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COLLECTION SUMMARY

Title:     Non-Traditional Student Programs records

Dates:     1973-1993 (bulk 1973-1980)

Creator:    South Dakota State University

Physical description:      0.84 linear feet—2 containers

Collection number:     UA 26

Language:     Collection material in English.

Repository:     South Dakota State University Archives, Hilton M. Briggs Library, South Dakota State University, Brookings, S.D.

Abstract:     Collection is composed of files dealing with administrative issues related to the running of and starting the program. Included are files dealing with day care at South Dakota State University, a recurring problem for the non-traditional student.

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Provenance:    This information was found in the Special Collections Department stacks in the fall of 1997.  No indication of where the material came from or how it came to be placed here.

Access Restrictions:     This collection is open to research without restriction. Items in this collection do not circulate and may be used in-house only.

Copyright Status:     Copyright 2008 by South Dakota State University and SDSU Archives. Please credit the SDSU Archives if you copy or reproduce material from this finding aid.

It is the responsibility of anyone reproducing material to determine the copyright holders and obtain permission from them if necessary. Archives staff will provide available copyright information on request. Please note that most collections, especially those received before 1997, may not have complete information on file. (Revised 15 SEP 2003)

Preferred citation:     [Identification of item]. Non-Traditional Student Program records, UA 26, South Dakota State University Archives, South Dakota State University, Brookings, S.D.

Processing information:     This collection was processed by Elizabeth B. Scott of February 25, 1997 with revisions on September 25, 2008 (cjg).

SELECTED SEARCH TERMS

The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the subject guide. They are grouped by name of person or organization, by subject or location, and by occupation and listed alphabetically therein.

Subjects:

• South Dakota State University—Child care.

• South Dakota State University—Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)

• South Dakota State University—Commuting.

• South Dakota State University—Continuing education.

• South Dakota State University—Continuing Education Council.

• South Dakota State University—Day Care Task Force.

• South Dakota State University—Non-Traditional Student Programs.

• South Dakota State University—Non-traditional students.

• South Dakota State University—Non-traditional students—Financial aid.

• South Dakota State University—Student advising.

BACKGROUND NOTE 

The Non-Traditional Student Program office coordinates the activities and advising needs of non-traditional students, or any students who have had a break in their education or who are slightly older than traditional students. Facilities offered to these students included a lounge, advising assistance, and eligibility to participate in the Non-Traditional Students Club.  The program and the club were both formalized in the mid-1970’s (Club, April, 1976), with the program being the presiding office for the club.

SCOPE AND CONTENTS NOTE

This collection is composed of files dealing with administrative issues related to the running of and starting the program. Included are files dealing with day care at South Dakota State University, a recurring problem for the non-traditional student.

ARRANGEMENT of the RECORDS

This collection is arranged into three series: Administration, day care files, and publications.

SERIES I:       Administration

This series is composed of files dealing with administrative issues related to the running of and starting the program. Other areas covered include the newsletter, board minutes and information concerning the non-traditional student. Folders are arranged in alphabetical order.

Box 1.

1. Attracting and Retaining Adult Learners, 1977 February

2. Car Pooling, 1979 September-October

3. Clippings and Publicity, 1975-1979

4. Counseling, 1975-1978

5. Continuing Education Council, 1976 December-1978 May

6. Coordinating Cluster, 1978 August-1979 June

7. Correspondence, 1975 November-1979 March

8. Finances, 1975-1993

9. Financial Aid, 1977

10. Job Descriptions, 1976-1980

11. Lounge, 1976 October-1978 July

12. Miscellaneous, 1977-1980

13. Orientation and Registration, 1976-1980

 Box 2.

1. Public Service Employment, 1977-1978

2. Recruiting, 1977 Fall-1978 December

3. Re-Entering Students, 1975-1977

4. Research Material, 1974-1980

5. Senior Citizen Education Program, 1977 August-1978 October

6. Study -- Age Distribution, 1977 June

7. Vacation College, 1977

SERIES II:     Day care files

This series is composed of files dealing with day care at South Dakota State University, a recurring problem for the non-traditional student. Included is material from the Day Care Task Force, law and legislation relating to day care, correspondence, and a list of local day care providers and research material which consists of studies of other college and universities that provide day care on campus. Folders are arranged in alphabetical order.

Box 2.

8. C.A.R.E. (Children’s Activity and Recreational Exchange, [n.d.]

9. Correspondence, 1974 July-1979 November

10. Day Care Task Force, 1974 December-1978 June

11. Funding, 1973-1979

12. Law and Legislation, 1974-1977

13. Proposal for Expansion, 1978-1980

14. Providers, [n.d.]

15. Research Material, [n.d.]

16. Tiny Tot Day Care Center, circa 1976

SERIES III:   Publications

This series is composed of pamphlets published by the Non-Traditional Student Programs. Folders are arranged in alphabetical order.

Box 2.

17. Handbook for Non-Traditional Students, [n.d.]

18. Let SDSU open the door for you … through the Non-Traditional Student Program, [n.d.]

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Updated 25 September 2008 by cjg

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