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Dr. Anne Raymond Savage retired from Old Dominion University in 2004 after 33 years of service. She began as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, served in the School of Continuing Studies, taught in the Biology Department, was appointed Director of the Center for Instructional Development, then Director of Academic Television Services and the Center for Instructional Services, and finally Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs. After "retiring" from that position in 1999, she worked with Distance Learning and in 2001 was appointed interim Vice Provost for Distance Learning and then in 2002 became the official Vice Provost. She officially retired in 2004. Dr. Savage received numerous awards and recognition for teaching and administration, among other things. She is considered the "Mother of Teletechnet" at ODU. She was born in Scituate, Rhode Island on April 10, 1939. This interview, in two parts, discusses her personal background, family and career in addition to developments at ODU during her time there, including Distance Learning and Teletechnet. The interview took place in Albert Brooks Gornto, Jr. Hall on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia.

Norman Pollock, Professor Emeritus, served in the History Department at ODU from 1964 and beyond his retirement in 1998.. He was born in 1922. The interview discusses his impressions of ODU from the 1960s (including racial integration, campus expansion, program expansion) to the distance education program of the 1990s. He also discusses his role in stopping white flight in the Colonial Place neighborhood of Norfolk. Note: Audio portion is not available.

Norman Pollock, Professor Emeritus, served in the History Department at ODU from 1964 and beyond his retirement in 1998.. He was born in 1922. The interview discusses his impressions of ODU from the 1960s (including racial integration, campus expansion, program expansion) to the distance education program of the 1990s. He also discusses his role in stopping white flight in the Colonial Place neighborhood of Norfolk. Note: Audio portion is not available.

Carolyn Hodgson Meyers Rhodes began as an Assistant Professor in the English Department at Old Dominion University (then Old Dominion College) in 1965. During her tenure at Old Dominion University, Dr. Rhodes co-founded the Women's Caucus, worked as the Principal Investigator for the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Pilot Grant in Women's Studies, co-founded the Friends of Women's Studies organization, and was a Fulbright Lecturer in both Romania and China. She retired in 1990 but remained active at ODU. She was born in Birmingham, Alabama on May 16, 1925 and died March 24, 2019. Part 3 briefly discusses the beginning of the ODU Women's Center and then focusses on the origins of the Women's Studies Department, included the NEH grant, the pilot program, curriculum development, and the first directors of the program. The interview took place in Perry Library on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia on June 12, June 29, and July 17, 2009. In Part 6, she gives her thoughts about ODU and how it has changed, her life in retirement, and her many projects and activities.

Alfred Brooks Rollins, Jr. served as the third President of Old Dominion University from 1976-1985, after which he taught in the History Department until his retirement in 1991. He was born in Presque Isle, Maine on May 28, 1921 and died February 20, 2013. The interview discusses his background, his agenda for the growth of the University, cooperation with Norfolk State to integrate ODU, development of the arts, programs for Women's Studies and International Studies, and growth of the women's basketball program, among many other accomplishments.

Alfred Brooks Rollins, Jr. served as the third President of Old Dominion University from 1976-1985, after which he taught in the History Department until his retirement in 1991. He was born in Presque Isle, Maine on May 28, 1921 and died February 20, 2013. The interview discusses his background, his agenda for the growth of the University, cooperation with Norfolk State to integrate ODU, development of the arts, programs for Women's Studies and International Studies, and growth of the women's basketball program, among many other accomplishments.

Dr. Anne Raymond Savage retired from Old Dominion University in 2004 after 33 years of service. She began as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, served in the School of Continuing Studies, taught in the Biology Department, was appointed Director of the Center for Instructional Development, then Director of Academic Television Services and the Center for Instructional Services, and finally Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs. After "retiring" from that position in 1999, she worked with Distance Learning and in 2001 was appointed interim Vice Provost for Distance Learning and then in 2002 became the official Vice Provost. She officially retired in 2004. Dr. Savage received numerous awards and recognition for teaching and administration, among other things. She is considered the "Mother of Teletechnet" at ODU. She was born in Scituate, Rhode Island on April 10, 1939. This interview, in two parts, discusses her personal background, family and career in addition to developments at ODU during her time there, including Distance Learning and Teletechnet. The interview took place in Albert Brooks Gornto, Jr. Hall on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia.

Dr. Anne Raymond Savage retired from Old Dominion University in 2004 after 33 years of service. She began as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, served in the School of Continuing Studies, taught in the Biology Department, was appointed Director of the Center for Instructional Development, then Director of Academic Television Services and the Center for Instructional Services, and finally Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs. After "retiring" from that position in 1999, she worked with Distance Learning and in 2001 was appointed interim Vice Provost for Distance Learning and then in 2002 became the official Vice Provost. She officially retired in 2004. Dr. Savage received numerous awards and recognition for teaching and administration, among other things. She is considered the "Mother of Teletechnet" at ODU. She was born in Scituate, Rhode Island on April 10, 1939. This interview, in two parts, discusses her personal background, family and career in addition to developments at ODU during her time there, including Distance Learning and Teletechnet. The interview took place in Albert Brooks Gornto, Jr. Hall on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia.

