Brigham Young University. Dept. of Student Development

The Department of Student Development was organized in 1992, and functions to help students in the areas of intellectual/learning, career, and personal/social development. David M. Sorenson (1992-1998) and Ronald K. Chapman (1998- ) have served as chairmen.

Variant names

Brigham Young University. Student Development Department

Description

Established: 1992

Location: Provo, Utah (1992- )

Functions

The Department of Student Development exists to aid and inform students in planning college majors, occupations, educational programs, placement for BYU graduates, and career skills information. Courses include Life Planning and Decision Making, Career and University Exploration, and Meaning Life/Career Transitions.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Department of Student Development functions under the administration of a chairman for some time under a college dean.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1992- )

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Student Development (1992-1993)

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Student Life (1993-1997)

Associated Archival Materials

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Sources

Brigham Young University General Catalog 1992-1993: p. 273-274 (David M. Sorenson, chairman; helped in intellectual/learning, career, and personal/social development; functioned to aid in college majors, occupations, educational programs, placement for BYU graduates, and career skills information; courses included Life Planning and Decision Making, Career and University Exploration, and Meaning Life/Career Transitions)

Brigham Young University Undergraduate Catalog 1994-1995: p. 342 (Student Development Department, variant name)

Brigham Young University Undergraduate Catalog 1998-1999: p. 360 (Ronald K. Chapman, chairman)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00473

Creator: CEM