Brigham Young University. Skills Improvement Service

The Skills Improvement Service works with students who are admitted to the University on academic warning. Lynn A. Ravsten (1961-1962) and Howard T. Reid (1962-1966) served as director and chairman, respectively.

Description

Established: 1961

Abolished: 1966

Location: Provo, Utah (1961-1966)

Functions

The Skills Improvement Service helped students establish aptitudes and abilities that will enable them to participate successfully at Brigham Young University. The program taught students to speak, read, think, study, and write more effectively. The courses offered included Remedial English, Effective Study, and English for Bilingual Students.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Skills Improvement Service functioned under the administration of a director under a college dean.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1961-1966)

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. General College (1961-1966)

Associated Archival Materials

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Sources

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1961-1962: p. 98-99, 137 (Lynn A. Ravsten, director; courses offered included Remedial English, Effective Study, English for Bilingual Students; worked with students admitted on academic warning; taught to speak, read, think, study, and write more effectively)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1962-1964: p. 430 (Howard T. Reid, chairman)


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