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Interviewer
David Brooks
Files
Description
Howard Reinhardt discusses his educational background and his tenure at the University of Montana as a professor in the Department of Mathematics (1957-1983) and, later, as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (1983-1987). He describes the collegiality among professors across campus, the changing nature of student goals, and the role of a liberal arts education in society. Reinhardt talks about his relationship with professors in the department, as well as his relationships with other University personnel. He recalls the role of the department’s chairman and issues that they dealt with. Reinhardt discusses the increasing trend of departments acquiring Ph.D. programs, his motivation for pursuing the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences position, and his experience working with several University of Montana administrations.
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Document Type
Oral History
Subjects
College of Arts and Sciences, University of Montana; Mathematics Department, University of Montana; University of Montana administration
Original Date
7-3-2006
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 408-007
Media Type
Sound; Text
Original Format
1 sound file (1:03:50 min.) : digital, + 1 transcript (28 p. : 28 cm.)
Digital Format
audio/mp3; application/pdf
Run Time
1:03:50 minutes
Local Filename
oh 408-07.mp3; OH408-007.pdf
Citation
Reinhardt, Howard, "Howard Reinhardt Interview, July 3, 2006" (2006). University of Montana Oral History Project. 4.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/umoh/4
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