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 84 Collections and/or Records:
Office of the President records on Church organizations, 1973
Contains materials pertaining to the office of President Ernest L. Wilkinson of Brigham Young University. Includes correspondence on Church organizations at Brigham Young University. Includes material such as correspondence with General authorities and with President Harold B. Lee. Dated 1973.
Office of the President records on Church organizations and administration, 1970
Contains the presidential papers of Ernest L. Wilkinson span the years 1949 to 1975. They cover his pre-appointment period to the presidency, his presidential administration and his post-presidential activities. The collection documents University activities, programs, policies and procedures, and public relations with other universities, national, state and local organizations. It contains correspondence, memos, reports, meeting minutes, newspaper clippings, and related materials.
Office of the President records on colleges and departments, 1946-1958
Correspondence, memos, reports, and various publications related to the administration of departments and colleges on campus. Materials dated 1946 to 1958.
Office of the President records on colleges and departments, 1972
Contains materials pertaining to the office of President Ernest L. Wilkinson of Brigham Young University. Includes memos, correspondence, programs, and brochures on colleges and departments at Brigham Young University. Includes material on various colleges such as business, fine arts, and religion. Dated 1972.
Office of the President records on Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies, 1979-1985
Includes correspondence, news articles, memorandums, minutes, and other records regarding the Jerusalem Center. Includes correspondence from various leaders of the center in addition to publicity files and records on the facility and programs. Also contains records from the academic coordinating council and the steering committee for the center. Materials date from 1979-1989.
Office of the President records on Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies, 1985-1986
Includes correspondence, news articles, memorandums, minutes, and other records regarding the Jerusalem Center. Includes correspondence from various leaders of the center in addition to publicity files and records on the facility and programs. Also contains records from the academic coordinating council and the steering committee for the center. Materials date from 1979-1989.
Office of the President records on Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies, 1986-1987
Includes correspondence, news articles, memorandums, minutes, and other records regarding the Jerusalem Center. Includes correspondence from various leaders of the center in addition to publicity files and records on the facility and programs. Also contains records from the academic coordinating council and the steering committee for the center. Materials date from 1979-1989.
Office of the President records on Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies, 1987-1988
Includes correspondence, news articles, memorandums, minutes, and other records regarding the Jerusalem Center. Includes correspondence from various leaders of the center in addition to publicity files and records on the facility and programs. Also contains records from the academic coordinating council and the steering committee for the center. Materials date from 1979-1989.
Office of the President records on Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies, 1988-1989
Includes correspondence, news articles, memorandums, minutes, and other records regarding the Jerusalem Center. Includes correspondence from various leaders of the center in addition to publicity files and records on the facility and programs. Also contains records from the academic coordinating council and the steering committee for the center. Materials date from 1979-1989.
Office of the President records on Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies, 1979-1989
Includes correspondence, news articles, memorandums, minutes, and other records regarding the Jerusalem Center. Includes correspondence from various leaders of the center in addition to publicity files and records on the facility and programs. Also contains records from the academic coordinating council and the steering committee for the center. Materials date from 1979-1989.