Oakland University Archives and Special Collections
OU.ADM.CONNELLAN
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Summary Information
- Repository
- Oakland University Archives and Special Collections
- Title
- William Connellan collection
- ID
- OU.ADM.CONNELLAN
- Date
- 1971-1998
- Extent
- 3.0 Linear feet
- Language
- English
Preferred Citation
Item, folder title, box no., William Connellan collection, Oakland University Archives
Biographical note
William Connellan was hired as assistant to the president in 1970, with a responsibility for public relations and information services. Connellan was a 1967 graduate of Oakland University and held a PhD from the University of Michigan. While at OU, he served as editor of the Oakland Observer and later worked as a reporter for the Detroit News. During his long career at OU he served in various administrative capacities including as Assistant Provost (1981-1986), Associate Provost (1986-2000), Acting Vice-President for Academic Affairs (1996-1997), and Associate Dean for Community Programs within the College of Arts and Sciences (2002-2004). He also held faculty rank in the department of Communication.
Scope and Contents note
The William Connellan collection is an artificially composed collection of materials issued by or to Connellan during his career at OU. The Correspondence series contains letters and memos and is organized chronologically except for some correspondence with specific individuals. The Reports series includes reports drafted by Connellan or sent to him.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Oakland University Archives and Special Collections
Kresge Library100 Library Drive
Rochester, MI, 48309
Access and Use note
The William Connellan collection is open for research.
Copyright
Copyright held by Oakland University.
Processing
Processed by Linda Hildebrand, Shirley Paquette and Dominique Daniel, April 2019.
Collection Inventory
Correspondence |
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1971-1975 |
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1978 |
1 | |||
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1979 3 folders. |
1 | |||
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1980 3 folders. |
1 | |||
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1981 2 folders. |
1 | |||
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1982-1987 |
1 | |||
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1988:July-Dec. |
1 | |||
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1989 5 folders. |
1 | |||
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1990: Jan.-June, Aug. |
1 | |||
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1991: July-Dec. 3 folders. |
1 | |||
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1992 8 folders. |
1 | |||
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1995-1998 |
1 | |||
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Bennett, Ronald B. / James Morrison Thompson Chemistry Scholarship 1979 |
2 | |||
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Bledsoe, Wilma Ray 1978-1979 |
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DeCarlo, John - (Board of Trustee) 1979 |
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Demont, Billie 1979 |
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Llewellyn, Jim 1979-1981 |
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Lowe, Ann 1979-1981 |
2 | |||
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Swanson, Robert W. 1978-1981 |
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Wilson, Jack T. - (Dept. of Commerce - Michigan) 1978-1979 |
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Reports |
Box 2 |
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Pierson, Manuel - Proposal - "A Retention Model" 1979 |
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Activity Reports 1978-1983 |
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Connellan - President O'Dowd 1979-1980 |
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Affirmative Action Plan for Public Relations 1979 |
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Black Administrators in Predominantly White Institutions of Higher Learning - Glenda Lawhorn 1979 |
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Continuing Education Five-Year Plan 1978-1982 |
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OU Image/Indentity Development 1979 |
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Publication Department - misc. memos, reports 1982-1983 |
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Advisory Committe - Reorganization of the Provost Office 1980 |
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Student Enterprise Theatre - Overview 1970-1980 |
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University Relations - Mission, Goals & Objectives 1978-1994 |
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Subject Files |
Box 3 |
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Avon Charter Commission |
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Biography |
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Calendar Postings 1981 |
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Distance Learning Commission 1995 |
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Executive Budget Committee 1979-1981 |
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Executive Group 1979-1980 |
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Golf |
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Meadow Brook Hall 1984 |
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Meetings - misc. notes 1978-1980 |
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News Service - Annual Report - Memos - Highlights Newsletter 1982-1985 |
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Display Presentation - "Access to Excellence" 1983-1984 |
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OU Alumni Relations - Alumni Association 1979-1981 2 folders. |
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OU 15th Birthday - Invitations 1974 |
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OU 15th Birthday - Memorabilia 1974 2 folders. |
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OU 15th Birthday - Memos 1973-1975 4 folders. |
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OU 15th Birthday - Photographs 1974 |
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OU 15th Birthday - Thank You Letters 1974 |
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OU 15th Birthday - Proclamations - Corresp. 1974 |
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OU 20th Birthday 1979 |
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OU 25th Birthday 1984 |
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Performing Arts Committee - ON STAGE 1980-1981 |
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Photo Services - Memos - Statements 1983-1985 |
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South African Investments - Ad Hoc Committee 1979 |
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Michigan Super Bowl - corresp. 1982 |
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Technology & Computers - Memos - Reports - Sample Printouts 1978-1981, 1988 6 folders. |
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