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Brigham Young University. Department of Conferences and Workshops

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1979-

Administrative History

The Department of Conferences and Workshops is an administrative and teaching unit at Brigham Young University.

The department was previously known as the Department of Special Courses and Conferences, and took its current name in 1979. It is charged with offering and supporting credit-bearing and non-credit courses and programs for on-campus and distance students, as well as the general public. Directors have included Bert Gividen (1981-1989), R. Dwight Laws (1989-1994), Steven W. Taggart (1994-2013), and Robert Holcombe (2013- )).

Citation:
Family history & genealogical research syllabus, 1979, c1980 (a.e.) t.p. (Brigham Young University, Department of Conferences and Workshops; Conferences and Workshops)

BYU organizational history project, via WWW, Feb. 3, 2014 (Department of Conferences and Workshops; previously known as Department of Special Courses and Conferences, renamed in 1979; part of Division of Continuing Education; offers and supports credit and non-credit programs for on-campus and non-student audiences; directors: Bert Gividen (1981-1989), R. Dwight Laws (1989-1994), Steven W. Taggart (1994-2013), Robert Holcombe (2013- ))

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Brigham Young University publications

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5348
Scope and Contents

Contains programs, brochures, journals, newsletters, directories, catalogs, pamphlets, reports, biographies, histories, magazines and sheet music published by Brigham Young University concerning university colleges, departments, performances, banquets, the honor code, travel study, conferences, homecoming, commencement exercises, clubs, tours, publications, sports teams, lectures, and broadcasts from 1941-1994.

Dates: 1941-1994

Department of Conferences and Workshops general organization, administrative, and university policy papers, 1968-1981

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1237 Series 2 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents Newspaper clippings, meeting minutes, organizational charts, articles, forms, correspondence, agendas, outlines, guides, schedules, programs, manuals, reports, inventories, and other materials concerning joint planning management, university goals and calendars, policy, conflict of interest, university standards on dress and grooming, safety, honesty, and integrity, general services, university press and archives, tour guide instructions, conferences and workshops, division committees and...
Dates: Other: 1968-1981

Department of Conferences and Workshops participation records, 1978-1979

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1237 Series 2 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Collection of participant lists, enrollment records, applications for Cougar Music Camp and Outdoor Adventures, photographs of Children's Chorus, information request forms, and contracts, programs and registration records for Alumni expeditions.

Dates: Other: 1978-1979

Department of Conferences and Workshops program planner records, 1994-1996

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1237 Series 2 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Collection of trophy brochures, women runners tape, newspaper articles, sports programs, medals, camp lists, registration, schedules, food orders, state championship programs, Cougar sports, and sports publications.

Dates: Other: 1994-1996

Publications and Graphics pamphlets collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1098
Scope and Contents

Contains pamphlets, booklets, newsletters, and posters, most of which are about Brigham Young University. Subjects include new student information, clubs, honor code, housing, study abroad, colleges and departments, campus services, and newsletters.

Dates: 1971-1996

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