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 135 Collections and/or Records:
Alice Louise Reynolds diaries and notes, 1894-1938
Contains diaries, lecture notes, correspondence, and autobiographical materials produced by Reynolds. Includes information on her teaching and travels. Materials dated between 1894 and 1938.
Allen E. Bergin notes, 1960-1969
Contains note files created by Bergin on behaviorism, psychoanalytic concepts, behavior change, constructivist psychology, therapy approaches, and other related topics. Materials date from 1960 to 1969.
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.
Allen E. Bergin research, 1977-2013
Contains research files created by Bergin. Topics include gospel principles and therapy, light and human behavior, love and family relationships, spiritual pyschology, and values and religious issues. Materials date from 1977 to 2013.
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 general files, 1973-1989
Brigham Young University vice-presidential meeting minutes, 1980-2005
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.