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Brigham Young University. Office of the President

 Organization

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 1985-1986

Brigham 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 18 Collections and/or Records:

Office of the President correspondence with other universities, 1983-1984

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 15
Scope and Contents From the Series: Contains correspondence with other universities in the church education system including Ricks and BYU-Hawaii, as well as the Polynesian Cultural Center. Also contains correspondence with other universities, namely Utah Technical College, University of Utah, University of Frontier, and Harvard University. Contains studies of purpose and function, building maintenance, faculty records, and professional development efforts. Also contains committee meeting reports and reviews from the Board of...
Dates: 1983-1984
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1030, Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence with other universities

Office of the President correspondence with other universities, 1984-1985

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 15
Scope and Contents From the Series: Contains correspondence with other universities in the church education system including Ricks and BYU-Hawaii, as well as the Polynesian Cultural Center. Also contains correspondence with other universities, namely Utah Technical College, University of Utah, University of Frontier, and Harvard University. Contains studies of purpose and function, building maintenance, faculty records, and professional development efforts. Also contains committee meeting reports and reviews from the Board of...
Dates: 1984-1985
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1030, Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence with other universities

Office of the President correspondence with other universities, 1985-1986

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 15
Scope and Contents From the Series: Contains correspondence with other universities in the church education system including Ricks and BYU-Hawaii, as well as the Polynesian Cultural Center. Also contains correspondence with other universities, namely Utah Technical College, University of Utah, University of Frontier, and Harvard University. Contains studies of purpose and function, building maintenance, faculty records, and professional development efforts. Also contains committee meeting reports and reviews from the Board of...
Dates: 1985-1986
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1030, Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence with other universities

Office of the President correspondence with other universities, 1986-1987

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 15
Scope and Contents From the Series: Contains correspondence with other universities in the church education system including Ricks and BYU-Hawaii, as well as the Polynesian Cultural Center. Also contains correspondence with other universities, namely Utah Technical College, University of Utah, University of Frontier, and Harvard University. Contains studies of purpose and function, building maintenance, faculty records, and professional development efforts. Also contains committee meeting reports and reviews from the Board of...
Dates: 1986-1987
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1030, Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence with other universities

Office of the President correspondence with other universities, 1987-1988

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 15
Scope and Contents From the Series: Contains correspondence with other universities in the church education system including Ricks and BYU-Hawaii, as well as the Polynesian Cultural Center. Also contains correspondence with other universities, namely Utah Technical College, University of Utah, University of Frontier, and Harvard University. Contains studies of purpose and function, building maintenance, faculty records, and professional development efforts. Also contains committee meeting reports and reviews from the Board of...
Dates: 1987-1988
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1030, Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence with other universities

Office of the President correspondence with other universities, 1988-1989

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 15
Scope and Contents From the Series: Contains correspondence with other universities in the church education system including Ricks and BYU-Hawaii, as well as the Polynesian Cultural Center. Also contains correspondence with other universities, namely Utah Technical College, University of Utah, University of Frontier, and Harvard University. Contains studies of purpose and function, building maintenance, faculty records, and professional development efforts. Also contains committee meeting reports and reviews from the Board of...
Dates: 1988-1989
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1030, Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence with other universities

Office of the President correspondence with other universities, 1983-1989

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 15
Scope and Contents Contains correspondence with other universities in the church education system including Ricks and BYU-Hawaii, as well as the Polynesian Cultural Center. Also contains correspondence with other universities, namely Utah Technical College, University of Utah, University of Frontier, and Harvard University. Contains studies of purpose and function, building maintenance, faculty records, and professional development efforts. Also contains committee meeting reports and reviews from the Board of...
Dates: 1983-1989
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1030, Office of the President records

Office of the President faculty records, 1985-1986

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 9
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains faculty records including correspondence, Faculty Advisory Council minutes, and records on the honors program and chairmanship. Also includes professional development reports, records of leave of absences, and information on the Distinguished Faculty Award and lecture. Contains President Holland's remarks to faculty members. Materials date from 1980-1989.

Dates: 1985-1986
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1030, Office of the President records / Office of the President faculty records

Office of the President faculty records, 1986-1987

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 9
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains faculty records including correspondence, Faculty Advisory Council minutes, and records on the honors program and chairmanship. Also includes professional development reports, records of leave of absences, and information on the Distinguished Faculty Award and lecture. Contains President Holland's remarks to faculty members. Materials date from 1980-1989.

Dates: 1986-1987
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1030, Office of the President records / Office of the President faculty records

Office of the President faculty records, 1987-1988

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 9
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains faculty records including correspondence, Faculty Advisory Council minutes, and records on the honors program and chairmanship. Also includes professional development reports, records of leave of absences, and information on the Distinguished Faculty Award and lecture. Contains President Holland's remarks to faculty members. Materials date from 1980-1989.

Dates: 1987-1988
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1030, Office of the President records / Office of the President faculty records

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