History of the UF Division of Student Affairs

84 Dean of Freshmen Office (Dean of Students) 1927 - 1936 President Murphree created the Dean of Freshmen Office in 1927. This office supervised residence hall operations. Prior to 1936, the halls were managed by a housekeeper, Mrs. Peeler. In 1936, a separate Housing Office was established. D i r e c t o r s o f Ho u s i n g John D. “Jack” Butler 1936 - 1938 Dr. Harold C. Riker 1938 - 1971 (Dyckman Vermilye served as Interim Director for two years while Dr. Riker was serving in the military.) James Hennessey 1971 - 1977 James C. Grimm 1977 - 2000 Norbert W. Dunkel 2000 - 2007 Ass i s ta n t V i c e P r e s i d e n t a n d D i r e c t o r o f Ho u s i n g a n d R e s i d e n c e E d u c at i o n Norbert W. Dunkel 2007 - 2011 Asso c i at e V i c e P r e s i d e n t f o r S t u d e n t A f f a i r s , Auxiliary Services Norbert W. Dunkel H i s t o r y o f t h e UF D S A 2011 - present

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