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 22 Collections and/or Records:
Office of the President records on Institute of Freedom, 1960-1962
Contains memos and letters between President Wilkinson and Church general authorities. The topic was the proposed Institute of Freedom to help free workers. Dated 1960 to 1962.
Office of the President records on insurance, 1958
Contains reports explaining insurance for universities. Also contains memos discussing potential new insurance possibilities or BYU. Dated 1958.
Office of the President records on Physical Plant Department, 1951-1958
Contains letters, memorandums and reports detailing the construction, upkeep and use of facilities on the BYU campus. Dated 1951 to 1958.
Office of the President records on placement, 1957-1958
Contains reports, memos and letters concerning student employment at BYU. Dated 1957 to 1958.
Office of the President records on publicity, 1956-1958
Contains letters and memorandums to and from President Wilkinson on the topic of articles written about BYU and other forms of university publicity. Dated 1956 to 1958.
Office of the President records on recommendations, 1955-1960
Contains letters and memos to and from President Wilkinson. They are letters of recommendations for BYU students as well as proposals recommending the use of funds for special projects. Dated 1955 to 1960.
Office of the President records on retirement, 1957-1958
Contains letters and memorandums from BYU staff members discussing the BYU retirement plan. Dated 1957 to 1958.
Office of the President records on Salt Lake Theatre, 1956-1958
Contains letters and memorandums inquiring about the state of the BYU and University of Utah theater facilities. Also contains photocopies of clippings and reports about theater facilities. Dated 1956 to 1958.
Office of the President records on scheduling, 1956-1958
Contains minutes of meetings and memorandums concerning the scheduling of BYU faculty meetings and BYU classes. Dated 1956 to 1958.
Office of the President records on schools of Pacific, 1951-1958
Contains letters and memos rearding teachers, students, and expenses of the Church schools in Hawaii, as well as organizing trips of President Wilkinson to the Pacific. Dated 1951 to 1958.