Guide to the Shepard Residential College Records
| Collection Title: | Shepard Residential College Records |
| Dates: | 1972-1984 |
| Identification: | 5/4 |
| Creator: | Northwestern University (Evanston, Ill.). Shepard Residential College |
| Extent: | 3 Boxes |
| Language of Materials: | English |
| Abstract: | This series is comprised of the records of Shepard Residential College. The records span the years between 1972 and 1984,
with the bulk of the material dating between 1972 and 1975. Arranged in two and one-half boxes, the records include Shepard's constitution and its revisions, college committee minutes, financial ledgers and reports, and student and faculty lists. It also includes correspondence and memoranda which provide a description of social events, academic programs, and student life at Shepard College. Within each category materials are arranged in chronological order. |
| Acquisition Information: | Shepard Residential College staff transferred these records to the Archives on November 5, 1982 (Acc. # 82-152). |
| Processing Information: | Penny Lou Cameron; 09/05/1985. |
| Conditions Governing Access: | Box 2, Folders 2-5, and 13-15 may be used only with permission of the University Archivist. |
| Repository: | Northwestern University Archives Deering Library, Room 110 1970 Campus Dr. Evanston, IL, 60208-2300 URL: http://www.library.northwestern.edu/archives Email: archives@northwestern.edu Phone: 847-491-3354 |
Biographical/Historical Information
Shepard College is one of ten residential colleges at Northwestern University. The residential colleges were established in the early 1970's, with the goal of improving the quality of undergraduate life. This included strengthening student-faculty relations, forming strong community ties, and providing academic, cultural, and social programs. A primary goal of the residential colleges was to promote learning outside the traditional classroom format as well as encourage stimulating and creative recreation.
While most of the residential colleges are organized around a particular field of study or special interest, Shepard is non-thematic and students from many undergraduate schools are included in its membership. Since its founding in 1972, the activities and programs have covered a wide spectrum. These have included academic programs, “firesides” (informal talks with speakers from the university community and the professional world), and cultural and artistic events as well as social activities.
Shepard places a strong emphasis on individual initiative and active participation for both students and faculty. This participation has often been used as criteria for membership in the college. In 1981, a proposal was made for the clustering of students and associate faculty to improve student-faculty relations and increase commitment to the college. As with most organizations, Shepard's success has varied over the years. In 1982, plans were made to close the college to provide regular dormitory housing, but because of student and faculty reaction, Shepard College has continued to operate.
Scope and Content
This series is comprised of the records of Shepard Residential College. The records span the years between 1972 and 1984, with the bulk of the material dating between 1972 and 1975.
Arranged in two and one-half boxes, the records include Shepard's constitution and its revisions, college committee minutes, financial ledgers and reports, and student and faculty lists. It also includes correspondence and memoranda which provide a description of social events, academic programs, and student life at Shepard College.
Arrangement of Materials
Within each category materials are arranged in chronological order.
Subjects
Corporate Name
Northwestern University (Evanston, Ill.)--Student housing
Northwestern University (Evanston, Ill.). Shepard Residential College
Subjects
Dormitories--Illinois--Evanston
Residential colleges--Illinois--Evanston
