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The Department of Home Economics Education was placed in the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences in 1981. It was previously in the College of Family Living. The Department Chair was: Carol Ellsworth (1981-1984). In 1984 the department was renamed the Department of Home Economics.

Variant names

Brigham Young University. College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences. Dept. of Home Economics

Description

Established: 1981

Abolished: 1984

Location: Provo, Utah (1981-1984)

Functions

To prepare students for professional roles in education, including public schools, cooperative extension services and other government agencies, and business and industry. Excellent preparation for family life enrichment is also received.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Department of Home Economics Education was a department within the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences. The Department Chair was under the direction of the Dean of the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Family Living (1981)

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences (1981-1984)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences. Dept. of Home Economics (1984)

Associated Archival Materials

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1980-1981: p. 42 (Dept. of Home Economics Education was in the College of Family Living)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1981-1982: p. 288 (Dept. of Home Economics Education was in College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences; Carol Ellsworth, Chair)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1984-1985: p. 127 (Dept. renamed Dept. of Home Economics)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00376

Creator: LFW