Kent Johnson papers
Scope and Contents
The Kent Johnson papers, dating from 1973 to 2019, consist of records created, accumulated, and used by Johnson during his time working in Continuing Education & Special Programs. The materials are a mix of handwritten notes and typewritten documents. The papers provide insight into the courses offered, initiatives and goals undertaken, and overall functioning of the Continuing Education & Special Programs office during this time period
There are brochures, fliers, workshop informational materials, course programs, masters programs, and more. Some of the materials are noted as either “final” or “draft.”
There are also a variety of administrative files, including: drafts for off-campus credit programming; strategic plan documentation; correspondence / memos; notes; committee and study group materials; reports; State Extension and Continuing Education Council files; and information about credit programs (instructor, location, etc.). Files about the Iowa Communications Network are present throughout the collection.
Dates
- 1973-2019
Creator
- Johnson, Kent (Person)
Language of Materials
Materials entirely in English.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions. Materials are open for research.
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Sensitive Materials Statement
Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy or similar laws, and the Iowa Open Records Law (see Iowa Code § 22.7). Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in this collection without the consent of those individuals may have legal ramifications (e.g., a cause of action under common law for invasion of privacy may arise if facts concerning an individual's private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which the University of Northern Iowa assumes no responsibility.
Biographical / Historical
Kent Johnson worked in the University of Northern Iowa Continuing Education & Special Programs department for nearly 30 years. He was hired as a Program Coordinator in 1993 before serving as the department’s Associate Director and Acting Dean. Johnson was named the Dean in 2011. During his tenure, Johnson oversaw Continuing Education’s growth and evolution from a largely independent study role and extension courses to a broader use of technology and online course delivery. He retired in August 2021.
Extent
8.34 Linear Feet (20 boxes.)
Immediate Source of Acquisition
These materials were donated by Kent Johnson, dean of Continuing Education & Special Programs, in July 2021.
Processing Information
Collection processed and finding aid written by Archival Processor Tessa Wakefield, September 2022.
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin