Records Relating to the Appointment of Vice-Chancellor and Principal in 1981 [Office of the Chancellor] (Series 1301)

Chancellor's correspondence relating to the appointment of a Vice-Chancellor and Principal to succeed Professor Sir Bruce Williams KBE who retired in August 1981. A Joint Committee was established by Senate to consider the appointment to the position. The records consist of 7 folders of enquiries and submissions that were invited from those willing to be considered for the position; and of suggestions of names of persons suitable for the appointment. The records include position description, correspondence with people making recommendations for the position, reports of the Committee, letters advising of the appointment of Professor Ward to the position.