Michigan Technological University Senate Records
MTU-001
Finding aid prepared by Elizabeth Russell
This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit
May 20, 2014
Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections
10/28/2010
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, Michigan, 49931
906-487-2505
copper@mtu.edu
Michigan Technological University Senate Records MTU-001
Table of Contents
Summary Information ................................................................................................................................. 3
Biography....................................................................................................................................................... 4
Collection Scope and Content Summary...................................................................................................... 4
Administrative Information .........................................................................................................................4
Controlled Access Headings..........................................................................................................................5
Collection Inventory...................................................................................................................................... 6
Handbooks................................................................................................................................................6
Reports..................................................................................................................................................... 6
Minutes.....................................................................................................................................................7
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Summary Information
Repository
Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country
Historical Collections
Creator
Michigan Technological University. Senate.
Title
Michigan Technological University Senate Records
Date
1958-present
Extent
5.48 cubic feet; 16 manuscript boxes
General Physical
Description note
5.48 cubic feet; 16 manuscript boxes
Language
English
Mixed materials [Box]
1-16
Abstract
Records, 1958-present, of the University Senate (formerly the Faculty
Senate) of Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Michigan.
Includes handbooks, annual reports to the faculty, minutes of meetings,
committee reports, proposals, and memos.
Preferred Citation
MTU-001, Michigan Technological University Senate Records, Michigan Technological University
Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections, Houghton, Michigan.
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Biography
At Michigan Technological University, the faculty, staff, students, and administration participate
cooperatively in developing policies for academic governance. This approach is stated as an objective
in the University's strategic plan, requiring both trust and shared responsibility. The Faculty Senate
became the University Senate in 1995 with an expanded representation of professional staff. Senate
and University task forces and committees have become a regular mechanism to address significant
issues. Providing a voice in University governance for all faculty, researchers, and non-bargaining unit
staff, the Senate's role is to review or recommend policy, in most instances as part of a process in which
final authority rests with the Board of Control. The University Senate is also the principal forum for
discussion of matters of general interest to the University community. While representation for faculty
and researchers is organized around academic departments, Michigan Tech staff are grouped into nine
non-academic units. Constituents from each unit elect a senator and an alternate to three-year terms.
By rule, the president and secretary of the University Senate must be tenured faculty members; the vice
president must be a member of the non-bargaining unit staff. Every senator and alternate serves on a
Senate committee. Committees generally consider any proposal or recommendation before they are
considered by the organization as a whole.
Collection Scope and Content Summary
Records, 1958-present, of the University Senate (formerly the Faculty Senate) of Michigan Technological
University in Houghton, Michigan. Includes handbooks, annual reports to the faculty, minutes of
meetings, committee reports, proposals, and memos.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections 10/28/2010
Access
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Available for use in the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical
Collections.
Processing History
Elizabeth Russell,10/28/2010
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
• Michigan College of Mining and Technology. Faculty Senate.
• Michigan Technological University. Senate.
Genre(s)
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Annual reports
Manuals (Instructional materials)
Memorandums
Minutes
Reports
Geographic Name(s)
• Houghton (Mich.)
Subject(s)
• Universities and colleges
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Handbooks
Collection Inventory
MTU-001.001 Handbooks
Handbook of the Senate September 15, 1976
Handbook of the Senate July 1, 1982
Handbook of the Senate September 29, 1995
Handbook of the Senate 1997-1998
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MTU-001.002 Reports
Report on MTU Senate May 18, 1905
MTU Senate Annual Report to the Faculty May 22, 1905
MTU Senate Annual Report to the Faculty May 23, 1905
