Skaggs Institute of Retail Management
The Skaggs Institute of Retail Management was established in October 1976 as part of the School of Management, gave a ten year give to companies of Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Description
Established: 1976
Abolished: 1995
Location: Provo, Utah (1976-1995)
Functions
The first purpose of the Skaggs Institute of Retail Management was to increase the quality and quantity of qualified young people entering the retail field. To bring the to the business community a continuing supply of trained, responsible, knowledgeable, and principled talent. The second purpose for the institute was to produce research meeting the demands of technological and managerial progress in retailing. Lastly the institute provided workshops and seminars on and off campus to assist in meeting the needs of retail. management and increasing the students' understanding of current management problems as well as long-range social issues.
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Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Business (1976-1979)
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. School of Management (1979-1989)
Superior unit: Marriott School of Management (1989-1995)
Associated Archival Materials
Sources
Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1977-1978: p. 283 (E. Doyle Robinson, director (1977-1978))
Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1982-1983: p. 316-317 (functions)
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2009-00578
Creator: RSP