Brigham Young University. Department of Independent Study Programs
Administrative History
The Department of Independent Study Programs (1979- ) is a department at Brigham Young University.
The Department of Independent Study Programs was established in 1979. It was previously known as Home Study. Independent Study is under the supervision of a director who reports directly to the dean of the Division of Continuing Education. The directors of the department are as follows: Orson B. Roper (1981-1982), Richard C. Eddy (1982-1985), Ralph A. Rowley (1985-1994), R. Dwight Laws (1994-2009), and Justin K. Johansen (2009- ).
Through its Independent Study program, BYU offers more than 300 college-level credit courses, providing practical and convenient solutions for students with scheduling problems and for working students, armed forces personnel, and others who cannot take all their classes in residence.
Citation:
Wright, N.E. Fam. and loc. hist. stud. 400R, c1981 (a.e.) t.p. (Department of Independent Study Programs, Division of Continuing Education, Brigham Young University)Brigham Young University Web site, Mar. 27, 2009 (Brigham Young University Independent Study; BYU Independent Study)
Brigham Young University organizational history project website, viewed Aug. 25, 2011 (Independent Study; established, 1979; previously Home Study; director reports to the dean of the Division of Continuing Education; directors: Orson B. Roper (1981-1982), Richard C. Eddy (1982-1985), Ralph A. Rowley (1985-1994), R. Dwight Laws (1994-2009), and Justin K. Johansen (2009- ); more than 300 college-level credit courses offered for students, working students, armed forces personnel, and others who cannot take all their classes in residence)
Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:
Adult Education and Extension Services director additional papers and faculty terminations, 1952-1970
Materials contain administrative files, including correspondence and memos, meeting minutes, reports, financial information, and other records. Dated from 1952 to 1970.
Adult Education and Extension Services director records, 1924-1970
Department of Independent Study Programs administrative records, 1972-1978
Materials include correspondence, minutes, and reports from the administration of the department. Dated 1972-1978.
Department of Independent Study Programs correspondence
Correspondence of former directors of the Independent Study office.
Department of Independent Study Programs high school records, 1974-2006
Materials include correspondence, reports, awards, manuals, notes, and outlines from the Independent Study office concerning High School courses. Dated 1974-2006.
Department of Independent Study Programs records
Contains records and information from the Department of Independent Study Programs. Includes reports, correspondence, minutes, notes, outlines, catalogs, calendars, scrapbooks, and manuals dated 1957 to 2009.
Division of Continuing Education correspondence, 1969-1988
Materials contain correspondences with individuals, Salt Lake Center, various unspecified chairman, and the Dean's Office. Dated from 1969 to 1988.
Division of Continuing Education dean correspondence, 1973-1980
Materials contain Dean's Office correspondence. Dated from 1973 to 1980.
Extension Division director records, 1921-1954
Study Abroad records addendum, 1974-1984
Materials contain records on Paris, Israel, and London, finances, personnel records, catalogs, student letters, scholarships, facilities, reviews, faculty selection, and other records. Dated from 1974 to 1984.