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COLLECTION SUMMARY

Title:     Faculty Papers, Robert V. Burns papers

Dates:     1968-2008, undated (bulk 1970-1973. 2000-2008)

Creator:     Robert V. (Robert Vincent) Burns

Physical Description:     3.0 linear feet—3 containers, 1 photograph, 14 slides, 3 CD-ROMs

Collection number:     UA 53.19

Language:     Collection material in English.

Repository:     South Dakota State University Archives, Hilton M. Briggs Library, South Dakota State University, Brookings, S.D.

Abstract:     Collection is composed of the papers of Robert V. Burns. Included are minutes, agenda and correspondence associated with the various committees and commissions on which he served, and a small amount on material dealing with his State Representative campaign in 1980. The bulk of the collection is composed of material dealing with the South Dakota Executive Branch reorganization in the early 1970s and material associated with his involvement as a commissioner on the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE).

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Provenance:     This collection was donated to the Archives by Robert V. Burns in June 2008.

Access Restrictions:     This collection is open to research without restriction.

Copyright Status:     Copyright 2008 by South Dakota State University and SDSU Archives. Please credit the SDSU Archives if you copy or reproduce material from this finding aid.

It is the responsibility of anyone reproducing material to determine the copyright holders and obtain permission from them if necessary. Archives staff will provide available copyright information on request. Please note that most collections, especially those received before 1997, may not have complete information on file. (Revised 15 SEP 2003)

Preferred Citation:     [Identification of item]. Faculty Papers, Robert V. Burns papers, UA 53.19, South Dakota State University Archives, South Dakota State University, Brookings, S. D.

Processing Information:     This collection was processed by Crystal J. Gamradt on June 27, 2008

SELECTED SEARCH TERMS

The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the subject guide. They are grouped by name of person or organization, by subject or location, and by occupation and listed alphabetically therein.

Names:

• Burns, Robert Vincent, 1942-

 Subjects:

• Civil service—South Dakota.

• Conferences—South Dakota State University.

• Education, Higher—West (U.S.)

• Executive departments—South Dakota—Reorganization.

• Railroads—South Dakota—Brookings—Safety measures—Planning.

• South Dakota—Politics and government.

• State governments—South Dakota.

• Student exchange programs—West (U.S.)

 Organizations:

• Academic Senate—South Dakota State University.

• Brookings Railroad Safety Committee.

• South Dakota Special Committee on Judicial Election Campaign Intervention.

• South Dakota. Citizens Commission on Executive Reorganization

• Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education.

BACKGROUND NOTE

Personal Data:
Place of Birth: Flandreau, South Dakota
Date of Birth: August 20, 1942
Marital Status: Married (Donna); three adult children (Cari, Tim, Jon)
Military Service: Captain, US Army, Vietnam (1969-1970), Awarded Bronze Star, Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster 

Education:
High School Diploma, Flandreau High School, Flandreau, SD, 1960
B.S. Political Science, South Dakota State University, 1964
M.A. Political Science, University of Missouri-Columbia, 1966
Ph.D. Political Science, University of Missouri-Columbia, 1973

Professional Experience:
Assistant Instructor, Political Science, University of Missouri-Columbia, 1967-1968
Adjunct Professor, Criminal Justice, University of South Dakota, 1975-1992
Instructor-Distinguished Professor of Political Science, South Dakota State University, 1970-2008
Distinguished Professor and Acting Director, W.O. Farber Center for Civic Leadership, University of South Dakota, January-June 1998
Director, South Dakota State University Honors College
Distinguished Professor and Health of Politic Science

Teaching Honors:
College of Arts and Science “Teacher of the Year” recognition, three separate years
South Dakota State University Phi Kappa Phi Lecturer, 1984
Burlington Northern Honorable Mention Teaching Award, 1985
Burlington Northern Excellence in Teaching Award, 1989
Regents’ Distinguished Professor of Political Science rank, 1994
South Dakota Professor of the Year, Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, 1995

University Service:
Leadership positions on many major university and college committees including Chairperson of the Academic Senate, 1977-1978 and 1995-1996
Chairperson of the University Liberal Studies Core Curriculum Committee, Administrative Associate, Office of the President, 1989
Chairperson of the Committee on Academic Diversity and Pluralism, 1995-1998
Chairperson of the General Education Core Curriculum Committee, 1996-1997 and Fall 1998
President of the Arts and Science Forum
Membership on many university committees including University Promotion and Tenure Committee (6 years), College o Arts and Science Promotion and Tenure Committee, University Academic Affairs, Committee, Athletic, Intramural and Recreation Committee, University Assessment Review Committee, President’s Task Force on Social Responsibility, and the President’s Task Force on Internationalization.

