Office of Analytic Studies and Institutional Research Records

Collection

Identifier: MS-0315

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The ASIR Records document San Diego State University's enrollment and includes statistical information from 1898-1973. It consists solely of paper records. Included in this collection is an in depth statistical study of the university's graduating class of 1949. This study was conducted in order to obtain statistical data for use in administrative policies and procedures. Of note in this study is the number of veterans attending SDSU as 1949 was the first graduating class which included veterans who entered as freshmen following World War II. Also included in this collection is enrollment information from 1945-1972; this information is broken down by department and/or discipline, trends in enrollment, active enrollment, semester breakdowns by year and gender, detailed semester summaries by discipline, and enrollment projections for the years 1959-1971. There is no filing order.

Dates

Creation: 1898-1973
Creation: Majority of material found in 1940-1973

Creator

Office of Analytic Studies and Institutional Research (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

The copyright interests in some or all of these materials have not been transferred to San Diego State University. Copyright resides with the creator(s) of materials contained in the collection or their heirs. The nature of archival collections is such that multiple creators are often applicable and copyright status may be difficult or even impossible to determine. In any case, the user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, obtaining publication rights and copyright infringement. When requesting images from Special Collections & University Archives for publication, we require a signed agreement waiving San Diego State University of any liability in the event of a copyright violation.

Historical Note

The Office of Analytic Studies and Institutional Research (ASIR) provides analysis, institutional research, and management information that supports and strengthens the operations, decision making, and planning processes of San Diego State University. Considered a campus-wide resource, ASIR also delivers analytical support and consultative services for administrative and academic units.