Brigham Young University. Graduate School

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.

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 unit: Brigham Young University. Council of the Graduate School (1946-1950)

Associated unit: Brigham Young University. General Committee of the Graduate School (1950-1957)

Associated unit: Brigham Young University. Graduate Council (1957-)

Associated Archival Materials

Brigham Young University Graduate School records, 1965-1981 (UA 1352)

Graduate Council minutes, 1946-1973 (UA 875)

Register of the Brigham Young University Graduate School Records, 1983-1986 (UA 1199)

Register of the Brigham Young University Graduate School Records, 1972-1981 (UA 1141)

Records and correspondence of Chauncey C. Riddle, 1970-1979 (UA 710)

Alonzo Smith Pond Collection (UA 117)

Asahel D. Woodruff Professional Papers (MSS 2184)

Brigham Young University Graduate School Records (UA 1101)

Graduate School Collection (UA 118)

Wesley P. Lloyd Collection (UA 86)

Sources

Brigham Young University Catalog 1929-1930 pg. 6 (Christen Jensen, Dean)

Brigham Young University Catalog 1949-1950 p. 9 (Asahel Woodruff, Dean)

Brigham Young University Catalog 1953-1954 p. 13 (Christen Jensen, Dean)

Brigham Young University Catalog 1954-1955 p. 16 (George Hansen, Dean)

Brigham Young University Catalog 1957-1958 p. 12 (A. Smith Pond, Dean)

Brigham Young University Catalog 1960-1961 p. 4 (Wesley P. Lloyd, Dean)

Brigham Young University Catalog 1970-1972 p. 526 (Chauncey Riddle, Dean)

Brigham Young University Catalog 1983-1984 p. 18 (Functions)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2010-00082

Creator: ARC