairs

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the office of Student Affairs at Marshall University from 1949-1982. Items were received in 1985 and include notable materials from or about the student organizations housed under Student Affairs during the time period. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents.

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

Guides to University Archives

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.

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

Guides to University Archives

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 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 …