Brigham Young University. Dept. of Minority Education

The Department of Minority Education was established within the College of General Studies in 1978. In 1981 the unit merged with Indian Education to form Multicultural Education.

Description

Established: 1978

Abolished: 1981

Location: Provo, Utah (1978-1981)

Functions

The Department specialized in providing individualized advisement and academic support for minority students.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Department of Minority Education was under the direction of the College of General Studies. In 1978 it was transferred to Nonmajor Programs in Student Life.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of General Studies (1978-1978)

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Non-major Programs (1978-1981)

Sources

Brigham Young University annual catalog, 1978-79: p. 45 (The Department of Minority Education was established within the College of General Studies in 1978)

Brigham Young University annual catalog, 1980-1981: p. 46 (Minority Education, listed under Nonmajor Programs in Student Life)

Indian education at Brigham Young University, 1993: p. 137 (name of Indian Education Dept. changed to Multicultural Education, mission expanded circa 1981)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00570

Creator: UPB