Brigham Young University. I.D. Center

The ID Center was established in 1979 as a division of Student Life. In 1987 the ID Center became its own administrative unit outside of Student Life. Past and present center supervisors/coordinators include: Elwin D. Pulsipher (1979-1980), James R. Palmer (1980-1981), John M. Call (1981-1987), Les Titus (1987-1990), Nancy Carson (1990-)

Variant names

Brigham Young University. ID Card Center

Brigham Young University. Signature Card I.D. Center

Description

Established: 1979

Location: Provo, Utah (1979- )

Functions

The ID Center prepares and issues identification cards to students and aids in the recovery of lost, stolen, or worn out ID cards. For a time the ID Center was in charge of evaluating, counseling, and following up on students who are in violation of the BYU Honor Code, specifically dress and grooming standards. Up until 1988 students would place a current activity sticker on their ID which would show their university status. In 1988 the stickers were replaced by a magnetic stripe that would hold the information.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The ID Center is administered under the direction of a center supervisor who reported to the dean of Student Life.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Student Life (1979-)

Associated Archival Materials

Brigham Young University Dean of Students Records, 1962-1997 (UA 1314)

Sources

Brigham Young University General Catalog of Courses 1979-1980: p.251 (est: 1979 within Student Life; ID Center; Center Supervisor: Elwin D. Pulsipher (1979-1980))

Brigham Young University Dean of Students Records, 1962-1997: (Variant Name:Brigham Young University. ID Card Center; The ID Center prepares and issues identification cards to students and aids in the recovery of lost, stolen, or worn out ID cards. For a time the ID Center was in charge of evaluating, counseling, and following up on students who are in violation of the BYU Honor Code, specifically dress and grooming standards; administration: center supervisor; Center supervisors include: James R. Palmer (1980-1981), John M. Call (1981))

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1987-1988: p. 288 (current activity sticker) p. 306 (ID Center Supervisor: Les Titus; own administrative unit)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1988-1989: p. 27 (magnetic stripe)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2010-00060

Creator: UPB/CEP