Restrictions
Some material is restricted; please consult the University Archivist.
History--Biography
The Office of the Dean of Arts and Sciences is in charge of both the
Undergraduate and Graduate Schools of Arts and Sciences. The
Undergraduate School is one of the University's principal components
and offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. The Graduate
School of Arts and Sciences was established in 1953. A Graduate Council,
of which the Dean of Arts and Sciences is the chair, is in charge of its
affairs such as academic programs and planning, degree requirements, and
general regulations. The Graduate School offers the following degrees:
Master of Arts, Master of Sciences, Master of Fine Arts, and Doctor of
Philosophy.
Scope and
Contents
Files in this collection were created from 1951 through 2006. Materials
include memos on academic and administrative functions, commencement
preparations and programs, meeting minutes, announcements of events, and
statistical material concerning students--particularly enrollment. The
collection also includes course proposals and approvals and a variety of
reports concerning management, academic, and strategic planning.
Series
Administration (boxes 1-7)
Graduate School (box 7)
Undergraduate School (boxes 7-8)
Series Summary
Administration
Inclusive Dates: 1974-2006, n.d.
Arrangement:Alphabetical, except Commencement Files and Reports, which
are in chronological order
This series contains general administrative files concerning the Faculty
of Arts and Sciences. The material includes administrative memos,
commencement files, course approvals, reports, and announcements on
various issues such as management and strategic planning within Brandeis
University. This series also has course approvals which are a
combination of material from a library collection and the Dean's
Office. When material in the files comes from the library collection
only, it has been indicated. Meeting minutes of the University
Curriculum Committee are also included in this series.
Graduate School
Inclusive Dates: 1955-1998, n.d.
Arrangement: Alphabetical, except Council Minutes, which are in
chronological order
This series contains memos, meeting minutes, announcements, and reports
concerning the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. The material
includes administrative files, files on academic programs, and Graduate
School Council minutes.
Undergraduate School [R]
Inclusive Dates: 1951-2001, 2005
Arrangement: Alphabetical
This series contains a variety of files concerning the Undergraduate
School of Arts and Sciences. The material includes statistical
information on student enrollment and degrees, students activities,
faculty minutes on degrees, and newsletters.
Folder List
Administration
Box 1
General files
Academic Support Services, 1988-1990
Beginning and End of Semester, 1990-1995
Courses and Programs, 1990-1994
Educational Policy Committee, 1991-1994 [3 folders]
Faculty, 1990-1994
Faculty--New, 2003-2005
Faculty Meeting Presentation, 2004
Faculty--Retirements, 2000-2001
Faculty Review Committee for Arts and Science Strategic Plan, 2004
Laurie Foundation Faculty-Student Exchange, 2004
Lectures and Events, 1990-2004 [8 folders]
Lectures and Events--Committee for the Support of Teaching, 1998, 2005
Lectures and Events--Festival of the Arts, 1998-2001 [4 folders]
Memos, 1997-2006 [7 folders]
Midterm Assessment, 1997
Publications, 1990
Reaccreditation, 1996-1997
Staffing Changes, 1988-1999
University Curriculum Committee, 1993-2006 [10 folders]
Commencement
Remarks by President Bernstein, 1979
Convocation, 1982-1991 [5 folders]
Commencement Greeting, 1986-1991
Academic Affairs--Commencement Policy Survey, 1983
Commencement, 1983-1991 [9 folders]
Box 1a
Commencement, 1992-1995 [6 folders]
Commencement, 1994--Alumni Spring Reunion, 1994
Commencement, 1994--Graduate School Mini-Commencement, 1994
Commencement, 1995--O'Brien, Conor Cruise, 1994-1995
Consilience Program seminars, 2000-2005
Box 2
Course Approvals
African and Afro-American Studies, 1991-2005 [2 folders]
