Guide to the University of California, Santa Barbara, University Center Collection
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Guide to the University of California, Santa Barbara, University Center Collection, 1958-2002
Collection number: UArch 43
Department of Special Collections
Davidson Library
University of California, Santa Barbara
- Processed by:
- Special Collections staff; latest revision A. Demeter
- Date completed:
- Sept. 1, 2009
- Latest revision:
- Aug. 10, 2010
- Encoded by:
- A. Demeter
© 2009 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved.
Descriptive Summary
Title: University of California, Santa Barbara, University Center Collection
Dates: 1958-2002
Collection number: UArch 43
Creator:
University of California, Santa Barbara. University Center
Collection Size:
0.4 linear feet
(1 document box)
Repository:
University of California, Santa Barbara. Library. Dept. of Special Collections
Abstract: The UCSB University Center (UCen) collection contains reports, minutes, memos, plans, and other documents on the multiple
building projects for the UCen as well as general flyers, schedules, memos, etc. relating to UCen services and events.
Physical location: Del Sur, University Archives, 25A.
Languages:
English
Access Restrictions
None.
Publication Rights
Copyright has not been assigned to the Department of Special Collections, UCSB. All requests for permission to publish or
quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections. Permission for publication is given
on behalf of the Department of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply
permission of the copyright holder, which also must be obtained.
Preferred Citation
University of California, Santa Barbara, University Center Collection. UArch 43. Department of Special Collections, Davidson
Library, University of California, Santa Barbara.
Acquisition Information
Undetermined.
Scope and Content of Collection
"The University Center serves as a center of student activity at UCSB while also providing a variety of services to faculty,
staff, alumni and campus visitors. The UCen is committed to providing outstanding service and responding to the changing needs
of the campus community. It is a campus department within Administrative & Auxiliary Services and comprises the following
units: UCSB Bookstore, UCen Dining Services, and UCen Administration (Director's Office, Accounting & Information Services,
Cashiers & Post Office, Operations, Conference Services, Marketing, and ACCESS Card). A variety of other campus departments,
student organizations and leased operations maintain tenant space within the building.
"The University Center provides the services, conveniences, and amenities the members of the university community need in
their daily lives on campus and for getting to know and understand one another through informal association outside the classroom.
It is also simply a place to relax, study, meet with friends, work on computers provided by the UCen, or to attend meetings
in our conference facilities.
"The UCen is a part of the educational program of the university. Through its various boards, committees and staff, it provides
a diverse cultural, social and recreational program that complements and enhances the educational mission of the institution.
It is a place where students can obtain convenient work experience. Many will also gain invaluable supervisory and management
experience. It is a unique organization where students can participate in the leadership efforts of the UCen Governance Board
as well. As a result, the staff members of the UCen serve as educators as well as managers.
"The University Center also has a responsibility to remain fiscally solvent. The building receives no state funding. The majority
of all operating expenses for the UCen must be paid for with revenues generated within the building and from satellite operations
and student fees. An obligation exists to provide a comprehensive set of programs, goods and services while maintaining a
balanced budget and retaining sufficient capital reserves for future renovations and repairs."
Arrangement
The collection is divided into two series:
Series I, Building Construction, contains reports, minutes, memos, plans, and other documents on the multiple building projects for the University Center.
Series II, General, contains flyers, schedules, memos, etc. relating to UCen services and events.
Indexing Terms
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.
University of California, Santa Barbara. University Center
Student unions--United States.
Related Material
Bookstore and Coffeeshop collection, UArch 72
Broadsides and Posters collection, UArch 32 – University Center folder contains posters for events hosted by UCen
Student Organizations collection, UArch 101 – Includes files on UCen Activities and posters for events hosted by the UCen
Program Lounge
University Archives Photographs collection, UArch 112
Office of Public Information subject files, UArch 12
Associated Students subject files, UArch 21
Office of the Chancellor, Chancellor's records, UArch 17 – UCen dedication speech by Chancellor Cheadle
UCSB History and Antecedents collection, UArch 100 – UCen dedication file
Vice Chancellors collection, UArch 67 – File on UCen II construction
UCSB university center expansion : final environmental impact report. Prepared for Office of Planning and Analysis, University of California, Santa Barbara by EIP Associates. Special Collections
& Government Information Center LB3640 .U27 1991.
The University Center has been the location of many events and programs over the course of UCSB's history. For materials from
specific events, consult the sponsoring department or student group collection.
Series I:
Building Construction
Box 1: 1
University Center subcommittee minutes of meeting,
Oct. 31, 1958-Mar. 8, 1963
Box 1: 2
Office of Architects and Engineers, University Center,
1958,
1962
Box 1: 3
Cumerford, Inc., fundraising,
1959
Box 1: 4
Student Center subcommittee, Report on the Proposed Santa Barbara Student Center,
June 1961
Box 1: 5
Detail Project Program for the University Center, Project No. 909170,
Jan. 19, 1962
Box 1: 6
University Center expansion 2,
1975
Box 1: 7
Project planning guide, University Center 2,
Jan. 7, 1976
Box 1: 8
University Center study, plan, guide,
c. 1980s
Box 1: 9
Hearing date and location - proposal, California Coastal Commission,
Nov. 6, 1992
Box 1: 10
LRDP amendment 1992, consistency analysis,
1992
Box 1: 13
Country Store,
c. 1983-1991
Box 1: 14
Dining Services, memos and flyers,
1971-2001
Box 1: 15
Dining Services, menus,
c. 1971-1990s
Box 1: 18
Hours of operation,
1966-2002
Box 1: 20
Newsletters, bulletins,
1987-1995
Box 1: 21
Program Lounge,
c. 1970-1976
