Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Carl Roland Anderson papers documents Anderson's time at Eastern Michigan University from 1947 - 1968. The collection is organized as it was given to University Archives. The collection contains materials including Anderson's personal papers, as well as information concerning educational training and field services. Of particular note is a collection of ledgers dating from 1882 - 1956 which were donated to University Archives by Anderson.

Abstract A department within the College of Business, the Department of Accounting and Finance records covers a large period, from 1966 to 2008 and includes brochures, communications, event flyers, memos, manuals, newspaper clippings, policies, publications, reports and university press releases. The records also document several changes within the department itself. The Department of Accounting and Finance it split in two in 1989: the Department of...

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The Department of Health and Safety records includes minutes from 1948-51, 1994-2000 and program manuals for a variety of initiatives on campus. Most recently known as the Office of Environmental Health and Safety, the goal of the office is to assist the campus community in complying with safety, health and environmental regulations.

Abstract Donald Loppnow is an emeritus faculty and former administrator of Eastern Michigan University. The Donald Loppnow papers document his tenure at EMU, including his roles as both faculty and administrator. Loppnow began his career at EMU as a lecturer in sociology. He rose through the academic ranks to professor of social work, the position he held at the time of his retirement in 2014. He was instrumental in founding the Department of Social Work, now the...

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Ellene (Nina) Tatras Contis served as the Assistant Vice President for Administrative Services from 2002 - 2004 and the Associate Vice President for Undergraduate Studies and Curriculum (now known as Associate Provost) from 2004 -2006. The Ellene (Nina) Tatras Contis papers date from 1994 through 2006 and contains papers both inherited from previous VPs and created by Contis. The majority of the collection is arranged alphabetically.

Abstract The Eugene B. Elliott papers, 1941-1975 documents the professional career of Eugene B. Elliott who served as the State Superintendent of Public Instruction for the State of Michigan and then as President of the Michigan State Normal College, Eastern Michigan College and Eastern Michigan University. While the collection documents Elliott's professional work prior to his inaguration as the President of the Michigan State Normal College in 1948 the bulk of the...

Abstract The Faculty Center for Instructional Excellence (FCIE) was created in 1985 by then Provost Ronald Collins to provide support for facult in their teaching efforts. This mission was expanded to encompass the entire "Eastern Michigan University community to provide a comprehensive program of instructional and organizational developement workshops and services to promote and support an exceptional learning environment at Eastern Michigan University." The FCIE was responsible for...

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The Faculty Plans document the planning and procedures for departmental faculty allocations for each fiscal year. The collection includes 1981 to 2002.

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The Harold E. Sponberg papers documents the tenure of Eastern Michigan University President Harold E. Sponberg, 1965-74. Included in this collection are records documenting his Inauguration, Retirement, Office and Personal files. Of particular note are his alphabetically organized office files documenting policy changes on campus in the late 1960s, expansion of campus buildings and course offerings.

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The Institutional Planning Advisory Committee records detail the activities of the IPAC at Eastern Michigan University. The records are primarily divided into fiscal years and have been arranged chronologically.