The Graduate School Records document the administration, activities, and development of graduate education at South Dakota State University. The collection includes Graduate Faculty and Graduate Council meeting minutes, records from the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, and various administrative materials. Contents consist of newsletters, pamphlets, brochures, information sheets, posters, schedules, announcements, correspondence, long-range planning reports, regulations, and curricular records. Materials cover topics such as graduate program offerings, faculty policies, research activities, graduate student events, and the establishment and evolution of the Graduate Division.

These records provide insight into the governance, policy-making, and academic development of graduate education at SDSU. They document the growth of graduate programs, faculty involvement, research support initiatives, and the university’s commitment to advancing scholarly activity and innovation. The materials are valuable for understanding the institutional history of graduate education, as well as the broader impact of graduate research and scholarship at SDSU.