Engineering and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University, 1986

This series comprises five and one-quarter boxes (5.25 cubic feet) of material. Folders are arranged alphabetically by topic, then by date.

In addition to documenting his work in numerous committees and task forces, this series reflects Schatz’s effort to seek partnerships for Carnegie Mellon with the medical and business profession. His membership on the MPC Corporation board continued, serving as Vice-Chairman in 1982. The majority of these MPC Corporation files concentrate on the creation of the Western Pennsylvania Advanced Technology Center (sponsored by the Ben Franklin partnership program) to aid in the development of high-technology industry and the formation of jobs in western Pennsylvania.

Schatz was an active member of the Design Review Committee, which guided the planning of new campus buildings. These folders document much of the planning process regarding the Roberts Engineering Hall, University Center, Intelligent Workplace, Center for the Arts, and the Open Space Master Plan.

Schatz continued to work with faculty members primarily dealing with tenure and retirement issues. He was responsible for projecting tenure faculty rates as well as drafting a report on the continuing accountability of tenured faculty members. Schatz collected files on grievance issues raised by faculty members on disputes involving contracts, tenure and sabbatical leave.

Of special interest is testimony that Schatz presented on “Research on Educational Issues” before the U.S. House of Representatives, Subcommittee on Select Education and Post-secondary Education of the Committee on Education and Labor.

As a senior administrator, Schatz played key roles in the strategic planning of Carnegie Mellon, including presidential transitions and capital campaigns. He attended planning retreats and often advised the Board of Trustees.