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Brigham Young University was established in 1903 in a renaming of Brigham Young Academy. Past and present Brigham Young University presidents include George H. Brimhall (1903-1921), Franklin S. Harris (1921-1945), Howard S. McDonald (1945-1949), (acting president) Christian Jensen (1949-1951), Ernest L. Wilkinson (1951-1971), Dallin H. Oaks (1971-1980), Jeffrey R. Holland (1980-1989), Rex E. Lee (1989-1995), Merrill J. Bateman (1996-2003), and Cecil O. Samuelson (2003- ). 
The Dept. of Teacher Education was established in 1997 within the David O. McKay School of Education. Chairmen have included M. Winston Egan (1997-2010), Nancy Wentworth (2010-2013), Michael O. Tunnell (2013-2016), Kendra Maria Hall-Kenyon (2016-2023), and Ryan Nixon (2023- ).
 
==Variant names==
 
BYU
 
B.Y.U.


==Description==
==Description==


Established: [[established in::date::1903]]
Established: [[established in::date::1997]]


Location: [[location of::Provo, Utah]] ([[date::1903]]-)
Location: [[location of::Provo, Utah]] ([[date::1997]]- )


==Functions==
==Functions==


The mission of Brigham Young University--founded, supported, and guided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints--is to assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life. That assistance should provide a period of intensive learning in a stimulating setting where a commitment to excellence is expected and the full realization of human potential is pursued. All instruction, programs, and services at BYU, including a wide variety of extracurricular experiences, should make their own contribution toward the balanced development of the total person. Such a broadly prepared individual will not only be capable of meeting personal challenge and change but will also bring strength to others in the tasks of home and family life, social relationships, civic duty, and service to mankind.
This department oversees graduate and undergraduate work within the fields of Early Childhood Education (degrees offered are: BS), Elementary Education (degrees offered are: BS), Secondary Education (degrees offered are: BS), and Physical Education Teaching/Coaching (degrees offered are: BS). This department offers minors in PE Teaching/Coaching and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). It's goal is to prepare teachers for the workplace.
 
The institutional objectives of the university are to educate the minds and spirits of students within a learning environment that increases faith in God and the Restored Gospel, is intellectually enlarging, is character building, and leads to a life of learning and service; advance truth and knowledge in order to enhance the education of students, enrich the quality of life and contribute to a resolution of world problems; extend the blessings of learning to members of the Church in all parts of the world; and develop friends for the University and the Church.


==Assets and Administrative Structure==
==Assets and Administrative Structure==


The university is administered under the direction of a university president who reports to the university Board of Trustees.  The membership of the Board of Trustees consists of the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and other prominent church leaders.  
The department operated under a chairman who reported to the dean of the school.


