No. 708 John Gregory Francis, 2011

File — Box: 71, Folder: 7

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Mr. Francis (b. 1943) was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 10. He discusses his growing up years in Sacramento, California, as well as his educational experiences. He received his undergraduate degree from Stanford University and a doctorate from University of Michigan, with post graduate work at the University of Essex and Oxford. He discusses his educational experiences and influences. Mr. Francis joined the University of Utah faculty in 1974. He relates his teaching experiences and movement into administrative responsibilities, including president of the academic senate, associate vice president, dean of undergraduate studies, and finally Senior Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs. During this interview Mr. Francis discusses the challenges and opportunities he faced in his career, including, academic dishonesty and establishing an honor code; internationalization opportunities and programs; enrollment management; course and faculty evaluations; the value of education at a research institution; admission standards; student engagement; and faculty governance.
Project: University of Utah Oral History.
Interviewer: Anne Peterson

Dates

2011

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.