University Counseling Center records
Collection Scope and Content
Materials in this collection include annual reports, research papers, video tapes of the annual "chalk-in," brochures, and slides shows (chalk-in, The George Washington University as an urban campus, art therapy). They range in date from 1963-89, and were transferred to the University Archives by the Director of the University Counseling Center.
Dates
- 1963-2003
Creator
- George Washington University. University Counseling Center (Organization)
Restrictions on Access
Series 1 and 2 are closed to research for 25 years from date of record creation.
Restrictions on Use
Some material may be copyrighted or restricted. It is the patron's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections.
Historical Note
Established in 1954, the University Counseling Center at The George Washington University (GW) services to help students resolve personal, social, career, and study problems that can interfere with their academic progress and success. Services include individual counseling, crisis intervention, group counseling, and workshops on topics such as time management, study skills, procrastination prevention, family and relationship issues, choosing a career, stress management, conflict management, and self-esteem/self-development.
The Center offers consultation and training programs for student, faculty, and staff groups. Career counseling and referral services are available to GW students, faculty, staff, alumni, and individuals from the greater Washington community. The Center provides pamphlets, books, and tapes through its self-help library. Students can apply for tutors through the Center's Peer Tutoring Service, which matches tutors with students requesting assistance for specific academic courses.
The Center began as the Testing and Counseling Center (1954-64), then became the Psychological Clinic (1965-1970), and the Counseling Center in 1971. Dr. E. Lakin Philips was its long-time director from 1963 to 1985. The Director of the Center reports to the Senior Vice President for Student and Academic Support Services.
N.B. This history note was written in 2005
Extent
6.75 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Collection includes annual reports, research papers, video tapes, brochures, and slides.
Collection Organization
Organized into three series: Reports and papers; Papers, slides, and video tapes; and Office files.
Acquisition Information
Materials acquired through transfers from University Counseling Center.
- Art therapy Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Color slides Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Counseling Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Foggy Bottom (Washington, D.C.) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- George Washington University
- Washington (D.C.) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Guide to the University Counseling Center records, 1963-1989
- Author
- University Archives, Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University
- Date
- 2007
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University Repository
