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OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY LFACT BOOK i.990 ',- - A- - 1 I I r. nrn j nD I ipiJgI_______dIl I I OSU's Library: A Key Component of the University's Mission for 130 Years Since its designation as Oregon's land grant institution in 1868, Oregon State University's library has played a significant role in fulfilling the University's mission. During the past 130 years, that role has necessitated constant upgrading and expansion of the library's physical infrastructure. The first college library was housed in a modest 5-foot-square room in the same building in downtown Corvallis that served all of Corvallis College's academic and administrative needs. The library received its first major gift in 1880 when the defunct Corvallis Library Association turned over its collection of 605 volumes to the college's Adeiphian Literary Society. With the completion in 1889 of the new College Building (now Benton Hall), west of downtown, the library was moved to new quarters on the building's third floor. By 1899, when the first nonstudent college librarian was appointed, the college catalog listed the library's holdings at 3,000 volumes and 5,000 pamphlets and bulletins. In 1908, Ida A. Kidder was appointed as Oregon Agricultural College's first professional librarian. She began a 12-year period of growth unparalleled in the library's history the library's holdings increased by 800 percent, its staff increased from one position to nine, and to accommodate these increases in books and staff, Kidder planned and oversaw the construction of a new 57,000-square-foot library building. But before the building became a reality in 1918, the library continued to make do in the Administration Building. By 1912, the library occupied the building's entire second floor and chairs in the reading room were hard to come by. Pressured by Kidder and the college community, the college's Board of Regents successfully lobbied the 1917 Oregon Legislative Assembly for an appropriation of $158,000 for a new library building. Designed by Portland architect John V. Bennes (designer of more than 33 structures on the OSU campus) the building boasted consid- erable growth space for the library's book collection, a large reading room, library offices, three departments and the college museum. Ultimately named Kidder Hall in 1963 in memory of the librarian who was the driving force behind getting it approved and built (Ida Kidder died in February 1920), the building was ready for occupancy in the fall of 1918. Because of the wartime labor shortage, faculty of all ranks pitched in to move the library collection from the Administration Building to the new building. The last books were moved in on October 30, 1918. By 1940, the library again faced serious space needs, as it had grown to 200,000 volumes and 28 staff members. Construction of a west wing was begun in the summer of 1940 and opened in 1941 to accommodate technical processing activities, the Oregon State System of Higher Education's Central Library Office, and Science and Reserve Book Reading Rooms. In 1954, the library was named for William Jasper Kerr, president of the college when the original building was built. By the late 1950's, library space once again became critical, and planning began for a new structure. Under the leadership of University Librarian William H. Carlson, a new facility was approved, and in 1963 the new Kerr Library Building opened across the quad from the old facility. The library grew quickly, and in 1971 two additional floors were added to the building. A branch of the library was opened in 1976 at OSU's Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport and later named for its first librarian, Marilyn Potts Gum. With library space needs again obvious by the mid-i 980's, planning for upgrading OSU's library began in 1988. Budget cuts necessitated by a 1990 tax reform measure delayed construction. In 1993 the Legislative Assembly approved $10 million in bonding authority forthe library with a $10 million match to be raised in private funds by June 30, 1995. The OSU Library Campaign was created to meet the goal, and it ultimately helped raise the entire $40 million for a major expansion and renovation of the library. The library was renamed the Valley Library in 1995, in honor of the Wayne and Gladys Valley Family, whose foundation donated $10 million to the library campaign. Ground was broken for the expansion in May 1996, the new portion of the library opened in September 1997, and renovation of the older part of the library commenced soon after. The entire project will be completed in the Spring of 1999, making the library a crown jewel' on campus and enabling OSU to fulfill its mission well into the 21st century. Source: Office of Budgets