Duke University. Office of the Secretary.

The Office of the University Secretary was established by by-law in 1903. The Office evolved with the University and the roles and responsibilities likely shifted from person to person. Today's Office most likely began in 1941 with Charles Jordan. The Secretary is an officer of the University and reports directly to the President. A major role of the Secretary's Office is to coordinate affairs of the Board of Trustees.

From the description of Office of the University Secretary records, 1924-ongoing. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 161998297

The University Secretary is an officer of the University and reports to the President. A major role of the Secretary's Office is to coordinate affairs of the Board of Trustees. The Secretary's Office also tracks the University volunteers program. The position of University Secretary has been held by the following individuals:

Robert L. Flowers, University Secretary, 1926-1940

Charles E. Jordan, University Secretary, 1941-1957

John M. Dozier, University Secretary, 1958-1961

R. L. Predmore, University Secretary, 1962

Craufurd D. Goodwin, University Secretary, 1963-1966

Rufus H. Powell, University Secretary, 1967-1981

Roger L. Marshall, University Secretary, 1982-1986

N. Allison Haltom, University Secretary, 1987-2007

Richard Riddell, 2008-present

From the guide to the Office of the University Secretary Records, 1924-ongoing, (University Archives, Duke University)