]> Finding Aid for the Records of the Department of Accounting, Joseph M. Bryan School of Business and Economics, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 1975-2002 Processed by: Sean Mulligan; machine-readable finding aid created by: Sean Mulligan University Libraries, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro 2009 Machine-readable finding aid derived from XML authoring program. Date of source: June, 2009; Description is in English Finding aid was prepared using DACS Finding Aid for the Records of the Department of Accounting, Joseph M. Bryan School of Business and Economics, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 1975-2002 University of North Carolina at Greensboro Descriptive Summary The Department of Accounting of the Joseph M. Bryan School of Business and Economics was founded in 1972. It is responsible for the University's undergraduate and graduate curricula in accounting. The records of the Department of Accounting contain correspondence, memoranda, meeting minutes, committee files, annual reports, and handbooks documenting the activities of the Department of Accounting from 1975 to 2002. Records of the Department of Accounting, Joseph M. Bryan School of Business and Economics, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 1975-2002 UA 5.4 University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Joseph M. Bryan School of Business and Economics. Department of Accounting. 4 Linear Feet, 10 Boxes University Archives and Manuscripts English Administrative Information Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

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 Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Records of the Department of Accounting, Joseph M. Bryan School of Business and Economics, University of North Carolina at Greensboro. University Archives and Manuscripts, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, NC, USA.

 Acquisition Information

Transferred from the Department of Accounting of the Joseph M. Bryan School of Business and Economics annually.

Processing Information

Processed by Sean Mulligan, June, 2009

Encoded by Sean Mulligan, June, 2009

Historical Note

The Department of Accounting of the Joseph M. Bryan School of Business and Economics was initially established in 1972, following the reorganization of the school. However, this establishment was in name only, as the actual formation of the department was delayed pending faculty growth and financial support. In 1976, Stanley Kratchman was named the acting head of the Department of Accounting while a search began for a permanent candidate. After a three year search, Dr. Charles Mecimore was appointed the first permanent department head in 1979.

One of Mecimore's first challenges was to create a new master's degree program, which was authorized by the UNC Board of Governors in 1979. After numerous course proposals, modeled after other accounting programs at various universities, the UNC Board of Governors gave the final approval for the establishment of a Master of Science Degree in Accounting in January 1984. In the fall of 1984, 21 students enrolled in to the graduate program, and a chapter of Beta Alpha Psi, the national accounting honorary fraternity, was installed on the UNCG campus.

In 1987, the Department of Accounting conducted a self-study report of its programs in order to seek accreditation with the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). In February 1988, a committee from the AACSB visited the Department. After discussing with the visitation team their specific concerns and problems, the Department of Accounting withdrew their request for accounting accreditation.

In 1989, Dr. William A. Collins was named to head the department.

In 1996, the Department of Accounting again began the process of working towards accreditation, and in 1997 conducted a self-evaluation report to be submitted to AACSB. In November 2001, the AACSB accreditation team visited the Department of Accounting, and in April 2002 granted full accrediation to the department.

In 1997, the Department of Accounting, in connection with the Internal Revenue Service, established a Student Tax Clinic whereby graduate students assisted low and moderate income taxpayers undergoing audit by the IRS. The clinic was the only one of its kind offered in North Carolina, and it ran until 2002.

In 1998, Susan E. Anderson was named head of the Department of Accounting. She was replaced by Dr. Edward Arrington in 2002.

 Collection Overview

This collection contains the official records that reflect the functions and activities of the Department of Accounting of the Joseph M. Bryan School of Business at UNCG from 1975 to 2002. These records contain materials related to faculty meetings, committees, annual reports, and other general topics including affirmative action, fraternal organizations, degree programs and scholarships. The files primarily include correspondence, memoranda, meeting minutes, emails, reports, and handbooks.

Collection Arrangement

The arrangement scheme for this collection was imposed during processing in the absence of a useable original order. This collection is arranged into four series, with each series then arranged alphabetically. Within each folder, documents are arranged in chronological order.

Series I: General Files, 1975-2002.

Series II: Memoranda, 1981-1995.

Series III: Faculty Meetings, 1980-2002.

Series IV: Committees, 1981-2002.

Series V: Annual Reports, 1978-2002.

Detailed Description of the Collection Series I: General Files

This series contains files of a general nature pertaining to the Department of Accounting. More specific subgroups can be found in later series.

