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In 1969, the Dean of Men and Dean of Women offices merged to create the Office
of Student Development. Dr. Adams became Dean for the Office of Student
Development while Dr. Cosby was named Assistant to the Vice President for
Student Affairs. Also, in an effort to change student’s perceptions of the office,
all judicial functions were removed from the office and turned over to a local
part-time attorney who served as the Director of Student Judicial at the time.
This director reported directly to the Vice President for Student Affairs. Two
additional programs were added to the Office of Student Development in the
late 1960s — programs and services for international students and the Institute
of Black Culture.

Freshmen Orientation at Florida Gym 1962
Photo Credit: UF Archives Digital Collection

In 1973, Dr. Art Sandeen was appointed Vice President for Student Affairs. Dr.
Sandeen reorganized the DSO. With Dr. Tom Goodale in the major leadership role
of Dean for Student Services, the Office of Student Development’s name was
changed to the Office for Student Services. Most of the services and functions of
the office with Student Judicial Affairs rejoined the Office for Student Services.
An Assistant Dean for Minority Affairs was also added during this timeframe.
In the early 1990s, programs and services for international students were
transferred to Academic Affairs, and the Institute of Hispanic/Latino Cultures
was added to the Office for Student Services. The Disability Resource Center
was part of the DSO and resided in Peabody. Fall 1998, the name of the office

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