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Simon Fraser University Archives and Records Management Department Office of the President fonds
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Campus development files

Series consists of records relating to the construction of the campus and the development of services at the University. Subjects include the lease of university land; correspondence with architects; and construction of the president's residence, service station, student union building, student residences, campus access roads and parking. Records include correspondence, working papers, reports, proposals and photographs.

University tradition files

Series consists of records relating to the history and traditions of the university, including convocation founders, the university crest and coat of arms, Simon Fraser's grave, and rolls of congratula given by various universities upon the installation of SFU's Presidents. Records include correspondence, proposals, working papers, reports, and drawings.

Senate - correspondence

Series consists of records relating to the correspondence between the President and the Senate. Records also include working papers, reports, minutes, senate papers, policy proposals and funding applications.

Office of the President fonds

  • F-193
  • Fonds
  • 1963 - 1999

The fonds of the Office of Presidents consists of records made and received during the course of general supervision and direction of academic work at the University. The activities documented include policy and procedures development; participation in committees and other bodies, including the Board of Governors and Senate; liaison with internal and external bodies such as the various faculties, the Faculty Association, other universities, associations, and the provincial and federal governments; budget preparation; the regulation of instruction, including appointments and salaries; correspondence with various individuals and institutions regarding academic matters; the development of new programs and departments; public engagements; and the solicitation and distribution of grants, scholarships and awards. The types of documents include meeting agendas and minutes, brochures, correspondence, publications, reports and working papers.

Office of the President

Faculty correspondence - general

Series consists of records relating to the general correspondence between the President and various faculties and departments of the University. Records also include working papers, agendas and minutes, faculty position applications and appointments, proposals, and contracts.

Faculty of Arts - correspondence

Series consists of records relating to the correspondence between the President and the Faculty of Arts. Records also include working papers, reports, and curriculum development proposals.

Government - correspondence

Series consists of records relating to the President's liaison with the Municipality of Burnaby, the City of Vancouver, the provincial government, and the federal government on university matters. Records include correspondence, working papers, reports, agendas and minutes, project proposals, funding requests, newspaper clippings and government bills.

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