Finding Aid for Greek Affairs Subject File, 1906, 1956, 1964-1968, 1980- | University of Illinois Archives

Title: Greek Affairs Subject File, 1906, 1956, 1964-1968, 1980-

ID: 41/2/48

Primary Creator: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Office of the Dean of Students

Extent: 69.7 cubic feet

Arrangement: Alphabetical and chronological thereunder

Subjects: Fraternities, Fraternity Awards, Fraternity Officers, Hazing, Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic, Rushing, Sororities

Formats/Genres: Papers

Languages: English

Greek Affairs Subject File of Assistant Deans Craig Jackson (1993-2000), John Martinez (1993) and Dan Bureau (2001-2006) and Black Greek Council Advisors Darwin Brown (1990-91) and Jacqueline Thomas (1991-92) contains class lists, correspondence, manuals, membership and officer lists, photographs, reports, statistical reports, student papers, surveys, workbooks, fraternity/sorority evaluation, greek-related newspaper clippings (1979-2005; 2015-16), artifacts and awards (1980-2002), Greek peer advising (1991-94), accreditation, Greek alcohol use, rape, and racism awareness, Rush (1982-2003), fraternity/sorority grade point averages (1990-2002) and scholarship. Also includes minutes, agendas, bylaws, constitutions, correspondence, and reports concerning the Association of Fraternity Advisors (1985-92, 1992-95, 1997, 2000-2002), Black Greek Council (1990-2002), the Interfraternity Council (1968-69, 1971-87, 1989-2002), the Panhellenic Council (1988-2003), Board of Fraternity Affairs (1956, 1964-66, 1968-2003), IFC Judicial Board (1989-95), Greek Risk Management Committee (1990-2006) Society for the Preservation of Greek Housing (1993-99, 2001), and Social Responsibility Committee (1986-92). Also contains correspondence of Assistant Deans Craig Jackson (1993-99) and John Martinez (1991-93) and Black Greek Council Advisors Darwin Brown (1990-91) and Jacqueline Thomas (1991-92), the Black Greek Letters Association (1972-1980).

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.

Fraternities
Fraternity Awards
Fraternity Officers
Hazing
Interfraternity Council
Panhellenic
Rushing
Sororities

Repository: University of Illinois Archives

Accruals: 1/27/96, 3/97, 8/1/97, 6/00, 5/20/02, 12/20/06, 10/8/09, 2/3/11; 7/25/2013; 9/5/2013; 4/9/2014; 6/5/2015; 5/27/2016

Access Restrictions: Clearance for use must be obtained from the Office of Greek Affairs.

Other Note: 43 pages

URL: https://files.archon.library.illinois.edu/uasfa/4102048.pdf

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