North Carolina State University. College of Humanities and Social Sciences

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences was formerly known as the School of Liberal Arts and grew out of the School of General Studies and the Basic Division.

From the description of North Carolina State University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Committees records, 1937-1983 [manuscript] (North Carolina State University). WorldCat record id: 519892814

From the description of North Carolina State University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences annual reports, 1966-1998 [manuscript] (North Carolina State University). WorldCat record id: 519889482

The Humanities Extension/Publications Program is a North Carolina Educational Partnership. It engages faculty members in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences with the general public as well as the state's K-12 population of students and teachers. In the land-grant spirit of formal and informal education, this engagement is a two-way exchange of expertise and information. Services provided to the public include free workshops and seminars, OUTREACH visits to local school classrooms statewide, summer institutes, writing camps for 4-H and other youth, and grade-level curriculum development including social studies textbooks and supplemental videos. From the public the Program's faculty get valuable suggestions about new research domains and approaches that lead to new offerings. The Cooperative Extension Service, state and local educational agencies, and public libraries as well as community learning centers are partners in this educational services network.

From the description of North Carolina State University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences Extension records, 1980s-2003 [manuscript] (North Carolina State University). WorldCat record id: 521036534

Humanities and social science courses have been taught at North Carolina State University since its early days. In 1937 a Basic Division was established for non-degree granting departments, including the humanities and social science units. In 1952, the non-degree granting programs were put under the School of General Studies, which was renamed the School of Liberal Arts in the 1960s. In 1977 this was renamed the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, later College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHASS).

From the description of North Carolina State University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences publications, 1993-2008 [manuscript] (North Carolina State University). WorldCat record id: 642346356

First established as a distinct college in 1963, North Carolina State University's College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHASS) represents the intellectual core of the university, though it has gone through a series of transformations throughout the University's history. The first English and History courses were offered in 1889, when the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts (later North Carolina State University) opened. It wasn't until 1937, after the college had been re-named the North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering, that the departments of English, Modern Languages, History, Sociology, Psychology, and Ethics were all grouped together under the Basic Division. In 1952, the Basic Division was replaced by the School of General Studies, which was also non-degree-granting. However, in 1963 it was renamed again as the School of Liberal Arts (SLA) and was authorized to award degrees. The School of Liberal Arts would again undergo a name change in 1977, becoming the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHASS). Then, in 1987, SHASS was one of eight of the university's academic schools to be re-designated as a college, becoming the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHASS). As of 2009, CHASS is the second largest college at North Carolina State University.

From the description of North Carolina State University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Office of the Dean records, 1924-2008 [manuscript] (North Carolina State University). WorldCat record id: 519887535

As of 2009, CHASS is the second largest college at North Carolina State University. The College offers 60 bachelor’s programs, 15 master’s programs and 4 PhD programs to close to 5000 undergraduate and graduate students. As of 2009, CHASS is comprised of the following departments: Communication, English, Foreign Languages & Literatures, History, Interdisciplinary Studies, Philosophy & Religious Studies, Psychology, the School of Public & International Affairs, Social Work, and Sociology & Anthropology.

• 1889: Courses in English and History are offered when the College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts opens.
• 1937: The Basic Division is established as an academic service division for the non-degree-granting departments, offering fundamental courses for first and second-year students. The departments of English, Modern Languages, History, Sociology, Psychology, and Ethics are housed under the Basic Division.
• 1952: The Basic Division is replaced by the School of General Studies, also non-degree-granting.
• 1963: The School of General Studies is renamed the School of Liberal Arts (SLA), and is authorized to award degrees.
• 1977: The School of Liberal Arts is renamed the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHASS).
• 1987: The School of Humanities and Social Sciences is renamed the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHASS).

From the guide to the North Carolina State University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences Annual Reports, 1951-2000, (Special Collections Research Center)

The Humanities Extension/Publications Program is a North Carolina Educational Partnership. It engages faculty members in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences with the general public as well as the state's K-12 population of students and teachers. In the land-grant spirit of formal and informal education, this engagement is a two-way exchange of expertise and information. Services provided to the public include free workshops and seminars, OUTREACH visits to local school classrooms statewide, summer institutes, writing camps for 4-H and other youth, and grade-level curriculum development including social studies textbooks and supplemental videos. From the public the Program's faculty get valuable suggestions about new research domains and approaches that lead to new offerings. The Cooperative Extension Service, state and local educational agencies, and public libraries as well as community learning centers are partners in this educational services network.

As the organized extension and outreach program of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at NC State University, Humanities Extension/Publications enables the college to be a full partner in the mission of the university. The scope of related activities is broad, involves teaching and research faculty efforts, and draws service from the campus to all age groups of state citizens. Until 1978 the college did not organize its extension and outreach program. An alliance with the North Carolina Agricultural Extension Service in that year became the seedbed of the program that flourishes today.