MTU Senate Annual Report to the Faculty 1971-1972
MTU Senate Annual Report to the Faculty 1973-1974
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Minutes
MTU Senate Annual Report to the Faculty 1975-1976
MTU Senate Annual Report to the Faculty 1977-1978
MTU Senate Annual Report to the Faculty 1979-1980
Report from the 1991 Commission to Evaluate the
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Administration September 20, 1991
Memos concerning the Report from the 1991 Commission to Evaluate the
Administration 1990-1992
MTU-001.003 Minutes
Proposed Constitution, pages i-xxxi April 1, 1958
Meetings 1-4, pages1-36 Apr 1958-Nov 1959
Meetings 5-17, pages 37-163 Feb 1960-Nov 1963
Meetings 18-29, pages 164-259 Feb 1964-Nov 1966
Meetings 30-42, pages 260-382 Jan 1967-Nov 1968
Meetings 43-52, pages 383-562 Jan 1969-Oct 1970
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Minutes
Meetings 53-61, pages 563-713 Oct 1970-Jan 1972
Meetings 62-73, pages 714-897 Mar 1972-Dec 1973
Meetings 74-85, pages 898-1095 Jan 1974-Dec 1975
Meetings 86-91, pages 1096-1243 Jan 1976-Dec 1976
Meetings 92-97, pages 1244-1374 Jan 1977-Dec 1977
Meetings 98-103, pages 1375-1532 Jan 1978-Dec 1978
Meetings 104-109, pages 1533-1669 Jan 1979-Dec 1979
Meetings 110-115, pages 1670-1821 Jan 1980-Dec 1980
Meetings 116-121, pages 1822-1995 Feb 1981-Dec 1981
Meetings 122-127, pages 1996-2186 Feb 1982-Dec 1982
Meetings 128-133, pages 2187-2296 Feb 1983-Dec 1983
Meetings 134-141, pages 2297-2377 Feb 1984-Dec 1984
Meetings 142-147, pages 2378-2500 Feb 1985-Dec 1985
Meetings 148-153, pages 2501-2561 Feb 1986-Dec 1986
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Michigan Technological University Senate Records MTU-001
Minutes
(missing pp. 2562-2650)
Meetings 154-159, pages 2652-2786 Feb 1987-Dec 1987
Meetings 160-165, pages 2787-2890 Feb 1988-Dec 1988
Meetings 166-171, pages 2891-2999 Feb 1989-Nov 1989
Meetings 172-180, pages 3000-3175 Jan 1990-Nov 1990
Meetings 181-186, pages 3176-3330 Jan 1991-Dec 1991
Meetings 187-189, pages 3331-3477 Jan 1992-Apr 1992
Special Meetings 5-7, pages 3478-3631 May 1992-Jul 1992
Meetings 190-193, pages 3632-3693 Sep 1992-Dec 1992
Meetings 194-195, pages 3694-3771 Jan 1993-Feb 1993
Meetings 196-197, pages 3772-3909 Mar 1993-Apr 1993
Meetings 198-200, pages 3910-4019 May 1993-Sep 1993
Meetings 201-204, pages 4020-4101 Oct 1993-Nov 1993
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Michigan Technological University Senate Records MTU-001
Minutes
Meetings 205-206, pages 4102-4167 December 1, 1993
Meetings 207-209, pages 4168-4255 Jan 1994-Feb 1994
Meetings 210-212, pages 4256-4385 Feb 1994-Mar 1994
Meetings 213-217, pages 4386-4570 Apr 1994-May 1994
Meetings 218-221, pages 4571-4746 Sep 1994-Oct 1994
Meetings 222-225, pages 4747-4873 Nov 1994-Dec 1994
Meetings 226-229, pages 4874-5007 Dec 1994-Jan 1995
Meeting 230,pages 5008-5164 February 1, 1995
Meetings 231-232, pages 5165-5362 March 1, 1995
Meetings 233-234, pages 5363-5515 Mar 1995-Apr 1995
Meetings 235-238, pages 5516-5702 Apr 1995-May 1995
Meetings 239-244, pages 5703-5808 Sep 1995-Oct 1995
Meetings 245-246, pages 5809-5951 November 1, 1995
Meetings 247-248, pages 5952-6090 Dec 1995-Jan 1996
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Michigan Technological University Senate Records MTU-001
Minutes
Meetings 249-250, pages 6091-6189 Jan 1996-Feb 1996
Meetings 251-252, pages 6190-6338 March 1, 1996
Meetings 253-255, pages 6339-6498 Apr 1996-May 1996
Meetings 256-261, pages 6499-6621 May 1996-Sep 1996
Meetings 262-268, pages 6622-6782 Oct 1996-Jan 1997
Meetings 269-274, pages 6783-6928 Feb 1997-Apr 1997
Meetings 275-278, pages 6929-7078 Apr 1997-May 1997
Meetings 279-281, pages 7079-7152 Sept 1997-Oct 1997
Meetings 282-284, pages 7153-7223 Oct 1997-Dec 1997
Meetings 285-287, pages 7224-7299 Jan 1998-Feb 1998
Meetings 288-294, pages 7300-7571 Feb 1998-May 1998
Meetings 295-302, pages 7552-7767 May 1998-Dec. 1998
Meetings 303-307, pages 7768-7886 Dec. 1998-Feb. 1999
Meetings 308-313, pages 7887-8043 Feb. 1999-May 1999
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Minutes
Meetings 314-321, pages 8044-8229 May 1999-Oct 1999
Meetings 322-325, pages 8230-8317 Nov 1999-Jan 2000
Meetings 326-335, pages 8318-8565 Jan 2000-May 2000
Meetings 336-344, pages 8566-8925 Aug 2000-Dec 2000
Meetings 345-353, pages 8926-9225 Feb 2001-May 2001
Meetings 354-361, pages 9226-9418 Aug 2001-Nov2001
Meetings 362-366, pages 9419-9598 Dec 2001-Jan 2002
Meetings 367-370, pages 9599-9658 Mar 2002-May 2002
Meetings 371-373, pages 9659-9841 May 2002-Aug 2002
Meetings 374-375, pages 9842-9914 September 1, 2002
Meetings 376-381, pages 9915-10088 Oct 2002-Feb 2003
Meetings 382-390, pages 10089-10364 Mar 2003-July 2003
Meetings 391-394, pages 10365-10435 Aug 2003-Oct 2003
Meetings 395-397, pages 10436-10546 Nov 2003-Dec 2003
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Minutes
Meetings 398-400, pages 10547-10656 Jan 2004-Feb 2004
Meetings 401-404, pages 10657-10866 Feb 2004-Mar 2004
2004 Senate Proposals, 1-04 to 51-04 Oct 2003-Apr 2004
Proposals 11-04 - 38-04 Dec 2003-Mar 2004
Proposals 39-04 - 8-05 Apr 2004-Oct 2004
Meetings 405-407, pages 10867-11095 April 1, 2004
P.A.C. Meetings 414-415 November 1, 2004
2005 Senate Proposals, 1-05 to 32-05 Sept 2004-Apr 2005
Meetings 408-415, pages 11096-11296 Sept 2004-Dec2004
Meetings 416-425, pages 11297-11471 Jan 2005-Apr-2005
Meetings 426-439, pages 11472-11689 Aug 2005-April 2006
Proposals 1-06 - 29-06 Aug 2005-April 2006
Proposals 1-07 - 24-07 Sept 2006-April 2007
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