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Collection Inventory +/-Biographical Note/Historical Note +/-Peggy Stock was Westminster College's 15th president, serving from October, 1995 through June 2002. She was the first woman to lead any institution of higher education in the state of Utah, and brought with her a vision of Westminster as "a destination place for students". She developed a Campus Master Plan and helped lead a Capital Campaign that allowed the college to implement the plan and transform the campus. Stock presided over the construction of Westminster's residential village, the renovation of its student center, the expansion of the Gore School of Business and the development of a high-tech aviation program. Under her direction, plans were also developed to expand the college's Jewett Center and build the Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center. Those buildings laid the groundwork for her real legacy: an increase in the quantity and quality of the students enrolled, the courses offered and the faculty and staff attracted. During her presidency at Westminster College, Dr. Stock raised approximately $100 million and increased student enrollment by 30 percent. Peggy Stock was born in Brooklyn, New York ca. 1936 to Ruth Feinstein Horowitz and Isaac Charles Horowitz. Her parents were married in 1928 and their first child, Harold, was born ca. 1929. Peggy received her B.S. degree in 1957 from St. Lawrence University, her M.A. in 1963, and Ed.D. degree in 1969 from the University of Kentucky. She married Dr. Robert J. "Bob" Stock, a professor of management and business ethics. Before coming to Westminster College, Dr. Stock was Senior Vice-President for Administration and Professor at the University of Hartford, Assistant Dean of Students at Montana State University, and 6th President of Colby-Sawyer College in New Hampshire. While at Colby-Sawyer (1986-1995), Dr. Stock increased enrollment, completed a successful capital campaign, and constructed or renovated several buildings, including Rooke Hall. For 8 years she was President of the Midwest Institute for Training and Education, a highly successful organizational development, training, and consulting firm in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Stock interviewed in April 1995 with the Board of Trustees to become the next president of Westminster College. The college had finally overcome some bad financial times; by 1995 it had been in the black for 12 years. The board wanted it to stay that way. Peggy saw the college as a "wonderful jewel that needed polishing". The board soon became convinced that her particular skills set fit the college's need; they saw a "can do" president. In her first 90 days as president, she and the board changed the bylaws and articles of incorporation for the college. Instead of representational trusteeship, they set criteria of "time, treasure, and talent". A residential village became a large part of that vision. The three residence halls that now surround the green on the south side of campus brought not only residential students to campus, but all the energy and enthusiasm that accompanies 500 resident undergraduates. Olwell Hall was dedicated November, 2011, Behnken Hall in May 2002, and Stock Hall in June, 2002. A description of Stock Hall on the Westminster College campus may be viewed online. Raising visibility and creating an identity for Westminster College also became a priority. Peggy's strong personal leadership and energetic advocacy brought about a different perception of Westminster. She became a sought-after speaker whose style informed and entertained her audience. A storyteller, conveyer of a good joke, and master of just the right quotation, her speaking popularity mushroomed the requests poured in. In her first two years alone, she delivered 69 speeches. During that whirlwind speaking circuit, she convinced many that Westminster was a jewel in their midst that they failed to recognize. In 2001, Utah Business Magazine named Westminster College one of the top five companies to work for in Utah. In June of that year Peggy reluctantly announced her retirement, effective June, 2002. She cited nagging health problems and a desire to spend more time with her husband Bob (Robert J. Stock) and her family. After leaving Westminster, Peggy Stock became a Senior Consultant for Executive Recruitment and Organizational Management at the RPA consulting firm which helps colleges fill vacancies for presidents and deans. At Westminster's May 2010 Commencement, Peggy Stock received an Honorary Doctorate of Education Degree from the college. Sources:
Content Description +/-This collection consists of various college publications, mainly announcements and invitations fundraising, social, or cultural events, and newsletters collected by President Peggy A. Stock during her term as 15th president of Westminster College (Salt Lake City, Utah). The materials date from 1996-1999. Many of the announcements and invitations in the collection which were slated for distribution to a subset of the Westminster College community (for instance, alumni living in Arizona), are clipped to a small heavy card stock which state the event, the date, number published, and the audience targetted for distribution. Other announcements have editing marks made in pen, presumably by President Stock herself, or someone from her office staff. The 1996 file (Box 1, Folder 1) includes: an announcement and schedule for "Women, spirituality & power" event, the Fall 1996 inaugural edition of Connections, a program from a 1996 concert in the Jewett Center. The 1997 January-June file (Box 1, Folder 2) includes: an alumni event invitation (AZ, NV, CO) to a reception at the Jewett Center for the Performing Arts, a "Keys to your future" key ring for the Class of 1997 (from the Office of Alumni Relations), the Spring 1997 issue of Westminster College review. The 1997 July-December file (Box 1, Folder 3) includes: an announcement of a "Treasure Island fantasy" fundraising event (August 9, 1997), a "Buyabook" card (Giovale Library), a program from the Giovale Library building dedication (September 12, 1997), Giovale Library notecard and envelope, in invitation to the President's Ball (September 27, 1997, Salt Lake City Marriott Hotel), programs for poetry and concert series, Alumniliaison Westminster College (Vol. 1, No. 1), the Fall 1997 issue of the Westminster College capital campaign newsletter, historic photographs, the Winter 1997 issue of Westminster College review, a Westminster College holiday card and mini diploma (small laminated card). The holiday card and diploma has a card clipped to it stating its purpose: "Holiday Card mini-diploma December 1997 / to wish recent graduates a happy holiday season and to give them a mini-diploma / mailed to recent grads (approx. 500)". The 1997-1999 file (Box 1, Folder 4) includes: a mailing, clipped with a card stating "Arizona Reunion, January 1998 / mailed to AZ alumni (approx. 200)", a brochure for the 1998 Weldon J. Taylor executive lecture series, raffle tickets for "Spaghetti dinner and Monte Carlo Night", Alumniliaison (Vol. 1, No.) mailed to 10,000 alumni with information about Westminster and the Alumni Association, the first page of a blank program (publication mock-up) for the Pinning ceremony, St. Marks-Westminster College School of Nursing (St. Mark's Cathedral, May 28, 1998), and a program from the Tanner-McMurrin Lectures featuring speaker Ed Sanders (March 30, 1999). Collection Use +/-Restrictions on Access: Open to public research. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law. Twenty-four hours advance notice is encouraged. Restrictions on Use: It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material must be obtained from the director of the Giovale Library. Preferred Citation: Peggy A. Stock Westminster College President's publications collection, 1996-1999, ACC-189, Giovale Library Archives, Westminster College, Salt Lake City, Utah. Administrative Information +/-Arrangement: Arranged chronologically by year. Processing Note: Processed in July 2003 by Laura Richey. Creator: Stock, Peggy A. Language: Collection materials are in English. Quantity: 1.0 linear foot Language of the Finding Aid: English. Author of the Finding Aid: Finding aid written June 2014 by Nicole LaCount; biographical and scope notes added August 2014 by Sarah Shaw. EAD Creation Date: 2014 August 12 by Sarah Shaw Standard: Describing Archives : A Content Standard (DACS) Subarea: ArchivesRelated Material: Related collections and photographs in Giovale Library Archives:
Subjects +/-Corporate Names: Westminster College of Salt Lake City--History--Sources Subject Terms: College presidents--Utah--Salt Lake City--Archives Form or Genre Terms: Calendars Personal Names:
Stock, Peggy A.--Archives
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Salt Lake City (Utah)--History--Sources |
