Brigham Young University. Graduation Committee

The Graduation Committee was responsible for reviewing eligibility for students who applied for graduation. They also made suggestions concerning graduation waivers for students who had deficiencies in their transcript and they proposed changes in graduation requirements to the Curriculum Committee. In 1955, the committee split into two spearate committees: one to manage undergraduates and one to manage graduates. The Graduation Committee oversaw undergraduate students. Chairmen of this committee include J.M. Jensen (1920-1921), Fred Buss (1921-1925), B.F. Cummings (1925-1930, 1931-1946), W.P. Cottam (1930-1931), E.M. Croft (1946-195), Lars Crandall (1954-),

Description

Established: 1954

Abolished: 1990

Location: Provo, Utah (1954-1990)

Functions

This committee examined the credentials of candidates for graduation and made suggestions to the faculty regarding waivers for students who did not meet the requirements for graduation. They likewise suggested changes in the requirements to the Curriculum Committee.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Graduation Committee was run by a chairman.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1954-1990)

Associated Archival Materials

Ernest L. Wilkinson Presidential Papers, 1949-1976 (UA 1086 Box 28)

Accreditation Reports (UA 1262 Box 2)

Sources

Ernest L. Wilkinson Presidential Papers, 1949-1976 (UA 1086 Box 28) (Chairman, Lars Crandall)

Harvey L. Taylor Administrative Council Records, 1953-1964 (UA 913, Box 13, Fol 6) (Functions)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2011-00010

Creator: UPB