==Associated Units==
==Associated Units==


Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. Board of Trustees]] ([[date::1903]]- )
Superior unit: [[subordinate to::David O. McKay School of Education]] ([[date::1997]]- )
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. Collegiate Dept.]] ([[date::1903]]-[[date::1904]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. College]] ([[date::1904]]-[[date::1909]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Church Teachers College]] ([[date::1909]]-[[date::1920]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. Normal School]] ([[date::1903]]-[[date::1913]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. Commercial School]] ([[date::1903]]-[[date::1909]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. School of Arts and Industries]] ([[date::1904]]-[[date::1906]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. School of Arts and Trades]] ([[date::1906]]-[[date::1909]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. School of Agriculture]] ([[date::1906]]-[[date::1909]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young High School (Provo, Utah)]] ([[date::1903]]-[[date::1968]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. Missionary Dept.]] ([[date::1903]]-[[date::1904]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. School of Music (1903-1909)]] ([[date::1903]]-[[date::1909]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. Preparatory School]] ([[date::1904]]-[[date::1909]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. Elementary Training School]] ([[date::1919]]-[[date::1920]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. School of Education]] ([[date::1920]]-[[date::1921]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. College of Education]] ([[date::1921]]-[[date::1997]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::David O. McKay School of Education]] ([[date::1997]]- )
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. School of Arts and Sciences]] ([[date::1920]]-[[date::1921]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. College of Arts and Sciences]] ([[date::1921]]-[[date::1954]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. College of Commerce and Business Administration]] ([[date::1921]]-[[date::1929]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. College of Commerce]] ([[date::1929]]-[[date::1959]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. College of Business]] ([[date::1959]]-[[date::1979]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. Graduate School of Management]] ([[date::1976]]-[[date::1979]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. School of Management]] ([[date::1979]]-[[date::1989]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Marriott School of Management]] ([[date::1989]]- )
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. College of Applied Science]] ([[date::1922]]-[[date::1954]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. College of Biological and Agricultural Sciences]] ([[date::1954]]-[[date::1983]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. College of Biology and Agriculture]] ([[date::1983]]-[[date::2007]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. College of Life Sciences]] ([[date::2007]]- )
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. College of Physical and Engineering Sciences]] ([[date::1954]]-[[date::1973]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences]] ([[date::1973]]- )
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. College of Engineering Sciences and Technology]] ([[date::1973]]-[[date::1984]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. College of Engineering and Technology]] ([[date::1984]]-[[date::2004]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology]] ([[date::2004]]- )
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. College of Fine Arts]] ([[date::1925]]-[[date::1964]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. College of Fine Arts and Communications]] ([[date::1964]]- )
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. College of Family Living]] ([[date::1954]]-[[date::1981]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences]] ([[date::1981]]- )
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. College of Humanities and Social Sciences]] ([[date::1954]]-[[date::1965]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. College of Humanities]] ([[date::1965]]- )
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. College of Social Sciences]] ([[date::1965]]-[[date::1981]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. College of Recreation, Physical and Health Education, and Athletics]] ([[date::1955]]-[[date::1960]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. College of Physical Education]] ([[date::1960]]-[[date::1998]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. College of Health and Human Performance]] ([[date::1998]]-[[date::2009]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. General College]] ([[date::1958]]-[[date::1973]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. College of General Studies]] ([[date::1973]]-[[date::1979]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. Nonmajor Programs]] ([[date::1979]]-[[date::1992]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. Student Development]] ([[date::1992]]-[[date::1993]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. Student Life]] ([[date::1993]]- )
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. College of Industrial and Technical Education]] ([[date::1966]]-[[date::1973]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. School of Nursing]] ([[date::1952]]-[[date::1959]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. College of Nursing]] ([[date::1959]]- )
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. Dept. of Extension Work]] ([[date::1913]]-[[date::1914]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. Extension Dept.]] ([[date::1914]]-[[date::1920]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. Extension Division]] ([[date::1921]]-[[date::1957]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. Adult Education and Extension Services]] ([[date::1957]]-[[date::1964]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. Division of Continuing Education]] ([[date::1964]]- )
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. Graduate Division]] ([[date::1922]]-[[date::1929]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. Graduate School]] ([[date::1929]]-[[date::1986]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. Graduate Studies]] ([[date::1986]]- )


Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. School of Library and Information Sciences]] ([[date::1977]]-[[date::1982]])
Associated unit: [[associated with::David O. McKay School of Education. Educational Advisement Center]]([[date::1997]]-[[date::2003]])


Subordinate unit: [[superior to::J. Reuben Clark Law School]] ([[date::1973]]- )
Associated unit: [[associated with::David O. McKay School of Education. Educational Advisement and Certification Office]] ([[date::2003]]- )


Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. Research Division]] ([[date::1921]]-[[date::1990]])
Earlier unit: [[earlier unit::Brigham Young University. Dept. of Elementary Education]] ([[date::1997]])


Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. Division of Religion]] ([[date::1940]]-[[date::1959]])
Earlier unit: [[earlier unit::Brigham Young University. Dept. of Secondary Education (1984-1997)]] ([[date::1997]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. College of Religious Instruction]] ([[date::1959]]-[[date::1973]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. Religious Instruction]] ([[date::1973]]-[[date::1983]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. Religious Education]] ([[date::1983]]- )
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies]] ([[date::1988]]- )
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. Library]] ([[date::1925]]-[[date::1961]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::J. Reuben Clark, Jr., Library]] ([[date::1961]]-[[date::1973]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Harold B. Lee Library]] ([[date::1973]]- )
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. Undergraduate Education]] ([[date::2002]]- )
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. Security/Police]] ([[date::?]]-[[date::1983]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::BYU Police Dept.]] ([[date::1983]]-[[date::?]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. Special Services]] ([[date::1946]]-[[date::1955]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. Student Personnel Services]] ([[date::1955]]-[[date::1972]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. Honors Program]] ([[date::1960]]-[[date::1973]], [[date::1979]]-[[date::1982]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. University Honors Education]] ([[date::1982]]-[[date::1986]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. General Education and Honors]] ([[date::1986]]-[[date::2002]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. Indian Education Program]] ([[date::1955]]- )
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. Office of Research and Creative Work]] ([[date::1990]]-[[date::1994]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. Office of Research and Creative Activities]] ([[date::1994]]-)
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. Law Enforcement Education Program]] ([[date::1970]]-[[date::1974]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. Law Enforcement and Justice Administration Program]] ([[date::1974]]-[[date::1978]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. Institute of American Indian Studies]] ([[date::1958]]- )
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. Family and Demographic Research Institute]] ([[date::1981]]-[[date::1989]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Ezra Taft Benson Agriculture and Food Institute]] ([[date::1977]]-)
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. Religious Studies Center]] ([[date::1977]]-[[date::2004]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Charles Redd Center for Western Studies]] ([[date::1977]]-[[date::1994]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. Elementary Laboratory School]] ([[date::1955]]-[[date::1955]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::International Center for Law and Religion Studies]]
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship]]
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. Council of the Graduate School]] ([[date::1946]]-[[date::1950]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. General Committee of the Graduate School]] ([[date::1950]]-[[date::1957]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. Graduate Council]] ([[date::1957]]-)
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. I.D. Center]] ([[date::1987]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. Office of Information Technology]] ([[date::2001]])
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. Family Research Center]] ([[date::1972]]-[[date::1974]])
 
Associated unit: [[associated with::Brigham Young University. Alumni Association]]
 
Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. Institute for Studies in Values and Human Behavior]] ([[date::1976]]-[[date::1985]])
 
==Associated Archival Materials==
 
Brigham Young University accreditation self-study reports, 2003-2006 (UA 1262)
 
"You Are Great" : Student Quality--The Hallmark Of Brigham Young University. (378.2 A1a no.46)


==Sources==
==Sources==


Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1904-1905
Brigham Young University Annual Undergraduate Catalog 1997-1998: p. 365-374 (M. Winston Egan, Chairman; degrees offered; department structure; department inception)
 
Brigham Young University, The First One Hundred Years, 1975: vol. 1 p. 375, vol. 4 p. 521 (est. 1903, when Brigham Young Academy changed names; Christian Jensen served as acting university president from 1949-1951)
 
Brigham Young University, President history Web page, April 26, 2010 (Past and present Brigham Young University presidents include: George H. Brimhall (1903-1921), Franklin S. Harris (1921-1945), Howard S. McDonald (1945-1949), Ernest L. Wilkinson (1951-1971), Dallin H. Oaks (1971-1980), Jeffrey R. Holland (1980-1989), Rex E. Lee (1989-1995), Merrill J. Bateman (1996-2003), and Cecil O. Samuelson (2003-)) http://unicomm.byu.edu/president/pastpresidents.aspx


