Affirmative Action Committee Records, 1972-1997

3 archives boxes (1.5 linear ft.)

Abstract:

Minutes, reports, correspondence, printed material and other records documenting the activities of the Advisory Committee on Affirmative Action.

Terms of Access and Use:

Restrictions on access:

There is no restriction on access to the Affirmative Action Committee Records for research use. Particularly fragile items may be restricted for preservation purposes.

Restrictions on use:

Requests for permission to publish material from the Affirmative Action Committee Records should be directed to the Archives and Special Collections. It is the responsibility of the researcher to identify and satisfy the holders of all copyrights.

Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

Historical Note

The Advisory Committee on Affirmative Action advises the President and the college administration, bringing to the attention of the College opinions and suggestions regarding the provisions of the College's Affirmative Action Program. In carrying out its mission, the Committee has authority to solicit opinion from and issue reports to the College community. The Committee is composed of faculty members and staff and others, under the leadership of the Affirmative Action Officer. The Affirmative Action Advisory Committee has subcommittees on gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender issues; diversity educators; women, work and family issues; sexual harassment; and the committee on collegiality.

Scope and Contents of the Collection

Minutes, reports, correspondence, printed material and other records documenting the Advisory Committee on Affirmative Action and its role in helping Amherst College carry out the provisions of its Affirmative Action program, 1972-1997, addressing issues such as harassment and discrimination, workforce diversity, and work and family issues. The records include a number of statistical summaries based on workforce analysis as well as information about various campus events sponsored by the committee.

Information on Use

Terms of Access and Use

Restrictions on access:

There is no restriction on access to the Affirmative Action Committee Records for research use. Particularly fragile items may be restricted for preservation purposes.

Restrictions on use:

Preferred Citation

Please use the following format when citing materials from this collection:

[Identification of item], in Affirmative Action Committee Records [Box #, Folder #], Amherst College Archives and Special Collections, Amherst College Library

History of the Collection

88-022, 89-129, 95-046

Processing Information

Papers in this collection have been received from various members of the Affirmative Action Committee. In some cases, duplicates have been retained.

Additional Information

Contact Information

Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

Robert Frost Library
PO Box 5000
Amherst, MA 01002-5000

Phone: (413) 542-2299
Fax: (413) 542-2692

Email Reference Form: http://www.amherst.edu/library/archives/askus
URL: http://www.amherst.edu/library/archives

Language

English.

Report on Sex Discrimination in Staff Wage Patterns at Amherst College	1979 Apr		Box 1: folder 1

Consultant Search: administrative file, records	1979-1980		Box 1: folder 2

Hayes/Hill Report- comments and assessment	1980		Box 1: folder 6

Staff Employee Evaluation System- Hayes/Hill Report press release to the Amherst Student	1980 Sep		Box 1: folder 7

Correspondence: general mailing from committee to Amherst College community	1980, 1983-1984		Box 1: folder 8

Sexual Harassment: Amherst College Policy, draft for staff handbook	1982		Box 1: folder 9

Staff Figures for Affirmative Action: two-year summary of personnel by position categories	1979-1981		Box 1: folder 11

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employment at Amherst College policy statement	1975		Box 1: folder 13

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity policy statement	1984		Box 1: folder 14

Committee Information for New Members Handbook: minutes, committee charge, reports	1977-1978		Box 1: folder 15

Interview questions	n.d.		Box 1: folder 10

Faculty Salary Analysis for Differences by Sex and Races	1983 Oct		Box 1: folder 19

Faculty statistics	1985		Box 2: folder 2

Goals for Faculty Positions	1985-1986		Box 2: folder 3a

Creation of Affirmative Action Officer position: Correspondence, drafts, reports	1980		Box 1: folder 16

Affirmative Action materials of Robert F. Grose, Affirmative Action Officer	1982 Oct		Box 1: folder 18

Summary of a meeting with the women on Amherst College campus 1984 Dec 11	1985		Box 1: folder 20

Memo: Advisory on Affirmative Action and Personnel Policies	1987		Box 1: folder 21

Minutes, correspondence and reports	1976-1977		Box 1: folder 22

Minutes, correspondence and reports	1978-1979		Box 1: folder 23

Annual reports of the Affirmative Action Committee	1982-1989		Box 2: folder 1a

Handbook: Trustee-Appointed Employees	1983-1984		Box 2: folder 4

Affirmative Action Committee materials	1982 Oct		Box 2: folder 7

Meeting with women of the Amherst College campus	1984 Dec		Box 2: folder 12

Committee Report on Sex Discrimination in Wage Patterns	1979 Apr		Box 2: folder 24

Affirmative Action Advisory Committee	1993-1995		Box 3: folder 1

Advisory Committee on Personnel Policies	1994 Sep		Box 3: folder 2

Affirmative Action Faculty Orientation Booklet	1994 Aug		Box 3: folder 4

Affirmative Action Advisory Committee: Disability Issues Workgroup	1994-1995		Box 3: folder 5

Affirmative Action Advisory Committee Diversity Awareness Workgroup	1994-1995		Box 3: folder 6

Affirmative Action Advisory Committee Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Issues	1994-1995		Box 3: folder 7

Affirmative Action Advisory Committee Sexual Harassment/Sexual Respect Workgroup	1994-1995		Box 3: folder 8

Affirmative Action Advisory Committee Women and Family Issues Workgroup	1994-1995		Box 3: folder 9

Affirmative Action Advisory Committee Women/Minority Students and Employees	1994-1995		Box 3: folder 10