L. Donald Shields papers, 1953-1986, bulk 1980-1986.

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L. Donald Shields papers, 1953-1986, bulk 1980-1986.

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This collection contains papers and books from L. Donald Shields, who served as president of Southern Methodist University from 1981-1986. Included are news releases with biographical information on Shields, university reports and statements, copies of speeches he delivered during his tenure at SMU, information on his resignation, and several books on management and school administration.

3 boxes (1.25 linear feet)

Southern Methodist University DeGolyer Library

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Southern Methodist University DeGolyer Library

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Shields, L. Donald

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L. Donald Shields served as the eighth president of Southern Methodist University from 1981 until 1986. He was president of California State College at Fullerton before coming to Dallas. His tenure at SMU was cut short by failing health and fallout from the infamous "death penalty" football scandal in 1986-87. Shields was born in San Diego on September 18, 1936, and earned a B.A. in chemistry from the University of California, Riverside, in 1959. He later received a Ph.D...

Southern Methodist University.

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Shared governance had a short life at SMU. The concept was popular from initial research forays into its feasibility for the university in the 1960s until the death of the University Assembly in 1975. The University Assembly grew increasingly unpopular with the SMU faculty over time. From the guide to the University Assembly of Southern Methodist University records SMU 2010. 0421., 1968-1975, (Southern Methodist University Archives, DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University) ...