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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 28 Collections and/or Records:

Office of the President correspondence with University Relation Division, 1982-1983

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 13
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains correspondence with the University Relations Division regarding public affairs, public communications, and performance scheduling. Also contains information on commencement and the entertainment division, as well as correspondence with director Ronald G. Hyde. Materials date from 1981 to 1989.

Dates: 1982-1983

Office of the President correspondence with University Relation Division, 1983-1984

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 13
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains correspondence with the University Relations Division regarding public affairs, public communications, and performance scheduling. Also contains information on commencement and the entertainment division, as well as correspondence with director Ronald G. Hyde. Materials date from 1981 to 1989.

Dates: 1983-1984

Office of the President correspondence with University Relation Division, 1984-1985

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 13
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains correspondence with the University Relations Division regarding public affairs, public communications, and performance scheduling. Also contains information on commencement and the entertainment division, as well as correspondence with director Ronald G. Hyde. Materials date from 1981 to 1989.

Dates: 1984-1985

Office of the President correspondence with University Relation Division, 1985-1986

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 13
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains correspondence with the University Relations Division regarding public affairs, public communications, and performance scheduling. Also contains information on commencement and the entertainment division, as well as correspondence with director Ronald G. Hyde. Materials date from 1981 to 1989.

Dates: 1985-1986

Office of the President correspondence with University Relation Division, 1986-1987

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 13
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains correspondence with the University Relations Division regarding public affairs, public communications, and performance scheduling. Also contains information on commencement and the entertainment division, as well as correspondence with director Ronald G. Hyde. Materials date from 1981 to 1989.

Dates: 1986-1987

Office of the President correspondence with University Relation Division, 1988-1989

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 13
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains correspondence with the University Relations Division regarding public affairs, public communications, and performance scheduling. Also contains information on commencement and the entertainment division, as well as correspondence with director Ronald G. Hyde. Materials date from 1981 to 1989.

Dates: 1988-1989

Office of the President correspondence with University Relations Division, 1981-1982

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 13
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains correspondence with the University Relations Division regarding public affairs, public communications, and performance scheduling. Also contains information on commencement and the entertainment division, as well as correspondence with director Ronald G. Hyde. Materials date from 1981 to 1989.

Dates: 1981-1982

Office of the President correspondence with University Relations Division, 1981-1989

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 13
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence with the University Relations Division regarding public affairs, public communications, and performance scheduling. Also contains information on commencement and the entertainment division, as well as correspondence with director Ronald G. Hyde. Materials date from 1981 to 1989.

Dates: 1981-1989

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

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