Difference between revisions of "Brigham Young University. Multicultural Education Dept."
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| − | The Multicultural Education Center was established in 1978 to administer and conduct special programs for minority students, specifically Polynesians, Mexican-Americans, and blacks, who are United States citizens. Following university policy, every effort is made to include these students in the mainstream of student life at BYU. Classes are offered with smaller enrollments to allow instructors to give more individual attention to students who need special help and encouragement. Tutoring is available in the academic subjects and in English if that is appropriate. Financial assistance counseling, experienced minority counseling, tutorial assistance, career and curriculum advisement, housing assistance, and minority clubs are just a few of the ways help is offered. | + | The Multicultural Education Center was established in 1978 to administer and conduct special programs for minority students, specifically Polynesians, Mexican-Americans, and blacks, who are United States citizens. Following university policy, every effort is made to include these students in the mainstream of student life at BYU. Classes are offered with smaller enrollments to allow instructors to give more individual attention to students who need special help and encouragement. Tutoring is available in the academic subjects and in English if that is appropriate. Financial assistance counseling, experienced minority counseling, tutorial assistance, career and curriculum advisement, housing assistance, and minority clubs are just a few of the ways help is offered. Gail S. Halvorsen was the Acting Director (1982-1983). |
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| − | Brigham Young University General Catalog of Courses 1982-1983: p. 328 (Established in 1978; Purpose was to conduct special programs for minority students; Mainly served Polynesians, Mexican-Americans, and blacks who were US citizens; Had smaller-enrollment classes; Tutored, gave financial assistance counseling, experienced minority counseling, career and curriculum advisement, housing assistance, and minority clubs) | + | Brigham Young University General Catalog of Courses 1982-1983: p. 328 (Established in 1978; Purpose was to conduct special programs for minority students; Mainly served Polynesians, Mexican-Americans, and blacks who were US citizens; Had smaller-enrollment classes; Tutored, gave financial assistance counseling, experienced minority counseling, career and curriculum advisement, housing assistance, and minority clubs; Gail S. Halvorsen was the Acting Director from 1982-1983) |
==Maintenance Information== | ==Maintenance Information== | ||
Revision as of 17:32, 1 March 2011
The Multicultural Education Center was established in 1978 to administer and conduct special programs for minority students, specifically Polynesians, Mexican-Americans, and blacks, who are United States citizens. Following university policy, every effort is made to include these students in the mainstream of student life at BYU. Classes are offered with smaller enrollments to allow instructors to give more individual attention to students who need special help and encouragement. Tutoring is available in the academic subjects and in English if that is appropriate. Financial assistance counseling, experienced minority counseling, tutorial assistance, career and curriculum advisement, housing assistance, and minority clubs are just a few of the ways help is offered. Gail S. Halvorsen was the Acting Director (1982-1983).
Contents
Variant names
Multicultural Education Center
Description
Established: 1978
Abolished: 1987
Location: Provo, Utah (1978-1987)
Functions
Multicultural Education functions as a help center. It provides tutoring, counseling, financial assistance counseling, career and curriculum advisement, housing assistance, minority clubs, and personalized education to minority students. It functioned as part of Student Life.
Assets and Administrative Structure
Multicultural Education functioned with an Acting Director in Student Life.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Student Life (1978- )
Sources
Brigham Young University General Catalog of Courses 1982-1983: p. 328 (Established in 1978; Purpose was to conduct special programs for minority students; Mainly served Polynesians, Mexican-Americans, and blacks who were US citizens; Had smaller-enrollment classes; Tutored, gave financial assistance counseling, experienced minority counseling, career and curriculum advisement, housing assistance, and minority clubs; Gail S. Halvorsen was the Acting Director from 1982-1983)
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2011-00045
Creator: UPB