The Student Council was formed in 1912 to help manage undergraduate affairs at Hopkins, primarily by supervising class elections, mediating disputes between classes, and regulating freshman hazing. In 1913 the council introduced the Honor Code and enforcement of the code quickly became its primary duty. In the 1960's the council began to spend more of its time dealing with the University's provision of student services, and with the funding and supervision of extracurricular activities. By the 1970's the Student Council adopted its present form: equal representation for all classes, election of the Executive Board at large and the structureof the standing and independent committees. In 1975-1976 the Council addressed tuition increases, the quality of university health services, and Intersession courses in addition to monitoring various aspects of student life. In the 1980's and 1990's Student Council members turned their attention to larger social issues such as gay rights, the homeless, and the R.O.T.C. on campus. Local issues were also important topics. These issues included the improvement of community relations between local residents and fraternity members, restructuring the honor code, and addressing the special concerns of black students.
From the description of Records, 1911-1994. (Johns Hopkins University). WorldCat record id: 43972698
