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Machine-readable finding aid derived from Re:discovery database program and converted into xml; Code template by Archives and Information Associates (http://archivesandinformation.com), Alexandria, Virginia . 2007 Finding aid written in English Guide to the Dean of Students records, 1968-1992 Collection number: RG0046 University Archives, Special Collections Research Center, The Gelman Library, The George Washington University
Washington, D.C.
Special Collections Staff, 2007 Lyle Slovick, 2007

copyright 2007 The George Washington University. All rights reserved.

 Descriptive Summary Dean of Students Dean of Students records, 1968-1992 RG0046 27.25 Linear feet Collection includes student surveys, annual reports, correspondence, memos, manuals, and committee files. The George Washington University, The Gelman Library, University Archives, Special Collections Research Center
English Information for Users Preferred citation

Dean of Students records, University Archives, Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University.

 Restrictions on Access

Some records may be restricted.

 Acquisition Information

Materials acquired through transfers from the Associate Vice President and Dean of Students.

 Restrictions on Use

Some material may be copyrighted or restricted. It is the patron's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections.

 Historical or Biographical Note

The Associate Vice President and Dean of Students of The George Washington University reports to the Senior Vice President for Student and Academic Support Services (in 2003 the name was changed from Vice President for Student and Academic Support Services). Before 1989 the Dean of Students was under the Vice President for Student Affairs.

The Dean has responsibility for oversight of housing and residential facilities for the Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon campuses and the Columbia Plaza Housing Program. The Dean enforces University policies - Code of Student Conduct, alcohol policy, sexual harassment, residential community conduct guidelines and administrative policies, etc.

The Dean provides administrative and personal assistance and referral regarding student medical or mental health problems. Assistance includes: withdrawals, notification of appropriate administrative staff and consultations with medical personnel.

The Dean handles civil rights and discrimination complaints, responds to federal and state agencies, ADA, sexual harassment, Drug Free Schools and Community Act, and other laws and regulations as they affect students. The Dean also oversees substance abuse prevention strategies and interventions with student substance abusers.

The office publishes the Guide to Student Rights and Responsibilities each year.

N.B. This history note was written in 2005

 Collection Scope and Content

Materials in this collection include student surveys, annual reports, correspondence, memos, manuals, and committee files. They range in date from 1968 to 1992, and were transferred to the University Archives by the Dean of Students. Note: Not all series are processed. Ask staff for assistance.

 Collection Organization

Organized into six series: One series titled Publications and five series titled Office files.

 Indexing Terms Individuals Trachtenberg, Stephen Joel Corporate Entities George Washington University Topics Dean of Students records Policies and institutions Sexual harassment Housing Campuses Mount Vernon Campus Student activities Students Students, Foreign Reports and studies George Washington University Geographic Locations Washington (D.C.) Foggy Bottom (Washington, D.C.) Detailed Description of the Records RG0046 Series 1 Publications, 1984-1992 0.25 Linear feet

This series contains parent's handbooks and the Faculty Guide to Student Services published by the Dean of Students Office. They range in date from 1984-92.

 1 1 Faculty Guide to Student Services, 1986-1988 1 2 Parents Handbook, 1984-1992 RG0046 Series 2 Office files, 1984-1988 6 Linear feet

This series contains student surveys and exit interviews dated 1984-88.

 1 1 Graduating Senior Surveys, 1988 2 1 Graduating Outcomes Surveys, 1988 3 1 Alumni Outcome Surveys, 1987-1988 4 1 Alumni Outcome Surveys, 1987-1988 4 2 Essays on GWU, 1984-1985 4 3 Withdrawing/Non-returning student surveys, 1986-1988 4 4 Exit Interviews, 1984-1988 RG0046 Series 3 Office files, 1971-1987 3 Linear feet

This series contains annual reports, career services center records, and disabled student services reacords. This material is dated 1971-87

 RG0046 Series 4 Office files, 1968-1988 1.5 Linear feet

This series contains annual reports, the Human Relations Act of GW, equal opportunity program report, and student affairs staff manual. The material is dated 1968-88.

