Difference between revisions of "Brigham Young University. Graduate Studies"

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Formerly the Graduate School, Graduate Studies was established in 1986. The school operates under the direction of a Dean. The following have served: Marilyn Arnold (1986-1990), J. Keith Rigby (1990-1991), Marilyn Arnold (1991-1993), Addie Fuhriman (1993-1999), Bonnie Brinton (1999-2009), and Wynn Stirling (2009-).
 
Formerly the Graduate School, Graduate Studies was established in 1986. The school operates under the direction of a Dean. The following have served: Marilyn Arnold (1986-1990), J. Keith Rigby (1990-1991), Marilyn Arnold (1991-1993), Addie Fuhriman (1993-1999), Bonnie Brinton (1999-2009), and Wynn Stirling (2009-).
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==Variant Names==
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Brigham Young University. Office of Graduate Studies
  
 
==Description==
 
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==Functions==
 
==Functions==
  
As a part of its commitment to excellence and to the advancement of learning, Brigham Young University has established graduate programs at both the master’s and the doctoral levels. The purpose of these programs is fourfold: (1) The advanced educational 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 professionals.
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Graduate Studies serves as the central administrative body for the graduate programs at Brigham Young University. It officiates admissions, graduation, and acts as a liaison between the departments, students, and University. Graduate Studies collaborates with the faculty and departments to offer a wide variety of Masters and Doctoral programs. Graduate Studies, the Graduate Council, and the University president work together to establish graduation requirements, curriculum guidelines, and admissions standards. Most activities that fall outside of the individual departments of instruction, such as admission, are routed through the central Office of Graduate Studies.
  
 
==Assets and Administrative Structure==
 
==Assets and Administrative Structure==
  
Graduate Study operates under the guidance of a Dean, a Graduate Council, and the president of the University. Most activities that fall outside of the individual departments of instruction, such as admission, are routed through the central Office of Graduate Studies.  
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Graduate Study operates under the guidance of a Dean, a Graduate Council, and the president of the University.
  
 
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Superior unit: [[subordinate to::Brigham Young University]] ([[date::1986]]- )
 
Superior unit: [[subordinate to::Brigham Young University]] ([[date::1986]]- )
  
Earlier unit: [[earlier unit::Brigham Young University. Graduate School]] ([[date::1986]])
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Earlier unit: [[earlier unit::Brigham Young University. Graduate School]] ([[date::1921-1986]])
 
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Associated unit: [[associated unit::Brigham Young University. Graduate Council]] ([[date::1986]]-)
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==Associated Archival Materials==
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Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. Graduate Council]] ([[date::1986]]- )
  
 
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Revision as of 15:14, 23 September 2013

Formerly the Graduate School, Graduate Studies was established in 1986. The school operates under the direction of a Dean. The following have served: Marilyn Arnold (1986-1990), J. Keith Rigby (1990-1991), Marilyn Arnold (1991-1993), Addie Fuhriman (1993-1999), Bonnie Brinton (1999-2009), and Wynn Stirling (2009-).

Variant Names

Brigham Young University. Office of Graduate Studies

Description

Established: 1986

Location: Provo, Utah (1986- )

Functions

Graduate Studies serves as the central administrative body for the graduate programs at Brigham Young University. It officiates admissions, graduation, and acts as a liaison between the departments, students, and University. Graduate Studies collaborates with the faculty and departments to offer a wide variety of Masters and Doctoral programs. Graduate Studies, the Graduate Council, and the University president work together to establish graduation requirements, curriculum guidelines, and admissions standards. Most activities that fall outside of the individual departments of instruction, such as admission, are routed through the central Office of Graduate Studies.

Assets and Administrative Structure

Graduate Study operates under the guidance of a Dean, a Graduate Council, and the president of the University.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1986- )

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Graduate School (1921-1986
The date "1921-1986" was not understood.
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Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Graduate Council (1986- )

Sources

Brigham Young University Catalog 1986-1987 p. 23 (Functions; Marilyn Arnold, Dean)

Brigham Young University Catalog 1990-1991 p. 53 (J. Keith Rigby, Acting Dean)

Brigham Young University Catalog 1991-1992 p. 57 (Marilyn Arnold, Dean)

Brigham Young University Catalog 1993-1994 p. 59 (Addie Fuhriman, Dean)

Brigham Young University Catalog 1999-2000 p. 69 (Bonnie Brinton, Dean)

Brigham Young University Telephone Directory 2009-2010 p. 49 (Wynn Stirling, Dean)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2010-00083

Creator: ARC