Records of the American University in Cairo Office of the President Donald McDonald, 1990-1997: A Preliminary Inventory of the Collection

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Descriptive Summary
Historical and Biographical Note
Organization of the Collection
Restrictions
Subject Headings
Administrative Information
Preliminary File List
Series 1: Academic Affairs, 1990-1998
Series 2: Academic and Research Departments, Programs, and Units, 1991-1998
Series 3: Administration, 1990-1996
Series 4: Correspondence, 1990-1992
Series 5: Events, Publications, and Public Relations, 1992-1997
Series 6: External Organizations and Individuals, 1990-1997
Series 7: Facilities and Services, 1986-1997
Series 8: Finances, 1990-1994
Series 9: Personnel, Faculty, and Staff, 1991-1997
Descriptive Summary
Repository: University Archives, Rare Books and Special Collections Library, American University in Cairo, Phone: 2797-5060
Creator: American University in Cairo. Office of the President. McDonald, Donald
Title: Records of the American University in Cairo Office of the President Donald McDonald
Dates: 1990-1997
Quantity: EXTENT
Biographical/Historical Abstract: "Donald McDonald was president of the university from 1990-1997. As civil engineer with degrees from Auburn University in Alabama and the University of Illinois, he led AUC through continued expansion and recognition. He served as a faculty member for 17 years at Texas A & M, and in 1979, he was appointed head of civil engineering there. After that, he became provost, then vice president for academic affairs. In addition, McDonald had international academic experience before coming to AUC: he established a Texas A & M branch campus in Japan." (source: AUC Website "Former Presidents" http://www.aucegypt.edu/aboutauc/GovernanceandAdministration/President/Pages/FormerPresidents.aspx, 31 July 2008.)
Scope and Content Abstract: Materials may include correspondence, reports, memoranda, and/or other forms of documentation pertaining to department operations and governance, course or instruction materials, personnel records, and correspondence with other AUC departments or offices.
Call Number: **See Archives Staff**
Language: Collection materials are in English .

Historical and Biographical Note

Others who have held this position:

1919-1944 Charles Watson
1944-1953 John S. Badeau
1954-1963 Raymond F. McLain
1963-1969 Thomas A. Bartlett
1969-1974 Christopher Thoron
1974-1977 Cecil K. Byrd
1977-1990 Richard F. Pedersen
1990-1997 Donald McDonald
1998-2003 John D. Gerhart
2003- David D. Arnold

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Organization of the Collection

The collection is organized into 9 series:
Series 1. Academic Affairs
Series 2. Academic and Research Departments, Programs, and Units
Series 3. Administration
Series 4. Correspondence
Series 5. Events, Publications, and Public Relations
Series 6. External Organizations and Individuals
Series 7. Facilities and Services
Series 8. Finances
Series 9. Personnel, Faculty, and Staff
Within series materials are arranged alphabetically within each series.

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Restrictions

Access and Restrictions

Unprocessed collections are subject to review by University Archives staff before access is granted to identify restricted material.

Use of Materials

Items in the collection do not circulate and may be used only within the Rare Books Library. Users must comply with the Rare Books Library's rules on handling and care of materials.

Permission to publish or reproduce collection materials must be received from the University Archivist. Items may be subject to copyright. The user must also secure permission to publish from the copyright owner.

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Subject Headings

American University in Cairo. Office of the President.
American University in Cairo--History.
McDonald, Donald
Universities and Colleges--Egypt--Cairo.

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Administrative Information

Citation

The preferred citation for quoting material from this collection is: Records of the American University in Cairo Office of the President Donald McDonald, 1990-1997, [Box/Folder #], [Folder Title], University Archives, Rare Books and Special Collections Library, The American University in Cairo.

Acquisition Information

The records were transferred to the University Archives by the Office of the President.

Processing Information

The collection is not processed.

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Preliminary File List

Series 1: Academic Affairs, 1990-1998
ABET-Engineering Accreditation, 1994-1997
Age Distribution of AUC Students, 1993
Annual Faculty Report, 1994
Assistant Provost-John Swanson, 1990-1998
AUC Profiles and Fact Cards-information, 1992-1996
Distinguished Visiting Professors, 1991
Emergency Gulf Scholarship Fund, 1990-1991
Enrollment Analysis and Student Profile Project, 1991-1996
Fellowships-Graduate Students, 1991-1995
Long Range Planning Ad Hoc Committee-Report on Faculty Issues, 1992
Middle States Commission-Accreditation visits, 1991-1994
Middle States Commission-Accreditation visits, 1991-1997
Middle States Commission-Annual Institutional Profile, 1992-1994
Middle States Commission-Annual Institutional Profile, 1995-1996
PhD Programs, 1990
PhD Programs, 1991
Presidential Consultants on Academic Policy, 1990-1992
Provost-Andrew Kerek-general correspondence, 1995-1997
Student Faculty Ratio, 1992-1997
Vice Provost-Mahmoud Farag, George Gibson-general correspondence, 1991-1997

