Records of the Registrar

The records comprise prospectuses from 1893, alphabetical registers of students 1881-1987, general registers of students 1889-1946, students' enrolment forms 1929-c1997, registers and papers of the Article 55 classes relating to the training of art teachers 1901-1952, and various other student records including testimonials, reports, certificates, class lists, examination records and papers relating to bursaries and scholarships.

Un-catalogued material includes admin relating to Graduation Ceremonies (also Awards and Prizes, Student Handbooks, Prospectuses, Conversion Course correspondence, Open Day details and International Student recruitment policy details.

Committee papers held within this department - Admissions Sub Committee, Accreditation of Prior Learning Committee (APL), Awards and Prizes Committee, Conversion Courses Committee, Degree Show Committee, Entry Requirements Working Party, Joint Appeals Committee, Postgraduates Scholarship Sub Committee, Student Progress Committee, Widening Participation Group.

The office of Registrar was created in 1943 when an Assistant Registrar was appointed to relieve the School's Secretary and Treasurer of some of his duties. In 1945 the office of Deputy Director and Registrar was created and these two posts remained combined until 1975 when an Academic Registrar was appointed. In 1995 the post of Academic Registrar was split into two posts, Head of Academic Services and Registrar.

In 1998 the Registry was reorganised, the title reverting to that of Academic Registrar. An Assistant Registrar was appointed in 1999. The Registrar's department is responsible for arranging the admission, matriculation and graduation of the students of the Glasgow School of Art. The department provides support for the School's quality assurance and quality enhancement procedures, academic appeals and research and general academic administration. The School's Continuing Education Department and Student Services both report to the Academic Registrar.

Student Services was established in 1976 with the creation of the post of Student Welfare Officer. Before this post was created the School's Lady Warden was responsible for matters of student welfare. Today the post is known as that of Welfare Officer. Student Services provides the services of the Welfare Officer who offers students a personal welfare and counseling service, provides advice and assistance on such issues as finance and personal difficulties which may affect academic work and health. Student Services reports to the Registrar's Department.

Many of the series of records listed here were created by the Secretary and Treasurer and transferred to the Registrar on the creation of the post in 1943. To avoid splitting up series, however, all these records are listed here.

Glasgow School of Art Archives and Collections are open for research by appointment. There is restircted access to student records which are less than 100 years old.

This material has been appraised in line with Glasgow School of Art Archives and Collections standard procedures.