American Studies, 1988-2005 [3 folders]
Anthropology, 1988-2005 [3 folders]
Biochemistry, 1990-2005
Biology, 1989-2005 [3 folders]
Business, 2003-2004
Chemistry, 1989-2005
Chinese, 2002
Classical Studies, 1988-2004
Coexistence, 2004
Computer Science, 1989-2004
East Asian Studies, 2001-2004
Economics, 1991-2005 [2 folders]
Education, 1993-2003
English, 1987-1995 [2 folders]
Box 3
English, 1996-2005 [4 folders]
Environmental Studies, 2005
Film, 1994
Fine Arts, 1988-2005 [2 folders]
French, 1991
German, Russian, and East Asian Languages and Literature, 1990-2005
Heller School, 1993-2002, 2005
History, 1988-2003, 2005 [6 folders]
History of Ideas, 1996-2002
Hornstein Program in Jewish Communal Service, 1998-1999
Humanities, 1991-1999 [Library collection only]
Humanities Interdisciplinary Program, 1993-1996
International Business School, 1991-2005 [5 folders]
Box 4
Japanese, 1994
Journalism, 1994-1996 [Library collection only]
Journalism, 1999
Legal Studies, 1992-1998
Mathematics, 1989-2005
Music, 1989-2003 [2 folders]
Near Eastern and Judaic Studies, 1989-2005 [9 folders]
Neuroscience Program, 1999, 2002
Peace and Conflict Studies Program, 1999-2001
Philosophy, 1988-2005 [2 folders]
Physics, 1989-1998
Politics, 1989-2005 [4 folders]
Box 5
Psychology, 1988-2005 [2 folders]
Religion, 2000-2001
Romance and Comparative Literature, 1987-2005 [3 folders]
Russian and European Cultural Studies, 2001-2003
Sociology, 1989-2006 [4 folders]
Spanish, 2005
Theater Arts, 1993-2006 [2 folders]
University Seminars (USEM), 1993-2005 [5 folders]
Women's Studies, 1992-2003
New Course Log Summary, 1991-1998 [4 folders]
Box 6
Reports
"Doctoral Degrees Conferred and Dissertation Titles: 1957 -1974, ca. 1974
"Long Range Planning (Academy)," 1976 [2 folders]
"Academic Tenure in America: A Review of Policies and Practices
Part One," 1978
Part Two," n.d.
Part Three A Brandeis Perspective," 1979
"Library Space Committee Report," 1978, 1979 [2 folders]
"The State of the University 1979-1980: An Informal Report From the President," 1980
"An Earnest Effort: Three Years of College Aid to Boston Schools," 1981
"Report by the Special Committee on Undergraduate Enrollment," n.d.
"Institutional and Academic Strategic Planning," 1985
"Preliminary Report of the Undergraduate Subcommittee," 1985
"A Report to Brandeis University: Executive Summary and Recommendations," 1985
"The Ad Hoc Committee to Review the Academic and Financial Implications of the Strategic Plan-
James R. Lackner, Provost," 1986-1987 [2 folders]
"Brandeis University--Reaccreditation Self-Study Report," 1986 [2 folders]
"Vital Issues for Effective Academic Administration," 1986
"Ad Hoc Committee to Review the Academic and Financial Implications of the Strategic Plan--
Final Report," 1987
"New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.-- Commission on Institutions of Higher
Education," 1987
"Brandeis Graduate School of Management--Feasibility Study," 1987 [3 folders]
Box 7
"Brandeis Graduate School of Management--Feasibility Study," 1987
"Presidential Retreat--Academic Planning Materials--James Lackner, Office of the Provost,"
1987 [2 folders]
"Report of the Ad Hoc Committee on Options for a Management Program at Brandeis," 1988
"Diversity at Brandeis: Recommendations for Improving the Academic and Social Life of
Students of Color," 1988
"Brandeis at the Crossroads: Decisions for the Future," 1988
"Report of the Strategic Planning Committee--Confidential Draft," 1989 [R]
"Brandeis University National Women's Committee-- President's Report on the National
Administration 1986-1989," 1989
"Report of the Strategic Planning Committee," 1989
"The Lemberg Program in International Economics and Finance--Director's Report 1988-1989," 1989
"Blueprint for Renewal: A Strategic Plan for Restructuring and Enhancement 1992-1997," 1990
"The Relationship between Interdisciplinary Programs and Departments--Report of the Ad Hoc
Committee August 2003," 2003
Graduate School
Box 7
Administrative Files
Fellowships, 1972-1977
Foreign Students, 1959-1960
General Information, 1980
General Information on Graduate School, n.d.
