Brigham Young University. American Indian Education Program

The American Indian Education Program was a program designated to assisting Indian Students. Paul E. Felt served as director for the short two years of the program's existence. In 1966 the program became the American Indian Education Department in the General College.

Description

Established: 1964

Abolished: 1966

Location: Provo, Utah (1964-1966)

Functions

The American Indian Education Program offered varying levels of work for Indian students. These levels consisted of Vocational, Technical and semi-professional, Undergraduate, and Graduate. Each Indian student had the aid of an adviser to assist in working out each individual program.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The American Indian Education Program functioned under the administration of a director under a college dean.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1964-1966)

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. General College (1964-1966)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Indian Education Program (1955-1964)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. American Indian Education Dept. (1966-1973)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Indian Education

Associated Archival Materials

Educational opportunities for American Indian students at Brigham Young University. (BX 8608 .A1 no.2195)

The American Indian education program at Brigham Young University : a report to interested publics. (LD 571 .B67g W43x)

An examination of certain aspects of the American Indian education program at Brigham Young University : a study. (BX 8666.5 .W382e)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1964-1966: p. 80 (Paul E. Felt, director; program designated to assisting Indian Students; varying levels: Vocational, Technical and semi-professional, Undergraduate, Graduate; adviser assisted each student)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00551

Creator: CEM