Emily Lloyd papers, 1989-2004

Collection context

Creator:
Lloyd, Emily
Extent:
1.83 linear feet (1 record carton and 2 document boxes)
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

This collection consists of administrative materials collected by Emily Lloyd. There are personal notes and letters but also planning documents, internal memos, and official reports.

Biographical / historical:

Emily Lloyd was a former Commissioner of the New York City Department of Sanitation under both Mayors David Dinkins and Rudolph Giuliani. Lloyd is best known for her work in implementing the first citywide residential and commercial recycling programs in New York City. She was named Executive Vice President for Administration at Columbia University in 1994. After the departure of Joseph Mullinix, his position was split into two by President George Rupp: Lloyd became EVPA and John Masten was named Chief Financial Officer (CFO). She was responsible for a broad array of centralized administrative functions, including oversight of facilities, institutional real estate, security, personnel, telecommunication, purchasing, and student services such as health care, housing, dining, and career counseling. Lloyd oversaw most of the non-academic areas of the University. After the departure of former Vice President for Public Affairs Alan Stone in November 2001, Lloyd took over the University's government and community relations.

Among other projects, Lloyd negotiated union contracts; managed construction projects including the new Alfred Lerner Hall, the dorm on Broadway and 113th (with an NYPL branch); conducted extensive negotiations with the community boards and neighbors; oversaw the Business/Law building on Amsterdam and 115th Street; pushed environmental initiatives improving University-wide recycling program, waste management, energy efficiency; pursued the acquisition of the building on 110th and Broadway (now The School at Columbia), additional faculty housing, and a new home for the School of Social Work. She received much of the credit for the vastly improved relations between Columbia and the Morningside Heights community.

In 2003, now under President Lee C. Bolling, Lloyd was named Executive Vice President for Government and Community Affairs. She resigned in June 2004. From 2005-2008, Lloyd served as Commissioner of the NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), under Mayor Michael Bloomberg's second term. She then served as President of the Prospect Park Alliance and COO of the Trinity Real Estate, the real estate arm of Trinity Church. She returned to the DEP in 2014 for Mayor Bill DeBlasio, but retired in 2016 due to a medical condition.

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.

All administrative records of the University are restricted for 25 years from the date of creation.

Terms of access:

Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred citation:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Emily Lloyd papers; Box and Folder numbers; University Archives, Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University Libraries.

Location of this collection:
6th Floor East Butler Library
535 West 114th Street
New York, NY 10027, USA
Before you visit:
Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
Contact:
uarchives@columbia.edu