Brigham Young University. Comprehensive Clinic

Established in 1976, the Comprehensive Clinic is a research, training, and service facility. Originally established as the research arm of the Institute for Studies in Values and Human Behavior, the Clinic became self-sufficient soon thereafter. In 1981 the Clinic was placed within the College of Family, Home, and Social Science. Clinic administrators have included: Victor L. Brown (1976-1981), Richard L. Bednar, D. Russell Crane, and Dean E. Barley (2012- ).

Variant Names

Brigham Young University. College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences. Comprehensive Clinic

Description

Established: 1976

Location: Provo, Utah (1976- )

Functions

The functions of the Comprehensive Clinic were: 1) to facilitate clinical research and psychological theory construction; 2) to encourage cross-disciplinary efforts in closely related clinical fields; 3) to improve graduate training in these fields; and 4) to improve the physical facilities for the programs involved.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The clinic was administered by Brigham Young University and LDS Social Services. The Clinic held a director, as well as an advisory board.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences (1981- )

Associated unit: Brigham Young University. Institute for Studies in Values and Human Behavior (1976-1985)

Sources

Allen E. Bergin Papers. MSS 2391, Bx 12, Fol 13, "BYU Comprehensive Clinic Organization and Purposes". (Victor L. Brown, Director; connection to the Institute for Studies in Values and Human Behavior)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1984-1985: p. 289 (Richard L. Bednar)

About Comprehensive Clinic WWW Homepage, Aug. 3, 2010. (Clinic inception date; clinic administration; D. Russell Crane)

YNews, Aug. 24, 2012: p. 4 (Dean E. Barley appointed director; taking over from Russell Crane, who completed four years of service)

Maintenance Information

Record ID:EAC-2009-00269

Creator: LFW/ARC