James Cook University (JCU) Archives, Townsville, Queensland

James Cook University (JCU) Archives, Townsville, Queensland

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In 1957, Professor John Douglas Story, Vice Chancellor of the University of Queensland proposed a regional university college be established to cater to the people of North Queensland. State Cabinet announced in 1960 that a University College would be established at Townsville under the auspices of the University of Queensland: the University College of Townsville was opened in 1961.

After proclamation of the James Cook University of North Queensland Act 1970 (Qld), the University College of Townsville became James Cook University of North Queensland on 29 April 1970.

In 1982, James Cook University amalgamated with the Townsville College of Advanced Education (formerly the Townsville Teacher’s College). The university established a presence in Cairns in 1987.

In 1991, the School of Art and Design of the Townsville, College of Technical and Further Education was transferred to James Cook University.

In 2003 the University opened an international campus in Singapore. The university further expanded its presence by establishing another campus in Brisbane, Queensland in 2006.

James Cook University of North Queensland Act 1970 (Qld)

Officer-in-charge: Deputy University Secretary
Administrative Assistants – Records

Records created by the James Cook University; records of other institutions and individuals associated with the James Cook University. For further information see https://www.jcu.edu.au/chancellery/secretariat-and-records

Records:

• University Committee: Minutes, agenda, 1960-1992
• Administration records: Correspondence files; Photographs; Videos; Oral history tapes
• Student records
• Department records: Files; Photographs.
  Related institutions:
• Townsville College of Advanced Education
• Student Union
• Federation of Australian University Staff Associations (FAUSA)
• General Staff Association
• Technical Staff Association.
  Individuals: Mrs Joan Hopkins, Mr George Roberts.
  Quantity: 200m

Publications:

• Campus News 3/20 (13 Nov 1991).

Access is limited. Queries about the University Archives should be directed to Chezelle Boevink, Deputy University Secretary.

Records older than 30 years are available. Records less than 30 years old are assessed in accordance with the access provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (Qld). If no restrictions apply the records are released.

General reference assistance available.

Copying service available.

Revised 3 Apr 2022

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