Gary D. Russi (President ) papers
Scope and Contents note
The Papers of President Gary Russi cover the entire period of his presidency between 1995 and 2013 as well as some earlier materials. The administrative files series contains memos, reports, correspondence, and budget materials documenting the work of President Russi's office. The press files series includes articles by and about Russi, and the speeches series is an extensive collection of the President's speeches and remarks. The events series contains both outreach and administrative materials, for events such as administrative retreats, leadership briefings, and fundraising.
Dates
- 1995-2013
Access and Use note
The Papers of President Gary Russi are closed for 20 years from the date of their creation. After 20 years materials are open for research, except for certain records restricted by statute or university policy.
Copyright
Copyright held by Oakland University. The collection includes occasional materials produced by outside parties. Copyright to these items may be held by the original creators.
Biographical note
Gary Russi served as vice-president for academic affairs and provost of Oakland University from 1993 to 1995 and was appointed interim president in 1995 when President Packard resigned. In 1996 his appointment was made permanent. He would remain president until 2013 - the longest serving president in the history of Oakland University. Under his leadership, Oakland University grew significantly. Many new buildings were erected (a new Science and Engineering building, a students recreation and athletics center, Elliott Hall of Business, and Pawley Hall among others) and 65 new academic programs created. A strategic plan for 1995-2005 was adopted, helping the university capitalize on the growth of the student body and defining its institutional priorities. In 2005, President Russi led the university's first comprehensive campaign which exceeded its goal of raising 110 million dollars by 2009. It was also during his tenure that Oakland adopted a new mascot, the Grizzly, and moved to NCAA Division I competition.
Extent
7 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Gary Russi was Oakland University's president between 1995 and 2013 - the longest serving president in the history of Oakland University. His papers cover the entire period of his presidency between 1995 and 2013 as well as some earlier materials. The administrative files series contains memos, reports, correspondence, and budget materials documenting the work of President Russi's office. The press files series includes articles by and about Russi, and the speeches series is an extensive collection of the President's speeches and remarks. The events series contains both outreach and administrative materials, for events such as administrative retreats, leadership briefings, and fundraising.
Processing
Processed by Shirley Paquette, November 2017.
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Oakland University Archives and Special Collections Repository
Kresge Library
100 Library Drive
Rochester MI 48309 USA