Brigham Young University. College of Social Sciences
Dates
- Existence: 1965 - 1981
Administrative History
The College of Social Science was organized from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences in 1965. The college was primarily responsible for the administration of academic departments and research centers. It also managed the teaching of Social Science 100, which later became American Heritage. The college was later merged with the College of Family Living in 1981 to form the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences.
Citation:
Brigham Young University organizational history website, Sept. 1, 2011 (College of Social Sciences; formed 1965; responsible for academic depts. and research centeres; taught Social Science 100 (American Heritage); merged with College of Family Living in 1981 to form College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences)Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
College of Social Sciences dean correspondence and files, 1961-1972
Contains administrative files, including correspondence and memos, reports, meeting agendas and minutes, addresses, and proposals.
College of Social Sciences dean general subject files, 1962-1972
Contains administrative files, including faculty load reports, convocation speeches, Vietnam trip proposal and memos, and college-level examination program proposals.
College of Social Sciences dean records, 1955-1972
Contains letters, reports, personnel records, and topical subject files created by the dean's office. Materials date from between 1955 and 1972.
College of Social Sciences subject files, 1970-1976
Contains administrative files, including correspondence and memos, meeting minutes, reports, financial information, and news clippings.