Rutgers University. Dean of Student Affairs.

As Dean of Student Affairs, Earle W. Clifford organized and coordinated all nonacademic activities and programs at Rutgers University. The position Dean of Men was created in 1925 and evolved through several administrative structures and under different names. Clifford came to the position July 1, 1963 and retired June 30, 1972. He served Rutgers in a variety of roles including Dean and later Vice President of Student Affairs, as well as in the Rutgers College Sociology Department. Clifford oversaw and witnessed great changes during his tenure at Rutgers, which coincided with many national social struggles on such issues as coeducation, affirmative action, racial tensions, anti-war protests, and drug use.

From the description of Records of the Rutgers University Dean of Student Affairs (Earle W. Clifford, Jr.), 1952-1973, 1963-1972 (bulk). (Rutgers University). WorldCat record id: 767568282