Brigham Young University. Dept. of Social and Recreational Leadership

The Dept. of Social and Recreational Leadership was created in 1921 and made a part of the College of Arts and Sciences. Eugene L. Roberts served as the Department Chair until the department was abolished in 1922. The department was then made a part of the Dept. of Physical Education.

Description

Established: 1921

Abolished: 1922

Location: Provo, Utah (1921-1922)

Functions

The Dept. of Social and Recreational Leadership includes courses in: play and play supervision, social dance and home entertainment, Scoutcraft and Beehive activities, social dancing, aesthetic dancing, playground supervision, and dance.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Dept. of Social and Recreational Leadership was administered by a department under the direction of the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Arts and Sciences (1921-1922)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Physical Education (1920-1946) (1922-1932)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1921-1922: p. 31 (part of College of Arts and Sciences) p. 134-136 (courses taught by the department)

Brigham Young University The First One Hundred Years, 1975: v. 4 p. 506 (Eugene L. Roberts was Department Chair)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00191

Creator: UPB