Dean of Students records
Scope and Content
The Dean of Students (DS) records span from 1930 to 1995 and contain records created by the DS, Dean of Men and Dean of Women offices of Ohio University. The collection is organized into three series: 1. Dean of Men; 2. Dean of Students; and 3. Dean of Women.
Dates
- Creation: 1930-1995
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1930-1966
Creator
- Ohio University. Office of the President (Organization)
Language of Materials
The records are in English.
History of the Dean of Students
The positions Dean of Men and Dean of Women existed prior to the creation of Dean of Students. In 1962, the Dean of Students title was created as an overseer of the two positions. The positions of Dean of Men and Dean of Women existed until 1966. These offices were responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing a variety of programs and services which are designed to assist and support students, including giving approval for the creation and continuance of student organizations. Historically, they were also overseers of student behavior.
Extent
58.75 cubic feet (16 Hollinger boxes, 51 record center cartons)
Abstract
The Dean of Students (DS) records span from 1930 to 1995 and contain records created by the DS, Dean of Men and Dean of Women offices of Ohio University.
Statement of Arrangement
Organized into three series: 1. Dean of Men; 2. Dean of Students; and 3. Dean of Women.
Description Note
Original, legacy collection inventories may contain inaccuracies or be incomplete. Collection descriptions may change or be updated as they are verified. Please contact Mahn Center staff if you note any errors or discrepancies.
Subject
- Ohio University -- Administration (Organization)
- Title
- Finding aid for the Dean of Students records
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Ohio University archives staff.
- Date
- 2020
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
- Sponsor
- The finding aid was converted into EAD with funding support from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Revision Statements
- 5 January 2024: Subjects and other notes added from ALICE MARC records and Mahn Center Microsoft Office finding aids by Ohio University Libraries Metadata Services Department Python scripts.
Repository Details
Part of the Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections Repository
