Brigham Young University
Dates
- Existence: 1903-
Administrative History
Brigham Young University (1903- ) is a university sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Provo, Utah.
Brigham Young University was established in 1903 in a renaming of Brigham Young Academy. 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- ).
Brigham Young University is owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as part of the Church Educational System (CES). The university is governed by a Board of Trustees, which, since 1939, has consisted of the First Presidency of the Church as well as other General Authorities or general officers of the Church appointed by the First Presidency. The Board of Trustees provides general direction and oversees the formulation of broad policies as well as the approval of all executive leadership and faculty appointments at the university. 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. The President serves as the chief executive officer and general manager of the University. Between 1996 and 2014, the President of the university was also been a General Authority of the Church.
Brigham Young University has grown from a small academy to one of the world's largest private universities. Sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU offers a unique educational environment that promotes learning by study and also by faith.
Citation:
Its Annual catalog, 1907/08.BYU--national champions, 1985: intro. (Brigham Young University)
The Journal of pedagogy, Feb. 1895: t.p. (Brigham Young Academy)
History of BYU (within Brigham Young University website), via WWW, 4 November 2010 (Brigham Young Academy established October 16, 1875 in Provo, Utah. Name changed to Brigham Young University in 1903. Sponsored by Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, associated with BYU-Hawaii in Laie, Hawaii; BYU-Idaho in Rexburg, Idaho; and LDS Business College in Salt Lake City, Utah)
Brigham Young University Organizational History website, via WWW, Mar. 2, 2011 (Brigham Young University; est. 1903; name change from Brigham Young Academy; 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), Cecil O. Samuelson (2003-2014), and Kevin J. Worthen (2014- ); owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; governed by a board of trustees)
Brigham Young University website, via WWW, June 22, 2023 (C. Shane Reese; appointed president of Brigham Young University, May 1, 2023)
Found in 43 Collections and/or Records:
Allen E. Bergin papers on professional organizations, 1966-1998
Contains awards, election materials, meeting notes and other materials related to professional associations, including the Association for the Advancement of the Behavioral Sciences, American Board of Professional Psychology, American Pyschology Association, American Psychological Society, American Psychopathological Association, Values Institute, and Society for Psychotherapy Research. Materials date from 1966 to 1998.
Brigham Young University Chapter scrapbooks, 1932-1986
Brigham Young University Provost general files, 1975-1988
Contains memos, reports and genrral administrtive files from and about the various departments, colleges, museums, institutes and offices of Brigham Young University.
Brigham Young University vice-presidential administrative correspondence, 1975-2004
Contains administrative correspondence and minutes collected by the advancement vice president. Included is the correspondence of Rex E. Lee and Jeffrey R. Holland, facility records, incident records, personnel files, University Relations meeting minutes, College of Fine Arts and Communications performance information, records from various university institutes, awards, and committee records, 1975-2004.
Brigham Young University vice-presidential correspondence and other material on alumni relations, 1981-1998
Contains correspondence and records of University Alumni Relations. This includes committee meeting minutes, goals and objectives, records from the Alumni Association, emeritus awards, and guest relations records. Records cover topics including new married student housing, government relations, and community relations, 1981-1998.
Brigham Young University vice-presidential faculty records, 1993-1996
Contains faculty files from the Associate Academic Vice President. The materials include memorandums, appointment books, awards, catalogs, and faculty seminars from 1993 to 1996.
BYU Photo general negatives, 1875-2002, bulk: 1970-2002
Clinton Larson funeral and hall of fame papers, 1952-1975
Contains documents, correspondence, plaques, and certificates relating to Larson's induction in various Halls of Fame and memorial services.
College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences academic and administrative records, 1970-2001
Contains academic and administrative materials from the college and the departments within the college. These materials include corporate minutes, newsletters, budgets, conference reports, faculty interviews and salaries, annual dinners, and awards.
English Department graduate department files, 1989-2003
Contains materials from the graduate department from 1989-2003. These materials include minutes, awards, reports, and bound honors theses.