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Purdue University. Office of the Dean of Students

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1974 -

Biographical Information

In 1974, Purdue consolidated the roles of Dean of Women and Dean of Men into the Office of the Dean of Students, with Beverley Stone serving as the first Dean of Students. Barbara Cook took over as Dean of Students in 1980 and served until 1987. Betty Nelson served as Dean of Students 1987 – 1995. Tony Hawkins served as Dean of Students 1995 - 2011. The duties of the Dean of Students during this time included providing personal and academic counseling, disciplinary action, administrating student organizations, providing testing services, student housing services and other services related to student well-being.

Citation

UA 29, Dean of Students records, Purdue University Archives and Special Collections, Purdue University Libraries.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Fraternities, Sororities and Cooperative Life records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 172
Scope and Contents The Fraternities, Sororities and Cooperative Life records span more than 130 years of Greek Life at Purdue. They document the history and operations of more than 80 fraternities, sororities, and cooperative houses. The material in the collection ranges from chapter award congratulations to chapter suspensions, from alumni news to university violations. Newspaper clippings accompany most chapter histories in the collection, adding a local voice to incidents at the time. This collection may...
Dates: 1873 - 2010
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Fraternities, Sororities and Cooperative Life records

Panhellenic Association records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 163
Scope and Contents The Panhellenic Association records includes materials documenting the activities of both the Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Association, particularly as it relates to their membership. Records include scrapbooks, awards, minutes, correspondence, pamphlets, brochures, news articles, RUSH and Fraternity Life guides, and more. Topics of particular interest include alcohol policies, racial issues, community involvement, housing, and black fraternities.
Dates: 1956 - 2002
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Panhellenic Association records