Mount Holyoke College Archives and Special Collections

Archival Inventory

16 boxes (6.5 linear feet)

Historical Sketch:
The Academic Policy Committee was established in 1968 by a vote of the faculty to replace the Academic Committee. The Academic Policy Committee is composed of the President of the College, the Academic Dean, the Registrar, and seven faculty members. The Dean of Students and Director of Admissions are nonvoting members. The Committee defines credit allotments, distribution requirements, and other academic standards. It also periodically reviews all courses offered at the College, and approves new and amended courses.

Description of Records:
The records contain minutes and agendas, correspondence, memoranda, reports, and three editions of "A Guide to the Uses and Acknowledgment of Sources" (1979, 1980, 1994). Information on the formation and composition of the Committee is included, as well as concerns, recommendations, and decisions of the Committee concerning campus issues and problems with specific students. Many letters in defense of students with poor academic records are also included.

Cite as: Academic Policy Committee Records, Mount Holyoke College Archives and Special Collections, South Hadley, MA

Access Restrictions: Records restricted to use by office/department of origin for 25 years from date of record creation; Restricted Access to Student/Personnel Records.