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==Description==
 
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Superior unit: [[subordinate to::Brigham Young University]] ([[date::1977]]-[[date::1992]])
 
  
 
Superior unit: [[subordinate to::Brigham Young University. College of General Studies]] ([[date::1977]]-[[date::1979]])
 
Superior unit: [[subordinate to::Brigham Young University. College of General Studies]] ([[date::1977]]-[[date::1979]])

Latest revision as of 17:50, 28 December 2011

The Department of General Studies was established under the College of General Studies in 1977. Starting in 1979 the department was part of the Nonmajors Programs and was until both were abolished in 1992. The following individuals served as chairmen and coordinators: Wayne R. Herlin (1977-1986), Clyde E. Sullivan (1986-1990), and David M. Sorenson (1990-1992).

Variant names

Brigham Young University. General Studies Department

Brigham Young University. Guided Studies Program

General Studies

Description

Established: 1977

Abolished: 1992

Location: Provo, Utah (1977-1992)

Functions

The Department of General Studies functioned to assist students in planning their academic career that will most likely ensure success. Students can either be those that need guidance in effective studying and other skills or those with an open major. The courses offered by the department include Remedial Spelling, Effective Study and Adjustment to College, College Developmental Reading, and Reference Groups.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Department of General Studies functioned under the administration of a chairman and coordinator under a college dean.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of General Studies (1977-1979)

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Nonmajor Programs (1979-1992)

Sources

Brigham Young University General Catalog 1977-1978: p. 297, 151 (Wayne R. Herlin, chairman; functioned to assist students in planning academic career; students needing extra help or open major; courses offered include Remedial Spelling, Effective Study and Adjustment to College, College Developmental Reading, and Reference Groups; General Studies Department, variant name)

Brigham Young University General Catalog 1980-1981: p. 128 (Guided Studies Program, variant name)

Brigham Young University General Catalog 1983-1984: p. 293 (Wayne R. Herlin, coordinator)

Brigham Young University General Catalog 1986-1987: p. 261 (Clyde E. Sullivan, coordinator)

Brigham Young University General Catalog 1990-1991: p. 271 (David M. Sorenson, coordinator)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00544

Creator: CEM