Collection Guide
Collection Title:
Collection Number:
Get Items:
Guide to the Student Affairs records
USDA_2008_009
View entire collection guide
Search this collection
Table of contents
Title:
Student Affairs records
Date (inclusive): 1973-2001
Collection number: USDA_2008_009
Creator: University of San Diego Office of Student Affairs
Extent:
1 box (1 linear foot)
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.
Languages:
English
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.
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.
These records are arranged alphabetically into one series of Administrative records.
Access Information
These records are open for research.
[Folder Title], Box # Folder #, Office of Student Affairs records, Copley Library, University of San Diego, Archives and Special
Collections.
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.
See the Thomas Cosgrove papers for additional Student Affairs records.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Burke, Thomas
Subjects and Indexing Terms
University of San Diego
Higher Education Research Institute (Los Angeles, Calif.)
Subjects and Indexing Terms
San Diego (Calif.)
Subjects and Indexing Terms
student life
administration of students
students' attitudes