Brigham Young University. College of Engineering Sciences and Technology

The College of Engineering Sciences and Technology was established in 1973 when the College of Physical and Engineering Science split into the College of Engineering Sciences and the College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences. The college continued in operation under its name until it was established as the College of Engineering and Technology in 1984. Between 1973 and 1984, the College of Engineering Sciences and Technology was administered by deans Armin J. Hill and L. Douglas Smoot.

Description

Established: 1973

Abolished: 1984

Location: Provo, Utah (1973-1984)

Functions

The College of Engineering Sciences and Technology was originally organized to offer a broad spectrum of training in a single college for students interested in pursuing a career in a technological profession.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The College of Engineering Sciences and Technology was the administering body for the following departments: Chemical Engineering Science, Civil Engineering Science, Electrical Engineering Science, Mechanical Engineering Science, Industrial Education, Technology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. The college was administered by a dean under the direction of the president of the university.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1973-1984)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. College of Physical and Engineering Sciences (1954-1973)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. College of Engineering and Technology (1984)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. College of Engineering Sciences and Technology. Dept. of Chemical Engineering Science (1973-1977)

Associated Archival Materials

Annual report 1975-1976. (UA 4/A/2)

Printed matter files, 1955-1989. (UA 663)

5-year development plan : for the period 1978-1983, 1978-1983. (UA 883)

Department files, 1977-1987. (UA 1032)

Records, 1955-1988. (UA 1119)

[Dr. Armin J. Hill and assistant dean Dick W. Thurston in front of the new Engineering Sciences and Technology Building, March 1974]. (UAP 2 Folder 310)

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Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00164

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