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Archives:
Guide to Administrative Services Office (Birch, Berry, Hillier) Records, 1968-1993
Title: Administrative Services Office (Birch, Berry, Hillier) Records
Dates: 1968-1993
Collection number: A-051
Size: 29 record boxes (29 cubic feet)
Description: Administrative records of Business Operations, 1974-1978, and Administrative Services, 1978-1993. Three deans and vice-presidents are represented in this collection: Anthony Birch, 1974-1980; William Berry, 1980-1987; and Richard Hillier, 1987-1993. The collection includes correspondence, topical files, and departmental and committee records. |
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Access Restrictions: None. The collection is open for research.
Provenance: Administrative transfer
Processed by: Elizabeth Uhlig, 2006.
Citation: Administrative Services Office (Birch, Berry, Hillier) Records, 1968-1993 (A-051), Lane Community College Archives, Eugene, Oregon
Repository:
Lane Community College
Archives and Records Management
Elizabeth M. Uhlig, Archivist
4000 East 30th Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97405 USA
Telephone: (541) 463-5466
Fax: (541) 463-3996
E-mail: archives@lanecc.edu
Biography: Anthony (Tony) Birch
Tony Birch served as dean of Business Operations, 1974-1978, and dean of Administrative Services, 1978-1980.
Birch has a BS in Business Administration from Oregon State University, 1962; an MBA in Policy and Administration from the University of Washington, 1964; and an MS in Education and Business Administration from OSU, 1969. Prior to coming to Lane, he was director of budgets and personnel services at OSU, 1965-1973, and assistant director of budget and fiscal policy at the Oregon Department of Higher Education, 1973-1974. After leaving Lane, he was controller at Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington.
Biography: William (Bill) Berry
William A. Berry was dean of Administrative Services, 1980-1983, and vice president for Administrative Services, 1983-1987.
Berry has a BS/BA from Ft. Hays State University in Hays, Kansas, 1961, and an MBA from the University of Missouri-Kansas City (1972). Prior to coming to Lane, he was business officer for Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, Kansas, 1976-1980, and assistant business officer for the Health Sciences at the University of Missouri at Kansas City. He left after six years at Lane to become business manager at St. Charles County Community College in St. Peters, Missouri.
Biography: Richard (Dick) Hillier
Richard A. Hillier was vice-president for Administrative Services from 1987-1993.
Hillier, a native of Rhode Island, held a bachelor of science degree in engineering mathematics from the University of Rhode Island, 1965, a master of science degree in higher education from Indiana University, 1967, and a doctorate in education from Nova University, 1987. Before coming to Lane, he was business services administrator at Orange County Community College in Middletown, New York. He left Lane in 1993 to become dean of finance and administration for Hudson County Community College in Jersey City, New Jersey. More recently he was dean of a dministrative services at Greenfield Community College in Greenfield, Massachusetts.
Biography: Carol Beckley
Carol Beckley was budget specialist, 1977-1981, and budget analyst, 1981-2001.
Beckley spent her entire career at Lane, first as a student and then as an employee specializing in budget matters. She received an associate of arts degree from Lane Community College and began working for the college in 1966 as secretary to the president and the Board of Education. She became secretary to the Business Manager in 1969 and later Budget Specialist in 1975. She retired as Budget Analyst in the Budget Office in College Operations in 2001.
Scope & Content Note The collection contains administrative records including correspondence, reports, subject files, committee and departmental records, and budget preparation records. The records document the tenure of three vice presidents and deans: Anthony Birch, 1974-1980; William Berry, 1980-1987; and Richard Hillier, 1987-1993. Most of the records date between 1974 and 1993 although some records are from the offices of the vice presidents that preceded. The records document the main functions of Administrative Services, such as budgeting and finance, college facilities, computers and data processing, personnel services, purchasing, and other support services.
The collection is divided into 6 series.
- Series A: Correspondence, 1977-1992
- This series contains correspondence (letters, memos, emails) and related reports that were created and received by Administrative Services. Most of the correspondence is arranged chronologically, however some is arranged by the department or person with whom the department corresponded.
- Series B: Subject Files, 1972-1993
- The records document the vice-president's communication and dealings with college administrative departments. The files contain correspondence, reports, surveys, notes, computer printouts, and other administrative and program records. The scope of the files is broad, and it reflects the major responsibilities of the department, including: accreditation; accounting, audits, purchasing, and finance; personnel matters pertaining to classified staff, faculty, and management; computers and data processing; construction, equipment, property, buildings, and other topics concerning college facilities; insurance; and elections and tax limitations measures. The records are arranged alphabetically by topic.
- Series C: Budget Records, 1970-1993
- This series contains reports, correspondence, surveys, computer printouts, and other records used for budget planning, development, and preparation purposes. The records are arranged alphabetically.
- Series D: College Committee and Council Records, 1969 - 1993
- This series contains meeting agendas and minutes, correspondence, reports, and other records that document the activities of college committees, councils, and task forces. The records are arranged alphabetically by committee name.
- Series E: College Department Records, 1968 - 1993
- This series documents the interaction of the vice-presidents of Administrative Services and its predecessors, such as Business Operations, with other offices and programs within the department. Correspondence with other college departments is also included. The records consist of correspondence (memos, letters, emails), reports, and other administrative records relating to the Downtown Center , Facilities, Flight Technology, the President's Office and Student Services. The records are arranged alphabetically by department name.
- Series F: External Organization Records, 1974 - 1993
- This series contains records documenting the communication with organizations outside the college including local and state government bodies, community college organizations, and national educational associations. The records include correspondence, reports, and other administrative records. The records are arranged alphabetically by organization name.
Finding Aid
For a detailed finding aid which includes a complete list of the contents of this collection, refer to:
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