Barriers to Learning Advisory Committee records

Collection

Identifier: 010.BTL

Staff Only

Abstract

The Barriers to Learning Advisory Committee records include materials from the Barriers to Learning Initiative (BTL), an initative to improve university functions, from 1997-2000. The collection contains reports, agendas, initiatives, and other materials pertaining to the operation of BTL. This collection is valuable to the study of advisory committees and program initiatives in higher education.

Dates

Creation: 1996 - 2000

Creator

Eastern Michigan University (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Researchers are asked to request materials 24 hours prior to visiting the the University Archives.

Administrative History Note

Barriers to Learning was a team of faculty and staff founded by Eastern Michigan University President William E. Shelton in 1994 that sought to remove barriers to education at the university. Members of all departments were involved in improving campus life and university functions until the group dissolved in 2000.