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Brigham Young University

 Organization

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 8 Collections and/or Records:

Associated Students of Brigham Young University class government records, 1965-1972

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 460 Series 2 Sub-Series 13
Scope and Contents

Contains administrative files, including newsletters, clippings, memos, policies and procedures, minutes, correspondence, charts, and articles.

Dates: 1965-1972
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 460, Ernest L. Wilkinson Student Center records / Associated Students of Brigham Young University records

Los Angeles Center policy and procedure records, 1959-1966

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 547 Series 16 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents note

Materials contain administrative files, including correspondence and memos, charts, and other records. Dated from 1959 to 1966.

Dates: 1959-1966
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 547, Division of Continuing Education records / Los Angeles Center records

Office of the President records on assemblies, 1951-1957

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 1 Sub-Series 7
Scope and Contents

Correspondence about devotionals and assemblies discussing attendance, speakers, preparations and results. Agendas and attendance reports included. Dated 1951 to 1957.

Dates: Record Keeping: 1951-1957
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1086, Office of the President records / Office of the President records

Office of the President records on enrollment, 1962-1963

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 6 Sub-Series 35
Scope and Contents

Contains letters, memos and statistical charts and reports about the enrollment of students at BYU. Dated 1962 to 1963.

Dates: 1962-1963
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1086, Office of the President records / Office of the President records

Office of the President records on enrollment, 1959-1963

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 4 Sub-Series 30
Scope and Contents

Contains statistics, charts and reports on BYU enrollment, summer school enrollment, changes in enrollment over time, and projected future enrollment. Also contains statistics on students. Dated 1959 to 1963.

Dates: 1959-1963
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1086, Office of the President records / Office of the President records

Office of the President records on finances, 1959

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 5 Sub-Series 20
Scope and Contents

Contains BYU budgets and reports on financial matters. Also contains memos, letters and charts about student tuition. Dated 1959.

Dates: 1959
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1086, Office of the President records / Office of the President records

President's Office records, 1954-1972

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 460 Series 2 Sub-Series 14
Scope and Contents

Contains administrative files, including newsletters, clippings, memos, policies and procedures, minutes, correspondence, charts, and articles. Materials primarily focus on student elections and Student Communmity Services.

Dates: 1954-1972
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 460, Ernest L. Wilkinson Student Center records / Associated Students of Brigham Young University records

Student Organizations Coordinator student budget and financial records, 1946-1963

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 460 Series 1 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains administrative files, including budget reports, appropriations, proposals, requests, worksheets, memos, statements, and charts.

Dates: 1946-1963
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 460, Ernest L. Wilkinson Student Center records / Student Organizations Coordinator records

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