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 1985-1986Brigham 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 14 Collections and/or Records:
Beesley, Kenneth
Fonds — Box 26: Series 7 [Barcode: 31197233266342], Folder: 7
Identifier: UA 1085 Series 7 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Contains materials related to President Oaks' ecclesiastical responsibilities in the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints. These materials include correspondence between members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and Presiding Authorities of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints about the status of the wards and stakes level of organization attached to Brigham Young University. Correspondence covers different aspects of Mormon life at Brigham Young University, with leadership...
Dates:
1971-1972
Office of the President correspondence on advancement, 1994-1995
Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 6 Sub-Series 12
Scope and Contents
Contains correspondence related to the university's advancement activities, as well as campus wards. Materials date from between 1994 and 1995.
Dates:
1994-1995
Office of the President records on Church stakes, 1959-1962
Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 4 Sub-Series 17
Scope and Contents
Letters, memos and other materials on the topics of BYU student involvement in local YSA stakes, sunday school programs and temple worship. Dated 1959 to 1962.
Dates:
1959-1962
Office of the President records on Stake Presidents and Bishops Day, 1959-1961
Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 3 Sub-Series 56
Scope and Contents
Contains letters and memos organizing the festivities for Stake Presidents and Bishops Day on BYU campus. Dated 1959 to 1961.
Dates:
1959-1961
Office of the President records on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1972-1974
Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1085 Series 7 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Contains materials related to President Oaks' ecclesiastical responsibilities in the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints. These materials include correspondence between members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and Presiding Authorities of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints about the status of the wards and stakes level of organization attached to Brigham Young University. Correspondence covers different aspects of Mormon life at Brigham Young University, with leadership...
Dates:
1972-1974
Office of the President records on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1973-1974
Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1085 Series 7 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Contains materials related to President Oaks' ecclesiastical responsibilities in the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints. These materials include correspondence between members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and Presiding Authorities of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints about the status of the wards and stakes level of organization attached to Brigham Young University. Correspondence covers different aspects of Mormon life at Brigham Young University, with leadership...
Dates:
1973-1974
Office of the President records on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1974-1975
Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1085 Series 7 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Contains materials related to President Oaks' ecclesiastical responsibilities in the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints. These materials include correspondence between members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and Presiding Authorities of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints about the status of the wards and stakes level of organization attached to Brigham Young University. Correspondence covers different aspects of Mormon life at Brigham Young University, with leadership...
Dates:
1974-1975
Office of the President records on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1975-1976
Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1085 Series 7 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Contains materials related to President Oaks' ecclesiastical responsibilities in the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints. These materials include correspondence between members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and Presiding Authorities of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints about the status of the wards and stakes level of organization attached to Brigham Young University. Correspondence covers different aspects of Mormon life at Brigham Young University, with leadership...
Dates:
1975-1976
Office of the President records on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1976-1977
Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1085 Series 7
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Contains materials related to President Oaks' ecclesiastical responsibilities in the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints. These materials include correspondence between members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and Presiding Authorities of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints about the status of the wards and stakes level of organization attached to Brigham Young University. Correspondence covers different aspects of Mormon life at Brigham Young University, with leadership...
Dates:
1976-1977
Office of the President records on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1977-1978
Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1085 Series 7 Sub-Series 7
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Contains materials related to President Oaks' ecclesiastical responsibilities in the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints. These materials include correspondence between members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and Presiding Authorities of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints about the status of the wards and stakes level of organization attached to Brigham Young University. Correspondence covers different aspects of Mormon life at Brigham Young University, with leadership...
Dates:
1977-1978