Register of the Administrative Records of Keith A. Brueckner RSS 1001

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Descriptive Summary

Title: Administrative Records of Keith A. Brueckner,

Identifier/Call Number: RSS 1001

Contributing Institution: Mandeville Special Collections Library

La Jolla, California 92093-0175

Languages: English

Physical Description: 7.2 Linear feet

Date (inclusive): 1959 - 1970

Abstract: Administrative records of Keith A. Brueckner, professor of physics and administrator at the University of California, San Diego. Brueckner came to UCSD in 1959 and served as the founding chairman of the Department of Physics (1959-1961), Dean of the School of Science and Engineering (1963), Dean of Letters and Sciences (1963-1965), first Dean of Graduate Studies (1965), and director (1965-1970) of the Institute for Radiation Physics and Aerodynamics, later named the Institute for Pure and Applied Physical Sciences. The collection contains minutes and agenda from numerous early UCSD committees (1963-1968); grant proposals to furnish research and instructional facilities on Revelle and Muir College campuses; files related to the formation and development of academic departments; budget materials (1963-1967); academic planning materials, especially for undergraduate programs; facilities planning materials for buildings and space allocation; and, administrative subject files. The files are arranged in nine series: 1) COMMITTEES, 2) CONTRACTS AND GRANTS, 3) CORRESPONDENCE, 4) DEPARTMENTS, 5) BUDGET MATERIALS, 6) ACADEMIC PLANNING, 7) FACILITIES PLANNING, 8) SUBJECT FILES, and 9) ORIGINALS OF PRESERVATION PHOTOCOPIES.

General Physical Description note: (18 archives boxes)

Creator: Brueckner, Keith A.

Access

Collection is open for research.

Acquisition Information

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Preferred Citation

Administrative Records of Keith A. Brueckner, RSS 1001. Mandeville Special Collections Library, UCSD.

Publication Rights

Publication rights are held by the creator of the collection.

Administrative History

In 1959, Roger Revelle appointed Keith Brueckner as a professor of physics for the new campus of the University of California, San Diego. As the founding chairman of the Physics Department, Brueckner played a key role in recruiting science faculty for the new School of Science and Engineering, originally planned as a graduate school.

In July 1961, Brueckner took a leave of absence to serve as vice president and director for the Institute for Defense Analyses in Washington, D.C. Upon his return in January 1963, he was appointed Dean of the School of Science and Engineering and spent much of the summer of 1963 recruiting faculty and establishing academic departments. In October 1963, his position title changed to Dean of Letters and Sciences in order to reflect the addition of humanities and social sciences departments.

In February 1965, Brueckner accepted the position of Dean of Graduate Studies, which he held for five months. Citing a desire to return to teaching and research, he became director of the new Institute for Radiation Physics and Aerodynamics (IRPA) which later combined with the Institute for the Study of Matter (ISM) to form the Institute for Pure and Applied Physical Sciences (IPAPS). Brueckner remained director of IPAPS until 1970.

Brueckner participated in campus development as a member of many committees. He served as chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee on Humanities and Social Sciences (1964), the Undergraduate Planning Committee (1964), the Planning Committee for the Second College (1964), the Space Committee (1963-1964), as well as an ex officio member of all Building Advisory Committees for First and Second Colleges. As a member of the Academic Senate, he served on the Campus Planning Committee (1963-1964), the Chancellor's Advisory Council (1963-1964), the Graduate Council (1964-1965), and the Research Committee (1964-1965). In addition, Brueckner participated at the University of California systemwide level as a member of the Council of Engineering Deans (1963-1965).

Related Collections

Keith A. Brueckner Papers (MSS 94) and Keith A. Brueckner. First years at UCSD (MSS 241)

Scope and Content of Collection

The administrative records of Keith Brueckner provide significant documentation of the early growth and development of the University of California, San Diego. The records cover Brueckner's administrative activities in the positions of founding chairman of the Physics Department, Dean of the School of Science and Engineering, Dean of Letters and Sciences, Dean of Graduate Studies, and Director of the Institute for Radiation Physics and Aerodynamics.

The files are arranged in nine series: 1) COMMITTEES, 2) CONTRACTS AND GRANTS, 3) CORRESPONDENCE, 4) DEPARTMENTS, 5) BUDGET MATERIALS, 6) ACADEMIC PLANNING, 7) FACILITIES PLANNING, 8) SUBJECT FILES, and 9) ORIGINALS OF PRESERVATION PHOTOCOPIES.

SERIES 1: COMMITTEES

The COMMITTEES series, arranged alphabetically, contains files for campus administrative, academic senate and systemwide committees. The bulk of the materials dates from 1963 to 1965, the period of Brueckner's greatest involvement in campus administration.

SERIES 2: CONTRACTS AND GRANTS

The CONTRACTS AND GRANTS files, arranged alphabetically, document efforts to procure extramural funding for institutes and contain proposals to furnish newly constructed biology and chemistry laboratory buildings.

