Association of Urban Universities

Wayne State University Academic Administration Vice President Winfred A. Harbison Records

cwesterman — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:07:44 -0500

Vice President Harbison was responsible for development, coordination and review of instructional services in the university, as well as the coordination of educational policies and programs. He chaired the University Council, administering the Student Personnel Services and Administration and Records Departments, as well as administering the employment of professional personnel at the university. The records chronicle matters presented to the Board of Governors for information or action, accreditation, budgets, building construction and maintenance, growth, development, policies and activities of colleges and university offices, Wayne’s relationship and involvement with professional associations, higher education institutions as well as government, business and industry, student organizations, student life, student policies and housing.

Association of Urban Universities Secretary-Treasurer's Records

cwesterman — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:09:15 -0400

The Association of Urban Universities was founded in 1914. The Association promoted the study of problems of particular interest to urban universities, including adult education, community service of an urban university, and university extension. Its principal activity was an annual Fall meeting. At these meetings, topics of particular concern to urban universities were discussed by the delegates and these discussions were published in the Proceedings following the meeting. The Association also published a Newsletter during the school year.

Wayne University President David D. Henry served as Secretary-Treasurer of the Association from 1947-1954. Mrs. Doris Lusk O'Brien, who served as Assistant Secretary-Treasurer from 1952-1962, was also in the President's Office. Doris O'Brien edited the Newsletter and Proceedings of the AUU until 1965. These periodicals were published at Wayne State University until 1966, when Arthur Evans of Bradley University became the organization's Assistant Secretary-Treasurer, and editorial responsibilities for the Newsletter and Proceedings passed to Jim Erickson, also of Bradley University.

These files reflect the functions and concerns of the Secretary-Treasurer and the Assistant Secretary-Treasurer, namely: local arrangements for annual meetings, financial matters, and inquiries about memberships, the Proceedings, and the Newsletter. The files of the Secretary-Treasurer and the Assistant Secretary-Treasurer of the Association of Urban Universities were placed in the University Archives by the Office of the President, Wayne State University.

College of the City of Detroit Office of the Dean Wilford L. Coffey Records

cwesterman — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:19:08 -0400

Frank Cody invited Wilford Coffey to become the Dean of the College of the City of Detroit in February 1928. During these years, CCD consolidated with Detroit Teachers College, cooperated more closely with the College of Medicine, and the Detroit Law School. He oversaw the launch of both the new Nursing School and Graduate School.

Wayne State University Office of the President Clarence B. Hilberry Records

cwesterman — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:59:38 -0500

Files for Hilberry’s tenure as Wayne President as well as some files from his position as Dean of Administration. Served as President from July 1, 1953 until retirement on July 1, 1965.

Hilberry began in 1930 at Wayne as an instructor in the English Department. In 1939, he became head of the English Department. In 1945, he was appointed Dean of Administration of the University, serving in that position until he was appointed to university president.

Wayne State University Office of the President William Rea Keast Records

cwesterman — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:02:48 -0500

President Keast began as president on July 1,1965. He successfully dealt with a very difficult social and urban period in the city and nation’s history. He expanded the Medical School, and the other professional schools during his term, as well as the graduate and research programs. He resigned in June 1971.