This collection is composed of correspondence, form letters, and meeting minutes generated by the Committee on Scholarly Affairs at South Dakota State University. The records provide insight into the committee’s administrative functions and decision-making processes. The correspondence and form letters document communication between committee members and various academic units, while the minutes reflect the committee’s deliberations and actions regarding scholarly standards, academic policy, and curricular affairs.

The Committee on Scholarly Affairs shaped academic policy and maintaining scholarly standards within the university. These records are significant for understanding the governance of academic programs and the internal operations of faculty-led oversight committees. They may be useful for researchers studying institutional policy development, faculty governance, and the historical context of academic administration at SDSU.