Black Faculty and Staff Association (BFSA) records
010.BFSA

Summary Information

Repository
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Title
Black Faculty and Staff Association (BFSA) records
ID
010.BFSA
Date
1970- present
Extent
0.4 Linear feet 1 archive box
Language
English
Abstract
The Purpose of the Black Faculty and Staff Association (BFSA) is to further the well-being of the African American community of Eastern Michigan University and to contribute to the institution's quest for excellence. The BFSA sponsors activities appropriate to these aims and engages in research and dialogue on institutional initiatives and direction. The Black Faculty and Staff Association (BFSA) records includes a wide variety of textual materials detailing the history and administration of the BFSA. The original order of the collection was maintained, and materials were grouped into three series. Files within these series include a date range and have been arranged chronologically, with the bulk of materials dating from 1985-1992.

Preferred Citation note

Please cite materials from the University Archives in the following manner: Item. Collection Title. Eastern Michigan University Archives.

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Administrative History

The Purpose of the Black Faculty and Staff Association (BFSA) is to further the well-being of the African American community of Eastern Michigan University and to contribute to the institution's quest for excellence. The BFSA aims to: 1. Improve the academic experience and quality of life for the Black student body. 2. Enhance the quality of work life and promote the professional development of Black faculty, staff, and administrators. 3. Increase the responsiveness of the institution to the academic, socio-economic and technological challenges facing higher education. The BFSA sponsors activities appropriate to these aims and engages in research and dialogue on institutional initiatives and direction.

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Scope and Contents

The Black Faculty and Staff Association (BFSA) collection includes a wide variety of textual materials detailing the history and administration of the BFSA.

The original order of the collection was maintained, and materials were grouped into three series: Administrative history,  Publicity, and  Activism. Files within these series include a date range and have been arranged chronologically. The  Administrative history series includes membership lists and membership induction documents, correspondence, and governing records that document the administration of the association. The  Publicity series includes press releases and newspaper clippings, BFSA newsletters, Upward Bound newsletters (another organization representing the interests of underrepresented youth, which has its own collection in the University Archives), and event flyers and planning records. The  Activism series includes minority enrollment surveys completed in 1973 and recommendations and reports submitted to the Board of Trustees, as well as recommendations regarding curriculum relating to minority groups.

The bulk of the material is dated 1985-1992.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Eastern Michigan University Archives 2012 January 12

Halle Library, Room 310
Ypsilanti, Michigan, 48197
734-487-0020

Revision Description

 Created new series, re-foldered collection, created accession number and record, imported to AT, added instances, bar code, and new box label. 2012 January 25

Conditions Governing Access note

Researchers are asked to request materials 24 hours prior to visiting the the University Archives.

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Controlled Access Headings

Corporate Name(s)

  • AFSCME.
  • American Association of University Professors.

Subject(s)

  • African Americans.
  • Eastern Michigan University
  • Universities and colleges--Faculty.

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Collection Inventory

Administrative history 1984-1992 

Governing documents 1988-1992 


    Box Folder
Mixed materials (32307023995088)   1 1

Membership 1985-1992 


    Box Folder
Mixed materials (32307023995088)   1 2

Correspondence 1984-1989 


    Box Folder
Mixed materials (32307023995088)   1 3-4

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Publicity 1981-2006  (Bulk, 1985-1992)

Clippings and press releases 1981-2005  (Bulk, 1981-1992)


    Box Folder
Mixed materials (32307023995088)   1 5

Newsletters 1989-1990 


    Box Folder
Mixed materials (32307023995088)   1 6

Events 1989-2006 


    Box Folder
Mixed materials (32307023995088)   1 7

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Activism 1973-1992 

Minority enrollment surveys 1974 


    Box Folder
Mixed materials (32307023995088)   1 8

Recommendations and reports 1973-1992 


    Box Folder
Mixed materials (32307023995088)   1 9

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