University Records document the history of the University of San Diego from student organizations to university departments and administration. Records generally include correspondence, meeting minutes, memoranda, policies, and photographs.
Finding Aids are tools used to aid research by describing the materials in a collection. University Records Finding Aids include historical and/or biographical information along with a description of the collection and a folder listing of the content. If you wish to view a collection please contact University Archives and Special Collections staff.
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Guide to the James Irvine Foundation Grant records
University of San Diego
The James Irvine Foundation Grant records include assessments, correspondence, fliers, planning materials, and reports pertaining to University of San Diego's "Institutionalizing Cultural Diversity" project which was funded by the James Irvine Foundation. These records pertain to the Faculty and Curriculum Development program portion of the project.
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Guide to the John Martin collection
John Martin
This collection contains apparel, memorabilia, and photographs collected by John Martin during his tenure as Volleyball Coach and Associate Athletic Director for Facilities and Operations at the University of San Diego.
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Guide to the Library records (University of San Diego)
University of San Diego Copley Library
The University of San Diego Library records document the history and administration of the University of San Diego's three iterations of libraries: the San Diego College for Women and the University of San Diego College for Men libraries which merged into what is now the Helen K. and James S. Copley Library. Among these materials are acquisition records, annual reports, correspondence, handbooks, memoranda, meeting minutes, and policy materials.
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Guide to the Merger collection (University of San Diego)
University of San Diego, San Diego College for Women, and San Diego College for Men
The San Diego College for Men and School of Law merged with the San Diego College for Women in June 1972 to become the “new” University of San Diego. The collection consists of meeting minutes, consultations, correspondence, reciprocal agreements, and legal documents related to each stage of the merger.
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Guide to the Mission San Diego de Alcalá Excavation records
Raymond Brandes
The Mission San Diego de Alcalá Excavation records document the nearly twenty years of excavation work conducted during a University of San Diego course led by Professors Raymond Brandes and James Moriarty. Among the records are course materials, newspaper articles, photographs and negatives, research materials, maps, and audio recordings. Course materials include planning materials for the course, informational materials for students, and documentation of excavation work. This includes notes about work conducted during class sessions, inventories of found artifacts, and drawings of the excavation areas. Aerial photographs taken of the Mission San Diego de Alcalá site, and topographical maps created in preparation for excavations are included. Additionally, photographs of found artifacts and of the excavation site are included. While excavation occurred, gravesites of soldiers and priests were found and identified. Photographs and drawings of these findings are included in this collection. This collection also includes publicity about the course and clippings of newspaper articles written about the course. Record of excavations conducted in Old Town, particularly photographs, are also included.
These records include the extensive research conducted in preparation for the course. This includes research about Mission San Diego de Alcalá, about California Missions, and about Father Junípero Serra. Bibliographies of collected materials are included, along with maps and primary source materials. Additionally, audio recordings of James Moriarty giving tours of the excavation site are included.
In addition to materials directly related to coursework at Mission San Diego de Alcalá, materials pertaining to the proposed multipurpose building are included. Among these materials are correspondence regarding the proposed building, inquiries about the work conducted at the site, and the 1979 Environmental Impact Report created for the building.
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Guide to the News Print Media Coverage records (University of San Diego)
University of San Diego
This collection is a compilation of news articles, printouts of web media, and magazine clippings that contain articles about the University of San Diego. The majority of these clippings have been affixed to paper and are housed in folders organized by month. Table of Contents accompany the later years of monthly records. The Table of Contents lists the topical grouping of the media coverage, the article title, and the news agency. The majority of the original compilations are accompanied by photocopied duplicates. Beginning in 2001, these duplicates are bound.
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Guide to the Office of Career Services records
University of San Diego Office of Career Services
These records document the activities and resources offered by the Office of Career Services from the 1970s through 2014. The annual activities conducted by department Director, Linda Scales, are documented along with calendars, fliers, brochures, and job search resources offered to students. Planning materials for campus interview events are also included.
