Historical development of the student centers committee at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, 1959-82

Abstract

This study presented the historical development of the Student Centers Committee at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. The primary purpose of the study was to trace the development of the Student Centers Committee during the period of 1959 to 1982. A second purpose was to identify the contributions of past and present directors, faculty members, students, and staff involved with the Student Center Committee and its program. The final intent of this study was to summarize trends in regards to student enrollment, changing student and institutional needs, and general changes which have had an impact on the structure and role of the Student Centers Committee. This study provided a chronological summary of the significant actions and policy statements of the Student Centers Committee from the period of 1959-82. This summary was then analyzed to determine the impact of the Committee's actions and policies on the development of the present Student Activities and Centers' programs and operations.