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Richard W. Schneider records, 1973-1993 (inclusive)

Extent:
25 cubic feet
Abstract:
Richard Schneider was a senior administrator at Drexel from 1985 to 1992. A retired rear admiral in the United States Coast Guard Reserves, he graduated from the Coast Guard Academy and served eight years of active duty before returning to the academy as an assistant professor and assistant dean of academics. He later earned a master's degree from Wesleyan University and a doctorate in public policy from the University of Delaware and worked as an executive officer at the College of Marine Studies at Delaware with William S. Gaither, who would become president of Drexel in 1984. Dr. Schneider was appointed Drexel University's first vice president for research in 1985, a position which he held through the end of 1990. In 1987-1989 he also served as acting vice president for academic affairs. He was promoted to senior vice president for administration in 1990. Dr. Schneider left Drexel in 1992 to become president of Norwich University.

Held at: Drexel University Archives [Contact Us]

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Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life records, 1967-2012 (inclusive)

Extent:
7.33 cubic feet (17 boxes)
Abstract:
The records of the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life document Drexel's Greek community from 1967 to present. The records have been arranged into eight series: Administration and governing councils; Events; Materials on individual fraternities and sororities; Recruitment; Historical Research; Public Relations Material; Press and Publications; and Memorabilia.

Held at: Drexel University Archives [Contact Us]

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Social Sciences Department records, 1958-1975 (inclusive)

Extent:
2 box(es)
Abstract:
The Department of Social Sciences became a part of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences when the college was established in 1970. Prior to 1970, the department had been a sponsor of the Humanities and Technology Program, an undergraduate honors program with a flexible, interdisciplinary curriculum. This collection, organized into eight series, documents the administration of the Department of Social Sciences at Drexel University from 1964 to 1968. The collection contains correspondence, statistics, meeting files for the department and other committees, budget information, scheduling documents, and information regarding special programs within the department.

Held at: Drexel University Archives [Contact Us]

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College of Engineering records, 1930-2013 (inclusive) 1956-1973 (bulk)

Extent:
14 cubic feet (box 3 is missing on shelf as of 09/13/2016. boxes at hagerty add up to 13.17 cubic feet.)
Abstract:
The College of Engineering is among the oldest colleges at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Since its establishment in 1914, it has achieved many firsts. In 1915, it became the first school at Drexel permitted to grant a four-year degree; in 1919, it was the first to implement a cooperative education program, placing students in business, industrial and professional assignments as a component of their education; and, later, in 1925, it was the first to extend the cooperative course from four years to five. Since its institution, the College of Engineering has developed and expanded its curriculum to include undergraduate and graduate programs, and research projects. This collection houses the administrative records of the College of Engineering from 1930 to 1990, with a bulk of the materials created between 1956 and 1973. The collection is made up of reports, correspondence, manuals, meeting minutes and program proposals. Approximately a third of the collection...(see more)

Held at: Drexel University Archives [Contact Us]

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