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:
Ernest L. Wilkinson correspondence from Washington, D.C., 1949-1952
Contains correspondence by Wilkinson from Washington, D.C. Dated 1949-1952.
Ernest L. Wilkinson correspondence on Brigham Young University, 1976-1977
Contains correspondence by Wilkinson on Brigham Young University. Materials date from between 1976 and 1977.
Ernest L. Wilkinson miscellaneous material to be filed, 1950-1975
Contains correspondence, speeches, and pamphlets related to Wilkinson that were not filed elsewhere in the collection. Dated 1950-1975.
Ernest L. Wilkinson post-presidential papers, 1973-1978
Contains correspondence, travel documentation, and other materials from after Wilkinson's presidential term. Materials date from between 1973 and 1978.
George H. Brimhall correspondence, 1904-1905
Contains correspondence by Brimhall with applicants, community members, and other educators. Materials deal with university administration, students, and education in Utah. Dated 1904 to 1905.
George H. Brimhall correspondence, 1905 March-December
Contains correspondence produced and received by Brimhall in 1905. Includes communications on university administration, students, and educational programs in Utah.
George H. Brimhall correspondence, 1906 January-June
Contains letters between Brimhall and various correspondents regarding university administration, personnel, and students. Materials date from between January and June 1906.
George H. Brimhall correspondence, 1906-1907
Contains correspondence by Brimhall regarding university administration, personnel, and students. Materials date from between 1906 and 1907.
George H. Brimhall correspondence, 1907-1908
Contains correspondence with Brimhall related to university administration, personnel, and students. Materials date from between 1907 and 1908.
George H. Brimhall correspondence, 1908
Contains correspondence by Brimhall regarding university administration, personnel, and students. Materials date from 1908.