2.27 A Memo: Use of the words "Chairman" and "Chairmen" in Institutional Documents

Title

2.27 A Memo: Use of the words "Chairman" and "Chairmen" in Institutional Documents

Subject(s)

Educational administration

Description

The use of 'chairperson' is not permitted on official college documents. 'Chairwoman' is permissible if it refers to a specific person who holds the position. 'Chairman' is the institutionally sanctioned term.

Date

May 17, 1992

Creator(s)

Summerville, Richard
Vice President for Academic Affairs

Call Number

2.27 A

Statement of Rights

Christopher Newport University, All Rights Reserved

Original Format

Photocopy