Dr. Lester Carr, PhD served as Vice President for Academic Affairs from 1970-1971. Dr. Carr obtained his Master’s Degree in Psychology from the New School and later obtained a PhD from Vanderbilt University. Prior to serving as Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Carr served as Chairman of the Psychology Department. While holding this position, Dr. Carr worked with the State Department of Education and the local public school systems in identifying potential funding support for educational programs and services. In 1970, Dr. Carr became Vice President of Academic Affairs, and worked heavily with departmental chairmen in assisting with departmental issues and advocating for improvements at Salve Regina University. In 1971, Dr. Carr resigned as Vice President for Academic Affairs and obtained a postion as the President for Lewis College in Lockport, IL.
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[Identification of Item], in RG6.1.8: Dr. Lester Carr papers, [Box 1, Folder #], Salve Regina University Archives, McKillop Library, Salve Regina University, Newport, RI
The records of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Lester Carr document the professional work and activities conducted while serving as Vice President for Academic Affairs and while serving for a period of time as Chairman of the Psychology Department at Salve Regina University.
Records are arranged alphabetically; and in some instances, refined to reflect alphabetical order.
Records were transferred to the Archives sometime prior to 2014.
Processed by Michaela Sheerar, Volunteer. Arrangement of file folders was refined on the basis of alphabetical order.
File consists of an announcement for the new curriculum and notes on specific dates and details pertaining to the progress of the curriculum transition.
File consists of a single document pertaining to a biographical sketch detailing the professional work and education of a Consultant in Behavioral Modification.
File consists of miscellaenous correspondence while Dr. Carr served as President of Lewis College.
File consists of correspondence by Dr. Carr to the Academic Freedom Committee of the College Council regarding the Students Rights Bill of 1970-1971.
File largely consists of memorandum and meeting minutes pertaining to departmental chairmen meetings as well as miscellaneous corespondence. Restricted materials will remain restricted 75 years from the date of creation.
File consists of miscellaneous correspondence related to educational programming, in particular; a preliminary proposal pertaining to a proposed regional correctional training center while Dr. Carr served as Chairman of the Psychology Department.
File consists of correspondence and meeting minutes pertaining to the Teacher Aide Training Program Advisory Committee. Also included is a document concerning the teacher aide educational programs.
File consists of correspondence between Dr. Lester Carr and Sister Mary Christopher O’Rourke. Restricted materials will remain restricted 75 years from the date of creation.
File consists of memorandum concerning library space requirements at Salve Regina University.
File consists of a summary schedule for summer time programs at Salve Regina College, a copy of a newspaper article, and meeting minutes pertaining to summer school.