Brigham Young University. Academic Standards Committee

In 1955 the Attendance and Scholarship Committee was renamed the Academic Standards Committee to better reflect its responsibility. Selby G. Clark continued to serve as its chairman. Later chairmen included Darrell Moses (circa 1963-1970) and L. Robert Webb (1970-1981).

Variant names

Brigham Young University. Academic Standards Policy Committee

Description

Established: 1955

Abolished: 1981

Location: Provo, Utah (1955-1981)

Functions

Originally, the function of the Academic Standards Committee was created to assure maintenance by students of academic standards set by the University. In the 1970s the committee functioned in an advisory role to recommend policy concerning academic standards of the University and to review the programs designed to aid student on academic warning, probation, and suspension.

Assets and Administrative Structure

Members of this committee were nominated by the Faculty Advisory Council and the Dean of Student life and appointed by and responsible to the Academic Vice President.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1955-1981)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Attendance and Scholarship Committee (1921-1955)

Associated Archival Materials

Assistant Academic Vice-President L. Robert Webb, 1969-1979 (UA 686, Box 1 Fol 1-9)

Sources

Brigham Young University Accreditation Self-Study Reports, 2003-2006 (UA 1262 Box 2): (assured maintenance of academic standards)

Brigham Young University Committees, 1980-1984 (UA 791 Fol 1): (recommended policy concerning academic standards of the University; review programs designed to aid students regarding academic warning, probation and suspension)

Ernest L. Wilkinson Presidential Papers, 1949-1975 (UA 1086, Box 280 Fol 10): (Darrell Moses, chairman)

Harvey L. Taylor Administrative Council Records, 1953-1963 (UA 913 Box 13 Fol 4): (Selby G. Clark, chairman)

UPB files, Oct. 27, 2010: (appointed and responsible to the Academic Vice President; nominated by the Faculty Advisory Council and the Dean of Student Life; L. Robert Webb, Chairman)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2010-00350

Creator: JDM