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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 131 Collections and/or Records:

Office of the President records on administration, 1970

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 13 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Conatains materials pertaining to the office of President Ernest L. Wilkinson, of Brigham Young University. Includes memos, correspondence, policy and procedures, minutes, and newsclippings regarding administrative matters such as committees, councils, associations, faculty and staff, campus activities, university publications, university policies, academic departments, and finances. Dated 1970.

Dates: 1970

Office of the President records on administration, 1965-1971

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 14 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains materials pertaining to the office of President Ernest L. Wilkinson of Brigham Young University. Includes memos, minutes, agendas, correspondence, articles, and newsclippings on the administration of Brigham Young University. Includes material on topics such as the Exectutive Committee, other committees, the Board of Directors, student matters and incidents, student government, faculty management, finanaces, campus activities, and individual correspondence. Dated 1965-1971.

Dates: 1965-1971

Office of the President records on administration, 1972

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 15 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains materials pertaining to the office of President Ernest L. Wilkinson of Brigham Young University. Includes memos, correspondence, and news clippings on the administration of Brigham Young University. Includes material on Dallin H. Oaks, correspondence with individuals, and students. Dated 1972.

Dates: 1972

Office of the President records on administration, 1973

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 16 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains materials pertaining to the office of President Ernest L. Wilkinson of Brigham Young University. Includes memos, correspondence, news clippings, and other materials on the administration of Brigham Young University. Includes material on topics such as faculty, secretaries, correspondence with individuals, admissions, and the Daily Universe. Dated 1973.

Dates: 1973

Office of the President records on African Americans, 1955-1962

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 4 Sub-Series 51
Scope and Contents

Contians news clippings, letters and memos discussing the position of black students at BYU and members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Dated 1955 to 1962.

Dates: 1955-1962

Office of the President records on African Americans, 1963

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 6 Sub-Series 56
Scope and Contents

Contains memos, clippings and articles about the Church's stance toward African American members. One article addressed the problem this stance could cause for Governor Romney's political career. Another was written by former BYU student Jeff Nye and criticized the Church for its policies toward African Americans. Dated 1963.

Dates: 1963

Office of the President records on Alumni Association, 1966

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 9 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains letters, memos, reports, brochures and clippings on the topic of the BYU Alumni Association reviewing its financial contributions to BYU. Also contains memos to President Wilkinson about his speaking at a conference at Aspen Grove. Dated 1966.

Dates: 1966

Office of the President records on associations, 1965

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 8 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains letters, reports and clippings about the BYU Women's Club, intruders at Aspen Grove, and the New World Archaeological Foundation (NFAW). Also contains a single letter of condolance as well as reports and articles on Mesoamerican archaeological excavations. Dated 1965.

Dates: 1965

Office of the President records on associations, 1968

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 11 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains lists of BYU approved organizations, reports and news clippings on BYU alumni activity, memos from President Wilkinson about Aspen Grove, and minutes and reports on the discoveries of the New Wrld Archaeological Foundation. Dated 1968.

Dates: 1968

Office of the President records on associations, 1970

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 13 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Conatains materials pertaining to the office of President Ernest L. Wilkinson, of Brigham Young University. Includes memos, correspondence, policy and procedures, reports, and newsclippings regarding associations and organizations such as the Alumni Association, New World Archeological Foundation, and the Women's Club. Dated 1970.

Dates: 1970