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Sylvester, Ray Oral History Interview

Eberhardt School of Business, Associate Dean (1972-). Topics include: Founding of School of Business, Sid Turoff, general education, Clifford Hand.

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Caldwell, Gaylon Oral History Interview

Dean of Elbert Covell College and professor of Political Science (1970-1982). Topics include:Early impressions of Covell College faculty, effect of Latin American economics on Covell student...

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Maynard, Arthur Oral History Interview

Professor and Chairperson Religious Studies (1958-1985). Topics include: Course and curriculum emphasis, Colliver Lecture Series, individuals admired, relationship of Pacific and local church community.

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DiFranco, Roland Oral History Interview

Professor of Mathematics (1972-2001). Topics include: Presidential searches, handbook production, math curriculum, computer use in visualization of mathematics.

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Jantzen, Marc Oral History Interview

Professor and Dean at School of Education (1936-1974). Topics include: History of the School of Education, Development of philosophy and curriculum, teacher corps, diversity of students and staff,...

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Davis, Kay Oral History Interview

Dean of Women and Vice President of Student Life (1953-1986). Topics include: Supervision of housing, house mothers, student conduct and discipline, student honor societies, dress code for women,...

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Wagner, W. C. "Mike" Oral History Interview

Professor of Social Sciences, Raymond College and Professor of Economics (1962-1986). Topics include:Nature of Raymond College, success of Raymond graduates, Robert Burns, Samuel Meyer, Warren Bryan...

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Dochterman, Cliff Oral History Interview

Executive Vice President (1972-1990). Topics include:Beginning of Development Office, Purchase of the Delta Campus and funding of campus buildings, Start of Community Involvement Program, President...

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Clawson, Elmer Oral History Interview

Professor of Education (1974-1996). Department Chair, Associate Dean, Acting Dean (1983-84). Topics include:Transition of leadership in School of Education, federal funding of programs, response to...

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Chambers, Judith Oral History Interview

Assistant to the President, Dean of Students, Vice President of Student Life, University Advancement (1958-). Topics include: Association with President Robert Burns and other presidents, President...

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Beckler, Stan Oral History Interview

Professor of Theory and Composition, Conservatory of Music, Department Chair (student 1947-1951,faculty 1951-1991). Topics include: Other faculty during his early years, move out of music annex, chapel...

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Miller, Sally Oral History Interview

Professor of History (1967-2000). Topics include:Development of Women’s Studies, Affirmative Action, Jake Jacoby, Malcolm Moule, Cliff Hand.

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Morgali, Jim Oral History Interview

Professor of Civil Engineering, Chair of Management Engineering, assistant dean of School of Engineering (1961-1999). Topics include:Served with Henderson McGee, and Robert Heyborne, aided with growth...

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Hamernik, Robert Oral History Interview

Professor of Civil Engineering, Associate Dean of School of Engineering (1962-1998). Topics include:Assisted with growth of School of Engineering, aided growth of Engineering Co-op Program, assisted...

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Blum, George Oral History Interview

Professor of History College of the Pacific, Professor of Social Sciences Raymond College. (1962-1999) Beginning and development of Raymond College, Blum’s role in curriculum development, Blum in...

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Meyer, Doris Oral History Interview

Professor of Athletics. (1956-1990) Development of women’s athletics nationally; early faculty women on campus; teacher credential program in adapted P.E.

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Dempsey, Cedric Oral History Interview

Director of Athletics (1967-1979). Topics include: Athletic Program at UOP; development of women’s athletic program; focused on the liberal arts aspect of Pacific.

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Shimeall, Clark Oral History Interview

Professor of Geology and Dean of Students at Covell College (1968-1986). Topics include: Covell College, teaching geology to Latin American students, becoming Dean of Students for Covell College,...

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Whiteker, Roy Oral History Interview

Dean of COP, Professor of Chemistry. (1976-1989). Topics include: Early Administration, COP Dean, Absorption of Cluster Colleges faculty, development of Physical Therapy program, International Studies...

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Betz, Edward as remembered by Bud Sullivan, Beth Mason-Gregory, Peggy Rosson,...

Professor of Speech, Dean of Men, Dean of Students, Dean of All University Programs, Faculty representative to NCAA. Debate team, Student Advising Program, CIP Program, Cluster Colleges, PSA ASUOP...

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Browne, Gwenn Oral History Interview

Department of Philosophy. (1968-1995). Topics include: Honors program, activist, AAUP Unions, Philosophy Dept. & major, General Ed curricular changes & themes, Grievance Committee, social...

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Fairbrook, Paul Oral History Interview

Director of Food Services, Director of Housing and Food Services, Director of Auxiliary Services (1965-1985). Topics include: Improvement of University dining services; managing University departments...

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Lark, Neil Oral History Interview

Professor, Natural Sciences, Raymond College Professor, Physics, C.O.P. (1962 – 1999). Topic Include: Raymond College structure and faculty, Raymond curriculum development and dissolution, importance...

