File contains the following speeches and lectures given by Dr. Rieke from 1987-1989: “The State of the University 1987” and related drafts,” “The Message of the Future is that Happiness is Now,” “In Death, Rich and Powerful Love,” “Scholarship, Leadership, Diligence, Commitment,” “End and Beginnings,” “The State of the University 1988,” and “The PLU Experience Trails On.”
File contains the following speeches and lectures given by Dr. Rieke from 1984-1987: “Fidelity to Mission: The Measure of Success” and related materials regarding the Fall Faculty assembly, “Excellence in Personhood: The Goal of Education,” “It’s Our University: Engage It!”, “It’s Our University: Nourish It!”, “It’s Our University: Discover It!”, “Commencement: One Step in the Process of Lifelong Growth,” “The State of the University 1986,” “Consistency of Person: The Ultimate Measure of Happiness,” “User Friendly Liberal Arts,” “The Consequence of Choice,” “What Has An Apple to Say f Installation?”, and “Educated for What?” Choices to be Made!”
File contains the following speeches and lectures given by Dr. Rieke from 1974-1984: “A Celebration of Quality and An Inquiry into Its Nature,” “Inaugural Address,” “Work and Education,” “President’s Address to PLU Faculty Fall Conference,” “Opening Convocation Address,” “Energizing Personal Resources,” “The Greatest Days: Those in Which We Give,” “Be Still and Know that I Am God,” “A Response to Fear, Confusion, and the Need to Hope: Get Down in the Mud and Do the Job,” “Do You Know the Second Verse?”, and “A Report to the Church.”
Transcripts of Presidential Search Committee meetings from April to May.
Meeting minutes from PLU’s Presidential Search Committee covering details about the logistics of interviews, the job posting and announcements, reviews of candidates, and other topics.
Proposed agendas from the Presidential Selection Committee including interview schedules and other preparations.
Materials relating to Dr. Rieke’s presidential position search including pamphlets and other printed resources from Seattle Central Community College, a consultation service, the affirmative action register, and other miscellaneous resources.
Miscellaneous documents related to preparations by the President’s office for the interview process for the next president including proposed interview questions, reports about solicitations, and different applications and resumes.
Correspondence and other documents related to PLU’s job posting for the next president including responses about equal opportunity employment and religious qualifications.
Correspondence related to the PLU’s presidential search about topics including the religious qualifications of candidates, the screening committee, and the general search. Correspondence is largely from Thomas Anderson, Chair of the Board of Regents, administrators, and other staff and faculty at PLU.