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Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA). Governance Committee Box 39, bulk: 1969 - 1991

 Sub-Series
Identifier: RG03-01-02-062

Scope and Contents

The files contain minutes, memoranda, studies, drafts, and actions of the committee. The 1970 file contains information on the Code of Responsibility. The 1971 file contains information on judicial procedures. The 1973 file contains information on the College Constitution. The 1974 file contains information on the Faculty By-laws. The 1975 file contains information on the Visiting Committee of the Southern Association of College Schools. There is a copy of the Presentation to the Student Life and Health Committee of the Board of Trustees of Davidson College Concerning the Status of the Student Press in the Student Bill of Rights Subcommittee folder. This presentation concerned the censoring the 1974 Quips and Cranks.

Dates

  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1969 - 1991

Creator

Biographical / Historical

This committee was established to oversee all rules and recommendations governing the college. The governance committee studied the Code of Responsibility, the Honor Code and the Faculty By-Laws, the College Constitution, and the quality of student life on campus, with particular concern for social life, religious life, the operation of student government, and student organizations and publications.

Extent

12.00 folders

Language

English

Physical Location

Range B Section 5

Immediate Source of Acquisition

From files of George Abernathy, Committee member

Repository Details

Part of the College Archives Repository