Brigham Young University. Extension Division
The Extension Division was established in 1921. In 1957 it was known as Adult Education and Extension Services and in 1966 became the Division of Continuing Education. Those who served as Acting Directors were: Thomas L. Broadbent (1943-1945, 1946-1947), Gerrit de Jong, Jr. (1945-1946), and Harold Glen Clark served as Director of the Extension from 1947-1957.
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Variant names
Adult Education and Extension Services
Continuing Education
Description
Established: 1921
Abolished: 1957
Location: Provo, Utah (1921-1957)
Functions
The purpose of the Extension Division is to carry the work of Brigham Young University beyond the immediate campus to the people of the entire church as far as is feasible. At the time of its inception, its program combined publicity, off-campus programs, lectures, and community services with the more formal classroom offerings and credit courses both by correspondence and lecture.
Assets and Administrative Structure
The Extension Division was supervised by a director who reported to the president of the university.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1921-1957)
Later unit: Brigham Young University. Adult Education and Extension Services (1957)
Associated Archival Materials
Extension Division Announcement, 1921; BYU Quarterlies (UA 1102 Box 2 Fol 3)
Sources
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1943-1944: p. 276 (Thomas L. Broadbent, acting director)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1945-1946: p. ?? (Gerrit de Jong, Jr., acting director)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1946-1947: p. 305 (Thomas L. Broadbent, acting director)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1947-1948: p. 304 (Harold Glen Clark, director)
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2009-00541
Creator: LFW