Difference between revisions of "Brigham Young University. Graduate School"
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Revision as of 14:31, 14 April 2010
The Graduate School was established in 1929 to fulfill the need of education past the bachelor's degree. It operated under the guidance of a Dean. It also was under the guidance of a Faculty-based council; the Council of the Graduate School (1946-1950), the General Committee of the Graduate School (1950-1957), and the Graduate Council (1957-). The School also was under review of the President of the University. The following have served as Deans of the Graduate School: : Christen Jensen (1929-1949), Asahel Woodruff (1949-1953), Christen Jensen (1953-1954), George Hansen (1954-57), A. Smith Pond (1957-1959), Wesley P. Lloyd (1960-1970), Chauncey C. Riddle (1970-1980). In 1986, the collection of graduate programs was renamed Graduate Studies.
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Description
Established: 1929
Abolished: 1986
Location: Provo, Utah (1929-1986)
Functions
As part of its commitment to learning, to excellence in learning, and to the advancing of learning, Brigham Young University has established graduate programs at both the master’s and the doctorate level. The purpose of these programs is fourfold: (1) The advanced education and intellectual development of able and motivated men and women in a variety of disciplines. (2) The development of greater understanding of new ideas and of creative works through careful research, rigorous intellectual inquiry, and masterful artistic effort. (3) The recognition and understanding of our cultural and intellectual heritage. (4) The development and training of well-qualified professional leaders.
Assets and Administrative Structure
The Graduate School operated directly under a Dean. In addition to the Dean, the school also was under the administration of a faculty-based council who worked with the Dean and the president of the University to establish graduation requirements, curriculum guidelines, and admissions standards.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1929-1986)
Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Organizational Behavior (1974-1975)
Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Graduate Division (1929)
Later unit: Brigham Young University. Graduate Studies (1986)
Associated Archival Materials
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Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2010-00082
Creator: ARC