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University of New Mexico Office of the Dean of Students Greek and Honorary Society Records, 1947-1985

 Collection
Identifier: UNMA-017

Scope and Content Note

This collection contains fraternity records submitted to the Dean of Students Office. It includes correspondence, constitutions, bills, status reports, composite grades, bylaws, handbooks, and discrimination policies from individual fraternities; minutes of the Inter-Fraternity Council’s meetings and Panhellenic Retreats; and documents related to fraternity events on campus.

Dates

  • 1947-1985
  • Majority of material found within 1971-1978

Language of Materials

English

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Copy Restrictions

Limited duplication of CSWR material is allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for compliance with all copyright, privacy, and libel laws. Permission is required for publication or distribution.

Historical Note

The Dean of Students Office was established by University President James F. Zimmerman at the beginning of his tenure in 1927, an early example of the dedication to improving student life and retention that Zimmerman would display throughout his administration. The first Dean of Students was John D. Clark, chair of the Chemistry Department and former Dean of Men. The first Vice President for Student Affairs was Harold Lavender, who undertook the position in 1968 under President Ferrel Heady. Currently, the Dean of Students and Assistant DOS serve under the Vice President for Student Affairs within the Division of Student Affairs. The Division oversees all aspects of student life including academic support services, campus housing, childcare, health care, career services, the student union, and student organizations—including fraternities, sororities, and honor societies.

Extent

1 Cubic Foot (1 Box)

Abstract

This collection contains fraternity records submitted to the Office of the Assistant Dean of Students. It includes correspondence, constitutions, bills, status reports, composite grades, bylaws, handbooks, and discrimination policies from individual fraternities; minutes of the Inter-Fraternity Council’s meetings and Panhellenic Retreats; and documents related to fraternity events on campus.

Related Material

Sigma Alpha Iota. Alpha Sigma Chapter (University of New Mexico) Records, Center for Southwest Research, University Libraries, University of New Mexico. Sigma Chi Fraternity, Beta Xi Chapter (University of New Mexico) Records, Center for Southwest Research, University Libraries, University of New Mexico. Vice President for Student Affairs (unprocessed collection), Center for Southwest Research, University Libraries, University of New Mexico.
Title
Finding Aid of the University of New Mexico Office of the Dean of Students Greek and Honorary Society Records, 1947-1985
Status
Completed
Date
© 2012
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is in English

Repository Details

Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451