Paul C. Kelso Papers
Scope and Contents
Paul Kelso's papers provide a detailed look at the history of counseling, orientation, and advising services at the university from 1949 through 1978. The strength of this collection, accumulated by the director of these services, cannot be overstated. The long run of staff meeting minutes gives a nearly day-to-day picture of staffing, services, and changing emphases. The extensive collection of material used for academic advising and orientation programs illustrates the services that students received in these areas.
Dates
- 1949-1978
Creator
- Kelso, Paul C. (Person)
Language of Materials
Materials entirely in English.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions. Materials are open for research.
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Biographical / Historical
Paul C. Kelso received his bachelor's degree and M.Ed. and Ed.D. degrees from Northeast Missouri State University and University of Missouri-Columbia, respectively. He also served in the United States Army during World War II.
Kelso worked in rural schools in Missouri, was superintendent at Steffenville High School, and spent two years working at the University of Missouri-Columbia. He joined the Iowa State Teachers College faculty as an extension instructor of elementary mathematics in 1948. He was then Director of Counseling Services (1949-1978) before being named the Coordinator of Student Research (now Institutional Research). Kelso's duties as Director of Institutional Research included responsibility for the "annual Student Profile reports and studies on student enrollment, retention, and graduation rates." He was involved in the Student Personnel Association for Teacher Education, the Iowa Personnel Guidance Association, and the Iowa Educational Research and Evaluation Association. He also served as president of the UNI Faculty Club.
Outside of his work at ISTC/UNI, Kelso was a charter member of the Iowa Educational Research and Evaluation Association; served as volunteer and counseling consultant in Cedar Falls; and for 15 years was on the Cedar Falls Civil Service Commission. He also was on the Board of Directors of the Black Hawk County Mental Health Center (1951-1954) and the Black Hawk-Grundy County Mental Health Center advisory committee (1968-1971). Kelso was a charter member of the Cedar Falls Historical Society and received the Distinguished Service Award from the city of Cedar Falls "in recognition for his work as a civl service commissioner." Kelso passed away in 1985.
Extent
1.67 Linear Feet (4 boxes)
Custodial History
Dr. Kelso's widow, Dorothy, initially gave the papers to David Towle, Director of the Counseling Center, in July 1999.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Dr. Towle gave the collection to SC&UA in May 2000.
Bibliography
- "Deaths - Paul Kelso." The Alumnus,vol. 70, no. 1 (April 1985). "https://scholarworks.uni.edu/alumnusnews/104/".
- "Research director Kelso dies." The Northern Iowan,February 26, 1985. "https://indexuni.library.uni.edu/articles/123729".
- "New Counsel Post Set Up" The College Eye,April 15, 1949. "https://indexuni.library.uni.edu/articles/167988".
Processing Information
Material processed by Gerald L. Peterson in August 2000. Updated by Library Associate Dave Hoing, November 2017 and March 2018 and Archival Processor Tessa Wakefield, March 2020. Linear feet updated August 16, 2017.
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