Brigham Young University. General Education
Dates
- Existence: 1952
Biography
The General Education program (1952-) at Brigham Young University is administered by the College of Undergraduate Education.
The General Education program was officially established around 1952-1953 at Brigham Young University. The program is responsible for all general education requirements of the university core, and the General Education Office also facilitates faculty and course development. Supervisors of General Education included Noel B. Reynolds (director until 1982), William E. Evenson (director, 1982-1983; dean, 1983-1985), Donald K. Jarvis (dean, 1985-1986), and John D. Bell (dean, 2008-2015). In 1986, GE became part of General Education and Honors and was supervised by that dean and staff. In 2002, the College of Undergraduate Education was established, overseeing General Education, Honors, and associated programs. As of 2022, the General Education program was administered by the College of Undergraduate Education and overseen by an associate dean of Undergraduate Education.
Citation:
College of Undergraduate Education records, 1960-2000Brigham Young University, L. Tom Perry Special Collections worksheet, June 27, 2007 (General Education program)
College of Undergraduate Education Web site, viewed June 27, 2007 (General Education; GE; administered by the College of Undergraduate Education at Brigham Young University)
BYU Undergraduate catalog, via www, September 11, 2023 (Program still active as of 2022; overseen by an associate dean of Undergraduate Education; ensures all GE courses adhere to the appropriate course characteristics and learning outcomes)
byu.org, via www, September 13, 2023 (The program is responsible for all general education requirements of the university core, and the General Education Office also facilitates faculty and course development. Supervisors of General Education included Noel B. Reynolds (director until 1982), William E. Evenson (director, 1982-1983; dean, 1983-1985), Donald K. Jarvis (dean, 1985-1986), and John D. Bell (dean, 2008-2015). In 1986, GE became part of General Education and Honors and was supervised by that dean and staff. In 2002, the College of Undergraduate Education was established, overseeing General Education, Honors, and associated programs) https://byuorg.lib.byu.edu/index.php/Brigham_Young_University._General_Education
BYU College of Life Sciences, via www, September 13, 2023 (John D. Bell dean from 2008-2015) https://lifesciences.byu.edu/magazine/perfecting-the-design
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
College of Undergraduate Education dean records, 1980-2012
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