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The Department of Home Economics Education was introduced to the College of Family Living in 1968. The name of the College of Family Living was changed in 1981 to the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences and the Department of Home Economics Education was part of that college. The Department Chairs were: Ruth E. Brasher (1970-1981) and Carol Ellsworth (1981-1984). In 1984 the department was renamed the Department of Home Economics.

Variant Names

Brigham Young University. College of Family Living. Dept. of Home Economics Education

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

Brigham Young University. Home Economics Education Dept.

Description

Established: 1968

Abolished: 1984

Location: Provo, Utah (1968-1984)

Functions

To prepare students to adapt knowledge in all areas of home economics for teaching. Study in this department also has value to the student by preparing her with a general background of knowledge that can be applied to other professional aspects of home economics. The graduate gains personally as she develops toward greater personal fulfillment and enrichment in family living.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The department was administered by a department chair, under the direction of the college dean. The department was associated with the College of Family Living (1968-1981) and the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences (1981-1984).

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Family Living (1968-1981)

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 1970-1972: p. 315 (Dept. of Home Economics created; Ruth E. Brasher, Chair)

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-2009-00344

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