Task Force on Commencement Records, 1989-1990.

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Task Force on Commencement Records, 1989-1990.

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The collection contains correspondence, memoranda, reports, clippings, and related records concerning student behavior at the 1989 commencement, and ways of improving future ceremonies. Includes responses to surveys, letters from parents and other parties, reports concerning commencement practices at other institutions, planning documents, newspaper clipping, minutes of the Task Force, and other material. Material in the collection dates from 1989 to 1990.

250 items (0.5 linear ft.)

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7128714

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Duke University. Task Force on Commencement.

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The Task Force on Commencement was appointed by President Brodie after the disturbances during the 1989 commencement ceremonies. It was chaired by University Secretary N. Alison Haltom, and included representatives from the undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools' student bodies, administrators, and one parent. Among other things, the committee sought input from the class of 1990 through questionnaire and conducted surveys with peer institutions regarding their commencement practices. ...

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