Brigham Young University. College of Business
Dates
- Existence: 1959 - 1988
Biography
The College of Business (1959-1988) was the college relating to business administration at Brigham Young University.
The College of Commerce was renamed the College of Business in 1959. In 1979 it came under the administration of the School of Management, where it remained until it was dissolved in 1988. Between 1959 and 1979, the college was administered by the following deans and acting deans: Weldon J. Taylor, Bryce B. Orton, and Merrill J. Bateman.
The College of Business was originally organized to provide training for students to make an effective contribution to the stability and abundance of the economy in order to acquire economic self-reliance and personal satisfaction. Moreover, some of the objectives of the college included training in analysis, business operations, oral and written communication, and understanding human characteristics and social aspects of business.
The College of Business was the administering body for the following departments: Accounting, Business Education and Office Management, Business Management, Economics, Statistics, Business Education, and Organization Behavior. The college was administered by a dean under the direction of the president of the university.
Citation:
Brigham Young University organizational history project website, viewed Jul. 26, 2011 (College of Business; established 1959; previously the College of Commerce; came under the administration of the School of Management, 1979; dissolved in 1988; administered by the following deans and acting deans: Weldon J. Taylor, Bryce B. Orton, and Merrill J. Bateman; organized to provide training for students to make an effective contribution to the stability and abundance of the economy in order to acquire economic self-reliance and personal satisfaction. Moreover, some of the objectives of the college included training in analysis, business operations, oral and written communication, and understanding human characteristics and social aspects of business; administering body for the following departments: Accounting, Business Education and Office Management, Business Management, Economics, Statistics, Business Education, and Organization Behavior. The college was administered by a dean under the direction of the president of the university)Found in 78 Collections and/or Records:
Marriott School of Management clippings and scrapbooks, 1970-1999
Contains clippings about the Marriott School of Management collected by the college. These include articles about operations of the college or any subsidiary departments, changes in leadership, and articles about specific individuals within the college. Some of the clippings were mounted on scrapbook pages, while others are just loosely collected. Materials dated 1970-1999.
Marriott School of Management college records, 1797-2016, bulk: 1965-2016
Marriott School of Management correspondence, 1967-2003
Contains correspondence from the Marriott School of Management including Dean's Office correspondence, correspondence concerning fund raising, sexism seminar, scholarships, graduate schools, name clearance, reports, research, executive committee, and other departmental correspondence. Dated 1967-2003.
Marriott School of Management correspondence, 1966-2003
Contains letters and memorandums of the deans of the Marriott School of Management. Includes internal communications with other faculty and staff in the School of Management. Materials dated 1966-2003.
Marriott School of Management deans' records, 1953-2003
Marriott School of Management external relations records, 1967-1999
Contains memorandums, letters, clippings, and administrative records relating to the external relations functions of the Marriott School of Management, such as relationships with programs and organizations outside the college and Brigham Young University and alumni outreach and fund raising efforts. Materials dated 1967-1999.
Marriott School of Management magazines, 1976-2011
Contains copies of "Exchange" and the "Marriott Alumni Magazine." Dates range from 1976 to 2011.
Marriott School of Management proposals, 1972-1989
Contains proposals submmitted by faculty and staff of the Marriott School of Management for research they'd like to conduct. Also includes transcripts of presentations on their results and visual aids that accompanied these presentations. Materials dated 1972-1989.
Marriott School of Management proposals, 1969-1990
Contains proposals and applications submitted to the Marriott School of Management for funding. Also includes memorandums sent relating to the consideration and approval or disapproval of these proposals and their progress. Materials dated 1969-1990.
Marriott School of Management proposals, 1972-1997
Contains proposals, and drafts of proposals, created by the Marriott School of Management. Proposals are primarily concerning the administration of the School of Management for submission to the administration of Brigham Young University. Materials dated 1972-1997.