Sister Sheila Megley, RSM Papers, 1947-2001

Salve Regina University Archives
McKillop Library
100 Ochre Point Ave.
Newport, RI 02891
Tel: 401-341-2276
Fax: 401-341-2951
email: archives@salve.edu

Published in 2022

Collection Overview

Title:	Sister Sheila Megley, RSM Papers
Date range:	1947-2001, 1975-1992
Creator:	Megley, Sheila, Sister, RSM
Extent:	15 Linear Feet
Abstract:	The Sister Sheila Megley, RSM, papers consist of correspondence, memorandum, logs, and requisitions related to the professional work endeavors at Salve Regina University while serving as Provost/Executive Vice President and Vice President and Academic Dean.
Language of materials:	English
Repository:	Salve Regina University Archives
Collection number:	6.1.9

Scope & content

The records of Sister Sheila Megley, RSM, PhD document the professional work and strategic endeavors that occurred while Sister Megley served in the capacity of Provost/Executive Vice Provost and Vice President and Academic Dean. Such activities involving institutional planning, improving the technological infrastrature for the academic community, and construction of McKillop Library are represented. In addition, there are various accolades, dedications, and awards. Formats of the records include but are not limited to correspondence, clippings, postcards, cards, and blueprints.

Access Points

Subject Topics

• Correspondence

Document Types

• Speeches
• Memorandums

Subject Topics

• Education

Arrangement

Records are generally arranged alphabetically; and in some instances, refined to reflect alphabetical order.

Biographical / Historical

Sister Sheila Megley, RSM, PhD a member of the Sisters of Mercy, served as Provost/Executive Vice President and Vice President and Academic Dean for Salve Regina University where she undertook many strategic initiatives to further the academic growth and technological developments for the University. Such initiatives include but are not limited to the five-year Technology Project, institutional planning, and the construction of McKillop Library. Sister Sheila also served in the capacity as a faculty member and Dean of Students. As an active member of the Salve Regina academic community, Sister Sheila Megley became an integral force for improving the work of the administration, faculty, and student services at Salve Regina University.

Prior to obtaining appointments at Salve Regina University, Sister Sheila Megley also served at Saint Xavier University, Chicago IL, as Director of Residence, Assistant to the Dean, and as a faculty member. In addition she served at Barat College, Lake Forest, IL as Director of the Mathematics Programs (Summers) and as part of the secondary school faculty for the upward bound program. Sister Megley also served at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE as a faculty member.

As it pertains to education, Sister Sheila Megley obtained her BA at Rosary College in Mathematics in 1961. She later went on to receive her MA in Theology at Saint Xavier College in 1968 and a second MA in English Literature at the University of Chicago in 1970. Sister Sheila Megley obtained a PhD in English Literature at the University of Nebraska in 1974 and completed her MS at Salve Regina University in Financial Management/Accounting in 1989.

Sister Megley also became involved in various professional memberships, boards, and committees including but not limited to chair of the Executive the Board of the Mercy Higher Education Colloquium, Board of Directors for the Economic Innovation Center in Newport, RI, Board of Trustees for Trinity Repertory Theater, Chair for Citizens Advisory Committee for the City of Newport, and in various roles working with the Rhode Island Committee for the Humanities.

As a result of Sister Sheila Megley's excellence and innnovation to the academic community at Salve Regina University, she received a doctor of humane letters, honoris causa. In addition, Megley Theatre formerly the Little Theatre in Mercy Hall by the Theatre Department in 1985 was dedicated in honor of Sister Sheila Megley and is currently known as the Black Box Megley Theatre in the Antone Academic Center at Salve Regina University.

In 1992, Sister Sheila became the eighth president of Regis College in Weston, MA leaving behind a legacy of shaping and evolving the integrity and academic fervor of Salve Regina University and the academic community.

Access & Use

Access to the collection:	The records are mostly open to the public with the exception of restricted materials, which will remain restricted 75 years from the date of creation.
Use of the materials:	Various copying restrictions apply, according to the Archives' use policy. Salve Regina University owns the copyright to material produced by employees and trustees of the University and work for hire. Requests for permission to publish material from the University Archives should be directed to the Archivist. See also the Archives' copyright and publication statement.
Preferred citation:	[Identification of Item], in RG6.1.9: Sister Sheila Megley, RSM, PhD Papers, [Box #, Folder #], Salve Regina University Archives, McKillop Library, Salve Regina University, Newport, RI
Contact information:	Salve Regina University Archives McKillop Library 100 Ochre Point Ave. Newport, RI 02891 Tel: 401-341-2276 Fax: 401-341-2951 email: archives@salve.edu

Administrative Information

ABOUT THE COLLECTION
Acquisition:	Records were transferred to the Archives sometime prior to 2014.
Processing information:	Processed by Michaela Sheerar. Records are generally arranged on the basis of alphabetical order.
ABOUT THE FINDING AID
Author:	Michaela Sheerar
Encoding:	This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace and encoded by Michaela Sheerar on 2022 February 17
Descriptive rules:	Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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