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.

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.