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Philip Scheurer Papers

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0518

  • Staff Only

This collection contains files created by Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs Philip Scheurer from 1974 to 1997 (bulk 1994-1997) including internal UT documents, correspondence, newspaper articles, press releases, and reports. These reports show such issues as building safety, the UT Phone Fraud scandal, safety issues, parking, campus events, technology fees, campus residences, registration difficulties, computer fraud, and lawsuits.

Dates

  • 1974-1997
  • Majority of material found within 1994-1997

Conditions Governing Access

Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Conditions Governing Use

The UT Libraries claims only physical ownership of most material in the collections. Persons wishing to broadcast or publish this material must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants on www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Extent

6.5 Linear Feet

Abstract

This collection contains files created by Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs Philip Scheurer from 1974 to 1997 (bulk 1994-1997) including internal UT documents, correspondence, newspaper articles, press releases, and reports. These reports show such issues as building safety, the UT Phone Fraud scandal, safety issues, parking, campus events, technology fees, campus residences, registration difficulties, computer fraud, and lawsuits.

Biographical/Historical Note

Philip Anthony Scheurer was born on 4 March 1943 in Hoboken, New Jersey. He earned his BA in Special Education from Trenton State College in June of 1965 and his MS in Education from Southern Illinois University in June of 1967. He began working for the University of Tennessee as the Assistant Dean of Students in 1967 and served as the Coordinator for Student Activities (1969-1970), Director of Student Activities (1971-1976), Dean of Student Activities (1976-1983), and Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Dean of Student Activities (1983-1984) before becoming Vice Chancellor for Administration and Student Affairs. He later served as the UT System's Vice President of Operations and retired in 2005 after being criticized for not being careful in examining expenses incurred by UT President John Shumaker and for awarding projects in international education without bids.

Arrangement

Collection consists of seven boxes.

Acquisition Note

Collection was transferred to University Archives from the Office of Student Affairs.

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480