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 1034 Collections and/or Records:
Office of the President annual reports, 1951-1953
University reports divided by departments with departmental needs and statistics of students in specific programs. Submitted job applications also included. Dated 1951 to 1953.
Office of the President audit reports, 1979-1980
Contains materials related to the annual audit reports from 1979-1980. The reports cover the financial status of the collective colleges, auxiliary services, and programs of Brigham Young University. Dates range from 1979 to 1980.
Office of the President budget and finance records, 1922-1945
Office of the President calendars, 1974-1989
Contains President Holland's personal calendars, planners, and appointment books spanning from 1974 to 1989. Planners contains reminders of various meetings and events, appointments, and personal notes.
Office of the President charts, 1963
Contians memos and reports about church school enrollment and dropouts. Dated 1963.
Office of the President collection of university publications, 1939-1969
Contains bound volumes of university publications, including related to the university bulletin. Materials date from between 1939 and 1969.
Office of the President collection on Merrill J. Bateman presidency, 2003
Contains newspaper articles and reports summarizing Bateman's presidency.
Office of the President complementary records, 1952-1958
Contains complimentary and congratulatory memos and correspondence to and from President Wilkinson. Dated 1952 to 1958.
Office of the President complementary records, 1963
Contains letters and memos from President Wilkinson complimenting BYU staff and members of the community. Dated 1963.
Office of the President complimentary records, 1960-1962
Contains letters and memos from President Wilkinson complimenting others on their performances. Also contains letters complimenting President Wilkinson. Dated 1960 to 1962.