The Dads Illini, 1923-37, 1948- | University of Illinois Archives

The University of Illinois Dad's Association was organized on November 4, 1922.¹ It was formed for the purpose of furthering the interests of the University of Illinois and cooperating with the students and faculty.² The organization includes an elected board of directors, an annually elected advisory committee composed of the county chairmen, a treasurer, and an executive director who is a member of the University administrative staff, assigned to the Office of Campus Programs and Services.³ It is an associated agency, which is an independent, non-profit corporation with formal University ties.⁴  Membership is open to fathers and guardians of students attending the University, residing in Illinois.⁵ There is a monthly newsletter, Dads Illini, mailed to each member from October through June.⁶ The association supports programs, among which is an emergency loan program for undergraduate students.⁷

1. Dads' Day Program, 1925, p. 10.

2. Constitution and By-laws of the Dads' Association.

3. Organization and Government (mimeographed sheet).

4. Ibid.

5. Constitution and By-laws of the Dads' Association.

6. University of Illinois Dads Association (pamphlet).

7. Ibid.