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Brigham Young University. Graduate School

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1929 - 1986

Administrative History

The Graduate School (1929-1986) was to develop, coordinate and operate the graduate programs at Brigham Young University. The Graduate School also worked with coordinating and planning so that undergraduate and graduate level classes would be compatible for the university. The Graduate School was renamed Graduate Studies.

The Graduate School was established in 1929 to fulfill the need of education past the bachelor's degree. It operated under the guidance of a Dean. It also was under the guidance of a faculty-based council; the Council of the Graduate School (1946-1950), the General Committee of the Graduate School (1950-1957), and the Graduate Council (1957- ). The School also was under review of the President of the University. The following have served as Deans of the Graduate School: Christen Jensen (1929-1949), Asahel Woodruff (1949-1953), Christen Jensen (1953-1954), George Hansen (1954-57), A. Smith Pond (1957-1959), Wesley P. Lloyd (1960-1970), Chauncey C. Riddle (1970-1980). In 1986, the collection of graduate programs was renamed Graduate Studies.

The Graduate School served as the central administrative body for the graduate programs at Brigham Young University. It officiated admissions, graduation, and acted as a liaison between the departments, students, and University. The programs within the School offered degrees at the Masters and Doctoral level. The School, Council, and University president worked together to establish graduation requirements, curriculum guidelines, and admissions standards.

In 1986, the collection of graduate programs was renamed Graduate Studies.

Citation:
Its Abstracts of dissertations and theses, 1966: ǂb t.p. (Graduate School, Brigham Young University)

Organizational History Project, via WWW, September 9, 2022 (Brigham Young University Graduate School; established 1929; abolished 1986; operated under dean; faculty-based council; the Council of the Graduate School (1946-1950), the General Committee of the Graduate School (1950-1957), and the Graduate Council (1957- ); Graduate School served as central administrative body for graduate programs at Brigham Young University; officiated admissions, graduation, and acted as a liaison between the departments, students, and University; programs within the School offered degrees at the Masters and Doctoral level; school, Council, and University president worked together to establish graduation requirements, curriculum guidelines, and admissions standards; in 1986, the collection of graduate programs was renamed Graduate Studies)

Brigham Young University Catalog 1929-1930: page 6 (Christen Jensen, Dean)

Brigham Young University Catalog 1949-1950: page 9 (Asahel Woodruff, Dean)

Brigham Young University Catalog 1953-1954: page 13 (Christen Jensen, Dean)

Brigham Young University Catalog 1954-1955: page 16 (George Hansen, Dean)

Brigham Young University Catalog 1957-1958: page 12 (A. Smith Pond, Dean)

Brigham Young University Catalog 1960-1961: page 4 (Wesley P. Lloyd, Dean)

Brigham Young University Catalog 1970-1972: page 526 (Chauncey Riddle, Dean)

Brigham Young University Catalog 1983-1984: page 18 (Functions)

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

Graduate School office records, 1960-1981

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1352 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains materials pertaining to the activities of the Graduate School. The materials include correspondence, reports, manuals, awards, memorandums, and articles.

Dates: 1960-1981

Graduate School records on general education, 1972-1981

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1141 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Materials focus on the Graduate Studies relationship with the general education requirements of the University, dating from 1972 to 1981. This series focuses on the coordination of the curriculum of undergraduate and graduate programs. Materials include correspondence from 1972-1981, information from various committees (Advisory Committee, Evaluations Committee, and Planning Committee), and graduation requirements for Associate and Bachelor's degrees.

Dates: 1972-1981

Graduate School reports, 1972-1981

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1141 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Reports of various Graduate Studies programs from 1972 to 1981. Materials include reports prepared by research committees to improve the performance various departments and entities on Brigham Young University campus. These include the School of Library and Information Sciences, the David O. McKay Institute of Education, and several evaluations of Graduate Studies outreach programs to undergraduates. Materials consist of reports prepared by research committees.

Dates: 1972-1981

Graduate Studies records on College of Health and Human Performance, 1968-2001

 Sub-Series — Carton 19: Series 6 [Barcode: 31197233639696], Folder: 12-14
Identifier: UA 1141 Series 6 Sub-Series 27
Scope and Contents

Materials are related to the graduate program of the College of Health and Human Performance from 1968 to 2001. Materials include reports, department reviews, and proposals.

Dates: 1968-2001

Graduate Studies records on David O. McKay School of Education, 1984-1999

 Sub-Series — Carton 17: Series 6 [Barcode: 31197233639670], Folder: 14-16
Identifier: UA 1141 Series 6 Sub-Series 15
Scope and Contents

Materials are related to the graduate studies of the David O. McKay School of Education from 1984 to 1999. Materials include reports, department reviews, and proposals.

Dates: 1984-1999

Graduate Studies records on Department of Educational Leadership and Foundations, 1980-2002

 Sub-Series — Carton 17: Series 6 [Barcode: 31197233639670], Folder: 6-7
Identifier: UA 1141 Series 6 Sub-Series 16
Scope and Contents

Materials are related to the graduate program of the Department of Educational Leadership from 1980 to 2002. Materials include reports, department reviews, and proposals.

Dates: 1980-2002

Graduate Studies records on Department of Information Management, 1959-1987

 Sub-Series — Carton 21: Series 6 [Barcode: 31197233639712], Folder: 13
Identifier: UA 1141 Series 6 Sub-Series 31
Scope and Contents

Materials are related to the graduate program of the Department of Information Management from 1959 to 1987. Materials include reports, department reviews, and proposals.

Dates: 1959-1987

Graduate Studies records on Department of Managerial Economics, 1983-1996

 Sub-Series — Carton 21: Series 6 [Barcode: 31197233639712], Folder: 14
Identifier: UA 1141 Series 6 Sub-Series 37
Scope and Contents

Materials are related to the graduate program of the Department of Managerial Economics from 1983 to 1996. Materials include reports, department reviews, and proposals.

Dates: 1983-1996

Graduate Studies records on School of Social Work, 1982-2003

 Sub-Series — Carton 19: Series 6 [Barcode: 31197233639696], Folder: 1
Identifier: UA 1141 Series 6 Sub-Series 48
Scope and Contents

Materials are related to the graduate program of the School of Social Work from 1982 to 2003. Materials include reports, department reviews, and proposals.

Dates: 1982-2003