Brigham Young University. Pre-Med, Pre-Dental and Pre-Vet Committee

The Pre-Med, Pre-Dental and Pre-Vet Committee was designed to advise students on how to prepare for and exceed in those careers. In 1963, the Pre-Vet subcommittee broke away from the committee and a pre-law subcommittee was added. Chairmen of this committee include C. Lynn Hayward (1954-1955), A. Lester Allen (1956-1963). This committee was renamed the Pre-Professional Committee in 1963.

Description

Established: 1954

Abolished: 1963

Location: Provo, Utah (1954-1963)

Functions

The Pre-Med, Pre-Dental, and Pre-Vet Committee served as and advisory committee for all students going into the medical, dental, and veterinarian fields. This committee also wrote recommendation letters for these students.

Assets and Administrative Structure

This committee had a chairman who oversaw all functions that this committee encompassed. There were also subcommittees for each profession with an adviser to oversee each subcommittee.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1954-1963)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. Pre-Professional Committee (1963)

Associated Archival Materials

Ernest L. Wilkinson Presidential Papers, 1949-1975 (UA 1086)

Harvey L. Taylor Administrative Council Records (UA 913)

Sources

Ernest L. Wilkinson Presidential Papers, 1949-1975 (UA 1086 Box 28 Fol 3) (Chairman, C. Lynn Hayward)

Ernest L. Wilkinson Presidential Papers, 1949-1975 (UA 1086 Box 280 Fol 10) (Name change, Pre-Vet breakaway)

Harvey L. Taylor Administrative Council Records (UA 913 Box 13 Fol 4) (Chairman, A. Lester Allen)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2011-00027

Creator: UPB