Administrative Matters
1996
Administrative
Includes findings related to: Faculty meetings, retreats and appointments; Departmental teaching, studies, and admissions; Correspondence exchanged among the faculty members and between faculty and students.
Contents
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Memo of financial retirement needs and desires for retirement years
13/02/1996
Administrative, Early RetirementSender:Christopher Alexander, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Sam Davis, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Indicating enclosure of two memos for possible early retirement and thoughts for a meeting between they and Sam Davis to discuss the issue
20/02/1996
Administrative, Early RetirementSender:Christopher Alexander, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Harrison Fraker, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Overview, comments and response to a letter received previously from recipient, outlining the agreements and disagreements that must be settled to meet the early retirement requirements for Christopher Alexander
20/02/1996
Administrative, Early RetirementSender:Christopher Alexander, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Sam Davis, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Re-evaluation of Assistant Professor Gary Black - Opens with a memorandum "Items which create a misleading impression in materials submitted for Asst Professor Black's tenure evaluation", and followed by six attachments that constitute a necessary background and context for the memorandum. Attachments include two 1995 memos, two 1996 letters to Gary Black and two 1996 memos to PhD Committe Chair
28/06/1996
Administrative, Promotion CaseSender:Christopher Alexander, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Letter to the Journal of Architectural Engineering outlining Prof. Alexander's opinion of the conception and final design of the concrete lace truss that was discussed in the article published "Design of Concrete Tracery Trusses to define Architectural Space"
28/01/1996
Administrative, Promotion CaseSender:Christopher Alexander, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Bijan Mohraz, Journal of Architectural Engineering, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Notice of Correction; addressed to the Journal of Architectural Engineering with the requested updates to the suggestions made by Gary Black to correct the article "Design of Concrete Tracery Trusses to define Architectural Space"
14/05/1996
Administrative, Promotion CaseSender:Christopher Alexander, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Bijan Mohraz, Journal of Architectural Engineering, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Re-Evaluation of Assistant Professor Gary Black. Christopher Alexander's letter to the Budget committee in where he discusses matters that have come to light indicating parts of the submission by Gary Black were falsified. Details and thoughts provided; includes an earlier version draft
24/06/1996
Administrative, Promotion CaseSender:Christopher Alexander, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Donlyn Lyndon, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Invitation for Christopher Alexander to participate in the qualifying exam committee for PhD. in Architecture. The following material is included: I: Dissertation Proposal, II Research Strategy, III Reading List, IV Summary of Coursework, V Work Progress Report, VI Curriculum Vitae along with faculty members and contact information
31/03/1996
Administrative, Ph.D. Advancement to CandidacySender:George Elvin, University of California Berkeley, Graduate Office, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Christopher Alexander, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Note indicating Georges' answers to posed questions are attached (but they are not) and oral examination date
01/05/1996
Administrative, Ph.D. Advancement to CandidacySender:Christie McCarthy, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Gary Black, Cassandra Adams, Christopher Alexander, C. William Ibbs, Hansjoachim Neis, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:Note
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Note indicating that Christopher Alexander will not be present at the meeting and will examine George Elvin by himself and give results
08/05/1996
Administrative, Ph.D. Advancement to CandidacySender:Christopher Alexander, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Gary Black, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Conduct of George Elvin's Oral Examination on Thursday May 9. Details actions that were unusual
09/05/1996
Administrative, Ph.D. Advancement to CandidacySender:Christopher Alexander, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Nezar AlSayyad, University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Report on George Elvin's Oral Exam
11/05/1996
Administrative, Ph.D. Advancement to CandidacySender:Christopher Alexander, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Gary Black, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:Fax
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Letter indicating troubles with surprise decision not to participate with the committee for the qualifying exam, and a rejection of any conditions requested
11/05/1996
Administrative, Ph.D. Advancement to CandidacySender:George Elvin, University of California Berkeley, Graduate Office, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Christopher Alexander, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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A thank you for participating in qualifying exams. Expressions regarding Christopher Alexander's decision to not participate with the committee members and a feeling of troubles with the new conditional impositions being requested by both Professors, Neis and Alexander
11/05/1996
Administrative, Ph.D. Advancement to CandidacySender:George Elvin, University of California Berkeley, Graduate Office, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Hansjoachim Neis, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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A response to what was considered an abrupt and unfortunate letter that arrived as Building Process faculty meeting was completed. Indicating the letter showed a tone of lacking humility and awareness of self, noting the faculty was trying to discuss feelings toward applicants future and a recommendation of a change of attitude
11/05/1996
Administrative, Ph.D. Advancement to CandidacySender:Christopher Alexander, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:George Elvin, University of California Berkeley, Graduate Office, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:Fax
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My Request for a Split Examination for George Elvin's Oral Examination: A note stating the belief that an explanation as to why sitting separate from Professor Black for George Elvin's oral exam was required due to outstanding issues between the two.
