Skaggs Institute of Retail Management

The Skaggs Institute of Retail Management was established in October 1976 as part of the School of Management. The Skaggs Companies of Salt Lake City gave a ten year gift to establish this program at Brigham Young University. Business directors of the program included: E. Doyle Robinson (1977-1983), Susan G. Carter (1983-1984), E. Doyle Robinson (1985-1992), Heikki J. Rinne (1992-1995) and William R. Swinyard served as director in conjunction with Heikki J. Rinne from 1994 to 1995.

Variant names

Brigham Young University. College of Business. Skaggs Institute of Retail Management

Brigham Young University. School of Management. Skaggs Institute of Retail Management

Marriott School of Management. Skaggs Institute of Retail Management

Description

Established: 1976

Abolished: 1995

Location: Provo, Utah (1976-1995)

Functions

The first purpose of the Skaggs Institute of Retail Management was to increase the quality and quantity of qualified young people entering the retail field. To bring the to the business community a continuing supply of trained, responsible, knowledgeable, and principled talent. The second purpose for the institute was to produce research meeting the demands of technological and managerial progress in retailing. Lastly the institute provided workshops and seminars on and off campus to assist in meeting the needs of retail. management and increasing the students' understanding of current management problems as well as long-range social issues. The institute also provided internships, scholarships, and assistantships.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Skaggs Institute of Retail Management was associated with a number of departments and schools throughout its history. During its history it was under the direction of the College of Business (1976-1979), the School of Management (1979-1989), and finally the Marriott School of Management (1989-1995). The institute was administered by a director, under the direction of a department chairmen or the direction of the school dean.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Business (1976-1979)

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. School of Management (1979-1989)

Superior unit: Marriott School of Management (1989-1995)

Later unit: Marriott School of Management. Institute of Retail Management (1995)

Associated Archival Materials

Marriott School of Management records, 1962-1986. (UA 711)

Sources

Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1977-1978: p. 283 (E. Doyle Robinson, business director (1977-1978))

Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1982-1983: p. 316-317 (functions)

Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1983-1984: p. 353 (Susan G. Carter, business director (1983-1984))

Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1985-1986: p. 290 (Doyle Robinson, business director (1985-1986))

Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1992-1993: p. 299 (Heikki J. Rinne, business director (1992-1993))

Brigham Young University Undergraduate Catalog, 1994-1995: p. 246 (William R. Swinyard, director (1994-1995)) p. 382 (in conjunction with Heikki J. Rinne, director (1994-1995))

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00578

Creator: RSP