Brigham Young University. Dept. of Aerospace Studies

The Department of Aerospace Studies was created in 1966 within the College of Physical and Engineering Sciences. Department chairmen included: Lt. Colonel Paul H. Sharp (1966-1967), Lt. Colonel Jesse E. Lloyd (1968-1969), Colonel L.H. Johnson (1970-1972), Colonel Richard A. Baldwin (1973), Colonel Richard B. Jensen (1974-1979), Col. Niles T. Elwood (1979-1983), Col. Kirk T. Waldron (1983-1985), and Col. Gary K. Spencer (1985-1989).

Variant names

Brigham Young University. Aerospace Studies Dept.

Brigham Young University. Air Force ROTC

Description

Established: 1966

Abolished: 1989

Location: Provo, Utah (1966-1989)

Functions

The Department of Aerospace Studies functioned as a voluntary program designed to produce highly qualified commissioned officers for the U.S. Air Force. The aerospace studies courses supplemented a student's academic major and were designed to to teach principles and techniques of leadership and management in preparation for service as a commissioned officer in the air force and as a leader in civic and community affairs. Two programs were offered including a two year and a four year program designed to fit into the regular academic schedule of the University. Along with courses in the minor, students were required to undergo field training at an air force bases. Students enrolled in the program for more than one semester could be deferred from the draft. Course work was also designed to acquaint students with world military systems and a study of communist military forces. An Astronautics and Space Operations course was also offered to discuss the national space effort.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Department of Aerospace Studies was under the direct supervision of regular officers of the United States Air Force. The department was associated with a number of colleges during its history, including the College of Physical and Engineering Sciences (1966-1968), the College of Industrial and Technical Education (1968-1973), the College of General Studies (1973-1987), and the School of Management (1987-1989).

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Physical and Engineering Sciences (1966-1968)

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Industrial and Technical Education (1968-1973)

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of General Studies (1973-1987)

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. School of Management (1987-1989)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Air Science (1966)

Later unit: Marriott School of Management. Dept. of Aerospace Studies (1989)

Associated Archival Materials

Records, 1954-1974. (UA 574)

Course Outlines And Tests, 1957. (UA 392)

Sources

Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1966-1968: p. 124 (department functions)

Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1968-1970: p. 108 (part of the College of Industrial and Technical Education)

Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1979-1980: p. 250 (Col. Niles T. Elwood (1979-1980))

Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1983-1984: p. 352 (Col. Kirk T. Waldron (1983-1984))

Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1985-1986: p. 290 (Col. Gary K. Spencer (1985-1986))

Brigham Young University The First Hundred Years, 1975: v. 4 p. 492 (Lt. Colonel Paul H. Sharp (1966-1967); Lt. Colonel Jesse E. Lloyd (1968-1969); Colonel L.H. Johnson (1970-1972); Colonel Richard A. Baldwin (1973); Colonel Richard B. Jensen (1974-))

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2010-00462

Creator: RSP/UPB