Central Washington University. Office of the Provost

Central Washington University's Office of the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs originated in 1937 as the Director of Public Service. Prior to that date the President of the school managed academic and faculty affairs. The Director of Public Service evolved into the Director of Instruction in 1942, then to the Dean of Instruction in 1954. From 1965 to 1969, the position was referred to as the Dean of Faculty. In 1970 the title changed to Vice President of Academic Affairs. The heading of Provost was added in 1989.

From the guide to the Central Washington University Office of the Provost, Off-Campus Program Records, 1977-1993, (Central Washington University Archives and Special Collections)

Central Washington University's Office of the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs originated in 1937 as the Director of Public Service. Prior to that date the President of the school managed academic and faculty affairs. The Director of Public Service evolved into the Director of Instruction in 1942 then to the Dean of Instruction in 1954. From 1965 to 1969, the position was referred to as the Dean of Faculty. In 1970 the title changed to Vice President of Academic Affairs. The heading of Provost was added in 1989.

From the guide to the Central Washington University Office of the Provost, Program Review Files, 1965-1999 (bulk 1986-1992), (Central Washington University Archives and Special Collections)

The Office of the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs originated in 1937 as the Director of Public Service. Prior to that date the President of the school managed academic and faculty affairs. The Director of Public Service evolved into the Director of Instruction in 1942 then to the Dean of Instruction in 1954. From 1965 to 1969 the position was referred to as the Dean of Faculty. In 1970 the title changed to Vice President of Academic Affairs. The heading of Provost was added in 1989.

From the guide to the Central Washington University Office of the Provost, Academic Plans and Reports, 1957-2001 (bulk 1979-1990), (Central Washington University Archives and Special Collections)

Central Washington University's Office of the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs originated in 1937 as the Director of Public Service. Prior to that date the President of the school managed academic and faculty affairs. The Director of Public Service evolved into the Director of Instruction in 1942, then to the Dean of Instruction in 1954. From 1965 to 1969, the position was referred to as the Dean of Faculty. In 1970 the title changed to Vice President of Academic Affairs. The heading of Provost was added in 1989.

From the guide to the Central Washington University Office of the Provost, General Information Files, 1966-2003 (bulk 1993-1999), (Central Washington University Archives and Special Collections)

The Council for Postsecondary Education was established by the Washington State Legislature in 1963. The Council’s charge was to oversee and coordinate higher education in the state, including degree program review and development, graduate studies, and enrollment policies. The Council was succeeded by the Washington State Higher Education Coordinating Board in 1986. CWU President James Brooks and Provost Edward Harrington attended Council meetings, which occurred roughly monthly in various sites around the state.

From the guide to the Central Washington University Office of the Provost, Council for Postsecondary Education, Files, 1969-1985, (Central Washington University Archives and Special Collections)