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KSU Presidents' "State of the University Address" collection
Special Collections and Archives
KSU Presidents' "State of the University Address" collection
Special Collections and Archives
KSU Presidents' "State of the University Address" collection
- Repository: Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.
- Title: Kent State University Presidents' "State of the University Address" collection
- Inclusive Date(s): 1963-2011
- Author: Finding aid prepared by Adam Wanter
- Creation: Finding aid encoded by Adam Wanter using the OhioLINK EAD Application in 2013
- Origination: Kent State University. Office of the President
- Extent: 1 cubic feet (2 boxes = 2 half size record storage boxes)
- Physical Location: 11th floor
- Finding Aid Identifier: OhKeUSC0155
- Abstract: This collection contains printed copies of the annual addresses regarding the state and direction of the university given by the president of Kent State University.
- Language(s): The records are in English
History of the State of the University Address
The tradition of the annual "State of the University" Address dates back to at least 1963. The address is used as a forum for the president of Kent State University to outline the academic and financial state of the university. The address has also been used as a platform to express the presidents' vision of the future of the university and as a way to introduce new university wide objectives and goals. The audience for these addresses was initially limited to the Faculty Senate but was eventually opened up to the student body and the public. The traditional model for delivering the speech was abandoned in the 2012-2013 academic year, when President Lefton instead gave several smaller speeches to area alumni groups.
Scope and Content
This collection consists of "State of the University" Addresses, from the years 1963 to 2011. Some gaps appear in the collection, indicating either a lack of an address that year, or if an address was given, a lack of a physical copy being archived. The collection also contains some promotional items for addresses, which consist of fliers and handouts.
Statement of Arrangement
This collection is arranged chronologically by the date on which the speech was given.
Preferred Citation
Kent State University Presidents' "State of the University Address" collection. Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.
Subject Headings
The following subjects are found in this collection:
- Subjects:
- Kent State University -- Archives
- Kent State University. Office of the President -- Archives
- Kent State University -- Administration -- History
- Kent State University -- Planning
- Kent (Ohio) -- History
- Persons:
- White, Robert I., 1908-
- Olds, Glenn A. (Glenn Alvero), 1921-2006
- Golding, Brage
- Schwartz, Michael, 1937-2024
- Cartwright, Carol A., 1941-
- Lefton, Lester A., 1946-
- Functions:
- Universities and colleges -- Administration
- Occupations:
- College presidents
- College administrators
- Material Types:
- Fliers (printed matter)
- Typescripts
- Pamphlets
- Photocopies
Detailed Description of the Collection
- Box 1 / Folder 1
- President White, September 23, 1963
- Box 1 / Folder 2
- President White, September 21, 1964
- Box 1 / Folder 3
- President White, September 20, 1965
- Box 1 / Folder 4
- President White, 1966
- Box 1 / Folder 5
- President White, September 25, 1967
- Box 1 / Folder 6
- President White, September 23, 1968
- Box 1 / Folder 7
- President Olds, September 29, 1971
- Box 1 / Folder 8
- President Olds, September 27, 1972
- Box 1 / Folder 9
- President Olds, October 25, 1973
- Box 1 / Folder 10
- President Olds, November 3, 1975
- Box 1 / Folder 11
- President Golding, January 6, 1978
- Box 1 / Folder 12
- President Golding, January 19, 1979
- Box 1 / Folder 13
- President Golding, February 6, 1980
- Box 1 / Folder 14
- President Golding, February 19, 1981
- Box 1 / Folder 15
- President Golding, December 16, 1981
- Box 1 / Folder 16
- President Schwartz, October 20, 1982
- Box 1 / Folder 17
- President Schwartz, October 20, 1983
- Box 1 / Folder 18
- President Schwartz, October 25, 1984
- Box 1 / Folder 19
- President Schwartz, October 24, 1985
- Box 1 / Folder 20
- President Schwartz, October 9, 1986
- Box 1 / Folder 21
- President Schwartz, October 15, 1987
- Box 1 / Folder 22
- President Schwartz, October 26, 1988
- Box 1 / Folder 23
- President Schwartz, September 21, 1989
- Box 1 / Folder 24
- President Schwartz, October 11, 1990
- Box 2 / Folder 1
- President Cartwright, October 11, 1991
- Box 2 / Folder 2
- President Cartwright, October 27, 1992
- Box 2 / Folder 3
- President Cartwright, October 21, 1993
- Box 2 / Folder 4
- President Cartwright, October 25, 1994
- Box 2 / Folder 5
- President Cartwright, October 19, 1995
- Box 2 / Folder 6
- President Cartwright, October 3, 1996
- Box 2 / Folder 7
- President Cartwright, September 18, 1997
- Box 2 / Folder 8
- President Cartwright, October 1, 1998
- Box 2 / Folder 9
- President Cartwright, October 7, 1999
- Box 2 / Folder 10
- President Cartwright, October 5, 2000
- Box 2 / Folder 11
- President Cartwright, October 11, 2001
- Box 2 / Folder 12
- President Cartwright, October 17, 2002
- Box 2 / Folder 13
- President Cartwright, October 16, 2003
- Box 2 / Folder 14
- President Cartwright, October 14, 2004
- Box 2 / Folder 15
- President Lefton, September 18, 2007
- Box 2 / Folder 16
- President Lefton, September 25, 2008
- Box 2 / Folder 17
- President Lefton, September 24, 2009
- Box 2 / Folder 18
- President Lefton, September 23, 2010
- Box 2 / Folder 19
- President Lefton, September 22, 2011
