Arthur Vrettas Papers
UA.10.3.156

Summary Information

Repository
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Creator - Interviewee
Adams, Walter, 1922-1998
Creator - Interviewee
Anderson, David D.
Creator - Interviewee
Cantlon, John E.
Creator - Interviewee
Dunham, Douglas, 1916-
Creator - Interviewee
Jameyson, Ruth
Creator - Interviewee
Silverman, Henry J.
Creator - Interviewee
Varg, Paul A.
Creator - Donor
Vrettas, Arthur T.
Creator - Interviewer
Vrettas, Arthur T.
Creator - Interviewee
Warrington, Willard G.
Creator - Interviewee
Winder, Clarence L.
Title
Arthur Vrettas papers
ID
UA.10.3.156
Date [inclusive]
1969-1992
Extent
0.25 Cubic feet
Language
English

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "Item title, Collection title, Collection Identifier, Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, East Lansing, Michigan."

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Biographical/Historical

Arthur Vrettas worked in the Michigan Department of Education in 1995 as a consultant, then worked in a number of other programs including the Supplemental Educational Services Program, Michigan Blue Ribbon Exemplary Schools Program, Schools of Choice Program, and Boarding Schools Licensing. In addition, he served as the Director of Grants and Special Projects for the Lincoln Consolidated Schools, Ypsilanti, Michigan from 1993-1994, prior to which he was the same school’s High School Principal from 1991-1993. In the years before, he served as Superintendent of the Noble County Schools in Sarahsville, Ohio from 1989-1991, and earlier, from 1984–1989, he served as Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Business Affairs at the Buckeye Local Schools in Ashtabula, Ohio. He also worked as a principal, counselor, and teacher in a number of other districts throughout Ohio and Michigan, including Thompson, Warren, Cleveland, and Detroit. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Akron, his Master of Arts in Guidance and Counseling from John Carroll University, and his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Michigan State University. In addition, Vrettas was a member of Kiwanis International from 1991-1997, the City of Novi Planning Commission from 1995-1999, the Novi Community Schools Financial Committee from 1996-1997, and the Rotary International from 1992-1996.

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Scope and Contents note

The Arthur Vrettas papers include booklets, reports, and communications related to the University College and its administration at Michigan State University. The booklets include course listings and general rules of the college. There are also reports from the University Committee on General Education (1981), and the "Winder Report" (1978) which was Provost C. L. Winder's proposal to dissolve University College. In addition, there are taped interviews and transcripts of interviews by Arthur Vrettas with Michigan State University faculty and administration in 1990. Interviewees include Walter Adams, David D. Anderson, John E. Cantlon, Douglas Dunham, Ruth Jameyson, Henry J. Silverman, Paul A. Varg, Willard G. Warrington, and Clarence L. Winder.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections

Conrad Hall
888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Legal Status

Copyright: Michigan State University. Property Rights: Michigan State University.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.

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Controlled Access Headings

Corporate Name(s)

  • Michigan State University. University College.

Genre(s)

  • Interviews (Sound recordings)
  • Periodicals
  • Reports

Personal Name(s)

  • Hannah, John A., 1902-1991

Subject(s)

  • Education, Higher -- Michigan
  • State universities and colleges -- United States
  • Universities and colleges -- Administration
  • Universities and colleges -- Curricula

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Collection Inventory

Box item

#1 Walter Adams interview cassette 1990 

4368 1

#2 David Anderson interview cassette 1990 

4368 2

#3 John Cantlon interview cassette 1990 

4368 3

#4 Douglas Dunham interview cassette 1990 

4368 4

#5 Ruth Jameyson interview cassette 1990 

4368 5
Box Folder

#6 Henry Silverman interview cassette 1990 

4368 6
Box item

#7 Paul Varg interview cassette 1990 

4368 7

#8 Willard Warrington interview cassette 1990 

4368 8

#9 Clarence Winder interview cassette 1990 

4368 9

Interview transcript permission form 1992 


    Box Folder
Text   4368 1
    Box Folder
Audio   4368 1

Interview transcripts, A - J 1990 


    Box Folder
Text   4368 2
    Box Folder
Audio   4368 2

Box Folder

Interview transcripts, S - W 1990 

4368 3

Long-Range Planning Council report to the president 1978 

4368 4

Long-Range Planning Council supplemental report 1978 

4368 5

The MSU News Bulletin, Vol. 21, No. 9 1989 

4368 6

The University College Goals, Courses, and Services packets 1972-1979 

4368 7

The University College informational packets Circa 1969 

4368 8

The University College Quarterly magazine 1962-1975 

4368 9

The University College response to Provost Winder general education proposals 1971-1981 

4368 10