Scope and Contents Kamholz, Sangamon State University student in the 1970's, recalls his experiences at the university and his work on the Tenure Decision Committee. He discusses many of the faculty members, President Robert Spencer, SSU's non-traditional environment and curriculum, the Public Affairs Reporting Program, the Twentieth Century Homesteading Project, Spoon River Book Co-op and other cooperatives in the Springfield area, SSU's early housing efforts, and student membership on the Board of Regents....

Scope and Contents Kinley, an administrative secretary at Sangamon State University for the Vice President for Academic Affairs and in other offices, recalls the first 10 years of the University: SSU as a non-traditional university, academic programs, faculty recruitment, the administration, and the first semester of classes. She also recalls President Robert Spencer and the short and controversial term of the first Vice-President for Academic Affairs, George Cohen. 3 tapes, 126 mins., 36 pp....

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Annabelle Patton discusses her work and experiences during the early years of Sangamon State University in the 1970's: her education in Springfield, Illinois, first SSU President Robert Spencer, community outreach, hiring of faculty and staff, contracts, orientation, programs and curriculum, changes in her job, promotion of the university, its logo, and her views on SSU.

2 tapes, 100 mins. Interview by Nancy Hunt, 1983 OPEN See collateral file See also P278A Patton

Scope and Contents Spencer, first President of Sangamon State University, discusses SSU from its beginning in 1969: his previous position at the University of Rhode Island, being hired as President, move to Springfield, Illinois, recruiting administration and faculty, first year problems, Vice-President for Academic Affairs George Cohen, interviews and memos, development of curriculum and academic programs, John Keiser, early faculty, administrative and library appointments, SSU as an upper level university,...