Brigham Young University. General Education

Organization

Staff Only

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, 1960-2000

Brigham 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 2 Collections and/or Records:

Department of Honors and General Education administrative records, 1965-1993

Series

Identifier: UA 1205 Series 1

Scope and Contents

Contains administrative records from General Education and Honors, including minutes, agendas, proposals, drafts, lists, and correspondence. Materials focus on the General Education program, including faculty and curriculum development, conferences and other events, and development of publications. Dated 1965 to 1993.

Dates: 1965-1993

Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1205, College of Undergraduate Education records

Department of Honors and General Education records on Alcuin Awards, 1985-1991

Series

Identifier: UA 1205 Series 3

Scope and Contents

Memorandums, letters, forms, files on winners, historical information, lists, resumes and CVs, and other records documenting nominations and awarding of Alcuin Awards. The Alcuin fellowship recognized outstanding teacher-scholars who made significant contribution to the curriculum. Dated 1985-1991.

Dates: 1985-1991