From the guide to the North Carolina State University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences Extension Records, 1980s-2003, (Special Collections Research Center)

As of 2009, CHASS is the second largest college at North Carolina State University. The College offers 60 bachelor’s programs, 15 master’s programs and 4 PhD programs to close to 5000 undergraduate and graduate students. As of 2009, CHASS is comprised of the following departments: Communication, English, Foreign Languages & Literatures, History, Interdisciplinary Studies, Philosophy & Religious Studies, Psychology, the School of Public & International Affairs, Social Work, and Sociology & Anthropology.

• 1889: Courses in English and History are offered when the College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts opens.
• 1937: The Basic Division is established as an academic service division for the non-degree-granting departments, offering fundamental courses for first and second-year students. The departments of English, Modern Languages, History, Sociology, Psychology, and Ethics are housed under the Basic Division.
• 1952: The Basic Division is replaced by the School of General Studies, also non-degree-granting.
• 1963: The School of General Studies is renamed the School of Liberal Arts (SLA), and is authorized to award degrees.
• 1977: The School of Liberal Arts is renamed the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHASS).
• 1987: The School of Humanities and Social Sciences is renamed the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHASS).

• 1924 - 1948 : Benjamin Franklin Brown, Dean, School of Science and Business, 1924 - 1937; Dean, Basic Division, 1937 - 1948
• 1948 - 1949 : Roy Nels Anderson, Acting Dean, Basic Division
• 1949 - 1955 : John William Shirley, Dean, Basic Division, 1949 - 1952; Dean, School of General Studies, 1952 - 1955
• 1956 - 1960 : Charles Addision Hickman, Dean, School of General Studies
• 1960 - 1971 : Fred Virgil Cahill, Jr., Dean, School of General Studies, 1960 - 1963; Dean, School of Liberal Arts, 1963 - 1971
• 1971 - 1984 : Robert Oliver Tilman, Dean, School of Liberal Arts, 1971 - 1977; Dean, College ol of Humanities and Social Sciences, 1977 - 1984
• 1984 - 1995 : William Bell Toole III, Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, 1984 - 1987; Dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 1987 - 1995
• 1995 - 2001 : Margaret A. Zahn, Dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
• 2001 - 2006 : Linda P. Brady, Dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
• 2006 - 2008 : Toby L. Parcel, Dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
• 2008 - : Jefferey P. Braden, Dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

From the guide to the North Carolina State University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Committees Records, 1935-1983, (Special Collections Research Center)

As of 2009, CHASS is the second largest college at North Carolina State University. The College offers 60 bachelor’s programs, 15 master’s programs and 4 PhD programs to close to 5000 undergraduate and graduate students. As of 2009, CHASS is comprised of the following departments: Communication, English, Foreign Languages & Literatures, History, Interdisciplinary Studies, Philosophy & Religious Studies, Psychology, the School of Public & International Affairs, Social Work, and Sociology & Anthropology.

• 1889: Courses in English and History are offered when the College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts opens.
• 1937: The Basic Division is established as an academic service division for the non-degree-granting departments, offering fundamental courses for first and second-year students. The departments of English, Modern Languages, History, Sociology, Psychology, and Ethics are housed under the Basic Division.
• 1952: The Basic Division is replaced by the School of General Studies, also non-degree-granting.
• 1963: The School of General Studies is renamed the School of Liberal Arts (SLA), and is authorized to award degrees.
• 1977: The School of Liberal Arts is renamed the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHASS).
• 1987: The School of Humanities and Social Sciences is renamed the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHASS).

• 1924 - 1948 : Benjamin Franklin Brown, Dean, School of Science and Business, 1924 - 1937; Dean, Basic Division, 1937 - 1948
• 1948 - 1949 : Roy Nels Anderson, Acting Dean, Basic Division
• 1949 - 1955 : John William Shirley, Dean, Basic Division, 1949 - 1952; Dean, School of General Studies, 1952 - 1955
• 1956 - 1960 : Charles Addision Hickman, Dean, School of General Studies
• 1960 - 1971 : Fred Virgil Cahill, Jr., Dean, School of General Studies, 1960 - 1963; Dean, School of Liberal Arts, 1963 - 1971
• 1971 - 1984 : Robert Oliver Tilman, Dean, School of Liberal Arts, 1971 - 1977; Dean, College ol of Humanities and Social Sciences, 1977 - 1984
• 1984 - 1995 : William Bell Toole III, Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, 1984 - 1987; Dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 1987 - 1995
• 1995 - 2001 : Margaret A. Zahn, Dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
• 2001 - 2006 : Linda P. Brady, Dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
• 2006 - 2008 : Toby L. Parcel, Dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
• 2008 - : Jefferey P. Braden, Dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

From the guide to the North Carolina State University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Office of the Dean Records, 1924-2013, (Special Collections Research Center)