Siebens Century proposal , 1984-1995

Sub-Series — Multiple Containers

Staff Only

Content Description

Research materials and correpondence surrounding the writing and execution of the Siebens Century Proposal. Drafts and the finished product in book form are included, along with a Proposal Summary, and a reworked approach called the Pentad. Included is a Comprehensive Agreement between Siebens and Buena Vista College, which extends until 1995. Finally a case statement for library expansion, scholarships, and faculty development is included.

Dates

Creation: 1984-1995

Creator

From the Collection: Briscoe, Keith G. (Person)

Historical Note

In a bid to ensure the health of Buena Vista College in general and the Harold Walter Siebens School of Business in particular, Briscoe, with the help of a few consultants, wrote a second proposal, which the Board of Trustees voted to call The Siebens Century. One of the proposal's main goals was to secure more funding and to rename Buena Vista College to Siebens College and from Siebens College, ultimately, to Siebens University. The last sentence of the document says it all: "Will you adopt us?" In the end, Siebens demurred.

Extent

From the Collection: 25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Series: English

Additional Description

Arrangement

Files are arranged in chronological order. Even though the ending date of the Comprehensive Agreement is later than the end date of the Pentad, research suggests that the Comprehensive Agreement occurred before the Pentad was distributed.