John Gregory Francis, Salt Lake City, Utah: an interview by Anne Peterson, 3 October 2011

Transcript (43 pages) of an interview by Anne Peterson with University of Utah Vice-President John G. Francis on 3 October 2011. Part of the University Oral History Project, Everett Cooley Collection tape no. U-3090

Mr. Francis (b. 1943) was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 10. He discusses his growing up years in Sacramento, California, as well as his educational experiences. He received his undergraduate degree from Stanford University and a doctorate from University of Michigan, with post graduate work at the University of Essex and Oxford. He discusses his educational experiences and influences. Mr. Francis joined the University of Utah faculty in 1974. He relates his teaching experiences and movement into administrative responsibilities, including president of the academic senate, associate vice president, dean of undergraduate studies, and finally Senior Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs. During this interview Mr. Francis discusses the challenges and opportunities he faced in his career, including, academic dishonesty and establishing an honor code; internationalization opportunities and programs; enrollment management; course and faculty evaluations; the value of education at a research institution; admission standards; student engagement; and faculty governance. Project: University of Utah Oral History. Interviewer: Anne Peterson