The series consists of records relating to the administrative and operational activities and interests of the department Chairman, including research, funding, relations with external bodies including the federal and provincial governments, proposals for new programs and courses, the Bamfield Marine Station and the Master of Pest Management program. Record types include circulars, correspondence, directives, reports and working papers. For a list of correspondents (as reflected in file titles), see Access Points below.

Records for this sub-series were made and received by various Department of Economics committees, including the Promotions and Salary Committee; Promotions and Tenure Committee; Joint Faculty Committee; Appointments Committee; Nominations Committee; Undergraduate Curriculum Sub-Committee; Executive Committee; Arts Appointment Committee; Economics Graduate Committee; Graduate Curriculum Committee; Dean’s Advisory Committee; Planning and Priorities Committee; and the President’s Advisory Committee in University Priorities. Topics and activities covered include salary and workload; promotions and tenure; faculty appointments; graduate and undergraduate program development; and budget. Document types include memoranda, correspondence, policies, surveys, minutes, and reports.

Series consists of records relating to issues discussed in Senate and Board of Governors committee meetings. Includes correspondence made and received by Rieckhoff, memos, notes, minutes, and reports. For a list of committees of which Rieckhoff was a member, see access points.