Brigham Young University. Technical and Semi-Professional Institute

The Technical and Semi-Professional Institute was established in 1959 as a part of the General College. It aided students who came to the university wanting to obtain technical training in specialized fields. W. Hales (1959-1961) and Ernest C. Jeppsen (1961-1964) served as acting chairman and director, respectively.

Description

Established: 1959

Abolished: 1964

Location: Provo, Utah (1959-1964)

Functions

The Technical and Semi-Professional Institute aided students wanting to obtain training in agriculture, engineering, and business. Computer Programming, Industry, Genealogy, Commercial Art, and Homemaking were also made available. Semi-professional and technological courses were offered on a two-year level, at the completion of which, students receive certification.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Technical and Semi-Professional Institute functioned under the administration of an acting chairman and director under a college dean.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1959-1964)

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. General College (1959-1964)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. Technical Institute (1964-1973)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1959-1960: p. 398, 123 (W. Hales, acting chairman; aided students in obtaining training in agriculture, engineering, and business; Semi-professional and technological courses offered on a two-year level with certification)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1961-1962: p. 408 (Ernest C. Jeppsen, director; additional two-year specialized programs: computer programming, industry, and genealogy)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1962-1964: p. 374 (additional two-year specialized programs: commercial art, homemaking)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00548

Creator: CEM