 1 1 Human Relations Act of the GWU, 1968 1 2 Vice President for Student Affairs Goals and Objectives, 1 3 Dean of Students Office Functions, 1972

missing

 1 4 Dean of Students Office Annual Report, 1984-1985

Missing

 1 5 Annual Reports, 1984-1985

Educational Opportunity Program, Counselors Center, and Career Services Center

 1 6 Annual Reports, 1984-1985

International Services, Student Health Services, and Disabled Student Services

 1 7 Parents Handbook, 1985-1986 1 8 Student Affairs Staff Manual, University Counseling Center, and Internship Program, 1985-1986 1 9 Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities, 1970 1 10 Annual Reports, 1978 1 11 Creative Process Arts Fair, 1979 1 12 Computers and Society, 1983 1 13 Building JJ Report, 1982 1 14 Computers and Society, 1984-1985 1 15 Roots Residential Program, 1985 1 16 Living Learning, 1978 1 17 The Creative Process Building JJ, 1 18 Faculty Guide to Student Services, 1987-1988 1 19 Utopian Ideals, 1979 1 20 EOP Annual Report, 1984-1985 RG0046 Series 5 Office files, 1950-1990 15 Linear feet

This series contains residence hall association records, student organizations/government, mortar board, committee records, Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), judicial system history, greek life, surveys/evaluations, international student services, President Trachtenberg speeches, and information about the Thurston Hall fire. This material is dated 1950-90.

 1 1 Student Rights, 1988 1 2 Residence Hall Association, 1985-1990 1 3 Program Board, 1975-1990 1 4 Student Organization, 1975-1990 1 5 Political Activities, 1 6 Pres. Appeals, 1985 1 7 Security, 1 8 Forgery, 1987 1 9 Disruptions, 01/1969 --12/1980 1 10 Computer Fraud, 01/1984 --12/1989 1 11 Judicial Affairs, 1988 2 1 Compliance Regulations, 1985-1990 2 2 Grievence Committee, 1985-1990 2 3 International Services, 1985-1990 2 4 Student Health Insurance, 1985-1990 2 5 Miscellaneous Division Files, 1985-1990 2 6 EOP, 1985-1990 2 7 MSSC, 1985-1990 3 1 Mortar board, 1950-1980 3 2 Judicial committee, 1970-1988 3 3 Academic Dishonesty, 1970-1988 3 4 Student Organizations, 1970-1988 3 5 Student Government, 1970-1988 4 1 Living and Learning Programs, 1983-1984 4 2 EOP (Educational Opportunity Porgram), 1970-1988 4 3 EOP Advisory Committee, 1970-1985 4 4 EOP Historical Development and Time Line, 1968-1990 5 1 Judicial System (History), 1970-1985 5 2 Code of Conduct and Revisions, 1980-1988 5 3 V.P and Treasurer, 1975-1985 5 4 Evidence, 5 5 Individual Rights, 1986 6 1 .Committee, 1988-1990 6 2 Miscellaneous Conferences, 1980-1985 6 3 Housing and Residence Life, 1985-1990 6 4 Judicial Affairs, 1988-1990 6 5 Minority Affairs, 1988-1990 6 6 EOP, 1988-1990 6 7 D.C. Woks, 1988-1990 6 8 Orientation, 1988-1990 6 9 Greek Life, 1988-1990 7 1 Academic Dishonesty, 1984 7 2 University Counseling Center, 1980-1990 7 3 Correspondence, 1988-1990 7 4 Committees and Conferences, 1985-1990 7 5 Budget Advisory Team, 1990 7 6 Student Health Service, 1980-1986 8 1 Academic Assistance Projects, 8 2 Xerox, 1990 8 3 Development, 8 4 MLK Convocation, 1989 8 5 AIDS, 1985-1990 8 6 Greek Life, 1985-1990 8 7 Orientation, 1985-1990 8 8 Student Organizations, 1985-1990 8 9 University Policies, 1985-1990 8 10 Recreational Sports, 1985-1990 9 1 Student Health Service-Immunizations, 1989 9 2 Surveys and Evaluations, 1979-1980 9 3 International Student Services, 1984-1988 9 4 Trachtenberg Speeches, 1988 9 5 V.P. Bill Smith, 1989 9 6 Sexual Harassment, 9 7 Rapid Rescue, 9 8 Thruston Fire, 1980 9 9 Publications, 9 10 Withdrawals, 1980 9 11 Disabled Student Services, 1990 9 12 Alumni Trustee, 10 1 Dos Budget, 10 2 Compliance, 10 3 Hatchet Clippings, 1987-1990 10 4 Judicial System, 1970-1989 10 5 Alcohol Education, 1987 10 6 Hazing, 1988 10 7 President, 1975-1990 RG0046 Series 6 Office files, 1968-1988 1.5 Linear feet

This series contains departmental files for subjects such as student and alumni career services, Chinese students, student activities, international services, dean of students, and division organization. This material is dated 1968-88.