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The Discontinuance Office was established in 1970 as a way to more efficiently deal with the withdrawal of students of the University. Administrative officers include: Robert Johnson (1970-1971), Lucille O. DeMiller (1971-1973), Kenneth Lauritzen (1973-1974), Denmark Jensen (1979-1980), Norman Roberts (1981-1987), Michael Whitaker (1987-1988), Clyde Sullivan (1988-1989), David Sorensen (1990-1991), Jeffrey Bunker (2008-2010).

Variant names

Discontinuance Support

Brigham Young University. Discontinuance Services

Description

Established: 1970

Location: Provo, Utah (1970- )

Functions

The Discontinuance Office was established to handle the full withdrawal of a student from the University proper. It eliminated the need for an individual student to contact the Dean of their college if they wished to drop all of their classes. Previously it was the responsibility of the student, dean of their college, and dean of Student Life to collaborate together and initiate a discontinuation.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Discontinuance Office operated under an office coordinator or director who reported to the Dean of Student Life. From 1986-1989, the Student Auxiliary Services administered the Discontinuance Office. From 1989-1994, the office reported to the Director of the Counseling and Development Center. In 2008, the office was placed within the Registar's Office.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1970-1979)

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Student Special Services (1979-1986)

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Student Auxiliary Services (1986-1989)

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Counseling and Development Center (1989-1994)

Associated Archival Materials

Brigham Young University Dean of Students Records, 1962-1997 (UA 1314)

Sources

Brigham Young University Telephone Directory 1970-1971 p. 14 (Robert B. Johnson)

Brigham Young University Telephone Directory 1971-1972 p. 15 (Lucille O. DeMiller)

Brigham Young University Telephone Directory 1973-1974 p. 12 (Kenneth A. Lauritzen)

Brigham Young University Telephone Directory 1979-1980 p. 13 (Denmark Jensen)

Brigham Young University Telephone Directory 1981 p. 32 (Norman Roberts, Coordinator)

Brigham Young University Telephone Directory p. 12 (Michael Whitaker, Coordinator)

Brigham Young University Telephone Directory 1989-1990 p. 13 (placed within Counseling and Development Center; Clyde Sullivan, Director)

Brigham Young University Telephone Directory 1990-1991 p. 13 (David M. Sorenson, Director)

Brigham Young University Telephone Directory 1993-1994 p. 39 (Removed from Counseling and Development Center)

Brigham Young University Telephone Directory 2008-2009 p. 74 (Placed in Registrar’s Office; Jeffrey Bunker, Registrar)

Brigham Young University Dean of Students Records, 1962-1997: (Variant Name: Brigham Young University. Discontinuance Services)

Brigham Young University Dean of Students Records, 1962-1997: (From 1979 to 1986 the Discontinuance Office was administered by Student Special Services)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2010-00058

Creator: UPB/ARC