Abstract The Eastern Michigan University Office of Research Development (ORD) serves and supports faculty and staff engaged in sponsored activities that promote basic and applied research, public service, teaching, learning, scholarship, and artistic expression. The Office of Research Development records contains annual reports, correspondence, forms, workshop schedules, clipping and pamphlets. Records date from 1993-2001 and are arranged into three series:...

Abstract The Ralph Gilden Photograph collection consists of photographs given to Gilden from students of Eastern Michigan University in which he had worked with in various capacities. Ralph Gilden was faculty member and administrator at Eastern Michigan University from 1942-1982 and was known as “Dean Gilden” across campus. Many of the photographs in the collection are addressed to Dean Gilden and contain personal notes of thanks and well wishes. Materials in the...

Abstract Eastern Michigan University awards millions of dollars in academic scholarships each year. Scholarships are offered to incoming first year students, transfer students, graduate students, as well as students from organizations and agencies outside the University. The Scholarship records range from the years 1936 to 2006 and include correspondence, proposals, clippings, pamphlets, certificates, and scholarship opportunities. The collection has representative...

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Eastern Michigan University awards millions of dollars in academic scholarships each year. Scholarships are offered to incoming first year students, transfer students, and graduate students. The Scholarship Award Winners collection documents recipients of these awards and includes files such as award presentations, award winners, clippings, news releases, and photographs.

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The Eastern Michigan University Student Handbooks have been arranged chronologically from 1893 through 2003, although not every academic year is included in that range. The handbooks were prepared by the Dean of Students Office with the participation of the Student Senate.

Abstract The Office of Student Affairs, now the Division of Academic and Student Affairs, consisted of 13 major departments and hundreds of staff who were committed to providing support to students as well as offering an array of programs and services designed to foster a positive living and learning environment at Eastern Michigan University. The Office of Student Affairs records range from the years 1970 to 2010 and consists of annual reports, budget requests,...

Abstract The Student Affairs Committee (SAC) is a standing committee of the University Board of Regents that meets regularly with the representatives of student government and the principal student organizations to provide input to University administration. The contents of the Student Affairs Committee (SAC) minutes contain the quarterly meeting minutes of the Committee. Materials in the collection date from 1985-2010, with minutes missing from 1987-1988 and from...

Abstract Eastern Michigan University's Summer Incentive Program (SIP) is designed to provide additional opportunities to high school graduates who may not otherwise be admitted to the University. Prospective SIP students need to be nominated for the program and if the candidate is admitted, students must complete a variety of requirements such as an orientation program, on-campus residence during the summer, and part-time campus employment. The Summer Incentive Program...

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The Student Profiles were produced in order to profile enrolled students at Eastern Michigan University. Recorded data included age, race, sex, geographic origin, majors and curriculum, class levels, test scores, and high school grade point averages. It also included comparisons between transfer students, full-time and part-time students, and day and evening enrollments.

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The Student Registration records contain hand-written registration index cards filled out by new and returning students at Michigan State Normal College from 1900 to 1919. The cards are arranged alphabetically by last name and include such information as the date of registration, the students' hometown, birth date, names of parents, and names of high schools and churches attended.