Holdings Student Affairs Programs and Services, Offi... Upward Bound Project File Finding Aid Holdings Student Affairs Programs and Services, Offi... Upward Bound Project File Finding Aid Title: Upward Bound Project File, 1966-1977
ID: 41/2/34
Primary Creator: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Office of the Dean of Students
Extent: 5.0 cubic feet
Arrangement: Chronological
Subjects: Counseling, Disadvantaged, High Schools, Secondary Education, Upward Bound Project
Formats/Genres: Papers
Languages: English
Upward Bound Project File including correspondence and reports relating to the preparation of disadvantaged secondary school students for college work, Bridge students summer courses programs (1970-1974); budgets (1969-1976); counseling materials (1970); project director's meetings (1970-1972); field trips and visits to universities (1969-1974); grade reports (1969-1977); grant proposals (1965-1968, 1970, 1974); parents clubs and advisory boards (1969-1975); staff prospects and files (1968-1977); student rosters & directories (1966-1977); test; TRIO program (1972-1977); tuition waivers (1970-1973); Champaign, Urbana and Danville high schools (1969-1977); volunteer support (1970-1971; and U.S. Department of Health Education & Welfare support (1971-1973).
On June 11, 1901, the office of the Dean of Undergraduates and Assistant to the President responsible for the supervision and welfare of male undergraduates was established by the Board of Trustees.1 Dean of Men became the official title in 1910.2 In addition to helping new students adjust to campus life, the Dean and his staff were available to guide and assist students with personal, social and academic problems.3
In September, 1943, the Dean of Men's office became part of the Office of the Dean of Students.4 Housing, financial aid, fraternities and sororities and campus regulations were the primary concerns of the staff.5 With reorganization of the Dean of Students in 1967, a new title and added duties were given to the Dean of Men. The Dean of Student Programs and Services was responsible for programs and policies dealing with student organizations and activities, residence halls, the Housing Division, the Union and the Security Office.6
In 1973, the Dean of Students became Vice-Chancellor for Campus Affairs and with responsibilities including Career Development and Placement, and Foreign Student-Staff Affairs.7 In 1979, the office of the Dean of Students assumed responsibility for Women's Resources, Emergency Services, Educational Opportunities Program (EOP), Veterans' Affairs, Afro-American Cultural Programs and the Latino Cultural House.8 In 1980, further responsibilities included Illini Guides, and Student Leadership-Student Government Association.9 Additional responsibilities assumed in 1982 included the Upward Bound Program, Mothers' Association, Tutoring and La Casa Cultural Latina, formerly Latino Cultural House.10 As of April 23, 1986, the Dean of Students was an Associate vice-chancellor in the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.11
1. Transactions of the Board of Trustees, 21st Report, June 11, 1901, p. 79.
2. Transactions of the Board of Trustees, 25th Report, December 28, 1910, p. 53.
3. Annual Register, 1942-43, p. 112.
4. Transactions of the Board of Trustees, 42nd Report, August 31, 1943, p. 495.
5. Undergraduate Study Catalog, 1968-1969, p. 83.
6. Transactions of the Board of Trustees, 54th Report, September 20, 1967, p. 711.
7. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Student-Staff Directory: 1973-1974, p. 14.
8. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Student-Staff Directory: 1979-80, pp. 17-18.
9. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Student-Staff Directory: 1980-1981, p. 19.
10. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Student-Staff Directory: 1982-83, p. 23.
11. Organizational Chart: Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.
URL: https://files.archon.library.illinois.edu/uasfa/4102034.pdf
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