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Administrative Records and Student Complaints of the University of Florida Office of Academic Affairs

 Series
Identifier: Series 013

Scope and Content

Included in the series are accreditation records and self-study materials. Much of the series consists of academic complaints and grievances of undergraduate and graduate students. Use of this portion of the series is restricted. Cole was also involved in the University's affirmative action program. In this regard, the series contains Cole's correspondence with several African American faculty as well as with Black faculty organizations.

Dates

  • Creation: 1973-1989

Creator

Access

University Archives collections are available for research. Portions of the collections may be restricted due to the requirements of applicable state and federal laws, including but not limited to FERPA and HIPAA, and in accordance with best practices as defined by the Society of American Archivists.

However, due to privacy concerns, use of the academic complaints and student grievances is restricted. Request permission from an archivist to use these records.

Biographical/Historical Note

Thomas Winston Cole, Sr. was appointed Dean of Academic Affairs in 1973. Cole also served as University Ombudsman during much of his tenure. He retired in 1990.

Extent

4 Linear feet (10 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Accreditation records, self-study materials, academic complaints and grievances of undergraduate and graduate students, including correspondence with several African American faculty as well as with Black faculty organizations.

Physical Location

University of Florida Smathers Library Building

Title
A Guide to the Administrative Records and Student Complaints of the University of Florida Office of Academic Affairs
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid prepared by Dept. Staff
Date
April 2006
Description rules
Finding Aid Prepared Using Dacs
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Description is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida Repository

Contact:
George A. Smathers Libraries
PO Box 117005
Gainesville Florida 32611-7005 United States of America
352-273-2755