Interviewer
Donna McCrea
Files
Description
Royce Engstrom discusses his work as provost and president of the University of Montana (UM). He highlights UM 2020, which was the strategic plan for the University of Montana, his vision for the Global Leadership Initiative (GLI), and the expansion of research activity. Engstrom highlights academic programs created during his tenure at UM including climate change studies, data analytics, and systems ecology, and also the expansion of fundraising. Engstrom talks about Missoula College, including the importance of two-year education and the location of the new College building. Engstrom recalls the sexual assault problems at UM and his interest in addressing these with transparency and proactive solutions. He also reflects on the declining enrollment, budget cuts and layoffs during his tenure, and shares his reaction to being asked to resign. Finally, he shares his perspective on his leadership style and his legacy at UM.
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Document Type
Oral History
Original Date
3-8-2018
Time Period
Twenty-first century
Geographic Coverage
Montana
Language
eng
Original Collection
University of Montana History Oral History Collection, Archives & Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, University of Montana
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 454-002
Media Type
Sound; Text
Digital Format
audio/mp3; application/pdf
Run Time
1:37:25 minutes
Local Filename
OH_454_002.mp3; OH_454_002.pdf
Citation
Engstrom, Royce C., "Royce C. Engstrom Interview, March 8, 2018" (2018). University of Montana History Oral History Collection. 36.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/umhistory_interviews/36