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- 1969-2008 (Creation)
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0.42 linear feet (1 document case)
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Residential life at South Dakota State University began in the 1880s when early students resided in unfinished campus buildings. By the early twentieth century, structured housing emerged to accommodate students enrolled in programs such as the School of Agriculture, which required on campus residence for portions of the academic year. Following World War II, significant enrollment growth led the university to expand housing through the use of converted military barracks and temporary structures in an area known as College Grove. These facilities housed veterans and their families until they were gradually removed between 1961 and 1975 and replaced with permanent residence halls, including Harding Hall and Lowry Hall.
The Department of Residential Life oversees on campus housing and food service operations. Residence halls function as living learning communities intended to support academic and social development. Unmarried students are generally required to reside in university housing and participate in a meal plan unless they meet specified enrollment or age criteria. The department also manages family housing, selected apartment units, and University Food Service operations, including meal plan administration and dining services for students, faculty, and staff.
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Residential Life Records contains materials related to residential life and food services at South Dakota State University. It includes manuals for resident assistants and student housing staff, food service menus and programs, residence hall handbooks, contracts, and information brochures.
This collection consists of documentation pertaining to Residential Life at South Dakota State University, including residence hall operations, staff training, and food service programs. Materials include resident assistant and housing staff manuals detailing organizational structure, policies, and emergency procedures. Food service content ranges from meal plan brochures and catering menus to special event menus and advisory council notices. Also included are residence hall handbooks, application materials, staff directories, and promotional posters, providing insight into student housing operations and services offered on campus.
This collection provides documentation of the policies, services, and organizational structure of on-campus living and dining at SDSU. It reflects the university’s efforts to support students' residential experience through structured staff roles, varied food service options, and student engagement in residence life governance.
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