and Planning -Archives Cover Designed By: Karen McMahon, OSU Office of University Publications \StateUi 1998 FACT BOOK Prepared By In formation Resources Office of Budgets and Planning Allan R. Mathany, Director Oregon State University Corvallis, OR 9733 1-2125 (541) 737-4121 Bobbie Barnhouse, Coordinator Steve Edwards Duane Faulhaber Mike Mallery Carol Roberts June 1998 Page ii 1998Oregon State UniversityFt B00k Preface This is the ninth annual publication of the OSU Fact Book. Our office continues a com- mitment to support the university community and the public's understanding of Oregon State University by collecting and providing quality information. This publication is intended to encourage and to provide a basis for insightful discussion about such topics as the university's history, students, faculty, budgets, and facilities.In this regard, we are committed to continue to support your requests for moreinformation and institu- tional analysis concerning the university. Realizing that informational needs vary among individuals, our office publishes three annual publications in addition to the OSU Fact Book. The OSU Facts-At-A-Glance is a pocket-size summary fact book that is designed to be used for quick and easy refer- ence. It will be avaabIe soon. The OSU Graduation Summaryprovides statistical information about OSU students who received degrees and is printed after spring term. The OSU Enrollment Summary provides statistical information about all enrolled stu- dents and is printed after fall term. In addition to our publications, this information can also be referenced on OSU's Web site at http://osu.orst.edu/Dept/budgets. We wish to thank all those who have helped us prepare and produce this year's OSU Fact Book and hope it wilt benefit you during the coming year. As always, we encourage readers to provide comments and suggestions for improvement of our publications. Please contact me or any other member of our staff with your suggestions. Redacted for privacy Duane Faulhaber Assistant Director Office of Budgets and Planning 1998 Oregon Ste University F B00k Pageiii Table of Contents Preface Tableof Contents I - GENERAL INFORMATION Historical Background Mission of Oregon State University.................... 1 Charter Day Documents of Oregon State University .............. 2 Chronological History of Oregon State University............... 3 History of Institution Name Changes................... 6 Administrative History and Organizational Structure Presidents of the Institution ........................ 6 President Paul G. Risser....................... 7 Administrative Organization of Oregon State University.............. 8 President Provost and Executive Vice President.................. 9 Vice Provost forResearch..................... 10 Vice Provost for Student Affairs ................... 10 Associate Provost for Academic Affairs................. 11 Associate Provost for Information Services................ 11 Vice President for Finance and Administraion............... 12 Vice President for University Advancement................ 12 Deans ............................ 13 Academic Department Chairpersons................... 14 II- ACADEMIC INFORMATION Institutional and Professional Accreditation Institutional and Professional Accreditation................. 15 Academic Programs Academic Programs and Degrees: 1997-98................. 17 Degree Types Awarded by Oregon State University............... 22 Academic Program Summary..................... 24 Extended Education Programs in Oregon OSU Extension Service....................... 25 OSU Extension Service Offices and Research Facilities............. 26 OSU Extension Service, Agricultural Station, and Research Facility Locations in Oregon (Map) 27 Distance and Continuing Education.................... 28 Distance Education Degree Programs................... 29 International Education Programs International Study Abroad and Student Exchange Programs............ 30 III - STUDENT INFORMATION Admissions Freshman Entrance Test Scores (SATandACT): 10-Year Trend By Gender, 1988 to 1997 . 33 Page iv 1998Oregon State University FactBook Table of Contents (Continued) Entering Freshmen High School GPA: 10-Year Trend By Residency and Gender 1988 to 1997 34 Oregon Residents ........................ 34 Non-Oregon Residents ...................... 34 Enrollment NewBy Students, Source Fall .......................... Term 1997 ..................... 35 By Academic Unit ........................ 36 By Class Standing and Gender .................... 36 By Academic Unit and Gender .................... 36 Enrollment, Fall End-of-Term: 1912 to 1997 ................. 37 Enrollment: By Class Standing, Gender, and Ethnicity Headcount Enrollment: Fall Term 1997 .................. 38 By Class Standing ........................ 38 ByLevel and