Finding aid for the Malone University Presidential Collections: Dr. Elwood Arthur Self


Title:
Malone University Presidential Collections: Dr. Elwood Arthur Self
Repository:
Malone University, Everett L Cattell Library
Creator:
Malone College
Dates:
1989-1997
Bulk dates:
1989-1994
Quantity:
.3 cubic feet
Abstract:
Dr. Elwood Arthur Self served as President of Malone College from 1989-1994. Prior to his appointment, he had a varied career, having been an active leader at Friends University in Wichita (Vice President for University Relations), Spring Arbor College (multiple positions), Lansing Community College (instructor of management and supervision), and Northwest Nazarene College (assistant professor and member of President's Cabinet and Mid-America Nazarene College Foundation Board of Directors), as well as the owner and President of Sentinel Funds. He resigned in 1994 after being selected as the new President for Seattle Pacific University. During his tenure, Malone saw great change and great growth. Two residence halls, a student center, and a football program were added on his watch, as well as two new masters programs, many new undergraduate programs, major revisions to the general education curriculum, and one successful accreditation. The student body saw a 32% growth and a section of nearby Rt. 62 was named Malone Pkwy, NW. The collection contains programs, cards, letters, memos, newspaper and magazine articles, photographs, audio cassettes, reports and other papers generated by and about Dr. Elwood (Woody) Arthur Self and his tenure at Malone College. Memos, reports, photographs and press from his presidency give a large picture of a period of unprecedented growth for the school.
Identification:
MS 28
Location:
Malone University Archives
Language:
The records are in English

History of the E. Arthur Self Presidency.

Dr. Elwood Arthur Self served as President of Malone College from 1989-1994. Prior to his appointment, he had a varied career, having been an active leader at Friends University in Wichita (Vice President for University Relations), Spring Arbor College (multiple positions), Lansing Community College (instructor of management and supervision), and Northwest Nazarene College (assistant professor and member of President's Cabinet and Mid-America Nazarene College Foundation Board of Directors), as well as the owner and President of Sentinel Funds. He resigned in 1994 after being selected as the new President for Seattle Pacific University. During his tenure, Malone saw great change and great growth. Two residence halls, a student center, and a football program were added on his watch, as well as two new masters programs, many new undergraduate programs, major revisions to the general education curriculum, and one successful accreditation. The student body saw a 32% growth and a section of nearby Rt. 62 was named Malone Pkwy, NW.

Scope and Content

The collection contains programs, cards, letters, memos, newspaper and magazine articles, photographs, audio cassettes, reports and other papers generated by and about Dr. Elwood (Woody) Arthur Self and his tenure at Malone College. Memos, reports, photographs and press from his presidency give a large picture of a period of unprecedented growth for the school.

Statement of Arrangement

The collection is organized into 4 series:
Inaugural Celebration Materials
Administrative Papers
Media
Multimedia

Restrictions on Use

The Malone University Archives holds the property rights to this collection.

Restrictions on Access

Access to this collection is granted according to the rules and regulations of the Malone University Archives.

Related Material: Related Material

This collection is one of the Malone University Presidential Collections; collections MS19-MS31 contain the materials from other University Presidents.


Indexing Terms

The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.

Subjects:

College presidents--United States
College presidents--United States--Inauguration.
Malone College--History.
Malone University.
Presidents--Inauguration

Preferred Citation

Malone University Presidential Collections: Dr. Elwood Arthur Self, MS 28, Everett L. Cattell Library Archives and Special Collections, Malone University: [Box #, Folder #].

Detailed Description of The Collection



Series I: Inaugural Celebration Materials, 1989

Box 1 / Folder 1
Inauguration of Elwood Arthur Self: Schedules, Bulletins, RSVP carts, Seating Chart, Processional Lineups, Parking Information, Profile, 1989




Box 1 / Folder 2
Inauguration of Elwood Arthur Self: Inaugural Address, Commissioning Service Message, Charge of Office to the President of Malone College, Copy of Letter Conveying the Best Wishes of Pres. George Bush from the White House, 1989




Box 1 / Folder 3
Inauguration of Elwood Arthur Self: Sample RSVP Cards from Other Schools, RSVP Cards, Invitations, Concert Programs, Inauguration Programs, 1989




Box 1 / Folder 4
Inauguration Photographs, 1989





Series II: Administrative Papers, 1989-1994

Box 1 / Folder 5
Memos and Letters from the Office of the President, 1989-1994




Box 1 / Folder 6
Reports to the EFC-ER, 1990, 1992




Box 1 / Folder 7
Event Information: Marching Orders for Chapels and Baccalaureates, 1989




Box 1 / Folder 8
Papers Related to Self's Resignation, 1994





Series III: Media, 1989-1997

Box 1 / Folder 9
Articles relating to E. Arthur Self, 1989-1992




Box 1 / Folder 10
Copy of section in Models for Christian Higher Education, edited by Richard T. Hughes and William B. Adrian, addressing E. Arthur Self's short term served at Seattle Pacific University, 1997





Series IV: Multimedia, 1989-1994

Box 1 / Folder 11
Photographs of Dr. E. Arthur Self, 1989-1994




Box 1 / Folder 12
Photographs of Dinner for EFC-ER Executive Committee, Hosted at Self's Residence, Undated




Box 1 / Folder 13
Malone College Honors Chapel Audio Cassette (2 copies), 8-29-1990




Box 1 / Folder 14
EFC-ER Malone College Report Audio Cassette, 7-28-1992