SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES
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Briggs Library Special Collections
College of Engineering
Mathematics and Statistics Department records
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COLLECTION SUMMARY Title: College of Engineering, Mathematics and Statistics Department records Dates: circa 1970s, 2001-2002, 2004 Creator: Mathematics and Statistics Department, College of Engineering, South Dakota State University Physical description: 0.21 linear feet—1 container Collection number: UA 8.3 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 material pertaining to the Mathematics and Statistics Department. Included are posters, brochures, email correspondence, and a policy statement. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Provenance: This collection was found in the Archives in 1997. There is no indication of where they came from or how they came to be here. This is an on-going collection with material arriving through departmental records transfers, the university campus mail, or random donation by various individuals. Access Restrictions: This collection is open to research without restriction. Items in this collection do not circulate and may be used in-house only. 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]. College of Engineering, Mathematics and Statistics Department records, UA 8.3, South Dakota State University Archives, South Dakota State University, Brookings, S.D. Processing information: This collection was processed by Crystal J. Gamradt on March 3, 1999 with revisions on August 19, 2008 (cjg). 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. Subjects
BACKGROUND NOTE Mathematics has existed at South Dakota State University since the founding of the institution. The general work of the department in the early 1900's was planned to cultivate habits of systematic and accurate thinking, as well as facility in making calculations. Independent effort was encouraged to the greatest extent, the solution of problems and original demonstrations formed an important part of each course. The curriculum of the Department of Mathematics is now designed to provide a strong liberal arts program with opportunity for concentrated study in mathematics, and to meet the needs of the technically oriented student. Supporting courses were offered for the various colleges, which make up the University. Through the years, mathematics has had an administrative home in either the College of Engineering or the College of Arts and Science, or their precursors. Today, financial and administrative matters are under the College of Engineering. Degrees, however, are granted through the College of Arts and Science. Effort was made to change this dual administration, yet it did not pass the South Dakota Board of Regents. SCOPE AND CONTENTS NOTE This collection is composed of material pertaining to the Mathematics and Statistics Department. Included are posters, brochures, email correspondence, and a policy statement. ARRANGEMENT of the RECORDS Folders are arranged in alphabetical order. Box 1.
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