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Brigham Young University. Intercollegiate Athletics

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1955-

Administrative History

Intercollegiate Athletics (est. 1955) functions to coordinate and maintain Brigham Young University's athletic programs.

Intercollegiate Athletics was established in 1955 as part of the College of Recreation, Physical and Health Education, and Athletics. In 1960, Athletics was made part of the College of Physical Education. In 1975, it was incorporated into the overall structure of Brigham Young University. Administrative heads have included: Edwin R. Kimball (1957-1964), Floyd Millett (1964-1972), Stan Watts (1972-1975), Glen C. Tuckett (1975-1993), Clayne R. Jensen (1993), Rondo Fehlberg (1996-2000), Val Hale (2000-2005), and Thomas Holmoe (2005- ). Athletics is responsible for maintaining Brigham Young University's participation within its respective conferences as well as the National Collegiate Athletic Association. As an educative body, it is dedicated to the development of vital individual traits such as respect for authority and discipline, ability to direct and lead, understanding in social and moral aspects, ability for self-discipline, capacity to think and act under stress, and perseverance in overcoming barriers. The teams sponsored by Athletics include football, basketball, swimming, tennis, golf, and track.

Citation:
Intercollegiate Athletics annual reports, 2010-2011 (BYU Athletics; BYU Athletics Department; Brigham Young University Athletics)

BYU organizational history website, Oct. 26, 2011 (Intercollegiate Athletics; Intercollegiate Athletic Department; Department of Intercollegiate Athletics; Brigham Young University Athletics; est. 1955 as part of College of Recreation, Physical and Health Education, and Athletics; continued as part of College of Physical Education in 1960; became independent division in 1975; responsible for maintaining university's participation within its respective conferences as well as the National Collegiate Athletic Association)

Brigham Young University directory, via WWW, Oct. 26, 2011 (Athletics; Intercollegiate Sports)

Brigham Young University 2011-2012 undergraduate catalog, via WWW, Oct. 26, 2011 (Intercollegiate Athletics; Athletic Department; BYU Athletics)

BYU Organizational History Project, website viewed 11 Oct 2011: Brigham Young University. Intercollegiate Athletics (1955, College of Recreation, Physical and Health Education, and Athletics; 1960 College of Physical Education; 1975 overall structure; Edwin R. Kimball (1957-1964) and Floyd Millett (1964-1972), Stan Watts (1972-1975), Glen C. Tuckett (1975-1993), Clayne R. Jensen (1993), Rondo Fehlberg (1996-2000), Val Hale (2000-2005), and Thomas Holmoe (2005- ); respective conferences, NCAA; educative body, vital individual traits, respect authority and discipline, direct and lead, social and moral aspects, ability for self-discipline, think and act under stress, perseverance; football, basketball, swimming, tennis, golf, and track)

Found in 27 Collections and/or Records:

Office of the President correspondence with Intercollegiate Athletics, 1997-1998

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1073 Series 2 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 12
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence with athletics regarding university sports teams and associations. Materials date from between 1997 and 1998.

Dates: 1997-1998
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1073, Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence / Office of the President correspondence

Office of the President correspondence with Intercollegiate Athletics, 1997-1999

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1073 Series 2 Sub-Series 4 Sub-Series 13
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence with university units associated with students, including student security and the Honor Code. Materials date from between 1997 and 1999.

Dates: 1997-1999
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1073, Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence / Office of the President correspondence

Office of the President correspondence with Intercollegiate Athletics, 1999-2000

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1073 Series 2 Sub-Series 5 Sub-Series 11
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence with university units associated with students, including student security and the Honor Code. Materials date from between 1999 and 2000.

Dates: 1999-2000
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1073, Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence / Office of the President correspondence

Office of the President correspondence with Intercollegiate Athletics, 2000-2001

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1073 Series 2 Sub-Series 6 Sub-Series 11
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence with university sports teams. Materials date from between 2000 and 2001.

Dates: 2000-2001
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1073, Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence / Office of the President correspondence

Office of the President correspondence with Intercollegiate Athletics, 2001-2002

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1073 Series 2 Sub-Series 7 Sub-Series 15
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence with university units associated with sports teams on campus. Materials date from between 2001 and 2002.

Dates: 2001-2002
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1073, Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence / Office of the President correspondence

Office of the President correspondence with Intercollegiate Athletics, 2002-2003

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1073 Series 2 Sub-Series 8 Sub-Series 14
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence with university units associated with sports teams on campus. Materials date from between 2002 and 2003.

Dates: 2002-2003
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1073, Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence / Office of the President correspondence

Eugene L. Roberts papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 562
Scope and Contents

Includes correspondence, reports, a thesis and practicum manuscripts about Roberts, and research materials for "History of BYU Physical Education, Sports, and Athletics, 1875-1901." Also includes printed programs, news clippings, songs and poetry concerning the Timpanogos hike.

Dates: 1875-1972
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Eugene L. Roberts papers

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