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Schedler, Gilbert Oral History Interview

Professor, Religious Studies Chair, Religious Studies Department (1967-2004)

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Fletcher, David Oral History Interview

Professor of Engineering (1973-1996)

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Matuszak, Alice Jean Oral History Interview

Professor, School of Pharmacy (1963-2002) Pharmacy School curriculum and units, role of Medicinal Chemistry in Pharmacy, role of women in Pharmacy, honor societies, social-professional fraternities,...

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Pejack, Edwin Oral History Interview

Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Department Chair (1982-2007) Initiation of the Dept. of Mechanical Engineering at UOP; first graduating class and first accreditation of Mechanical Engineering...

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McMaster, Robert Oral History Interview

Chief Investment Officer, Associate Vice President for Business & Finance (1966 - 1990) Years of service at Pacific; Administration and colleagues; major accomplishments and changes; summary.

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Dunmire, Irvin Dale Oral History Interview -

Professor of Education, Department Chair, Associate Dean, Acting Dean (1974-1990) Topics include: Electrical and computer engineering, Dean Robert Heyborne, influence of Regent Ted Baun, Family...

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Schippers, John Oral History Interview

Schippers, John (1962-1990) Professor School of Education Topics include: Development of Teacher Corps program; association with National Science Foundation program; student teaching in Mexico; early...

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Anderson,Steven Oral History Interview

Professor of Biology (1970-1996)

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Dash, Robert Oral History Interview

Professor of Modern Languages, Director of the Center for Integrated Studies Topics include faculty governance, curricular development, general education, Modern Language Dept.

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Wolak, William Oral History Interview

Professor, Theater Arts. Chair, Drama Dept. (1975-2007)

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Beauchamp, Kenneth 2012

Professor of Psychology (1969-2007). Topics include: departmental curriculum changes, evolution of faculty participation in governance, departmental management, description and comparison of Deans and...

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Griego, Elizabeth 2013

Vice President for Student Life (2006-2013). Topics include: Student Life organization and staffing, Student Life programs, Pacific students’ characteristics.

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Stubbs, Thomas Oral History Interview

Professor of Physical Education, Football Coach, Baseball Coach, Interim Athletic Director

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Medford, E. Leslie, Oral History Interview

Director of Admissions, Cluster Colleges (1962-1988). Topics include: Importance of Cluster Colleges for University recruitment efforts, impression of Robert Burns, Samuel Meyer, Elliot Taylor,...

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Spencer, Sherman, Oral history Interview

Spencer, Sherman (1950-1984) Circulation Librarian University Library Topics include: Early years of library, building, staffing, departments; early administration and faculty retreats; Stockton...

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Hauben, Paul, Oral History Interview

Professor of History (1969-1994)

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Williams, John, Oral history interview

Professor of English (1965 - 1998).

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Morrow, Robert, Oral history interview

Morrow, Bob (1975 – 2002) Professor, Benerd School of Education Topics include: Special Education program, Early Childhood Education, Stockton Children’s Home, Women’s Center Family Resource &...

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McNeal, Dale, Oral history interview

McNeal, Dale (1969-2002) Professor of Biology Topics include: Changes in biological sciences curriculum, general education programs, advising pre-health professional majors, role of faculty in shared...

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Benedetti, Robert, Oral History Interview

(1989-2013)Dean, College of the Pacific. Executive Director, Jacoby Center

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Cavanaugh, Patrick Oral History Interview

Vice-President for Business and Finance (1997-2014). Topics include: business at Pacific, President DeRosa’s administration, beginning of President Eibeck’s administration (first five years), endowment...

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Gilbertson, Phil Oral History Interview

Provost (1996-2010) Director, Pacific History Project (2010-15) Topics include: first impressions, major changes in curriculum and rest of University, prominent issues and achievements, prominent...

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Howells, Gary Oral History Interview

Professor of Psychology (1971-2013). Topics include: Getting into Pacific, Callison College experience, integration into COP Psychology Department, clinical experience and the Stockton community, and...

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Heffernan, James Oral History Interview

Professor of Philosophy (1972-2014) The path to Pacific, contributions including innovations and new courses, Department of Philosophy, student trends, and changes and impact of administration. Changes...

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Muskal, Fred Oral History Interview

Professor of Education Administration (1972-2009). Topics include: Chair Academic Council 1992, Education Administration, Information & Imagination Program (I&I), and faculty/administration...

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Albaugh, Glen Oral History Interview

Professor of Sport Psychology (1971-1999). Topics include: Evolution of intellectual reach, freedom of academic inquiry at Pacific, administrative involvement, community outreach (First Tee, etc.),...

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Brown, Ashland Oral History Interview

Dean of School of Engineering & Professor of Mechanical Engineering (1991-2016). Topics include: Changes and growth in scope of the academic programs, advancements in student scholarship (use of...

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