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 45 Collections and/or Records:
Academic Support Committee handbook
Handbook describing the academic support services offered to faculty and students by Brigham Young University.
Admissions and Records Office administrative records, 1963-2001
Contains correspondence, meeting minutes, publications, and other materials gathered by the office. Includes information on university administration, curriculum, student achievement and advising, and admissions. Materials date from between 1963 and 2001.
Admissions and Records Office correspondence on freshmen, 1994-2000
Contains correspondence, guides, transparencies, publications, and other material related to freshmen enrollment, registration, and academic planning. Materials date from between 1994 and 2000.
Admissions and Records Office correspondence on undergraduate students, 1987-2000
Contains correspondence, reports, and other materials collected or created by the office relating to undergraduate education programs at the university. Materials date from between 1987 and 2000.
Admissions and Records Office statement of regulations, policies, and procedures
Includes statement of regulations, policies, procedures, functions and relationships of the different divisions of the Admissions and Records Office.
Allen E. Bergin books and related material, 1962-2004
Contains books and book chapters authored by Bergin. Topics include spirituality and mental health, psychotherapy and behavior change, and psychoanalysis. Materials date from 1962 to 2004.
Alumni Association general records on fund raising, 1949-1968
Contains administrative files, including correspondence, meeting minutes, newsletters, handbooks, and donor lists.
Associated Students of Brigham Young University records
Contains the Student Activity Handbook containing policies and procedures in the administration of student government, student organizations, and other student activities, 1961. Includes 2 items.
Audio Visual Center chairman additional community education reports and other material, 1960-1962
Contains Audio Visual Communications final and monthly reports, and handbook. Dated from 1960 to 1962.
George H. Bowie papers
Correspondence, memoranda, financial records, short publications, handbooks, schedules, manuals, outlines, questionnaires, charts, agendas, calendars, news clippings, maps, programs, photographs concerning BYU 1991 Homecoming, and other office files. Also includes alumni board meeting minutes.