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Guide to the Office of Institutional Research records
University of San Diego Office of Institutional Research
The Office of Institutional Research records consist of documents and data compiled for national surveys and reports, accreditation, institutional analysis and planning. These are the records compiled to use in the University of San Diego Fact Books, federal and state accreditation mandates, and planning purposes for improving the institution. These records include data compiled for the American Association of University Professors (AAUP), the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU), the California Postsecondary Education Commission (CPEC), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data Systems (IPEDS), and the Higher Education General Information Survey (HEGIS). A large portion of these records are the raw documents used to create statistical data and reports. This data covers topics such as trends in disciplines, departmental programs, overall college enrollment, grade distribution, faculty workload, faculty salaries, admission/acceptance studies, student retention and persistence analysis, graduation rate calculations, and grade distributions. Also included are articles from the Chronicle of Higher Education and USD Commencement materials dating 1980-1990.
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Guide to the Office of the President: Kroc: Institute of Peace and Justice collection
University of San Diego Office of the President
This collection contains correspondence, committee documents, mission statement drafts, and plans related to the founding of the Joan B. Kroc Institute of Peace and Justice at the University of San Diego. The collection was assembled by Elaine Atencio, executive assistant to former President, Mary Lyons, and current President, James Harris.
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Guide to the Office of the President Memorabilia collection
University of San Diego Office of the President
This collection contains the memorabilia, primarily certificates and awards, and videos of the University of San Diego's first three Presidents. Inauguration materials for both President Hayes and President Lyons include congratulatory certificates from various institutions, inauguration invitations and programs, news clips, and inaugural celebration videos. Awards for President Hayes and President Lyons include plaques, certificates, and commemorative plates from a variety of institutions including the United Way, the County of San Diego, and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Materials from President Hughes' tenure include meeting minutes from Hughes' establishment of the Administrative Council, materials for Hughes' retirement, and a Heart of San Diego interview with Dr. Hughes. Interview videos of President Hayes, commemorative photographs of President Lyons and Lyons' 2003 State of the University address are also included.
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Guide to the Office of the Provost records
University of San Diego Office of the Provost
The Office of the Provost records document the administrative functions of the Provost. Key among these are records compiled for the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accreditation and planning materials for the Strategic Long Range Plan. Records cover historical background and information on key programs and academic departments administered by the Provost. Also included are faculty research and sabbatical reports.
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Guide to the Office of the Registrar records
University of San Diego Office of the Registrar
The Office of the Registrar records contain reporting information for the Higher Education General Information Survey (HEGIS) and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). These annual reports contain statistical totals for USD enrollment including student enrollment in each degree area, gender and ethnicity totals, freshman profiles, and graduation rates. Correspondence regarding report completion is included. Also among these materials are graduation rate data collected for the Student Right Know disclosures as well as a recruitment plan for Fall 2002.
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Guide to the Paralegal Program records
University of San Diego School of Graduate and Continuing Education
These records document the functions of the Paralegal Program, formerly known as the Lawyer's Assistant Program, through its first decade. Records include statistics on program applicants, meeting materials of the Advisory Committee that organized the program's functions, reports from the American Bar Association, program descriptions, and plans for the future of the program. News, clippings, news releases, pamphlets, and brochures featuring in the program are also included.
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Guide to the Philosophy Department records
University of San Diego Philosophy Department
The University of San Diego Philosophy Department records include meeting minutes, transcripts of meetings, memoranda, correspondence, and news releases documenting the establishment, growth, and activities of the department. These records document discussions about curriculum, general education requirements, student outlook, and faculty standing. The bulk of these records cover the 1970s and include discussions surrounding the merging of the College for Women and College for Men as well as the changing scope of the Philosophy Department.
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Guide to the Presidential Debate records
University of San Diego University Relations
This collection contains planning records, videos, and news clippings associated with both the 1992 and 1996 Presidential Debates. 1992 Debate records cover the selection and subsequent cancellation of USD as a host site. News clippings also cover the controversy between the Bush and Clinton campaigns over why the debate was canceled. 1996 Debate records include correspondence, site selection and visitation information, planning meeting records, and contract information with the Commission on Presidential Debates. Design records featuring the debate logo which was placed on Media Kit items, t-shirts, lapel pins, and stationary are included. Short news cast videos are included along with promotional videos of USD, videos of debate preparation, and coverage of the debate. Also included are contact sheets with photographs of the event; newspaper articles covering site selection and the Debate; and a scrapbook of photographs, news, and event programs.
