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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. Edward J. Spanier Interview (4) Conducted On April 24, 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 fourth 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 interview, Dr. Spanier continues his discussion of the development of the Wright State University School of Medicine and his activities as Assistant Dean for Administration in the School of Medicine. He also discusses the process of integrating the School of Medicine into the area medical community …

Dr. Robert T. Conley Interview (3) Conducted On April 19, 1985 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Robert T. Conley, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

In this third and final interview, Dr. Robert T. Conley completes his discussion of his involvement in the planning for and development of the Wright State University School of Medicine. Dr. Conley begins the interview with his move from the deanship of the College of Science and Engineering to an appointment as the first Vice-President of Health Affairs Planning at Wright State University. He discusses his responsibilities as Vice-President and his role in the development of other health education programs at Wright State University.

Dr. Conley then moves into an analysis of his interactions with the Ohio Board of Regents …

Dr. Robert T. Conley Interview (2) Conducted On March 6, 1985 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Robert T. Conley, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

In this second of three interviews, Dr. Robert T. Conley discusses the effort to gain approval of Wright State University's plans to develop the School of Medicine in Dayton. Dr. Conley first focuses on the support given by the Dayton medical community to Wright State University's efforts to gain legislative approval of the School of Medicine. In particular the endeavors of Dr. Richard DeWall are highlighted.

Dr. Conley then continues his review of the struggle to win approval of the School of Medicine with an analysis of the political support for the School of Medicine. The importance of the support …

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 …

Ms. Susan Williams Interview (1) Conducted On February 20, 1985 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Susan Williams, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

This is the first in a series of interviews with Ms. Susan Williams. Assistant to the Dean of the Wright State University School of Medicine. In this interview, Ms. Williams discusses her first years with the School, from September, 1975 to the departure of the first Dean, Dr. John R. Beljan. She describes the early years of the School's development and her own career in the Dean's Office. Ms. Williams provides an interesting perspective on working with some of the early staff and faculty of the School of Medicine, including the first Dean, Dr. John R. Beljan; Mrs. Regina Borum; …

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. 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.