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 30 Collections and/or Records:
Academics Office records, 1972-1974
Contains administrative files, including meeting minutes, memos, publicity, personnel lists, schedules, rough drafts, speeches, speaker biographies, correspondence, and budgets.
Admissions and Records associate dean assistant records, 1984-2001
Contains materials that were compiled by the assistant to the associate dean from 1984 to 2001. The materials include reports, corporate minutes, correspondence, and budgets.
Admissions and Records associate dean records, 1973-2001
Contains materials from the Financial Aids Associate Dean from 1973 to 2001. The materials include minutes, letters, reports, and budgets. These materials pertain to the professional, personal, and Assistant's records of the Associate Dean. The majority of the materials come from the office of Ford Stevenson.
Alumni Association records on conferences, 1963-1996
Contains materials from the Alumni Association pertaining to the activities hosted by the department. The materials include correspondence, reports, programs, budgets, minutes, and articles. The materials pertain to the planning and organization of the activities and events. Also included are materials pertaining to conferences that the Alumni Association were associated.
Alumni Relations records on reunions, 1990-2009
Contains files concerning various reunions put on by the Alumni Relations Department; in these files are announcements, plans, budgets, invitations, biography books, and responses to invitations. Dates range from 1990 to 2009.
Auxiliary Maintenance records
Contains reports, correspondence, memorandums, and budgets documenting the ongoing work of Auxiliary Maintenance at Brigham Young University. Includes materials on facilities, operations, and water. Materials date between 1956 and 1980.
Brigham Young University vice-presidential financial records, 1983-1990
Contains administrative files on accounts and account codes, auditing, budgets, Educom, monthly phone statements, overtime, pay system workshops, phone service and travel correspondence, travel logs, and OFS Mailing and Distribution.
Brigham Young University vice-presidential records
Contains materials from the Associate Academic Vice Presidents from 1981 to 2001. These materials include correspondence, reports, notes, awards, and budgets. The materials pertain to University departments and faculty. The majority of the records are from the administrative terms of Dennis Thomson, L. Robert Webb, Noel Reynolds, John Tanner, and Jeffery Keith.
Brigham Young University vice-presidential records on electronic data processing, 1986-1989
Contains administrative files, including correspondence and files on budgeting, computer equipment, system plannning and development, and system software.
Brigham Young University vice-presidential records on the Kennedy Center and international programs, 1995-2001
Materials consist of records and communications of Brigham Young Universities Kennedy Center, and other programs and service projects done internationally. Dated from 1995 to 2001.