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:
George H. Brimhall letter to Arthur L. Beeley, 1915 February 10
Feb. 10, 1915 To: Arthur L. Beesley, Liverpool, England.
George H. Brimhall papers on seminary, 1863-1931
Contains correspondence, applications, and examinations from Brimhall related to the seminary program of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Materials date from between 1863 and 1931.
George H. Brimhall papers on university administration, 1889-1922
Contains reports, minutes, and financial records collected by Brimhall related to university administration. Materials date from between 1889 and 1922.
Islamic Translation Series records, 1998
Contains a scrapbook about the first issue of the Islamic Translation series as well as audio casette recordings of dinners associated with the project.
Jeffrey R. Holland personal correspondence, 1974-1989
Contains President Holland's personal confidential correspondence from 1974 to 1989 to students and various other individuals. Contains thank you letters and letters of encouragement, in addition to copies of card front covers. Also includes his letter of appointment in 1976.
Marilyn S. Bateman speeches, 1996-2000
Contains speeches prepared by Marilyn S. Bateman during her husband's presidency at Brigham Young University.
Meetings memos, 1959-1962
Meetings minutes and agendas, 1961-1962
Meetings minutes and memos, 1960-1963
Merrill J. Bateman speeches, 1996-2003
Contains speeches and remarks presented by Merrill J. Bateman for devotionals and other occasions. Materials date from between 1996 and 2003.