Brigham Young University. Division of Continuing Education

Adult Education and Extension Services was renamed in 1964 and became the Division of Continuing Education. The following individuals served as Dean of the Division of Continuing Education: Harold Glen Clark (1964-1973), Stanley A. Peterson (1973-1978), William R. Siddoway (1978-1986), Richard C. Eddy (1986-2009), Wayne J. Lott (2009-2014), Lee J. Glines (2014-2023), and Richard M. Houseman (2023- ).

Variant Names

Brigham Young University. Continuing Education

Brigham Young University. Evening School

Description

Established: 1964

Location: Provo, Utah (1964- )

Functions

To provide educational programs and services of the regular University day school to adults who do not have opportunities for day time study. The division services range from off-campus programs, lectures, correspondence study, and community services—both through the off-campus centers and extended programs in wide geographic areas—to formal on-campus classroom offerings, both credit and noncredit, extended and short-term in nature.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Division of Continuing Education was under the direction of a dean who reported to the president of the university.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1964-)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Adult Education and Extension Services (1964)

Subordinate unit: BYU-California Center for Continuing Education (1966-2003)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Ogden Adult Education Center (1964-1966)

Subordinate unit: BYU-Ogden Center for Continuing Education (1966-1992)

Subordinate unit: BYU-Ricks Center for Continuing Education (1966-2004)

Subordinate unit: BYU Salt Lake Center (1966-)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Education Week Programs (1966-1972)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Education Weeks (1972-1983)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Off-Campus Lectures and Courses (1966-1983)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Extension Publications (1964-1968)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Home Study (1964-1979)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Independent Study (1979-)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Travel Study (1972-2005)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Study Abroad (1975-1986)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. International Programs (1986-1987)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Evening Classes (1966- )

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Special Courses and Conferences (1966-1979)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Conferences and Workshops (1979- )

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Church Continuing Education--North (1983-1984)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Church Continuing Education--South (1983-1984)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Institute of American Indian Services and Research (1971-1977)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. American Indian Services and Research Center (1977-1990)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Resource Center on Adult Development and Aging (1976-1986)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Mediated Productions (1988-1991)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Bachelor of General Studies Program (1999- )

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Audio-Visual Communications (1964-1966)

Associated unit: Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies (1988-)

Associated Archival Materials

Historical Records, 1921-2005. (UA 1088)

Richard H. Henstrom Records, 1964-1994. (UA 1016)

Records, 1921-1988. (UA 547)

Evening School Statistics and Information, 1958. (UA 404)

The Golden Years of Continuing Education at Brigham Young University, 1971. (UA SC 47)

Department of Evening School Files, 1953-1990. (UA1039)

Register to the Records Of Division of Continuing Education (Formerly the Extension Division and Later Adult Education and Extension Services, 200-. (UA 547)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1964-1966: p. 414 (Harold Glen Clark, dean)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1973-1974: p. 532 (Stanley A. Peterson, dean)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1978-1979: p. 280 (William R. Siddoway, dean)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1986-1987: p. 305 (Richard C. Eddy, dean)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 2009-2010: Accessed online at http://saas.byu.edu/catalog/2009-2010ucat/ConEd/GeneralInfo.php on 11/23/2009. (Wayne J. Lott, dean)

YNews, June 26, 2014 (Lee J. Glines appointed dean)

Y news, June 22, 2023 (Richard M. Houseman appointed dean, effective Aug. 2023; replaces Lee J. Glines)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00511

Creator: LFW