Repository:

Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.

Title:

Kent State University College of Nursing records

Inclusive Date(s):

1960-2016

Bulk Date(s):

1970-1999

Author:

Finding aid prepared by Lae'l Hughes-Watkins

Creation:

Finding aid encoded by Lael Hughes-Watkins using the OhioLINK EAD Application in 2009

Description Rules:

Finding aid prepared using DACS 2nd Edition

Origination:

Kent State University. College of Nursing

Extent:

9 cubic feet (13 boxes = 5 record storage boxes, 6 half-size boxes, 1 document case and 1 flat box)

Physical Location:

11th floor

Finding Aid Identifier:

OhKeUSC0095

Abstract:

The collection contains records from Kent State University's College of Nursing which include accreditation records, minutes, self-evaluation reports, curricular proposal documentation, course information, degree program proposals, correspondence, newsletters, and information on sponsored seminars, workshops, and lectures.

Revision(s):

June 2017 - Revised by Edith Serkownek

Language(s):

The records are in English.

History of College of Nursing

In September of 1965, arrangements were made for students in nursing programs at St. Luke's and Mt. Sinai of Cleveland to spend their freshman year in residence at Kent State University. A year later, the Ohio Board of Regents granted Kent State University approval to create a baccalaureate degree program in nursing. On November 15, 1967, the Ohio State Board of Nursing Education and Nurse Registration also granted approval for the School of Nursing at KSU. In 1971 a full 8-year accreditation was issued and by September of 1977 the first graduate students were admitted. The graduate program allowed students to specialize in areas of Nursing of the Adult, Parent-Child Nursing and Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing. The School of Nursing was originally located in Bowman Hall and various temporary facilities as it expanded. By September 1978 the School of Nursing was moved into a new building which was renamed in 1985 after Linnea E. Henderson, the founding dean for the School of Nursing. On September 9, 1999, KSU's School of Nursing was granted college status which was quickly followed by the development of a joint PhD program with the University of Akron.

Scope and Content

Kent State University's College of Nursing records span 1960-2016. The bulk of the material includes course outlines (1970-1991), evaluations of programs and courses (1971-1984) and annual reports (1985-1999). The collection also includes proposals for graduate degrees, certification documentation for curricular proposals,newsletters, pamphlets, brochures, and minutes.

Statement of Arrangement

The Kent State University College of Nursing records are divided into the following series. Material in series 1 through 7 is organized chronologically. Material in series 8 is organized alphabetically.

• Series 1: Annual Reports
• Series 2: Committee and Faculty Minutes
• Series 3: Course Outlines
• Series 4: Curricular Proposals
• Series 5: Photographs
• Series 6: Publications
• Series 7: Reports and Program Evaluations
• Series 8: Subject Files
• Series 9: Artifacts

Preferred Citation

Kent State University College of Nursing records. Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.

Controlled-access Headings

The following topics are found in this collection:

Subjects:

• Nursing--Study and teaching--Ohio--Kent--History

Organizations/Corporations:

• Kent State University. College of Nursing--Archives
• Kent State University. School of Nursing--Archives
• Kent State University--History

Functions:

• Education, Higher--Administration

Occupations:

• Nursing school administrators

Material Types:

• Administrative records
• Minutes (Records)
• Reports
• Correspondence
• Publications
• Proposals
• Outlines and syllabi
• Course materials
• Newsletters
• Pamphlets
• Brochures

Detailed Description of The Collection