Brigham Young University. Office of the President
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 1064 Collections and/or Records:
Office of the President report
Includes the president's report of the faculty, students, curricula, facilities, and finances for 1903-1904.
Office of the President reports, 1954-1970
Contains reports related to Brigham Young University, the proposed junior college system, and Ricks College. Dated 1954-1970.
Office of the President reports
Includes information on enrollment, academic courses and curriculum, finances, buildings, and real estate. Includes reports from Presidents Cluff, Brimhall, Harris, Nuttall (Acting), Jensen (Acting), and McDonald.
Office of the President reports
Contains annual reports and self-studies collected or produced by the Office of the President. Materials date from between 1950 and 1983.
Office of the President reports and other material, 1971-1980
Contains materials that are reports for specific events or congratulatory items sent to President Oaks on his being appointed president of Brigham Young University. Much of these materials are correspondence. Materials related to Title IX and the athletic programs are also included. These reports include correspondence to athletic program officials and also includes clipping and reports from Title IX proceedings across the country. Dates range from 1971 to 1980.
Office of the President reports on proposed junior college system, 1959-1964
Contain reports on proposed campus locations for Church-affiliated junior colleges. Materials date from between 1959 and 1964.
Office of the President reports on Ricks College, 1956-1965
Contains reports on curriculum and facilities at Ricks College. Materials date from between 1956 and 1965.
Office of the President scrapbook on Cecil O. Samuelson
Contains materials relating to Cecil O. Samuelson's years as president of Brigham Young University. Collection contains newspaper and magazine articles, newsletters, letters, photos, and DVDs, as well as the printed scrapbook made from these materials. Dated 1994-2014.
Office of the President scrapbooks
Looseleaf binders containing newspaper articles, magazine articles, and photographs (some photocopied), reflecting his presidency at Brigham Young University. Compiled by Oaks's secretary, Janet Calder.
Office of the President speeches, 1960-1964
Contains letters and memos between President Wilkinson and others coordinating speaking engagements for President Wilkinson. Dated 1960 to 1964.