Brigham Young University. Office of the President
Dates
- Existence: 1903-
Administrative History
The Office of the President (est. 1903) is the central administrative body at Brigham Young University, and is the direction of the university president.
Brigham Young University has had a president since Brigham Young Academy was changed to Brigham Young University in 1903. While the school was still called Brigham Young Academy the head officer was titled principal.
The Board of Trustees delegates to the university president the responsibility to conduct the operations of the institution and administer the policies enacted by the board. Since 1996, the president of the university has also been a General Authority of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Past and present Brigham Young University presidents include George H. Brimhall (1903-1921), Franklin S. Harris (1921-1945), Howard S. McDonald (1945-1949), (acting president) Christian Jensen (1949-1951), Ernest L. Wilkinson (1951-1971), Dallin H. Oaks (1971-1980), Jeffrey R. Holland (1980-1989), Rex E. Lee (1989-1995), Merrill J. Bateman (1996-2003), Cecil O. Samuelson (2003-2014), Kevin J. Worthen (2014-2023), and C. Shane Reese (2023- ).
Citation:
Office of the President essays, circa 1985-1986Brigham Young University, L. Tom Perry Special Collections worksheet, Feb. 4, 2010 (Office of the President; administrative office associated with the president of Brigham Young University)
Brigham Young University Web site, Feb. 4, 2010 (Office of the President; President's Office)
BYU Organizational History, Brigham Young University, Feb. 19, 2013 (BYU chief executive/general manager; University President 1903; BYA to BYU; Board of Trustees delegate responsibilities to University President; 1996 General Authority; past/present presidents George H. Brimhall (1903-1921), Franklin S. Harris (1921-1945), Howard S. McDonald (1945-1949), (acting president) Christian Jensen (1949-1951), Ernest L. Wilkinson (1951-1971), Dallin H. Oaks (1971-1980), Jeffrey R. Holland (1980-1989), Rex E. Lee (1989-1995), Merrill J. Bateman (1996-2003), and Cecil O. Samuelson (2003- ))
Found in 302 Collections and/or Records:
Board of Trustees minutes, 2002 January-June
Contains materials related to the university's Board of Trustees. Materials date from between January and June 2002.
Board of Trustees minutes and agendas, 1996-2001
Contains minutes and agendas from Board of Trustees meetings.
Brigham Young University records on accreditation and community relations, 1996-2001
Contains information on the accreditation of Brigham Young University in 1996 and files on community relations with Provo City.
Credit union
Islamic Translation Series records, 1998
Contains a scrapbook about the first issue of the Islamic Translation series as well as audio casette recordings of dinners associated with the project.
Marilyn S. Bateman speeches, 1996-2000
Contains speeches prepared by Marilyn S. Bateman during her husband's presidency at Brigham Young University.
Merrill J. Bateman speeches, 1996-2003
Contains speeches and remarks presented by Merrill J. Bateman for devotionals and other occasions. Materials date from between 1996 and 2003.
Office of the President administrative correspondence, 2003-2010
Contains the administrative correspondence of Cecil O. Samuelson. Correspondence is with the leadership of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, vice presidents, deans of university colleges, and the presidents of BYU-Idaho and BYU-Hawaii. Materials date from between 2003 and 2010.
Office of the President administrative correspondence, 1991-1993
Contains correspondence related to university committees, employment, and other matters. Materials date from between 1991 and 1993.
Office of the President administrative correspondence, 1993-1994
Contains correspondence related to university committees, employment, and other matters. Materials date from between 1993 and 1994.