Academic Discipline Emphasis:
American Public Law
American Public Policy
Public Administration
Comparative Government (Canada)

Scholarship/Research:
Professional publications focusing on South Dakota politics and government
Substantial applied research for three state government and the South Dakota Committee on Humanities

Community Service:
Former member and president for three terms on the Brookings School Board (9 years)
Former member and president of the Brookings Library Board (7 years)
Former local political party leader and candidate for legislature
Member, South Dakota Crime Commission, 1977-1979
Annual South Dakota Girls State presenter and moderator, 1987-1999
Parish Council member (two separate years)
Active participant in local Brookings group dedicated to gender role equality
Co-chairperson, Governor Janklow’s Citizen Task Force on Education, 1995
Member, South Dakota Constitutional Legislative Article Review Commission, 1996
Co-chairperson, Governor’s Task Force on Seamless Education, 1996-1997
Commissioner, Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education, 1996-2008
Commissions, National Commission on the Cost of Higher Education, 1997-Janujary 1998
Member, Governor’s Wage Study Task Force, 1999

SCOPE and CONTENTS NOTE

This collection is composed of the papers of Robert V. Burns. Included are minutes, agenda and correspondence associated with the various committees and commissions on which he served, and a small amount on material dealing with his State Representative campaign in 1980. The bulk of the collection is composed of material dealing with the South Dakota Executive Branch reorganization in the early 1970s and material associated with his involvement as a commissioner on the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE).

The General series is composed of some course material, a vita, Remnant Trust committee material, and a file associated with Burns run for State Representative in 1980. Included are course materials, publications, clippings, committee minutes, and a photograph.

The Academic Senate series is composed of South Dakota State University Academic Senate agendas, and minutes from 1982-1983 and 1995-1996.  Folders include minutes, agendas, and extraneous material provided to senate members for each meeting.

The Brookings Railroad Safety series is composed of a small amount of material dealing the railroad safety in Brookings, South Dakota. Included are minutes and a report.

The NAFTA Conference series is composed of material dealing with the Canadian/United States Agricultural Trade Issues Emerging form NAFTA conference arranged by Dr. Burns through a grant from the Canadian Studies Conference Grant Program in 2000. Included is correspondence with participants, and government officials, publications, publicity, talking points, conference proceedings, and a copy of South Dakota governor William Janklow’s keynote speech.

The Judicial Elections series is composed of a small amount of material dealing with judicial elections in South Dakota.

The South Dakota Executive Branch Reorganization series is composed of material dealing with the reorganization of the South Dakota Executive Branch in the early 1970s.  Included are materials associated with the Citizen’s Commission on Executive Reorganization on which Dr Burns served.  This material is composed of correspondence, meeting minutes, staff documents and recommendations, reports, news releases, and a slide presentation.

The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) series is composed of materials associated with the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education on which Dr. Burns served as a commissioner.  Folders include meeting agenda books and publications of the commission.

ARRANGEMENT of the RECORDS

This collection is arranged into seven series: General, Academic Senate, Brookings Railroad Safety, NAFTA Conference, Judicial Elections, South Dakota Executive Branch Reorganization, and Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE). Folders are arranged in alphabetical order within each series.

SERIES 1:      General 

Box 1.

SERIES 2:      Academic Senate

Box 1.

SERIES 3:      Brookings Railroad Safety

Box 1.

SERIES 4:      NAFTA Conference

Box 1.

SERIES 5:      Judicial Elections

Box 1.

SERIES 6:      South Dakota Executive Branch Reorganization

Box 2.

SERIES 7:      Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE)

Box 3.

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