Bill Lee Atchley presidential records. 1965-1985, 1975-1985.

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Bill Lee Atchley presidential records. 1965-1985, 1975-1985.

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This series contains the general and subject correspondence files and the administrative reference files of Bill Lee Atchley, president of Clemson University 1979-1986. Many of the files in the series continue the files bugun by Atchley's predecessor, Robert C. Edwards. Arranged alphabetically by titles, the files deal with a variety of topics such as affirmative action at Clemson, specifically program compliance documented by personnel statistics in various academic departments; minutes of the educational council; football and the 1981 National Championship; the Title IX Institutional Self-Evaluation in which the University assessed its admissions and recruitment, educational programs, activities, and employment practices; and the decision not to fund radio station WEPR. Documented is the relationship of Clemson University and the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education; funding desegeration, new programs and policies, and tuition and fees. A number of folders deal with topics related to the state of South Carolina; these topics include economic development, education, energy, and forestry. The series contains several folders of personal coorespondence and letters from faculty and staff members. The series is arranged alphabetically by subject. Copies of letters in poor condition have been replaced with photocopies on archival quality bond. See the "Separation List" for a listing of photographs and oversized materials.

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Clemson University Libraries, Robert Muldrow Cooper Library

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Clemson University Libraries, Robert Muldrow Cooper Library

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