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The Faculty Association Records document the organizational, administrative, and advocacy activities of the South Dakota State College (later South Dakota State University) Faculty Association from its founding in 1946 until its dissolution in 1972. The collection includes constitutions and by-laws, minutes, correspondence (primarily from or to the association's acting head), and committee records.

The records reflect the association’s advisory role and its efforts to address faculty-related concerns including appointment, rank and promotion, tenure, salary studies, insurance, retirement, sabbatical leave, travel expenses, outside activities, and faculty honors. Committees played a central role in the association’s work, and while their names evolved over time, they consistently focused on faculty welfare and institutional policy input. Also included are materials related to the selection of a college president, evaluation of public higher education in South Dakota, and membership and financial records. The bulk of the collection spans the years 1952 to 1960, with some earlier and later documents included for continuity.

This collection is significant for understanding faculty governance, institutional change, and the professional concerns of academic staff during the mid-20th century at South Dakota State.

The Faculty Round Table Records consist of foundational administrative documents related to the formation and governance of the Faculty Round Table at South Dakota State University. The collection includes a handwritten ledger containing the group’s original by-laws and minutes from its first meeting. These by-laws outline the organization's name, mission, membership requirements, officer roles, and procedures for conducting meetings. A typewritten version titled "Tentative Rules Governing Faculty Round Table" presents similar content, providing a clearer reference for organizational structure and protocol.

This collection offers insight into the early governance and self-organization of faculty at SDSU, reflecting the values, administrative priorities, and participatory culture of the academic community during the group’s inception. The documents serve as valuable primary sources for understanding faculty governance practices, professional engagement, and institutional development.