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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 1034 Collections and/or Records:

Office of the President records on television and radio, 1956-1958

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 3 Sub-Series 49
Scope and Contents

Contains letters and memos to and from president Wilkinson discussing which programs to broadcast on the BYU news and TV networks. Dated 1956 to 1958.

Dates: 1956-1958
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 records on television and radio, 1951-1956

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 1 Sub-Series 64
Scope and Contents

Consists of reports, correspondence and memos concerning the television industry. Mainly dealing with the Utah Educational Television Foundation and studies on the effects of televison on education.

Dates: 1951-1956
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 television and radio, 1957-1958

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 3 Sub-Series 60
Scope and Contents

Contains letters and memos concerning the Utah Educational Television Foundation as well as reports on educational television. Dated 1957 ro 1958.

Dates: 1957-1958
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 records on television and radio, 1959

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 5 Sub-Series 31
Scope and Contents

Contains letters and memos between BYU faculty about their use of and portrayal on the radio and on television. 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

Office of the President records on television and radio, 1960-1962

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 4 Sub-Series 77
Scope and Contents

Contains letters and memorandums between President Wilkinson, BYU staff, Arch Madsen, and radio executives on the subject of new radio programs and daily operations of the KSL radio station. 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 records on the Church Educational System, 1974-1981

 Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 22
Scope and Contents

Contains documents related to the Church Educational System from 1974 to 1981. Includes records and correspondence from Holland's tenure as Commisioner for CES from 1976 to 1980. Also includes material regarding commencement, summer tours, tour proposals and policies, and building dedication programs. Contains records from the Programs Committee and Executive Committe, in addition to records regarding development, the high council, Melchizedek Priesthood, and missionary referrals.

Dates: 1974-1981
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1030, Office of the President records

Office of the President records on the Church Educational System, 1972-1980

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1085 Series 8
Scope and Contents Contains materials related to the relationship of Brigham Young University within the Church Educational System (CES). Materials cover topics including the Church College of Hawaii (now Brigham Young University-Hawaii), directions from Church leaders, such as Neal A. Maxwell, and reports about the conditions of the schools and programs under the CES. Correspondence, memos, and reports make up the bulk of the materials. Correspondence between the presidents of the CES schools, directors, and...
Dates: 1972-1980
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, 1972-1974

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1085 Series 7 Sub-Series 2
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: 1972-1974
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, 1973-1974

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1085 Series 7 Sub-Series 3
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: 1973-1974
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, 1974-1975

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1085 Series 7 Sub-Series 4
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: 1974-1975
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

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