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 332 Collections and/or Records:
Office of the President assistant records
Contains correspondence and subject files from Dean A. Peterson's service as administrative assistant to the president.
Office of the President assistant records
Contains correspondence, financial records, memoranda and other items related to Marilyn Arnold's responsibilities.
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 collection on Merrill J. Bateman presidency, 2003
Contains newspaper articles and reports summarizing Bateman's presidency.
Office of the President correspondence, 1996 January-July
Contains correspondence documenting Bateman's activities as president of Brigham Young University. Materials date from between January and July 1996.
Office of the President correspondence, 1996-1997
Contains correspondence documenting Bateman's activities as president of Brigham Young University. Materials date from between 1996 and 1997.
Office of the President correspondence, 1997-1998
Contains correspondence documenting Bateman's activities as president of Brigham Young University. Materials date from between 1997 and 1998.
Office of the President correspondence, 1998-1999
Contains correspondence documenting Bateman's activities as president of Brigham Young University. Materials date from between 1998 and 1999.
Office of the President correspondence, 1999-2000
Contains correspondence documenting Bateman's activities as president of Brigham Young University. Materials date from between 1999 and 2000.
Office of the President correspondence, 2000-2001
Contains correspondence documenting Bateman's activities as president of Brigham Young University. Materials date from between 2000 and 2001.