A project outline with exercises titled, "the Critical Path Method." According to the document's introduction, "the purpose of the Critical Path Method (CPM) was to create a plan and then to place that plan on a schedule." It is likely this project outline was distributed to students as part of their coursework at the University of Waterloo.

Material related to various courses taught by Donald Cowan at the University of Waterloo. Includes student grades, questionnaires, exams, notes, handouts, correspondence, overhead transparencies, teaching slides, and other items.

Material related to a proposal with the Canadian International Development Agency to support a twinning agreement between the Computer Science Department of the Pontifical Catholic University (PUC) of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and the Computer Science Departments of the Universities of Waterloo and Toronto. Includes correspondence, draft copies of the proposal with notes and corrections, notes, two copies of a report titled, "The application of computer technology for development: report of the Secretary-General" published by the United Nations Economic and Social Council on May 20, 1970, and related items.

Seminar notices, memoranda, and programmes documenting seminars and special events at the University of Waterloo that were accumulated by Donald Cowan.

Press clippings (originals and photocopies) concerning staff in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Waterloo, the computer industry in Waterloo, and the Computer Museum of Canada. Also includes a copy of UW News titled, "The Waterloo Story," and a document titled, "The Computer Systems Group," which outlines the history of the group at the University.

A copy of a proposal titled, "Negotiated development grant proposal, research in computational tools for mathematics" submitted by W.F. Forbes, Dean, Faculty of Mathematics, and Donald Cowan, Chairman, Department of Applied Analysis and Computer Science, to the National Research Council of Canada. File also includes notes, and a related item of correspondence to Dr. H.E. Petch (President pro tem, University of Waterloo) from B.A. Gingras (Director, National Research Council of Canada).

Dot matrix printouts of financial statements for grants received by Donald Cowan from the National Research Council of Canada. File also includes a copy of the publication, "Awards to university staff 1975" created by the National Research Council of Canada, a blank application for a conference grant, copies of University of Waterloo grant subsidiary ledger pages, a bilingual NATO Research Grants Programme pamphlet (1974), machine shop service forms, and related correspondence.

Material created or accumulated by Donald Cowan during his participation in the National Research Council of Canada's Grant Selection Committee for Computing and Information Science. Includes a list of major equipment requests, a schedule of meetings, a list of grant selection committees and members, correspondence, a list of conference grants, notes, a note regarding computing costs, a copy of a page from the University of Waterloo grant subsidiary ledger, copies of National Research Council applications, memoranda, and summaries of requested grants.

Material related to the Institute for Computer Studies and the University of Waterloo's Alliance Partnership. The partnership between the Institute for Computer Studies and the University of Waterloo and was formally announced during a presentation on May 15, 2001. Includes two copies of the event schedule, two copies of the media release, two copies of an e-mail from CDI Investor Relations (CDI Education Corporation) to Donald Cowan, two copies of a CDI Education - EDU (TSE) stock quote, and a copy of an article titled, "The education program for software professionals" by Donald Cowan.

Records related to the activities of several academic units at the University of Waterloo including the Department of Pure Mathematics, the Department of Applied Analysis and Computer Science and the Faculty of Mathematics that were sent to Donald Cowan. Includes four memoranda, one letter, minutes of the Computer Science Committee from September 8, 1972, a Faculty of Mathematics Council agenda, and two seminar abstracts.

Material related to the general operations and business of the Department of Applied Analysis and Computer Science at the University of Waterloo created or accumulated by Donald Cowan while he served as the Department Chairman. Includes records related to various topics including grants, job appointments, conferences, meetings, the sharing of papers and texts between institutions, and other items.

Material related to the general operations and business of the Department of Applied Analysis and Computer Science at the University of Waterloo created or accumulated by Donald Cowan while he served as the Department Chairman. Includes records related to various topics including staffing, course planning, job vacancies, finances, funding, examinations, promotions, equipment, research projects, students, grants, and other items.

Correspondence sent to Donald Cowan by representatives at the University of Waterloo regarding his salary adjustments, research stipends, benefits, academic work terms, appointment as Chairman of the Department of Applied Analysis and Computer Science, and tenure.

Curriculum vitae of PhD students and graduates. The resumes presumably belonged to applicants for teaching positions in the Department of Applied Analysis and Computer Science at the University of Waterloo.

Material related to the development of an environmental information system. Includes a copy of the Centre of Information Technology for the Environment (CITE) University of Waterloo constitution, an article titled, "An information framework for environmental research and management" by Donald Cowan and C. Mayfield, and a letter of intent submitted on behalf of the research team of Cowan, Mayfield, Newkirk and Swayne to apply for a research grant under the Tri-Council Green Plan Program to support the research required to create a computer-based Environmental Information System (EIS).

Material related to the development of the Canadian Universities Computer Network (CANUNET). Includes correspondence, particularly to various CANUNET committees, reports, a survey of universities by the Canadian Computer/Communications Task Force, a report on the design concept for CANUNET by Joseph B. Reid with comments from the University of Waterloo, notes, and related items.

Records documenting Donald Cowan's activities at the University of Waterloo as a faculty member and administrator in the Department of Computer Science, including his tenure as Chairman of the Department of Applied Analysis and Computer Science. These files also document Donald Cowan's involvement in groups such as the National Research Council of Canada Grant Selection Committee, Centre for Information Technology for the Environment (CITE) as well as the Institute for Computer Studies and the University of Waterloo’s alliance partnership. Includes correspondence, reports, articles, computer printouts, conference materials, notes, grant proposals, and other items.