Divinity Student Council records, 2011-2015 and undated

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Summary

Creator:
Duke University. Divinity Student Council
Abstract:
The Divinity Student Council (DSC) is a student organization within the Divinity School that coordinates and assists students and other student organizations within the school by approving the creation or affiliation of groups as official DSC student gourps, assisting in the planning and communication of events and activities, representing the needs and concerns of the student body to the administration of the Divinity School, discovering and responding to the needs of the student body, and collecting dues and other monies for these purposes. The Divinity Student Council Records consist of materials related to the functions of the Divinity School Council, especially in the planning of events and activities, the election of representatives, and its work with affiliated groups.
Extent:
0.4 Linear Feet
Language:
Materials in English
Collection ID:
UA.31.02.0006
University Archives Record Group:
31 -- Student/Campus Life
31 -- Student/Campus Life > 02 -- Student Organizations-Government

Background

Scope and content:

The Divinity Student Council Records consist of materials related to the functions of the Divinity School Council, especially in the planning of events and activities, the election of representatives, and its work with affiliated groups. Materials include meeting minutes, forms, policies, fliers, newsletters, and lists of resources for elected representatives. Materials related to the Refectory, the Black Seminarian's Union, and the DSC Executive Committee are restricted for ten years from date of creation.

Biographical / historical:

The Divinity Student Council (DSC) is a student organization within the Divinity School that coordinates and assists students and other student organizations within the school by approving the creation or affiliation of groups as official DSC student gourps, assisting in the planning and communication of events and activities, representing the needs and concerns of the student body to the administration of the Divinity School, discovering and responding to the needs of the student body, and collecting dues and other monies for these purposes. The DSC is made up of elected student representatives and operates committees, including the Executive Board Committee and Finance Committee. Representatives include co-presidents, a treasurer and secretary, class representatives, and representatives to larger student organizations, including the Graduate and Professional Student Council.

Acquisition information:
The Divinity Student Council Records were received by the University Archives as a transfer in February, 2015.
Processing information:

Processed by: Tracy M. Jackson, March 2015.

Accessions described in this finding aid: UA2015.0012.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Subjects

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Subjects:
Seminarians
Names:
Duke University. Divinity Student Council
Duke University. Divinity School -- Students
Duke University. Graduate and Professional Student Council
Duke University -- Students -- Societies, etc

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Files related to The Refectory, Black Seminarians Union, and DSC Executive Committee are restricted for 10 years from the date of their creation by request of the Divinity Student Council. Access permission may be granted in writing by the current DSC president. Other materials are open for research.

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[Identification of item], Divinity Student Council Records, UA.31.02.0006, University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.

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