University
of Florida Archives Series P19
University of Florida. Office of the President.
Administrative policy records, 1984-1988.
45.25 linear ft. (109 boxes)
Series P19 contains the administrative records of Marshall M. Criser, eighth president of the University of Florida. Documented in the series are the University's entrance into the Association of American Universities, Criser's work with the Florida Board of Regents and the Council of Presidents, and the Eminent Scholars Program. Of particular note are the extensive files on the athletic program including the NCAA investigation of the football team, but also the expansion of women's sports. The series documents Criser's efforts in the area of capital development including files on the first Capital Campaign.
As in other presidential series, the academic colleges are covered extensively. Criser's involvement in students affairs is also present. Included in the latter are restricted files related to student grievances. Boxes 108-109 contain Criser's speeches including a few made prior to and after his presidency.
University
of Florida Archives