Syracuse University Student Affairs Records
A description of the records at the Syracuse University Archives
Summary |
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| Creator: | Syracuse University Office of Student Affairs. |
| Title: | Syracuse University Student Affairs Records |
| Dates: | 1923-2006 |
| Size: | Approximately 49 linear feet |
| Abstract: | Materials related to the operation and projects of the Syracuse University Office of Student Affairs |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
University Archives, Special Collections Research Center Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Ave., Suite 600 Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center/university-archives |
Historical Note
Originally named the Office of Student Services, the Syracuse University Office of Student Affairs was the administrative body responsible for overseeing a variety of student services and activities from the mid-1960s to 2016. The position of Dean of Student Services was created in 1966. James G. Carleton was the first Dean of Student Services and worked along with the Dean of Men and the Dean of Women to oversee student activities and services on campus. In 1969, Carleton's title was renamed Dean of Student Affairs and in 1971, his department absorbed the offices of the Dean of Men and the Dean of Women to create one administrative body that was responsible for all student affairs. Subsequent heads of Student Affairs were Charles V. Willie, Melvin Mounts, Paul Eickmann, Edward J. Golden, Barry L. Wells, Thomas V. Wolfe, and Rebecca Reed Kantrowitz.
Over the years, the Office of Student Affairs had created and operated the Office of Multicultural Affairs, LGBT Resource Center, Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs, Counseling Center, Substance Abuse Prevention and Health Advancement Office, and Living Learning Communities. Student Affairs was also responsible for monitoring student conduct, promoting student health, wellness, learning, and inclusion, and serving as an advocate for student interests in the upper levels of university administration.
In 2016, the Offices of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management were merged to become the Division of Enrollment and Student Experience.
Scope and Content Note
The Syracuse University Student Affairs Records contain various materials related to the operation of the Office of Student Affairs, including subject files, homecoming banners, research materials, campus reports, audiotapes, dormitory construction plans, dean's files and other materials documenting the work of the committee investigating allegations by the Syracuse 8 of racism in the Syracuse University football program, and other events, projects, and initiatives completed by Student Affairs. The collection also contains some materials related to projects started by the Dean of Men and Dean of Women but ultimately finished by Student Affairs.
Restrictions
Access Restrictions
The collection is currently unprocessed and not available for research. Please contact the University Archives for more information.
School, college and department records are restricted to the office of origin for 30 years. Requests to use restricted records must be obtained in writing from the office of origin.
Please note some materials in this collection may be restricted in accordance with the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Use Restrictions
Written permission must be obtained from the Syracuse University Archives and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Syracuse University Student Affairs Records,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Transferred from the Syracuse University Office of Student Affairs, its component offices, deans, and administration from 1961 to 2017.
Processing Information
The collection is unprocessed.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: Emily Banach
Date: 2021
Revision history: