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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 12 Collections and/or Records:

Office of the President records on Spirit of the Y Week, 1957-1958

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 3 Sub-Series 55
Scope and Contents

Contains memos and letters to and from President Wilkinson discussing the special events taking place during the "Spirit of the Y" week on BYU campus. Dated 1957 to 1958.

Dates: 1957-1958
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1086, Office of the President records / Office of the President records

Office of the President records on student life, 1981-1982

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 11
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains records on student resources including Academic Advisement, the Student Development Association, Health Center, and Student Orientation. Also includes correspondence from parents, students, and Dean of Student Life David Sorenson. Contains records on dress and grooming and the standards office, in addition to records on homecoming, the daily universe, and international students. Records date from 1980-1989.

Dates: 1981-1982
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1030, Office of the President records / Office of the President records on student life

Office of the President records on student life, 1982-1983

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 11
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains records on student resources including Academic Advisement, the Student Development Association, Health Center, and Student Orientation. Also includes correspondence from parents, students, and Dean of Student Life David Sorenson. Contains records on dress and grooming and the standards office, in addition to records on homecoming, the daily universe, and international students. Records date from 1980-1989.

Dates: 1982-1983
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1030, Office of the President records / Office of the President records on student life

Office of the President records on student life, 1983-1984

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 11
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains records on student resources including Academic Advisement, the Student Development Association, Health Center, and Student Orientation. Also includes correspondence from parents, students, and Dean of Student Life David Sorenson. Contains records on dress and grooming and the standards office, in addition to records on homecoming, the daily universe, and international students. Records date from 1980-1989.

Dates: 1983-1984
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1030, Office of the President records / Office of the President records on student life

Office of the President records on student life, 1984-1985

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 11
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains records on student resources including Academic Advisement, the Student Development Association, Health Center, and Student Orientation. Also includes correspondence from parents, students, and Dean of Student Life David Sorenson. Contains records on dress and grooming and the standards office, in addition to records on homecoming, the daily universe, and international students. Records date from 1980-1989.

Dates: 1984-1985
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1030, Office of the President records / Office of the President records on student life

Office of the President records on student life, 1985-1986

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 11
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains records on student resources including Academic Advisement, the Student Development Association, Health Center, and Student Orientation. Also includes correspondence from parents, students, and Dean of Student Life David Sorenson. Contains records on dress and grooming and the standards office, in addition to records on homecoming, the daily universe, and international students. Records 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 records on student life

Office of the President records on student life, 1986-1987

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 11
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains records on student resources including Academic Advisement, the Student Development Association, Health Center, and Student Orientation. Also includes correspondence from parents, students, and Dean of Student Life David Sorenson. Contains records on dress and grooming and the standards office, in addition to records on homecoming, the daily universe, and international students. Records 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 records on student life

Office of the President records on student life, 1987-1988

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 11
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains records on student resources including Academic Advisement, the Student Development Association, Health Center, and Student Orientation. Also includes correspondence from parents, students, and Dean of Student Life David Sorenson. Contains records on dress and grooming and the standards office, in addition to records on homecoming, the daily universe, and international students. Records 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 records on student life

Office of the President records on student life, 1988-1989

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 11
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains records on student resources including Academic Advisement, the Student Development Association, Health Center, and Student Orientation. Also includes correspondence from parents, students, and Dean of Student Life David Sorenson. Contains records on dress and grooming and the standards office, in addition to records on homecoming, the daily universe, and international students. Records date from 1980-1989.

Dates: 1988-1989
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1030, Office of the President records / Office of the President records on student life

Office of the President records on student life, 1980-1981

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 11
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains records on student resources including Academic Advisement, the Student Development Association, Health Center, and Student Orientation. Also includes correspondence from parents, students, and Dean of Student Life David Sorenson. Contains records on dress and grooming and the standards office, in addition to records on homecoming, the daily universe, and international students. Records date from 1980-1989.

Dates: 1980-1981
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1030, Office of the President records / Office of the President records on student life

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