Interviewer
David Brooks
Files
Description
James Koch describes his tenure as president of the University of Montana from 1986 to 1990. He discusses fiscal and enrollment issues, trimming some departments, and starting a bus tour to promote the University. Koch talks about establishing the University of Montana President’s Lecture Series, which features academics from around the world to speak on topics within their area of expertise. He recalls Professor of History Richard Drake’s efforts to locate interesting speakers for the series. Koch shares his views on grading, undergraduate curriculum, the construction of Washington-Grizzly Stadium, racism on campus, and his presidential duties. He discusses his decision to leave the University of Montana after four years to serve as president of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia.
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Document Type
Oral History
Subjects
University of Montana administration; James Koch, University of Montana president; University of Montana President’s Lecture Series; Richard Drake; Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia
Original Date
5-31-2006
Time Period
Twentieth century
Geographic Coverage
Montana
Language
eng
Original Collection
University of Montana Oral History Project, OH 408, Archives and Special Collections, Mansfield Library, University of Montana-Missoula
Digital Publisher
University of Montana--Missoula. Mansfield Library
Rights
Copyright to this collection is held by the interview participants and by the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, University of Montana-Missoula. Permission may be required for use. For further information please contact Archives and Special Collections: (406) 243-2053 / library.archives@umontana.edu
Oral History Number
OH 408-016
Media Type
Sound; Text
Original Format
1 sound file (59:58 min.) : digital, + 1 transcript (25 p. : 28 cm.)
Digital Format
audio/mp3; application/pdf
Run Time
59:58 minutes
Local Filename
oh 408-16.mp3; OH408-016.pdf
Citation
Koch, James, "James Koch Interview, May 31, 2006" (2006). University of Montana Oral History Project. 22.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/umoh/22