Rice University Wiess School of Natural Sciences dean search records
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
- Creation: 1997-1998
Creator
- Rice University (Organization)
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
Abstract
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.
Subject
- Rice University. Wiess School of Natural Sciences (Organization)
Genre / Form
Topical
- 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
Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
713-348-2586
woodson@rice.edu