Identifier
UA 2
Dates
1902-2019
Extent
35.42 linear feet (34 records boxes, 1 document case), photographs
Abstract
Prior to 1960, the administration of academic programs at South Dakota State College was managed independently by departments and offices. As administrative responsibilities expanded, the position of Dean of Academic Affairs was established in 1960 to centralize oversight, later becoming the Vice President for Academic Affairs in 1973. This role, reporting directly to the university president, oversees college deans and plays a key role in curriculum development, faculty governance, accreditation, and institutional planning. The office has been instrumental in shaping academic policies, managing faculty development, and ensuring compliance with higher education standards.
The Academic Affairs Records Collection (1902–2018) documents the university’s academic evolution, governance, and decision-making processes. It includes correspondence, budget planning files, faculty evaluations, program reviews, accreditation reports, and curriculum changes. The collection also captures major institutional decisions, financial restructuring efforts, and faculty governance through committee minutes and departmental standards. Additionally, it preserves records of commencement ceremonies, faculty achievements, and student involvement, offering a comprehensive resource for researchers studying SDSU’s academic history and institutional development.
SDSU Archives and Special Collections
This document is a descriptive inventory of the collection in the SDSU Archives and Special Collections. It contains:
An overview of the collection, including information about the person or organization and a brief description of the materials and subjects found within.
A detailed inventory listing, organized by boxes and folders.
Information on how to access the materials, including any restrictions or special conditions.
In most cases, the materials in the collections have not been digitized and are not available online. If you would like to know more about the contents of the collection, please contact the SDSU Archives at:
Information request form: Ask Us! Telephone: 605-688-5094 Email: arcrefs@sdstate.edu
Language
English
Publisher
South Dakota State University Archives and Special Collections, Hilton M. Briggs Library, Brookings, South Dakota.
Rights
In Copyright: This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). Materials in this collection may be subject to Title 17, Section 108 of the United States Copyright Act. Users are responsible for ensuring compliance with copyright, privacy, publicity, trademark, and other applicable rights for their intended use. Obtaining all necessary permissions is the user's responsibility. Written authorization from the copyright and/or other rights holders is required for publication, distribution, or any use of protected materials beyond what is permitted under fair use.
Recommended Citation
SDSU Archives and Special Collections, Hilton M. Briggs Library, "Academic Affairs Records" (2025). Archives Finding Aids. 32.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/archives_finding_aids/32
