Brigham Young University. Extension Dept.
Established in 1914, the Extension Department operated under a three-man committee. The Committee consisted of: Harvey Fletcher, Edwin S. Hinckley, John C. Swenson (1914-1915); James L. Brown, William H. Chamberlin, John C. Swenson (1915-1916); James L. Brown, W. E. Morgan, John C. Swenson (1916-1917); James L. Brown, John C. Swensen, Christen Jensen (1917-1918); James L. Brown, John C. Swensen, Christen Jensen, E. H. Smart, M. H. Knudsen, Lottie Harris (1918-1919); and James L. Brown, John C. Swensen, Christen Jensen, E. H. Smart, Lottie Harris (1919-1920). The Department was renamed the Extension Division in 1920.
Contents
Variant Names
Extension Work Committee
Extension Work
Correspondence Courses and Extension Work
Description
Established: 1914
Abolished: 1920
Location: Provo, Utah (1914-1920)
Functions
The Extension Department served to administer courses to those who could not attend Brigham Young University. It offered correspondence courses, as well as extension courses, and worked to bring the spirit of education to all members of the Church.
Assets and Administrative Structure
The Extension Department operated under a three-man committee. Those who served on the committee were also members of the University Council.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1914-1920)
Later unit: Brigham Young University. Extension Division (1921)
Later unit: Brigham Young University. Extension Division Council (1950)
Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Extension Work (1914)
Sources
Brigham Young University Catalog, 1914-1915: p. 12, 72 (Committee members)
Brigham Young University Catalog, 1915-1916: p. 12, 76 (Committee members)
Brigham Young University Catalog, 1916-1917: p. 12, 84 (Committee members)
Brigham Young University Catalog, 1917-1918: p. 11 (Committee members)
Brigham Young University Catalog, 1918-1919: p. 11 (Committee members)
Brigham Young University Catalog, 1919-1920: p. 10 (Committee members)
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2010-00037
Creator: UPB/ARC