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Tiffany Cole
Repository
James Madison University Libraries Special Collections
Identification
SC 0398
Title
Andrew Kohen papers 1977-2006
Quantity
1.65 cubic feet, 5 boxes
Creator
Kohen, Andrew I.
source
Kohen, Andrew I.
Language
English
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Abstract
The collection comprises the professional papers of Dr. Andrew Kohen, professor emeritus of economics at James Madison University.
The materials primarily concern Kohen's involvement in the Freshman/First-Year Seminar, Faculty Senate, Faculty Handbook Committee,
and the lawsuit filed by Faculty for Responsible Change (FRC) against the JMU Board of Visitors.
The copyright interests in this collection have been transferred to the James Madison University Special Collections Library.
While staff have taken special care to identify and remove sensitive materials containing privacy protected information (PPI),
in rare instances PPI may be revealed during use of this collection. Researchers agree to make no notes or other recordation
of PPI if found within this collection, and further agree not to publish or disclose such information for any purpose. Researchers
agree to alert Special Collections staff if potentially privacy protected information is found within this collection. For
more information, contact the Special Collections Library Reference Desk (library-special@jmu.edu).
Access Restrictions
Collection open to research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection.
Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the James Madison University Special Collections Library to use this
collection.
Preferred Citation
[identification of item], [box #, folder #], Andrew Kohen Papers, 1977-2006, SC 0398, Special Collections, Carrier Library,
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA.
Acquisition Information
Donated by Andrew Kohen in two accruals in 2022.
Processing Information
Folder titles supplied by the donor were retained.
Andrew "Andy" Kohen, Emeritus Professor of Economics, joined the James Madison University faculty in 1976 and taught until
his retirement in 2010. Outside of the economics department, Kohen taught LS 101: Freshman/First-Year Seminar, a course he
taught from 1989 to 1994, and HON 181e. Kohen received the 1986 Distinguished Teaching Award and was elected speaker of the
faculty senate for the 1995-1996 academic year. During the 1990s, Kohen was part of a group of faculty members who expressed
criticism of the JMU administration for decisions related to academic restructuring as well as a myriad of other issues.
The collection comprises the professional papers of Dr. Andrew Kohen, professor emeritus of economics at James Madison University.
The materials primarily concern Kohen's involvement in the Freshman/First-Year Seminar, Faculty Senate, Faculty Handbook Committee,
and the lawsuit filed by Faculty for Responsible Change (FRC) against the JMU Board of Visitors.
Kohen's teaching materials and course readings for LS 101 and HON 181 are included. Additionally, the collection thoroughly
documents the decision by the administration, at the recommendation of Ronald Carrier, to withdraw support for LS 101: First-Year
Seminar which occurred on January 13, 1994. The activities of Faculty Senate, Faculty for Responsible Change, and the Committee
to Revise and Update the Faculty Handbook are documented.
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