Ronald G. Lykins, Assistant to James Whalen Office Files

The contents of this collection include the office papers of Ronald G. Lykins while he held the position of Assistant to the Executive Vice President at Ohio University. These papers range from budgeting information to student activities during the years of 1966-1969. A majority of the information in this collection is budgeting information for the university, as well as speeches, notes on student programs/activities, university rules, and administrative members. This collection is organized in alphabetical order.

In the year 1964, Ronald Lykins graduated from Morehead State University with a dual major in Accounting and Economics-Sociology. After earning his undergraduate degree, Lykins traveled and studied in Europe until he earned his MBA in 1967. This opportunity was due to his receiving a graduate assistantship from Ohio University. After earning his degree, Lykins stayed at Ohio University working as the assistant to the Executive Vice President for three years and ended up earning his PhD from Ohio University in 1971. Following his three years at Ohio University, Lykins worked for the Ohio Board of Regents and later taught at Ohio State University.

This collection is a good description of the administrative planning that occurred at Ohio University during the years 1966-1969 and what was happening on campus. The administrative aspect during this time is fascinating to look at, especially in regards to which programs they believed to be more important when it came to planning and budgeting for the next year. It is also interesting to see which programs and articles the administration took notice of and watched for.