 1 Academic Affairs, Office of, 1985-1987 Academic Computer Center, 1985-1988 Accounting Advisory Group, 1987-1989 Accounting Council, 1994-1996 Accounting Education Colloquium, 1981-1982 Accounting News Bulletin, 2002 Accounting Symposium, 1994-1995 Accounting Symposium, 2000-2001 Accreditation, 1982-1986 Advising Center, 1984-1986 Advisory Council, 2000-2002 Affirmative Action, 1980-1988 American Accounting Association, 1986-1987 American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Report, 1997 Arthur Andersen Tax Challenge, 2000 2 Bachelor of Science in Accounting, 1988-1994 Beta Alpha Psi, 1983-2001 Beta Alpha Psi, 1983-2001 Beta Gamma Sigma, 1985-1995 Bryan Fellow Mentor Program, 1985-1986 Building Dedication, 1987 Business Advisory Board, 1989 Catalog, 1985-1986 Center for Applied Research, 1983-1985 Colloquium on Managerial Control and Performance Evaluation, 1985-1986 Computer Fees, 1986-1987 Continuing Education Program, 1982-1986 Correspondence-General, 1980-1987 Course Proposals, 1985 Curriculum Changes, 1982-1983 Degree Program Proposal, 2000-2001 Department of Business and Marketing, 1987-1988 Department of Economics, 1986-1987 Department of Finance, 1986-1987 Department Review, 1996-1997 3 Executive Council, 1995 Executive Council Retreat, 1988 External Reviewers' Report, 1998 Faculty Awards, 1985-1987 Faculty Plan, 1987-1988 Faculty Performance Evaluation, 1985-1986 Faculty Recruiting, 1986 Fundraising , 1992-1995 Goals and Objectives, 1988-1993 Graduate Administrative Board, 1986 Graduate Accounting Students Association, 1985-1987 Graduate Assistantships, 1985-1986 Grants, 1984-1988 Handbook for Accounting Students, 1985-2000 Handbook for Undergraduate Accounting Majors, 1987-1991 Honorariums, 1985 Information Services, Office of, 1986 Information Systems and Operations Management, Department of, 1986-1987 Institutional Research, Office of, 1988 Internships, 1988-2001 Library, 1986-1988 4 Management, Department of, 1986-1987 Masters in Business Administration, 1985-1986 Master of Science Degree in Accounting, 1975-1980 Master of Science Degree in Accounting, 1980 Master of Science Degree in Accounting, 1981-1984 Master of Science Degree in Accounting, 1985-1989 Master of Science Degree in Accounting, 1993-1994 Merit Review, 1985 Mission and Goals, 1992-1995 North Carolina Review of Business and Economics, 1985 North Carolina State Board of Certified Public Accountant Examiners, 1986-1987 Organization Plan, 1981-1982 5 Promotion and Tenure, 1976 Promotion and Tenure, 1983-1988 Promotion and Tenure, 1986-1988 Registration, 1986 Research, 1986 Scholarships, 1984-1988 Self Study Report, 1985 Self Study Report, 1998 (part 1 of 2) Self Study Report, 1998 (part 2 of 2) Speakers, 1987 Statistics, 1995-1996 Student Awards, 1985-1987 Student Organizations, 1985-1986 Summer Session, 1987-1988 Tax Clinic, 1997-2002 Unit Planning, 1993-1996 Series II: Memoranda

This series contains memoranda created or received by the faculty and staff of the Department of Accounting.

 1 Memoranda- Chancellor, 1987 Memoranda- Dean (from), 1985-1987 Memoranda- Dean (to), 1985-1987 Memoranda- Faculty, 1981-1986 Memoranda- Faculty, 1987 Memoranda- Faculty, 1988-1989 Memoranda- General, 1993-1995 Memoranda- Graduate School, 1986-1987 Memoranda- Jere Hershey, 1984-1985 Memoranda- Jim Weeks, 1985-1988 Memoranda- Judy Johnson, 1984-1988 Series III: Faculty Meetings

This series includes the correspondence and minutes related to the department's faculty meetings.

 1 Faculty Meetings, 1980-1982 Faculty Meetings, 1983 Faculty Meetings, 1984-1985 Faculty Meetings, 1986-1988 Faculty Meetings, 1994-1996 Faculty Meetings, 1998-2002 Series IV: Committees

These files pertain to the numerous committees created in relation to the Department of Accounting. They include minutes, reports and correspondence.

1 Advising, 1985 Business Communications, 1985 Campus Stores, 1987 Computer Education for Management, 1983 Dean's, 1986-1988 Executive, 1986-1988 Faculty Peer Review, 1992-1994 Leadership, 1985-1987 MBA Program, 1986 Membership, 1985-1988 Planning and Development, 1998 Search, 1985-1986 Undergrad Curriculum, 1981-1987 Undergrad Curriculum, 1992-2002 Series V: Annual Reports

This series contains the annual reports produced by the Department of Accounting for the Office of the Provost. These reports document the yearly events and accomplishments of the department.

 1 Annual Report, 1978-1979 Annual Report, 1979-1980 Annual Report, 1980-1981 Annual Report, 1981-1982 Annual Report, 1982-1983 Annual Report, 1983-1984 Annual Report, 1985-1986 Annual Report, 1986-1987 Annual Report, 1987-1988 Annual Report, 1988-1989 Annual Report, 1990-1991 Annual Report, 1991-1992 Annual Report, 1992-1993 Annual Report, 1993-1994 Annual Report, 1994-1995 Annual Report, 1995-1996 Annual Report, 1996-1997 Annual Report, 1997-1998 Annual Report, 1998-1999 Annual Report, 1999-2000 Annual Report, 2000-2001 Annual Report, 2001-2002 Related Material

Records of the Center for Applied Research, Joseph M. Bryan School of Business and Economics, 1974-2002.

Records of the Department of Business Administration, Joseph M. Bryan School of Business and Economics, 1972-2004.

Records of the Division of Business and Marketing Teacher Education, Joseph M. Bryan School of Business and Economics, 1985-1996.

Records of the Department of Economics, Joseph M. Bryan School of Business and Economics, 1969-2005.

Records of the Department of Finance, Joseph M. Bryan School of Business and Economics, 1985-1995.

Records of the Department of Information Systems and Operation Management, Joseph M. Bryan School of Business and Economics, 1973-2002.

Records of the Department of Management and Marketing, Joseph M. Bryan School of Business and Economics, 1985-1995.

Records of the Office of the Dean, Joseph M. Bryan School of Business and Economics, 1960-2002.