Provost's Lecture Series and Provost Sponsored Lectures records

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: RG-05-01-77

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of published lectures, brochures, planning documents, notes, correspondence, and video recordings related to the Provost Lecture Series and other provost sponsored lectures given at Ball State University between 1984 and 2014.

Dates

Creation: 1984 - 2014

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Ball State University Libraries make every reasonable effort to provide accurate information regarding the copyright status of materials held by Archives and Special Collections. Patrons may scan items or request a reproduction of one or more items in the collection; however, it is the responsibility of the patron to evaluate whether or not the intended use complies with copyright law.

Biographical / Historical

The Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs coordinates and sponsors numerous lectures by notable speakers for the benefit of Ball State University and the surrounding community. The Office established the faculty-focused Provost's Seminar Series in 1984 and the publically accessible Provost's Lecture Series in 1985. The Office also provides administrative support for other significant lecture events, including the Town and Gown Conversations and the Bracken Environmental Lecture Series.

Extent

2.7 Cubic Feet (2 Paige records cartons, 1 letter archival box, 2 video cassette archival boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

This collection is organized into four series: Provost's Lecture Series; Provost's Seminar Series; Provost Sponsored Lectures; and Bracken Environmental Lecture Series.