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Brigham Young University. Student Academic and Advisement Services

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 2001-

Administrative History

Student Academic and Advisement Services (2001-) is an administrative unit at Brigham Young University responsible for enrollment services.

Student Academic and Advisement Services was created in 2001 from what was before called the Admissions and Records division. Leaders over the organization have included Dean Ford Stevenson (2001-2007) and executive director Norman Finlinson (2007- ). The organization provides assistance to students in areas of financial aid, housing, locker rentals, meal plans, parking, bus passes, health plans, scholarships, registration, employment, deferment, personal records, and the BYU signature card.

Citation:
Student Academic and Advisement Services advisement records, 1965-2005

Brigham Young University, L. Tom Perry Special Collections worksheet, Mar. 27, 2009 (Student Academic and Advisement Services; est. ca. 2002; previously known as Admissions and Records Office)

Brigham Young University catalog, 2007: p. 421 (Student Academic and Advisement Services)

Brigham Young University Web site, Mar. 27, 2009 (Student Academic & Advisement Services; SAAS)

BYU Organizational History Project website, via WWW, Sept. 17, 2012 (Student Academic and Advisement Services; est. 2001; responsible for enrollment services; previously known as Admissions and Records Office; deans/directors include Ford Stevenson (2001-2007) and Norman Finlinson (2007- ))

Found in 82 Collections and/or Records:

Office of the President outgoing correspondence, 1989-1995

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 925 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence that documents Lee's responses to campus officials and other people. Subjects covered include the closing of the library school, Lee's cancer and related illnesses, devotional and forum addresses, as well as athletics.

Dates: 1989-1995

Office of the President oversize materials, 1989-1995

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 925 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains memorabilia, plaques, and pictures given to Lee.

Dates: 1989-1995

Office of the President records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 925
Scope and Contents Contains correspondence, speeches, and other materials from Lee's service as university president. The materials document campus administration, including planning for devotionals and forums, athletics, and other activities. Major subjects include university relations, admissions and records, athletics, the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies, the honor and dress codes, and other related issues. Also includes minutes to Board of Trustees meetings.Materials date from between 1989 and...
Dates: 1989-1996

Office of the President speeches, 1989-1995

 Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains copies of speeches and other addresses given by Rex and Janet Lee at Brigham Young University campus events.

Dates: Other: 1989-1995

Office of the President travel itineraries, 1989-1995

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 925 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains the travel itineraries for Lee.

Dates: 1989-1995

Rex E. Lee speeches, 1989-1995

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 925 Series 3 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents note

Contains speeches, talks, and articles by Rex E. Lee.

Dates: 1989-1995

Student Academic and Advisement Services administration records, 1978-2003

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5516 Series 10
Scope and Contents note

Includes administration records including meeting minutes, personnel files, leadership retreat records, as well as policies and strategies, 1978-2003.

Dates: 1978-2003

Student Academic and Advisement Services administrative records, 1983-2002

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5479 Series 2
Scope and Contents note

Contains materials pertaining to the activities of the department of Student Academic and Advisement Services dated 1983 to 2002. The materials include reports, correspondence, minutes, and surveys. The materials pertain to policies and procedures of the department.

Dates: Other: 1983-2002

Student Academic and Advisement Services admission reports, 1959-2007

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5516 Series 5
Scope and Contents note

Contains admission reports for various semesters at the university. Also includes materials on the visiting student program, freshman statistics, transfer policies, scholarship program information, and records regarding high school preparation and AP credit, 1959-2007.

Dates: 1959-2007

Student Academic and Advisement Services advisement records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 980
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, reports, and general files of the Academic Advisement department. Also includes correspondence, minutes, and conference reports of the National Academic Advising Association. Dated 1965-2005.

Dates: 1965-2005