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Dan L. Jones records

 Record Group
Identifier: 001-001-014

Scope and Contents

These records contain Jones’ resume, biography, articles about and by him in the University’s Recommended Reading publication, as well as scripts and schedules for the opening of Unitas Stadium and the Field House.

Dates

  • Creation: 2003, undated

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on access. This collection is open to the public.

Conditions Governing Use

Towson University Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA) is the owner of the original materials and digitized images in our collections; however, the collection may contain materials for which copyright is not held. Patrons are responsible for determining the appropriate use or reuse of materials. Consult with SCUA to determine if we can provide permission for use.

Biographical Note

In the aftermath of the Perkins resignation, the Board of Regents for the University of Maryland System appointed Dan Jones as “Acting Interim President”. Jones started at Towson in 1966 as an Assistant Professor in English after graduating and working at the University of Utah, which is where he also got his Ph.D. in 1972. He became Chair of the Division of English/American Literature Department in 1971 and retained this position until 1992 when the Department was renamed the Department of English. He was chair of the English Department from 1992 until 1995. In 1995, he was named Acting Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, and became the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts in 1997. From 2001 until 2002, Jones was the Provost and Vice President of Instruction. While there was concern that Jones would not be able to lead the University and begin to rebuild its reputation after the resignation of Perkins, many felt that to have yet another transitional leader would be too detrimental. Three weeks after being named “Acting Interim President”, the Board of Regents officially named Jones Acting President on May 4, 2002. He remained in this position for almost a year while the Board of Regents conducted a search for a new University President. During his tenure as President, Jones continued to reach out to Alumni for funding, worked on the budget and staffing, broke ground on the new Center for the Arts building expansion, and started work on a new campus master plan. Jones retired from the University after Robert L. Caret’s appointment to the President’s Office in 2003. He died on May 13, 2010.

Extent

.26 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Dan L. Jones was appointed as "Acting Interim President" of Towson University from 2002 to 2003 following Mark L. Perkins resignation. These records contain Jones’ resume, biography, articles about and by him in the University’s Recommended Reading publication, as well as scripts and schedules for the opening of Unitas Stadium and the Field House.

Bibliography

Alec MacGillis. "Towson provost acting leader ; Regents subcommittee to solicit nominations for interim president; Process to take several weeks; Search for new chief won't begin until temporary is appointed :[FINAL Edition]." The Sun, April 13, 2002, http://www.proquest.com/ (accessed April 27, 2011).

Bill Free. "For Towson, name is worth millions ; Stadium naming rights expected to be set by Sept.; Colleges :[FINAL Edition]." The Sun, April 16, 2002, http://www.proquest.com/ (accessed April 27, 2011).

Alec MacGillis. "Towson U provost to be interim president ; Former leader resigned amid pressure last month :[FINAL Edition]." The Sun, May 4, 2002, http://www.proquest.com/ (accessed April 27, 2011).

David Callahan. “Towson’s Hidden Tiger.” Baltimore Smart CEO, September 2002.

Alec MacGillis. "Mansion is all fixed up, with no one to entertain ; Roadblock: Towson University could be sued if it holds events in a vacant Guilford house it bought for such functions :[FINAL Edition]." The Sun, October 6, 2002, http://www.proquest.com/ (accessed April 27, 2011).

Edward Gunts. "Towson arts center gets a $40 million overhaul ; Project adds theater, modern practice areas to 31-year-old building :[FINAL Edition]." The Sun, April 28, 2003, http://www.proquest.com/ (accessed April 27, 2011).

Frederick N. Rasmussen. "DAN L. JONES :TOWSON UNIVERSITY EDUCATOR HELD A VARIETY OF POSITIONS, INCLUDING INTERIM PRESIDENT, IN HIS NEARLY 40-YEAR CAREER." The Sun, May 18, 2010, http://www.proquest.com/ (accessed April 27, 2011).
  • Alec MacGillis. "Towson provost acting leader ; Regents subcommittee to solicit nominations for interim president; Process to take several weeks; Search for new chief won't begin until temporary is appointed :[FINAL Edition]." The Sun, April 13, 2002, http://www.proquest.com/ (accessed April 27, 2011).
  • Bill Free. "For Towson, name is worth millions ; Stadium naming rights expected to be set by Sept.; Colleges :[FINAL Edition]." The Sun, April 16, 2002, http://www.proquest.com/ (accessed April 27, 2011).
  • Alec MacGillis. "Towson U provost to be interim president ; Former leader resigned amid pressure last month :[FINAL Edition]." The Sun, May 4, 2002, http://www.proquest.com/ (accessed April 27, 2011).
  • David Callahan. “Towson’s Hidden Tiger.” Baltimore Smart CEO, September 2002.
  • Alec MacGillis. "Mansion is all fixed up, with no one to entertain ; Roadblock: Towson University could be sued if it holds events in a vacant Guilford house it bought for such functions :[FINAL Edition]." The Sun, October 6, 2002, http://www.proquest.com/ (accessed April 27, 2011).
  • Edward Gunts. "Towson arts center gets a $40 million overhaul ; Project adds theater, modern practice areas to 31-year-old building :[FINAL Edition]." The Sun, April 28, 2003, http://www.proquest.com/ (accessed April 27, 2011).
  • Frederick N. Rasmussen. "DAN L. JONES :TOWSON UNIVERSITY EDUCATOR HELD A VARIETY OF POSITIONS, INCLUDING INTERIM PRESIDENT, IN HIS NEARLY 40-YEAR CAREER." The Sun, May 18, 2010, http://www.proquest.com/ (accessed April 27, 2011).
Title
Guide to the Dan L. Jones records
Status
Completed
Author
Created by Felicity Knox, revised and transferred to ArchivesSpace by John Esh
Date
2011, 2020
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Towson University Special Collections and University Archives Repository

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Albert S. Cook Library
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Towson MD 21252 United States