Indiana University. Division of Student and Educational Services

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The Indiana University Division of Student and Educational Services was primarily concerned with the non-academic educational programs of the university. Offices the Division oversaw included the University Press, the School of Letters, and the Conference Bureau.

From the description of Indiana University Division of Student and Educational Services, Dean and Vice President's records, 1951-1958. (Indiana University). WorldCat record id: 55201159

The Division of Student and Educational Services was primarily concerned with the non-academic educational programs of the University. Offices and activities they oversaw included:

-University's counseling system (with the exception of the Junior Division, which reported directly to the Dean of Faculties) - the encouragement of research contracts - Office of the Editor of Publications - University Press - Dean of Students Office, along with its various subdivisions - Radio and Television Communications - Research Center for Anthropology, Folklore, and Linguistics - School of Letters - Convocations and Ceremonials - Conference Bureau - Student Health Center - representing the University at conferences and special meetings; occasionally assisted in the entertainment of distinguished visitors to the campus - Defense Project and Coordination - Division of Student Personnel

John W. Ashton was appointed Dean and Director of the Division in 1950 and was given the additional title of Vice President in 1952. Prior to his appointment, he served as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences from 1946 to 1951 (he gradually assumed his responsibilities as Dean of the Division after being named to that position 1950). In 1958, Ashton left his post with the Division to become Dean of the Graduate School and Vice President for Graduate Development.

From the guide to the Indiana University Division of Student and Educational Services, Dean and Vice President's records, 1951-1958, (Indiana University Office of University Archives and Records Management http://www.libraries.iub.edu/archives)

Role Title Holding Repository
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associatedWith Ashton, John William, 1900- person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Indiana--Bloomington
Subject
College administrators
College administrators
Universities and colleges
Education, Higher
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Active 1951

Active 1958

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