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Guide to the President's Club records
University of San Diego Office of Public Relations
These records include the administrative records and event planning materials for the President's Club. These records document the founding of the President's Club as a way to honor the University of San Diego's major benefactors. These records also include planning materials for the President's Club Dinner, the primary event held to recognize President's Club donors. Planning materials include correspondence, meeting materials, membership lists, invitations, and documentation of the food and entertainment planned for the night. Correspondence includes review of the previous years' dinner as well as planning discussion for the current year.
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Guide to the Public Relations' Community Programs records
University of San Diego Department of Public Relations
The Community Programs branch of the Department of Public Relations at the University of San Diego, known in 2016 as the Department of Community and Government Relations, serves as the key liaison between the University of San Diego and the San Diego community. These records document that interaction during the 1980s and 1990s. Records consist of nearby Community Plans; correspondence and news releases about community events; and information about grants to serve the surrounding community. The bulk of these materials were created by Director of Community Programs, Maria Martinez-Cosio, and Director of Volunteer Programs, Judy Rauner.
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Guide to the Raymond Brandes papers
Raymond Brandes
The Raymond Brandes papers largely pertain to Brandes' work as University of San Diego Dean of Graduate and Continuing Education, particularly related to his involvement with Archaeology courses. Under Brandes' direction, USD offered an Archaeology Technician Program to USD students, graduates, and community members. These included genealogy, historic site survey, and historic site preservation courses. Brandes led many of these courses with USD colleague James Moriarty. These records include fliers and brochures for the archaeology courses as well as correspondence and planning materials. Also included are materials Brandes collected to assist students beyond their graduation from USD. These materials include internship information solicited from a variety of institutions as well as articles and news clippings covering career opportunities for graduates in History and Public History.
Research materials on various topics are also included. These consist of newspaper articles, copies of historic documents, and correspondence about research requests.
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Guide to the School of Business records
University of San Diego School of Business
These records contain informational materials about the University of San Diego School of Business. These appear to be records compiled by the University of San Diego Public Relations Office, specifically Director of Public Relations Sara Finn. Of significance within these records are planning documents and informational materials about the Hahn Endowed Chair of Real Estate Finance dedicated in 1993. Dr. Mark Riedy served as the first Hahn Endowed Chair. Also included are building dedication materials for the Legal Research Center, and Olin Hall. In addition to Olin Hall dedication materials, are records about the Olin Foundation and the site visit to USD prior to funding Olin Hall. These records also include News Releases about School of Business events and activities, as well as profiles of the school and faculty members.
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Guide to the School of Education records (University of San Diego)
University of San Diego School of Education
This collection contains photograph albums and scrapbooks of photographs, newspaper articles, and pamphlets about the University of San Diego School of Education.
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Guide to the School of Graduate and Continuing Education records
University of San Diego School of Graduate and Continuing Education
The records of the School of Graduate and Continuing Education contain correspondence, meeting materials, reports, and survey materials related to the function of the School.
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Guide to the School of Law records (University of San Diego)
University of San Diego School of Law
The University of San Diego School of Law records include correspondence, reports, informational brochures, and news releases pertaining to the early administration of the School of Law. The majority of the material dates from the 1950s through the 1980s giving a look into the functions of the School of Law and future projections.
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Guide to the Speakers' Bureau records
University of San Diego Speakers' Bureau
These records include the administrative materials and news articles related to the University of San Diego Speakers' Bureau. Records document the changing nature of the Speakers' Bureau from the constitution and meeting minutes of the 1950s and 1960s, to policy regulation and programs for speakers brought to campus in the 1970s. Administrative documents of the 1980s center on informational material about USD community members going to speak for San Diego area organizations. News material documents announcements and information about speakers brought to the USD campus.
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Guide to the Staff Employees Association records
Staff Employees Association of the University of San Diego
The records of the Staff Employees Association include meeting minutes, memoranda, event flyers, and surveys documenting the functions of the Staff Employees Association during the 1990s. These records show SEA efforts to improve campus parking policies and financial assistance as well as to plan events for staff.
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Guide to the Student Affairs records
Thomas Burke and University of San Diego. Student Affairs
The division of Student Affairs at the University of San Diego consists of a wide range of services and resources focused on student wellness and support. Student Affairs is broken down into five main categories: academic support, health and wellness, campus resources, get involved, and finding community. The materials in this collection include photographs from events, information guides, meeting and committee records, as well as student surveys conducted by the Higher Education Research Institute.