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Department of Computer Science records

 Record Group
Identifier: RG-0000-0169

Scope and Contents

Records of the Department of Computer Science at Tennessee Tech University. Includes ephemera, accreditation self-studies, academic program proposals and curriculum, correspondence, university-wide policies, Mary Patterson Scholarship administration files, and new faculty orientation materials.

See also: College of Arts and Sciences records

Dates

  • Creation: 1985 - 2020

Creator

Historical Note

On September 1, 1986, the Tennessee Tech University Department of Mathematics and Computer Science split into the separate Department of Mathematics and Department of Computer Science. At the time of its creation, the Department offered a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in computer science, with two major options in software or scientific applications, and served other majors in the College of Arts and Sciences, Engineering, Business, and Education. In 1987, the Department hired Frank Hadlock as faculty and chair.

Chairs of the Department have included: Leland Long, 1986-1987 and 1995- Frank Hadlock, 1987-1995

Sources: Questionnaire for Review of Computer Science Program for Computer Science Accreditation Commission, 1988 May 31

Extent

.92 Cubic Feet : 2 legal document boxes

Language of Materials

English

Title
Department of Computer Science records
Status
In Progress
Author
Hannah O'Daniel McCallon
Date
2021-11
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Edition statement
2nd

Repository Details

Part of the Tennessee Tech University Archives Repository

Contact:
1100 North Peachtree Avenue
PO Box 5066
Cookeville Tennessee 38505 United States