General Information/ Publicity, 1997
Graduate Student Information, 1960-1964 [5 folders]
Guide to Admission, 1996-1999
Lectures, 1974-1991
Master Degree Information, 1961
Memos, 1975
Mentoring Award, 2004
Preparing Doctoral Dissertations, 1973
Teaching Assistant Report 1961-1962, 1963-1964 [2 folders]
Year End Report 1975-1976, 1976-1977 [2 folders]
Academic Programs
American Civilization, 1972-1981
Anthropology, 1960-1963
Basic Medical Sciences, Proposal for Program in, 1962-1963
Biology, 1961
Chemistry, 1961-1963
Comparative History, n.d.
Economics, Proposal for Program in, 1960
English and American Literature, 1960-1961
History, Proposal for Program in, 1963
History of Ideas, 1956-1963
Mathematics, 1961
Mediterranean Studies, 1960-1961
Modern European Literatures, Comparative Literature, and Classics, 1974-1978
Music, 1960-1961
Near Eastern and Judaic Studies, 1960-1963
Philosophy, Proposal for Program in, ca. 1963
Physics, 1961
Politics, 1973-1981
Psychology, 1961
Sociology, Proposal for Program in, 1960
Sociology, 1961-1963
Teaching, Proposal for Program in, 1955
Teaching, Proposal for Brandeis-Newton Program in, 1963
Theater Arts, Proposal for Program in, n.d.
Council Minutes
Graduate School Council Minutes, 1958-1978 [12 folders]
Undergraduate School [R]
Box 7
General Files
Advising Task Force, 1993
Awards, 1989-1997, 2004-2005
Brandeis Bookshelf Program, 1977
Calendar Proposals, 1971
Courses and Advising, 1978
Curriculum--Proposal for Legislation, 1993
Curriculum--Clusters, 1994, 1998
Curriculum--Writing Intensive, 1999-2001
Enrollment Projections, 1979
Enrollment Statistics, 1973-1980
Examinations, 1971
Examinations--Incompletes and Absences, 1975-1982
Excerpt from the Department of Economics Fall Newsletter, 2004
Faculty Meetings on Degrees, 1970-1973 [3 folders] [R]
Financial Aid Report 1977-1978, 1978
Ford Summer Fellowship, 1992-1993
Freshman Seminars, 1974
Hewlett Pluralism Alliance--The Bed of the Indus River, 2003
Instructions for Filling Out Final Study Card, 1967-1970
Learning Disabilities, 1989
New Student Information, 1968
Pass/Fail Options, 1989
Policy and Procedures for Students Going to Israel, 1973
Probation, 1983
Proposed minor in Yiddish and East European Jewish Culture, 2004
Registrarial Activities, 1976
Box 8
Retention, 1980
Rules and Regulations Governing Students, 1951-1952
Scholarships, 1948-1949
"Straight Answers to Academic Questions," 1975-1982
Student Enrollment by Concentration, 1972
Student of Color Recognition Day, 1990
"Teaching at Brandeis," 1991-1996
Transfer Student Concentration 1973-1974, ca. 1974
Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
Tenth Meeting Agenda, 2004
Tenth meeting report, 2005
Important changes to the Pass/Fail Grading Option, 2004
Undergraduate Independent Study and Research, 1978
Undergraduate Research Conference, 1978
Undergraduate Research Program, 1982
Undergraduate Research Support Program, 1982
University Seminar in Humanistic Inquiries (USEM), 1997
University Studies Council, 1988-1989
Urban Studies Program Committee Report, 1970
Writing Lab, 1993
Notes
Additional files on Commencement are in the Commencement Collection.
See also the Office of the Dean of Arts and Sciences Website at:
http://www.brandeis.edu/das/index.html