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Rice University Wiess School of Natural Sciences dean search records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 129
Finding aid note: Stored off-site at the Library Service Center. Please request this material via woodson@rice.edu or call 713-348-2586.

Scope and Contents

In 1997, Rice University began a national search for a new dean for the Wiess School of Natural Sciences. This collection contains records related to that search, including lists of committee members, lists of candidates, correspondence, university news releases and other related records, such as the 1997 strategic plan for the Wiess School of Natural Sciences.

Dates

  • 1997-1998

Creator

Access Restrictions

This material is restricted for privacy reasons. Contact the Woodson Research Center to learn more about the restrictions or about accessing the collection.

Conditions Governing Access

Stored off-site at the Library Service Center. Please request this material via woodson@rice.edu or call 713-348-2586.

Use Restrictions

Permission to publish from the the Wiess School of Natural Sciences records must be obtained from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University.

Biographical / Historical

Wiess School of Natural Sciences was dedicated in 1979 to honor Harry C. Wiess and Olga K. Wiess. However, Rice has been dedicated to the natural sciences since its inception in 1912. The 2006-2007 General Announcements describe the Wiess School of Natural Sciences as being comprised of biochemistry and cell biology, chemistry, earth science, ecology and evolutionary biology, mathematics, and physics and astronomy.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet ( (1 box))

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Overview

In 1997, Rice University began a national search for a new dean for the Wiess School of Natural Sciences. This collection contains records related to that search, including lists of committee members, lists of candidates, correspondence, university news releases and other related records, such as the 1997 strategic plan for the Wiess School of Natural Sciences.

Acquisition Information

Collection acquired from Rice University administration.

Accruals

The Woodson does not expect to acquire additional records for this collection.

Subjects

Record Groups

Related Names

Creator

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Rice University Wiess School of Natural Sciences dean search records, 1997-1998
Status
Completed
Author
Philip L. Montgomery
Date
2006
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository

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Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
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Houston Texas 77005 USA

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