Records of the Vice President for Student Affairs

Collection

Identifier: UVPS

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Records of the Vice President for the Office of Student Affairs consists of a photograph album of 8"x10" prints of photographs from the November 14, 1968, student occupation of the Agriculture Building in response to recruitment on campus by Dow Chemical. Also included in the collection are documents related to the Journal of Student Affairs. Documents include editorial board agendas, memos, emails, correspondence, minutes, style sheets, article tracking sheets, timelines, and training materials and address the design of the journal, topics to cover, guidelines, positions descriptions, and management of the process of publication. Photographs detailing the 1968 occupation are in the collection and include images of barricades constructed by demonstrators, supplies necessary for occupation, and vandalized walls and property as well as photographs of the participants.

Dates

Creation: 1968, 1991-2004

Creator

Colorado State University. Office of Student Affairs (Organization)

Restrictions on Access

There are no access restrictions on this collection.

Restrictions on Use

Not all of the material in the collection is in the public domain. Researchers are responsible for addressing copyright issues.

History

In 1940, the Colorado A & M College (now CSU) established an Office of Student Personnel, which assumed responsibility over a wide range of student affairs: admissions, orientation, advising, extracurricular activities, placements, and housing. In January 1947, the name changed to the Office of Student Affairs and today is the largest division at CSU, encompassing Housing & Dining Services, the Lory Student Center, the Student Recreation Center, and the CSU Health Network. Dozens of smaller offices including Student Leadership, Involvement, and Community Engagement; Student Legal Services; Academic Advancement Center; Adult Learner and Veteran Services; Parent & Family Programs; and the Student Resolution Center are also served by Student Affairs. Year-round campus operations such as summer school housing, orientation, conference and event services, and courses, research, and retreats at the CSU Mountain Campus are under the office’s purview.

Student Affairs also oversees first-generation programs, support for students aging out of the foster system, groups for student veterans, more than 500 student clubs and organizations, and the cultural and resource centers (Asian Pacific American Cultural Center, Black/African American Cultural Center, El Centro, Native American Cultural Center, Pride Resource Center, Student Disability Center, and Women and Gender Advocacy Center). Dr. Blanche Hughes is currently the Vice President for Student Affairs and has held the position for over 17 years.

Extent

1.25 linear feet (1 clamshell box, 1 document box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Office of Student Affairs exists to provide students the resources and support they require to ensure a successful educational experience at Colorado State University (CSU). Student Affairs is the largest division at CSU and encompasses major operations including Housing & Dining Services, the Lory Student Center, the Student Recreation Center, and the CSU Health Network. The collection includes materials related to the Journal of Student Affairs and photographs from the November 14, 1968, occupation of the Agriculture Building by protestors.

Arrangement

The collection was received in two binders and retains that organization.

The collection consists of 2 series in 1 document case and 1 clamshell album:

Series 1: Journal of Student Affairs, 1991-2004 and undated

Series 2: Photograph album, 1968 November 14, 1968 November 25

Acquisition

The Records of the Vice President for the Office of Student Affairs was transferred to the University Archives by Jody Donovan, Associate Vice President of Student Affairs, in April 2024.

Related Materials

The Journal of Student Affairs is available in CSU's online repository, Mountain Scholar.

Processing

Processing was completed in May 2024. Contents were received in two binders. Photographs and documents were removed from one binder, resleeved in archival enclosures, and placed in an archival clamshell box. The interior cover of the binder had a note affixed to it; the note was photocopied and sleeved with the photographs and documents. Papers were removed from the second binder, foldered in acid-free folders, and stored in an archival box.