14/05/1996
Administrative, Ph.D. Advancement to CandidacySender:Christopher Alexander, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Nezar AlSayyad, University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Notice of Admission to Qualifying Examination. Administrative Committee of the Graduate Council has appointed a Qualifying examination requiring all members to attend; Voting Procedure and Split Vote instructions attached
15/05/1996
Administrative, Ph.D. Advancement to CandidacySender:Joseph Cerny, University of California Berkeley, Graduate Division, Graduate Degrees, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Christopher Alexander, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Reconstitution in Higher Degree Committee (Qualifying Examination Committee) provides new committee names and examination fields
02/08/1996
Administrative, Ph.D. Advancement to CandidacySender:Joseph Cerny, University of California Berkeley, Graduate Division, Graduate Degrees, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:George Elvin, University of California Berkeley, Graduate Office, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Draft letter articulating pertinent facts as to why the reconstitution of the oral examinations should not be permitted as organized
09/08/1996
Administrative, Ph.D. Advancement to CandidacySender:Christopher Alexander, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Joseph Duggan, University of California Berkeley, Graduate Division, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:Letter Draft
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Contains a packet of letters regarding the oral examination of George Elvin, including letters between faculty members, Chair and Dean, regarding the Qualifying Examination, Report to the Graduate Division on the Qualifying Examination for Admission to Doctoral Candidacy
09/08/1996
Administrative, Ph.D. Advancement to CandidacySender:Katalin Bende, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Joseph Duggan c/ Cathy Ratti, University of California Berkeley, Graduate Division, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:Fax
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A) Factual Information Not Transmitted To You, with Commentaries B) My Recommendations. Detailed information on both subjects is provided after a show of gratitude for a letter and phone conversation. Recommendation for a failing grade on Oral Exams and recommendations for reprimands that should be administered
03/09/1996
Administrative, Ph.D. Advancement to CandidacySender:Christopher Alexander, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Joseph Duggan, University of California Berkeley, Graduate Division, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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A packet of documents containing: 1 Page - Cover, 6 Pages - My Reports for Dean Duggan, 1 page - My letter to Professor Black, 6 pages- Professor Neis Handwritten Report to Dean Duggan
05/09/1996
Administrative, Ph.D. Advancement to CandidacySender:Christopher Alexander, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Carol Sue, Dean Duggan, University of California Berkeley, Graduate Division, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:Fax
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Letter indicating that for matters of committees, reconstitution of committees Associate Dean Joseph Duggan is responsible; contact information provided
09/08/1996
Administrative, Ph.D. Advancement to CandidacySender:Hansjoachim Neis, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Christopher Alexander, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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Gratitude for an informative meeting and an indication that a copy of the material is attached to note
24/06/1996
Administrative, Promotion CaseSender:Christopher Alexander, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Carol Christ, University of California Berkeley, Office of the Chancellor, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Medium:Note
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Gratitude for morning discussion and as promised 12 pages from Volume 2 of "The Nature of Order" which deals with the origination of the floral truss
24/06/1996
Administrative, Promotion CaseSender:Christopher Alexander, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Recipient:Bijan Mohraz, Journal of Architectural Engineering, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.Medium:Letter
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