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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 482 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
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1085, Office of the President records / Office of the President records on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints / Office of the President records on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Credit union

 Sub-Series — Box 148: Series 5; Series 7 [Barcode: 31197233268165], Folder: 3
Identifier: UA 1085 Series 5 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents From the Series: Contains materials related to the auxiliary services of, or operated by Brigham Young University. These services include food and dining, housing, and grounds keeping on or around Brigham Young University. The materials related to these areas include yearly memos and correspondence. Materials related to the operation of the Brigham Young University Bookstore and KBYU television station are also included. These include memos, correspondence, and, in the case of KBYU, materials related to...
Dates: 1976-1977
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1085, Office of the President records / Office of the President records on auxiliary services / Office of the President records on auxiliary services

Meetings minutes and memos, 1960-1963

 File — Box 168: Series 4 [Barcode: 31197239264341], Folder: 2
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 4 Sub-Series 1 File 16
Dates: 1960-1963
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 administration

Office of the President administrative records on the J. Reuben Clark Law School, 1970-1978

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1000 Series 2 Sub-Series 6 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains administrative records related to the development and establishment of the Clark Law School. Materials date from between 1970 and 1978.

Dates: 1970-1978
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1000, Ernest L. Wilkinson papers / Office of the President records / Office of the President records on the J. Reuben Clark Law School

Office of the President annual reports, 1951-1953

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 1 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

University reports divided by departments with departmental needs and statistics of students in specific programs. Submitted job applications also included. Dated 1951 to 1953.

Dates: 1951-1953
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 charts, 1963

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 6 Sub-Series 19
Scope and Contents

Contians memos and reports about church school enrollment and dropouts. Dated 1963.

Dates: 1963
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 complementary records, 1952-1958

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 3 Sub-Series 14
Scope and Contents

Contains complimentary and congratulatory memos and correspondence to and from President Wilkinson. Dated 1952 to 1958.

Dates: 1952-1958
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 complementary records, 1963

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 6 Sub-Series 28
Scope and Contents

Contains letters and memos from President Wilkinson complimenting BYU staff and members of the community. Dated 1963.

Dates: 1963
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 complimentary records, 1960-1962

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 4 Sub-Series 24
Scope and Contents

Contains letters and memos from President Wilkinson complimenting others on their performances. Also contains letters complimenting President Wilkinson. Dated 1960 to 1962.

Dates: 1960-1962
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 complimentary records, 1959

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 5 Sub-Series 13
Scope and Contents

Contians letters and memos from President Wilkinson complimenting people on their success and achievements. Dated 1959.

Dates: 1959
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1086, Office of the President records / Office of the President records

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