NASA astronaut and 1993 Old Dominion alumnus Lt. Col. Michael J. Bloomfield (center) is dressed in academic robes by David R. Hager, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs (left) and an unidentified faculty member, upon receiving an honorary degree from the university.

NASA astronaut and 1993 Old Dominion alumnus Lt. Col. Michael J. Bloomfield (center), holds his Honorary Degree from the university. Featured in the photo ar David R. Hager, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, (left) and President Roseann Runte (right).

Carolyn Hodgson Meyers Rhodes began as an Assistant Professor in the English Department at Old Dominion University (then Old Dominion College) in 1965. During her tenure at Old Dominion University, Dr. Rhodes co-founded the Women's Caucus, worked as the Principal Investigator for the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Pilot Grant in Women's Studies, co-founded the Friends of Women's Studies organization, and was a Fulbright Lecturer in both Romania and China. She retired in 1990 but remained active at ODU. She was born in Birmingham, Alabama on May 16, 1925 and died March 24, 2019. Part 3 briefly discusses the beginning of the ODU Women's Center and then focusses on the origins of the Women's Studies Department, included the NEH grant, the pilot program, curriculum development, and the first directors of the program. The interview took place in Perry Library on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia on June 12, June 29, and July 17, 2009. Interview recorded on Sony Digital Audio Recorder; audio quality is good. 1:08:29

Dr. Anne Raymond Savage retired from Old Dominion University in 2004 after 33 years of service. She began as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, served in the School of Continuing Studies, taught in the Biology Department, was appointed Director of the Center for Instructional Development, then Director of Academic Television Services and the Center for Instructional Services, and finally Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs. After "retiring" from that position in 1999, she worked with Distance Learning and in 2001 was appointed interim Vice Provost for Distance Learning and then in 2002 became the official Vice Provost. She officially retired in 2004. Dr. Savage received numerous awards and recognition for teaching and administration, among other things. She is considered the "Mother of Teletechnet" at ODU. She was born in Scituate, Rhode Island on April 10, 1939. This interview, in two parts, discusses her personal background, family and career in addition to developments at ODU during her time there, including Distance Learning and Teletechnet. The interview took place in Albert Brooks Gornto, Jr. Hall on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Interview recorded on digital video tape. The interview took place in Albert Brooks Gornto, Jr. Hall on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia.

Dr. Anne Raymond Savage retired from Old Dominion University in 2004 after 33 years of service. She began as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, served in the School of Continuing Studies, taught in the Biology Department, was appointed Director of the Center for Instructional Development, then Director of Academic Television Services and the Center for Instructional Services, and finally Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs. After "retiring" from that position in 1999, she worked with Distance Learning and in 2001 was appointed interim Vice Provost for Distance Learning and then in 2002 became the official Vice Provost. She officially retired in 2004. Dr. Savage received numerous awards and recognition for teaching and administration, among other things. She is considered the "Mother of Teletechnet" at ODU. She was born in Scituate, Rhode Island on April 10, 1939. This interview, in two parts, discusses her personal background, family and career in addition to developments at ODU during her time there, including Distance Learning and Teletechnet. The interview took place in Albert Brooks Gornto, Jr. Hall on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Interview recorded on digital video tape. The interview took place in Albert Brooks Gornto, Jr. Hall on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia.

Dr. Anne Raymond Savage retired from Old Dominion University in 2004 after 33 years of service. She began as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, served in the School of Continuing Studies, taught in the Biology Department, was appointed Director of the Center for Instructional Development, then Director of Academic Television Services and the Center for Instructional Services, and finally Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs. After "retiring" from that position in 1999, she worked with Distance Learning and in 2001 was appointed interim Vice Provost for Distance Learning and then in 2002 became the official Vice Provost. She officially retired in 2004. Dr. Savage received numerous awards and recognition for teaching and administration, among other things. She is considered the "Mother of Teletechnet" at ODU. She was born in Scituate, Rhode Island on April 10, 1939. This interview, in two parts, discusses her personal background, family and career in addition to developments at ODU during her time there, including Distance Learning and Teletechnet. The interview took place in Albert Brooks Gornto, Jr. Hall on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Interview recorded on digital video tape. Audio quality is good. 1:11:51

Dr. Anne Raymond Savage retired from Old Dominion University in 2004 after 33 years of service. She began as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, served in the School of Continuing Studies, taught in the Biology Department, was appointed Director of the Center for Instructional Development, then Director of Academic Television Services and the Center for Instructional Services, and finally Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs. After "retiring" from that position in 1999, she worked with Distance Learning and in 2001 was appointed interim Vice Provost for Distance Learning and then in 2002 became the official Vice Provost. She officially retired in 2004. Dr. Savage received numerous awards and recognition for teaching and administration, among other things. She is considered the "Mother of Teletechnet" at ODU. She was born in Scituate, Rhode Island on April 10, 1939. This interview, in two parts, discusses her personal background, family and career in addition to developments at ODU during her time there, including Distance Learning and Teletechnet. The interview took place in Albert Brooks Gornto, Jr. Hall on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Interview recorded on digital video tape. Audio quality is good. 1:30:57