University of Wyoming
In 1907 the University of Wyoming built its first women's dormitory and with it came the position of Dean of Women. The Dean of Men's position was established in 1920. Both positions became subordinate to the Division of Student Affairs in 1969. Bernice Sanford served as Dean of Women from 1921-1925; Helen Bishop Dunnewald,1925-1931; E. Luella Galliver, 1931-1964; and Margaret C. Tobin from 1964-1969. The chief duties for Dean of Women were to supervise housing of women students and aiding and advising in their social life and activities.
The Division of Student Affairs was established in 1957 and in 1969 the title of the officer was changed to the Vice-President of Student Affairs. Later the position was renamed to Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, Associate Provost for Student Affairs, and finally to Vice President for Student Affairs. The Division is charged with providing leadership to the campus community in developing and delivering the majority of direct student support services designed to ensure student success.
The Division administered the Associated Parents of the University of Wyoming (renamed Cowboy Parents), Center for Advising and Career Services, Housing and Residential Life (renamed Residence Life and Dining Services), International Student Services—a part of the Admissions Office, Office of Student Life (renamed the Dean of Students Office), Student Educational Opportunity, Recreation and Wellness (renamed Campus Recreation), Student Health Service, Office of the Registrar, Student Financial Aid and the University Counseling Center.
The collection contains records produced by the Dean of Women’s Office from 1925-1958. The records include minutes and other related documents from Associated Women Students, Mortar Board, and the Panhellenic and Social Committee meetings during these years. Collection also includes access to the archived website, notes from meetings of the Associated Women Students, and records of the events during Dean E. Luella Galliver’s Tenure from 1932-1946. The collection has been arranged alphabetically by topic.
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There are no known other archival collections created by the University of Wyoming, Division of Student Affairs at the date of processing.
This material was received from the University of Wyoming, Division of Student Affairs from 1984-2024.
The collection was processed by Kelley Bateman, June 1998.
Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
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