Rice University Provost'sOffice Records: William E. Gordon 1980-85

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Rice University Provost'sOffice Records: William E. Gordon 1980-85

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These records reflectthe daily business of the Provost's office under physicist and astronomerWilliam E. Gordon’s leadership (1980-85). They reveal the daily business of theProvost's Office, which has the overall responsibility for the institution'seducational and research programs.

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Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University

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Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University

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William E. Gordon’s appointment as provost and vice president of Rice University began July 1, 1980. He retired July 1, 1985, although he continued to serve as provost until his replacement reported to work in spring 1986. Gordon came to Rice from Cornell University in 1966 and taught space physics and astronomy, as well as electrical engineering, during his 19 years on the Rice faculty. Prior to his becoming provost and vice president in 1980, he served as dean of natur...