Records of the American University in Cairo School of Humanities and Social Sciences: A Preliminary Inventory of the Collection

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Descriptive Summary
Organization of the Collection
Restrictions
Subject Headings
Related Material
Administrative Information
Preliminary File List
Series 1: Committees
Series 2: Faculty Grants
Series 3: Faculty Promotion and Tenure
Series 4: Personnel
Series 5: Student Fellowships and Assistantships
Series 6: Subject Files
Descriptive Summary
Repository: University Archives, Rare Books and Special Collections Library, American University in Cairo, Phone: 2797-5060
Creator: American University in Cairo. School of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Title: Records of theAmerican University in Cairo School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Dates:
Quantity: 23 linear feet (23 records cartons)
Biographical/Historical Abstract: "AUC's School of Humanities and Social Sciences (HUSS) focuses on enhancing its students' ability to analyze opinions and assumptions, become more aware of the past while open to new ways of thinking, and develop a capacity for critical thinking and creative approaches to problem solving. HUSS faculty seek to help students learn how to think, not what to think -- a vital ability in a rapidly changing world." (source: AUC Website "Humanities and Social Sciences" http://www.aucegypt.edu/academics/schools/huss/Pages/default.aspx, 26 November 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 .

Organization of the Collection

The collection is organized into 6 series:
Series 1. Committees
Series 2. Faculty Grants
Series 3. Faculty Promotion and Tenure
Series 4. Personnel
Series 5. Student Fellowships and Assistantships
Series 6. Subject Files

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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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Related Material

See also the Records of the Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Cynthia Nelson, 1991-2000 ; and the Records of the Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Nicholas S. Hopkins, 1998-2004 .

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Subject Headings

American University in Cairo. School of Humanities and Social Sciences.
American University in Cairo--History.
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 School of Humanities and Social Sciences, [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 School of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Processing Information

The collection is not processed.

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Preliminary File List

Series 1: Committees 4 Linear Feet (4 Records Cartons)

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Series 2: Faculty Grants 5 Linear Feet (5 Records Cartons)

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Series 3: Faculty Promotion and Tenure 3 Linear Feet (3 Records Cartons)

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Series 4: Personnel 4 Linear Feet (4 Records Cartons)

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Series 5: Student Fellowships and Assistantships 2 Linear Feet (2 Records Cartons)

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Series 6: Subject Files 5 Linear Feet (5 Records Cartons)

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