Brigham Young University, President mission Web page, April 26, 2010 (The mission of Brigham Young University--founded, supported, and guided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints--is to assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life. That assistance should provide a period of intensive learning in a stimulating setting where a commitment to excellence is expected and the full realization of human potential is pursued. All instruction, programs, and services at BYU, including a wide variety of extracurricular experiences, should make their own contribution toward the balanced development of the total person. Such a broadly prepared individual will not only be capable of meeting personal challenge and change but will also bring strength to others in the tasks of home and family life, social relationships, civic duty, and service to mankind.) http://unicomm.byu.edu/president/missionstatement.aspx
David O. McKay School of Education website, via WWW, May 27, 2013 (Nancy Wentworth appointed as chair, 2010) http://education.byu.edu/news/2010/01/21/nancy-wentworth-chosen-as-new-chair-of-the-department-of-teacher-education/


Brigham Young University, President objectives Web page, April 26, 2010 (The institutional objectives of the university are to educate the minds and spirits of students within a learning environment that increases faith in God and the Restored Gospel, is intellectually enlarging, is character building, and leads to a life of learning and service; advance truth and knowledge in order to enhance the education of students, enrich the quality of life and contribute to a resolution of world problems; extend the blessings of learning to members of the Church in all parts of the world; and develop friends for the University and the Church) http://unicomm.byu.edu/president/objectives.aspx
Brigham Young University website, via WWW, Sept. 18, 2013 (Michael O. Tunnel dept. chair, replaces Nancy Wentworth) http://news.byu.edu/archive13-aug-chairs.aspx  


Interview with Todd Hollingshead, Information and Media Relations Manager for University Communications, April 26, 2010 (The university is administered under the direction of a university president who reports to the university Board of Trustees.  The membership of the Board of Trustees consists of the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and other prominent church leaders.)
Y News, July 6, 2023 (Ryan Nixon appointed as department chair)  


Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1987-1988: p. 306 (ID Center)
Brigham Young University Annual Undergraduate Catalog 2017-2018: p. 398 (updated degrees and programs offered)
 
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 2001-2002: p. 419 (Office of Information Technology)


==Maintenance Information==
==Maintenance Information==


Record ID: EAC-2009-00001
Record ID: EAC-2010-00199
 
LCCN: n 79022921


Creator: UPB/CEP
Creator: ARC

Latest revision as of 15:22, 2 October 2023

The Dept. of Teacher Education was established in 1997 within the David O. McKay School of Education. Chairmen have included M. Winston Egan (1997-2010), Nancy Wentworth (2010-2013), Michael O. Tunnell (2013-2016), Kendra Maria Hall-Kenyon (2016-2023), and Ryan Nixon (2023- ).

Description

Established: 1997

Location: Provo, Utah (1997- )

Functions

This department oversees graduate and undergraduate work within the fields of Early Childhood Education (degrees offered are: BS), Elementary Education (degrees offered are: BS), Secondary Education (degrees offered are: BS), and Physical Education Teaching/Coaching (degrees offered are: BS). This department offers minors in PE Teaching/Coaching and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). It's goal is to prepare teachers for the workplace.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The department operated under a chairman who reported to the dean of the school.

Associated Units

Superior unit: David O. McKay School of Education (1997- )

Associated unit: David O. McKay School of Education. Educational Advisement Center(1997-2003)

Associated unit: David O. McKay School of Education. Educational Advisement and Certification Office (2003- )

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Elementary Education (1997)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Secondary Education (1984-1997) (1997)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual Undergraduate Catalog 1997-1998: p. 365-374 (M. Winston Egan, Chairman; degrees offered; department structure; department inception)

David O. McKay School of Education website, via WWW, May 27, 2013 (Nancy Wentworth appointed as chair, 2010) http://education.byu.edu/news/2010/01/21/nancy-wentworth-chosen-as-new-chair-of-the-department-of-teacher-education/

Brigham Young University website, via WWW, Sept. 18, 2013 (Michael O. Tunnel dept. chair, replaces Nancy Wentworth) http://news.byu.edu/archive13-aug-chairs.aspx

Y News, July 6, 2023 (Ryan Nixon appointed as department chair)

Brigham Young University Annual Undergraduate Catalog 2017-2018: p. 398 (updated degrees and programs offered)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2010-00199

Creator: ARC

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