Athletics, 1980 - 1993
Scope and Contents
File documents conflict between faculty and administration over the role of athletics in the University, as well as faculty responses to Boston College President J. Donald Monan, SJ’s official reprimand of Associate Professor of Sociology Michael Malec for comments he made to The Heights regarding the athletic program. Includes correspondence with faculty and administrators, meeting minutes from Faculty Senate meetings addressing lowered admissions standards for athletes; eligibility rules for athletes on academic probation; and the University’s financial investment in athletics. File also documents the formation of the Athletics Advisory Board.
Dates
- Creation: 1980 - 1993
Creator
- From the Collection: Doherty, Paul C. (1933-) (Person)
- From the Collection: Boston College. Department of English (Organization)
Access Note
This file is composed of University records dating after 1968 that are closed per university policy. Access with permission of the originating office.
Full Extent
From the Sub-Series: 2 Linear Feet (2 containers)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
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