John T. Rettaliata position papers, 1965

  • Identification024.05.06
  • TitleGuide to John T. Rettaliata position papers, 1965 024.05.06
  • PublisherPaul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections
  • LanguageEnglish
  • RepositoryPaul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections
  • OriginationRettaliata, John T., Dr.
  • Physical Description12 Issues
  • Date1965

John T. Rettaliata (1911-2009) served as Illinois Institute of Technology's second president from 1952 - June 30, 1973. His tenure at IIT began in 1945 as a professor of mechanical engineering. He held various campus positions prior to become president including director of the mechanical engineering department, dean of engineering, and vice-president for academic affairs. As president of IIT, he also served as president of Armour Research Foundation where he had previously been a consultant in the ARF mechanical engineering division. Rettaliata's presidency marked a time of continued expansion of the physical campus and IIT's building program. In addition, it was under Rettaliata that the school developed into a university as a result of administrative reorganization and expansion of the school's academic programs.

"IIT Position Papers" on approaches to education for a technological age by Dr. John T. Rettaliata. Printed as 4-page brochures, apparently for mass distribution. Appears to be the complete run.

  • 01 - Jan. Education as our Foremost Resource
  • 02 - Feb. The Education of an Engineer
  • 03 - Mar. The Liberal Arts in our Day
  • 04 - Apr. Where the Lines of Learning Cross
  • 05 - May The Teacher and the Student
  • 06 - June The University and the City
  • 07 - July Combating Professional Obsolescence
  • 08 - Aug. Technology and the Arts
  • 09 - Sep. The Future of the Private University
  • 10 - Oct. The Future of IIT as a Private University
  • 11 - Nov. Education and the Computer
  • 12 - Dec. Technology and Society

1993.026 JTR Office Files, 1998.012 JTR Speeches, 1998.019 Enrollment Materials, 1998.184 JTR Office Files, 2004.057 Academic Calendar Revision Materials, 2004.061 Pullman Board of Directors Materials, 2007.018 Campus Sit-in Photos, 2010.037 S. Guralnick's Remarks on JTR, 2011.001 S. Guralnick's Remarks on JTR

Catherine Bruck, University Archivist

was formerly 2004.036

  • Subject
    • Engineering
    • Engineering -- Study and teaching (Secondary)
    • Interdisciplinary approach in education
    • Education
  • NamesRettaliata, John T., Dr.