Student Affairs records, 1973-2001

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Summary

Title:
Student Affairs records
Dates:
1973-2001
Creators:
University of San Diego Office of Student Affairs
Abstract:
The majority of these records include student survey information conducted between 1983 and 1997. These surveys were primarily conducted by the Higher Education Research Institute on University of San Diego students. Also included are Vice President for Student Affairs, Thomas Burke's, records from committees on which he served including the Assessment, Athletics, and Student Affairs committees.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Folder Title], Box # Folder #, Office of Student Affairs records, Copley Library, University of San Diego, Archives and Special Collections.

Background

Scope and content:

The majority of these records were gathered by Thomas Burke. Burke worked at the University of San Diego for 28 years beginning in 1973, as the Dean of Students and as the Vice President for Student Affairs. He was instrumental in building the Student Affairs division, as well as in building the athletics department. These records primarily contain surveys conducted about the student experience. Surveys conducted by the Higher Education Research Institute document incoming and outgoing students' perspectives on their overall education at the University of San Diego, as well as student demographic information, plans while at USD and plans for their future. These records also document Thomas Burke's involvement on the Assessment Committee, the Athletics Committee of the Board of Trustees, and the Student Affairs Committee of the Board of Trustees.

Biographical / historical:

Student Affairs at the University of San Diego functions to create a "vibrant and active co-curricular learning experience" working collaboratively with Academic Affairs to support student learning and professional development in all areas. Prior to the merger of the San Diego College for Men and College for Women, student affairs functions were conducted by faculty and administration as needed. A formal department arose in Fall 1971 when the schools merged and one Office of the Dean of Students was created. This office focused on supervising and training resident assistants who supported students living on campus, as well as supporting students' extracurricular activities including athletics, student organizations and student government.

The division of Student Affairs continues to oversee all aspects of student life including housing, Greek life, student organizations, campus recreation, student wellness, and many other areas of campus programs and activities.

Processing information:

Initial processing of this collection was conducted by Tessie Camina in 2008. Further processing was conducted by Ashley Toutain in 2017.

Original order/provenance of these records is unknown. Examination of these records suggests that they were collected by Thomas Burke who served as University of San Diego Dean of Students and Vice President of Student Affairs for 28 years.

Arrangement:

These records are arranged alphabetically into one series of Administrative records.

Physical description:
1 box (1 linear foot)
Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Ashley Toutain
Date Prepared:
© 2017
Date Encoded:

Access and use

Restrictions:

These records are open for research.

Preferred citation:

[Folder Title], Box # Folder #, Office of Student Affairs records, Copley Library, University of San Diego, Archives and Special Collections.

Location of this collection:
5998 Alcalá Park
San Diego, CA 92110 2492, US
Contact:
(619) 260-2730
spcoll@sandiego.edu
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