Special Collections Department
403 Parks Library
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-2140
RS 12/4/7
Iowa State University
College of Family and Consumer Sciences
Department of Human Development and Family Studies
Family Environment and Child Development Merger Committee Records, 1988-1990
Descriptive summary
| creator: | Iowa State University. College of Family and Consumer Sciences. Department of Human Development and Family Studies. |
| title: | Family Environment and Child Development Merger Committee Records |
| dates: | 1988-1990 |
| extent: | 0.84 linear feet (2 document boxes) |
| collection number: | RS 12/4/7 |
| repository: | University Archives, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University. |
Administrative information
| access: | Open for research |
| publication rights: | Consult Head, Special Collections Department |
| preferred citation: | Iowa State University, College of Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Family Environment and Child Development Merger Committee Records, RS 12/4/7, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library. |
Abstract
The Department of Child Development was established in 1930 and provided courses for students who were interested in careers working with children and families. In 1990, the Department of Child Development merged with the Department of Family Environment to form the Department of Human Development and Family Studies. This collection contains correspondence, meeting minutes, reports, and other related materials regarding the merger of the Departments of Child Development and Family Environment within the College of Family and Consumer Sciences. |
Historical note
The Department of Child Development originated in 1924 as a sub-department of Household Administration within the Division of Home Economics. Lula Lancaster Bishop was hired to direct "child care and training" and she also oversaw the nursery school. The nursery school was organized in 1924 to serve the teaching and research needs of the department. In 1930, the Department of Child Development was established with its general responsibilities identified as college teaching, nursery school teaching research, supervision of infants in home management houses, and conferences with parents. The curriculum was designed to prepare students for professional work with children and their families. The name of the department was changed to the Department of Human Development and Family Studies in 1990 when the Department merged with the Department of Family Environment. In 2005, the College of Family and Consumer Sciences merged with the College of Education to form the College of Human Sciences. As of 2014, the Department is administered by the College of Human Sciences. |
Collection description
This collection (1988-1989) consists of correspondence, meeting minutes, reports, and other related materials regarding the merger of the Departments of Child Development and Family Environment within the College of Family and Consumer Sciences. |
Related materials
See also collections classified under the College of Human Sciences, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, RS 29/7. |
Organization
The collection is organized chronologically. |
Container list
Box |
Folder |
Title |
Dates |
1 |
1 |
Child Development and Family Environment Merger Department Plans, Goals, Information |
1988-1989 |
1 |
2 |
Merger Process |
1988-1989 |
1 |
3 |
Administrative Assistant |
1989 |
1 |
6 |
Child Development and Family Environment Merger Proposal |
1989 |
1 |
8 |
Family Environment Department Handbook |
1989 |
1 |
10 |
Housing Task Force |
1989 |
1 |
11 |
Information Handbook and Governance Document-Child Development Department |
1989 |
1 |
15 |
Subcommittee Report - Dahlia |
1989 |
1 |
4 |
Child Development and Family Environment Faculty Roster |
1989-1990 |
1 |
5 |
Child Development and Family Environment Merger Administration Information |
1989-1990 |
1 |
7 |
Extra Child Development Committee Lists |
1989-1990 |
1 |
9 |
Feedback from Faculty |
1989-1990 |
1 |
12 |
Merger Committee Memos |
1989-1990 |
1 |
13 |
Notes from Meetings |
1989-1990 |
1 |
14 |
Outside Info on Group Process |
1989-1990 |
1 |
17 |
Child Development and Family Environment Merger Committee Meetings |
1990 |
2 |
1 |
Child Development and Family Environment Merger Issues |
1990 |
1 |
16 |
Child Development and Family Environment Merger Reports |
1990 |
2 |
2 |
Child Development and Family Environment Merger Subcommittees |
1990 |
2 |
3 |
Current Meeting |
1990 |
2 |
4 |
Extension Merger Committee |
1990 |
2 |
5 |
Merger Business |
1990 |
2 |
6 |
Merger Committee Choices |
1990 |
2 |
7 |
Merger Committee Minutes |
1990 |
2 |
8 |
Mission Statements |
1990 |