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| − | Department chairmen included: Lt. Colonel Paul H. Sharp (1966-1967), Lt. Colonel Jesse E. Lloyd (1968-1969), Colonel L.H. Johnson (1970-1972), Colonel Richard A. Baldwin (1973), Colonel Richard B. Jensen (1974- | + | The Department of Aerospace Studies was created in 1966 within the College of Physical and Engineering Sciences. Department chairmen included: Lt. Colonel Paul H. Sharp (1966-1967), Lt. Colonel Jesse E. Lloyd (1968-1969), Colonel L.H. Johnson (1970-1972), Colonel Richard A. Baldwin (1973), Colonel Richard B. Jensen (1974-1979), Col. Niles T. Elwood (1979-1983), Col. Kirk T. Waldron (1983-1985), and Col. Gary K. Spencer (1985-1989). |
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==Functions== | ==Functions== | ||
| − | + | The Department of Aerospace Studies functioned as a voluntary program designed to produce highly qualified commissioned officers for the U.S. Air Force. The aerospace studies courses supplemented a student's academic major and were designed to to teach principles and techniques of leadership and management in preparation for service as a commissioned officer in the air force and as a leader in civic and community affairs. Two programs were offered including a two year and a four year program designed to fit into the regular academic schedule of the University. Along with courses in the minor, students were required to undergo field training at an air force bases. Students enrolled in the program for more than one semester could be deferred from the draft. Course work was also designed to acquaint students with world military systems and a study of communist military forces. An Astronautics and Space Operations course was also offered to discuss the national space effort. | |
==Assets and Administrative Structure== | ==Assets and Administrative Structure== | ||
| − | The Department of Aerospace Studies was under the direct supervision of regular officers of the United States Air Force. | + | The Department of Aerospace Studies was under the direct supervision of regular officers of the United States Air Force. The department was associated with a number of colleges during its history, including the College of Physical and Engineering Sciences (1966-1968), the College of Industrial and Technical Education (1968-1973), the College of General Studies (1973-1987), and the School of Management (1987-1989). |
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| + | Course Outlines And Tests, 1957. (UA 392) | ||
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| + | Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1966-1968: p. 124 (department functions) | ||
Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1968-1970: p. 108 (part of the College of Industrial and Technical Education) | Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1968-1970: p. 108 (part of the College of Industrial and Technical Education) | ||
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Brigham Young University The First Hundred Years, 1975: v. 4 p. 492 (Lt. Colonel Paul H. Sharp (1966-1967); Lt. Colonel Jesse E. Lloyd (1968-1969); Colonel L.H. Johnson (1970-1972); Colonel Richard A. Baldwin (1973); Colonel Richard B. Jensen (1974-)) | Brigham Young University The First Hundred Years, 1975: v. 4 p. 492 (Lt. Colonel Paul H. Sharp (1966-1967); Lt. Colonel Jesse E. Lloyd (1968-1969); Colonel L.H. Johnson (1970-1972); Colonel Richard A. Baldwin (1973); Colonel Richard B. Jensen (1974-)) | ||
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==Maintenance Information== | ==Maintenance Information== | ||
| − | Record ID: | + | Record ID: EAC-2010-00462 |
| − | Creator: RSP | + | Creator: RSP/UPB |
Latest revision as of 15:01, 28 December 2010
The Department of Aerospace Studies was created in 1966 within the College of Physical and Engineering Sciences. Department chairmen included: Lt. Colonel Paul H. Sharp (1966-1967), Lt. Colonel Jesse E. Lloyd (1968-1969), Colonel L.H. Johnson (1970-1972), Colonel Richard A. Baldwin (1973), Colonel Richard B. Jensen (1974-1979), Col. Niles T. Elwood (1979-1983), Col. Kirk T. Waldron (1983-1985), and Col. Gary K. Spencer (1985-1989).
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Variant names
Brigham Young University. Aerospace Studies Dept.
Brigham Young University. Air Force ROTC
Description
Established: 1966
Abolished: 1989
Location: Provo, Utah (1966-1989)
Functions
The Department of Aerospace Studies functioned as a voluntary program designed to produce highly qualified commissioned officers for the U.S. Air Force. The aerospace studies courses supplemented a student's academic major and were designed to to teach principles and techniques of leadership and management in preparation for service as a commissioned officer in the air force and as a leader in civic and community affairs. Two programs were offered including a two year and a four year program designed to fit into the regular academic schedule of the University. Along with courses in the minor, students were required to undergo field training at an air force bases. Students enrolled in the program for more than one semester could be deferred from the draft. Course work was also designed to acquaint students with world military systems and a study of communist military forces. An Astronautics and Space Operations course was also offered to discuss the national space effort.
Assets and Administrative Structure
The Department of Aerospace Studies was under the direct supervision of regular officers of the United States Air Force. The department was associated with a number of colleges during its history, including the College of Physical and Engineering Sciences (1966-1968), the College of Industrial and Technical Education (1968-1973), the College of General Studies (1973-1987), and the School of Management (1987-1989).
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Physical and Engineering Sciences (1966-1968)
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Industrial and Technical Education (1968-1973)
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of General Studies (1973-1987)
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. School of Management (1987-1989)
Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Air Science (1966)
Later unit: Marriott School of Management. Dept. of Aerospace Studies (1989)
Associated Archival Materials
Records, 1954-1974. (UA 574)
Course Outlines And Tests, 1957. (UA 392)
Sources
Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1966-1968: p. 124 (department functions)
Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1968-1970: p. 108 (part of the College of Industrial and Technical Education)
Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1979-1980: p. 250 (Col. Niles T. Elwood (1979-1980))
Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1983-1984: p. 352 (Col. Kirk T. Waldron (1983-1984))
Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1985-1986: p. 290 (Col. Gary K. Spencer (1985-1986))
Brigham Young University The First Hundred Years, 1975: v. 4 p. 492 (Lt. Colonel Paul H. Sharp (1966-1967); Lt. Colonel Jesse E. Lloyd (1968-1969); Colonel L.H. Johnson (1970-1972); Colonel Richard A. Baldwin (1973); Colonel Richard B. Jensen (1974-))
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2010-00462
Creator: RSP/UPB