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 16 Collections and/or Records:
Brigham Young University vice-presidential committee records, 1972-1983
Contains notes and minutes from various committees. Materials date from between 1972 and 1983.
Brigham Young University vice-presidential records
Collection consists of administrative records, the Commissioner's Lecture Series, and correspondence from the tenure of L. Robert Webb as Administrative Assistant to the Academic Vice President. Collection also includes the Forum Addresses Series, 1969-1979.
Brigham Young University vice-presidential records
Contains correspondence and other materials by Smith during his tenure as a university administration. Materials date from between 1975 and 1984, with most of the materials from between 1978 to 1979, or 1982 to 1983.
Brigham Young University vice-presidential records on academic colleges, 1970-1983
Contains notes and files about various colleges, institutes, and departments. Materials date from between 1970 and 1983.
Brigham Young University vice-presidential records on academic support, 1965, 1974-1983
Contains notes and files about various academic supports, including Continuing Education, Learning Services, and Student Life. Materials date from 1965, and from between 1974 and 1983.
Brigham Young University vice-presidential records on Administrative Council, 1972-1982
Contains meeting notes and minutes from the Adminstrative Council. Materials date from between 1972 and 1982.
Brigham Young University vice-presidential records on conferences, 1981-1983
Contains notes and minutes from various conferences. Materials date from between 1981 and 1983.
Brigham Young University vice-presidential records on forum addresses, 1969-1979
Contains files and notes from forum addresses presented on campus between 1969 and 1979.
Brigham Young University vice-presidential records on institutes and professional organizations, 1974-1982, bulk: bulk 1980-1982
Contains notes and minutes from various institutes and professional organizations. Materials date from between 1974 and 1982, with the bulk of the materials from 1980 to 1982.
Brigham Young University vice-presidential records on meetings, 1973-1984
Contains meeting notes and minutes with various faculty, vice presidents meetings, and BYU Bookstore Board of Directors. Materials date from between 1973 and 1984.