Miami University (Oxford, Ohio)

Miami University, a student centered public university was chartered in 1809 and opened its doors to students in 1823. Named after the Miami Indians who once resided in Ohio, Miami is one of the oldest public institutions in the country. The Miami University Board of Trustees has existed since the schools founding. As the schools governing body, the Board of Trustees is regulated to direct the organization in the actions necessary for the university's successful and continuous operation. The University Presidents, Deans and other officers report annually on the activities of their divisions, departments and campuses. These reports document chronicle the business and academic decisions related to the Miami University Board of Trustees.

From the guide to the Annual Reports to the Board of Trustees of Miami University, 1809-2011, 1904-1972, (Miami University)

C. K. Williamson served as Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost from 1982-1985 at Miami University. He also held the following positions, Dean of the College of Arts and Science, Chairman of the Department of Microbiology, Associate Professor of Microbiology and Assistant Professor of Microbiology. Before his arrival at Miami, Williamson worked at the University of Pittsburgh as an Instructor of Bacteriology. He received his Ph.D., Master of Science and Bachelor of Science degrees from the University of Pittsburgh.

From the guide to the C. K. Williamson Office Files, 1983-1985, 1982-1985, (Miami University)

The office of Affirmative Action and Human Resource Development was established in 1972 during the administration of President Phillip R. Shriver. The purpose of the office is to comply with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. The office now known as the Office of Equity and Equal Opportunity is committed to providing an educational work environment that is free from discrimination on the basis of sex, pregnancy, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, or veteran status.

From the guide to the Miami University Affirmative Action and Human Resource Development Collection, 1971-1996, 1978-1991, (Miami University)

Fred E. Carlisle received his Ph.D. from Indiana University in 1963. From 1979-1981, he served as chair of the Department of English at Michigan State University, and, from 1981-1985, he was assistant to the president at Michigan State. In 1985, he was appointed provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at Miami University a position he held until moving to the University of Virginia to become the William E. Lavery Professor and Senior Vice President and Provost.

From the guide to the Fred E. Carlisle, 1983-1987, 1982-1987, (Miami University)

Miami was founded in 1809. The collection documents the history of the buildings on Miami University's campuses.

Miami University Archives

Miami University Buildings

Buildings File Container Lists

Buildings File Plans

From the guide to the Miami University Buildings Files, 1809-2011, 1809-2011, (Miami University)