Brigham Young University. Dept. of Youth Leadership

Formerly the Dept. of Scouting Education, the Dept. of Youth Leadership was organized in 1958 within the College of Recreation, Physical and Health Education, and Athletics. In 1960, the Department was placed within the College of Physical Education. Chairmen include: Royal B. Stone (1958-1960) and Thane Packer(1960-1981).

Variant names

Brigham Young University. College of Physical Education. Dept. of Youth Leadership

Brigham Young University. Youth Leadership Dept.

Description

Established: 1958

Abolished: 1981

Location: Provo, Utah (1958-1981)

Functions

The Department of Youth Leadership functioned to train students in understanding and skills of the scouting program to be better leaders in this area of the Church and communities in which they live and to train students for possible professional careers in youth leadership for the Boy Scouts of America and similar organizations. Courses offered included Boy Scout Leadership, Scouting in the L.D.S. Church, and National Camp School.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Department of Youth Leadership was under the administration of a chairman under a college dean.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Recreation, Physical and Health Education, and Athletics (1958-1960)

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Physical Education (1960-1981)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Scouting Education (1956)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Recreation Management and Youth Leadership (1981- )

Associated Archival Materials

Records, 1959-1980. (UA 1181)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual Undergraduate Catalog 1958-1959: p. 384 (Royal B. Stone, Chairman)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1960-1961: p. 6, 140, 410 (Thane Packer, chairman; functioned to train students in scouting program as leaders, possible professional careers Boy Scouts of America and similar organizations; sample courses: Boy Scout Leadership, Scouting in the L.D.S. Church, and National Camp School)

Brigham Young University General Catalog 1974-1975: p. 96 (Youth Leadership Department, variant name)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00416

Creator: CEM