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Series 2: Academic and Research Departments, Programs, and Units, 1991-1998
AGIP Professorship-Environmental Engineering, 1992-1996
Desert Development Center-correspondence, 1991
Desert Development Center-correspondence, 1992-1997
Desert Development Center-meeting on Maxi Project, 1992
Desert Development Center-meeting with Dr. El Lakany, 1993
Desert Development Center-USAID visit, 1993
Economics PhD 1992
Economics, Political Science-Distinguished Visiting Professors-Egypt-Mexico Project, 1992
Graduate Studies, 1993-1996
Honors Program at AUC, 1996-1997
Islamic Art and Architecture, 1991-1992
Management-Hospitality Management Program,, 1991-1998
Social Research Center-correspondence, 1994-1998
Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Egyptology, 1991-1997

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Series 3: Administration, 1990-1996
AUC Associates, 1990-1993
Committee on Foreign Students-Final Report, 1991
Faculty Profile, 1992
Faculty Recruitment, 1991-1996
Reorganization of the Academic Area, 1993
Staff Meeting, 1994
Survey of the Alumni and Graduate Seniors of the American University in Cairo, 1992
Task Force on Faculty Organization and Governance, 1990-1991
University Senate, 1992-1994
Web Use Policies, 1998-2003

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Series 4: Correspondence, 1990-1992
Correspondence-general, nd
Meeting minutes and memoranda, 1992
Travel correspondence, 1990-1991

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Series 5: Events, Publications, and Public Relations, 1992-1997
AUC Catalog, 1995
AUC Forums-New York, 1993-1997
AUC History, 1993-1997
AUC Press-Book Fair, 1995
Convocation, 1996-1998
Earthquake of 1992, 1992-1994
Egyptian American Seminar on Sociomedical and Behavioral Sciences, 1992
Satanists and Islamists, 1997

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Series 6: External Organizations and Individuals, 1990-1997
African American Institute, African American Labor Center, 1992
Alumni Affairs, 1991-1994
Alumni correspondence, 1997
American Academy of Arts and Sciences (AAAS), 1990
American Arab Affairs Council, 1990
American Association of University Professors, 1993-1995
Cairo American College-Internet Access Agreement, 1994
Cairo Development Council, 1992
Center for International Education, 1990-1991
College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB), 1991-1997
Commonwealth Fund, 1991
Community Colleges for International Development, 1992
Community Services Association, 1991-1994
Copyright Clearance Center, 1992
Council on International Education Exchange, 1990-1995
Egyptian American Professionals Society, 1993-1994
International Center for Economic Growth, 1994
International Development Law Institute, 1994
International Executive Service Corps (IESC), 1993-1994
International Republican Institute, 1992
Institut Des Nations Unies Por la Recherche Sur le Desarmement, 1993
Institute of Nautical Archaeology, 1990-1995
Joe W. Neal Associates (JWN Associates), 1997
King Faisal Foundation, 1990-1992
Library of Congress, 1993-1994
National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO), 1990-1991
National Council on Arab U.S. Relations, 1991-1992
National Science Foundation, 1992-1995
Physicians for Peace, 1993-1999
Polish Center for Mediterranean Archaeology, 1995
Society of Egyptian Graduates of British Universities, 1993
Specialized National Councils, 1994
Support Centers of America, 1992
U.S. State Department-Diplomat in Residence Program, 1991-1992

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Series 7: Facilities and Services, 1986-1997
AUC Press-Bookstore, 1992-1995
Audio Visual Services Center, 1993-1995
Faculty Services Committee-faculty lounge renovations, 1994-1996
Library, 1990-1994
Library-correspondence, 1990-1997
Library-Automation, 1991-1997
Library-Rare Books Library, 1990-1995
Library-Rare Books and Science Library-book donations-general, 1990-1991
Library-Rare Books and Science Library-Hassan Fathy Archives, 1994-1997
Library-Rare Books and Science Library-Rentz Collectio, 1990-1992
Library-users, 1986-1994

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Series 8: Finances, 1990-1994
Banking, 1990-1991
Development Affairs, 1990
Development Affairs-Bentz Whaley Flessner Audit Report, 1991
Faculty Retirement Policy, 1994
Vice President for Finance and Administration-Andrew Snaith-general correspondence, 1990-1994

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Series 9: Personnel, Faculty, and Staff, 1991-1997
Faculty-Tenure and promotion, 1992-1997
Foreign vs. Local Hire, 1991-1993

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