Brigham Young University. Student Services
Student Life replaced the Student Personnel Services division in 1972. The Student Life Area began as a means to coordinate Student Activities, Student Services, University Standards, and the work of the Personal Development Program and the Personal Development Center. As such, its emphasis has been on instruction and advisement in non-major coursework, along with student counseling, student health, and campus activities. It was initially administered by the Dean of Student Life and since 1996 is has been administered by the Vice President of Student Life. Administrators have included J. Elliot Cameron (1972-1979), David M. Sorenson (1979-1986), Maren Mouritsen (1986-1996), Alton L. Wade (1996-2001), and Janet S. Scharman (2001- ).
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Variant Names
Brigham Young University. Student Life Area
Description
Established: 1972
Location: Provo, Utah (1972- )
Functions
Student Life functions as an administrative unit that coordinates and oversees aspects of student life that are outside the range of the colleges and departments of instruction. Therefore, it oversees student activities, student counseling, student instruction that isn't directly related to a particular college or department, student health, and student living conditions.
Assets and Administrative Structure
Student Life originally functioned under the direction of the Dean of Student Life and it is now administered by the Student Life Vice President. It has overseen several different university services and departments. At the time of publication, Student Life administers Campus Life, the Counseling and Career Center, Residence Life, the Student Health Center, and the University Police.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1972- )
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Associated Archival Materials
Creator of: Brigham Young University Student Life records, 1960-1983 (UA 1362)
Sources
Brigham Young University General Catalog of Courses 1970-1972: p. 36 (Student Personnel Services)
Brigham Young University General Catalog of Courses 1972-1973: p. 432 (Personal Development Program); p. 547 (Dean of Student Life; J. Elliot Cameron; Student Services; Student Development and Health; Student Activities; University Standards; Personal Development Center)
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2010-00087
Creator: CEP