SERIES 3: CORRESPONDENCE

The CORRESPONDENCE series contains a small amount of scientific and general UCSD correspondence.

SERIES 4: DEPARTMENTS

The DEPARTMENTS series, arranged alphabetically, largely documents Brueckner's interactions with academic departments reporting to the Dean of Letters and Sciences. The materials, spanning the years 1962-1968 (bulk dates 1963-1965), often relate to the formation and development of individual departments. Well represented are the Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, Applied Electrophysics and Physics Departments.

SERIES 5: BUDGET MATERIALS

The BUDGET MATERIALS contain general budgetary planning materials for the period 1963-1967.

SERIES 6: ACADEMIC PLANNING

The ACADEMIC PLANNING series, arranged alphabetically, documents Brueckner's involvement in academic planning at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Important documents relating to the development of the undergraduate program at UCSD can be found in the "Undergraduate Planning" folders. The files on the Council of Engineering Deans (systemwide) reflect Brueckner's participation in the formation of a UC master plan for engineering.

SERIES 7: FACILITIES PLANNING

Although many of the buildings on the campus of the School of Science and Engineering were nearing completion when Brueckner returned from Washington in 1963, considerable efforts were required to furnish and outfit laboratories and instructional facilities. In addition, planning for the Second College was well underway in 1964. This series documents planning for the furnishing of Revelle campus science laboratories and instructional spaces. Also included are planning documents related to Camp Matthews, Camp Elliott and a central library. The records cover the years 1962-1968 and are arranged alphabetically.

SERIES 8: SUBJECT FILES

The SUBJECT FILES cover administrative subjects such as enrollment, summer employment and year-round operation. The files date from 1962 to 1970 and are arranged alphabetically.

SERIES 9: ORIGINALS OF PRESERVATION PHOTOCOPIES

The ORIGINALS OF PRESERVATION PHOTOCOPIES series contains the originals of brittle or high acid content documents that have been photocopied.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Brueckner, Keith A. -- Archives

University of California, San Diego. Dean of Letters and Sciences. -- Archives

University of California, San Diego. Dept. of Physics. Chair. -- Archives

University of California, San Diego. Institute for Radiation Physics and Aerodynamics. Director. -- Archives

University of California, San Diego. Office of Graduate Studies and Research. Dean. -- Archives

University of California, San Diego. School of Science and Engineering. Dean. -- Archives

University of California, San Diego. -- Administration--Archives

University of California, San Diego. -- Planning--Archives

Committees

Box 1, Folder 1

Administrative Committee to Review Academic Master Plan 1965

Box 1, Folder 2

Campus Planning Committee 1963 - 1964

General note

Minutes and agenda.

Box 1, Folder 3

Campus Planning Committee 1964

General note

September - December. Minutes and agenda.

Box 1, Folder 4

Campus Planning Committee 1965

General note

Minutes and agenda.

Box 1, Folder 5

Chancellor's Administrative Council 1965

General note

Notices.

Box 1, Folder 6

Chancellor's Advisory Council 1963 - 1965

General note

Notices.

Box 1, Folder 7

Committee for Naming Buildings, Streets and Facilities 1964 - 1966

Box 1, Folder 8

Committee for Undergraduate Scholarships and Honors 1964 - 1965

Box 1, Folder 9

Committee Lists 1963 - 1967

Box 1, Folder 10

Committee on Academic Freedom 1966

General note

Contains materials on the "Vietnam Teach-In."

Box 1, Folder 11

Committee on Educational Policy (CEP) 1963 - 1967

General note

Minutes and memoranda.

Box 1, Folder 12

Committee on Educational Policy (CEP) 1963 - 1967

General note

Minutes and memoranda.

Box 1, Folder 13

Committee on Proper Relationship of SIO and Graduate Education (Ad Hoc) 1964 - 1965

Box 1, Folder 14

Committee on Research 1963 - 1967

General note

Minutes and memoranda.

Box 2, Folder 1

Committee on Space Technology 1963 - 1964

Box 2, Folder 2

Committee to Nominate Candidates for College Masters 1964

Box 2, Folder 3

Committee to Nominate Contract Administrator 1965 - 1966

Box 2, Folder 4

Committee to Review Proposed Appointments 1966

Box 2, Folder 5

Council of Chief Campus Officers (systemwide) 1963

General note

January - March.

Box 2, Folder 6

Council of Chief Campus Officers (systemwide) 1963

General note

April - December.

Box 2, Folder 7

Council of Chief Campus Officers (systemwide) 1964 - 1965

Box 2, Folder 8

Council of Engineering Deans (systemwide) 1963 - 1965

Box 2, Folder 9

Executive Space Committee 1964 - 1965

Box 2, Folder 10

Fine Arts Cluster Center Committee 1965 - 1966

Box 2, Folder 11

Fine Arts Committee 1965 - 1966

Box 2, Folder 12

San Diego Faculty Committee on Honorary Degrees 1963 - 1964

Box 2, Folder 13

Second College Planning Committee 1965

General note