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Oklahoma State University Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa Records

 Collection
Identifier: 1999-314

Scope and Contents

Collection contains dcoumentation of Oklahoma State University's attempts to create a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. Documentation includes 1971,1979 & 1980 Application and Reviews, 2000 application, reports, correspondence, and clippings.

Dates

  • 1968 - 2013

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, the Oklahoma Open Records Act (http://www.odl.state.ok.us/lawinfo/docs/2006-LibraryLaws-PartE.pdf), and other relevant regulations. Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in this collection without the consent of those individuals may have legal ramifications (e.g., a cause of action under common law for invasion of privacy may arise if facts concerning an individual's private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which Oklahoma State University Libraries assumes no responsibility.

Conditions Governing Use

The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of copyright. Whenever possible, Oklahoma State University Archives will provide information about copyright owners and related information. Securing permission to publish or use material is the responsibility of the researcher. Note that unless specifically transferred to Oklahoma State University Libraries, any applicable copyrights may be held by another individual or entity. Copyright for material published by Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College/Oklahoma State University is held by the Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges. All rights reserved.

Further information about copyright policy can be obtained by contacting Oklahoma State University Archives by email at libscua@okstate.edu or by phone at 405-744-6311.

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Administrative History

Collection contains material prepared by the faculty of OSU in the effort to obtain a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, an honorary society for liberal arts majors. Early attempts were made in 1933 and 1961. The attempt in the early 1970’s failed because the Phi Beta Kappa Qualification Committee found that OSU administration was under censure from the American Association of University Professors. In the late 1970’s, the Committee did not consider OSU due to the recent change of Presidents. The attempt in 1980 resulted in a visit to the campus by the Qualification Committee. The comments were numerous including “heavy teaching load, large class size, excessive use of graduate assistants in English composition and American government classes, uneven quality of the honors program, decline in the number of B.A. degrees, diminished support for the library and “an alleged regard of the college by the higher administration as a ‘service’ agency.” (Arts & Sciences: Centennial Histories Series, p. 417). The latest attempt included in this collection was made in 2000 but no results of the application are included.

Extent

1.77 Linear feet (1 record storage box, 1 half size record storage box, 1 CD)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

Arranged into one series.

Location

For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog or contact the Oklahoma State University Archives Reference staff.

Processing Information

Processed by: Kay Bost, September 2004.

Updated by Tawny Taylor, October 2010; Paige Hopkins, April 2015.

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Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Oklahoma State University Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa Records Collection Number 1999-314
Status
Completed
Author
Kay Bost
Date
September 2004
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
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Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Oklahoma State University Archives Repository

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Contact:
204 Edmon Low Library
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater 74078-1071 USA

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