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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:

Asian Studies Program records on International Relations Program, 1967-1975

 Series
Identifier: UA 551 Series 16
Scope and Contents note

Administrative files on program revision, the Five Year Instructional Program, and faculty and student records (current, inactive, old); includes proposals, budgets, reports, resumes, correspondence, and GPA summaries and grade reports.

Dates: 1967-1975
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 551, Asian Studies Program records

Brigham Young University vice-presidential general files, 1973-1989

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 679 Series 3 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents Contains general correspondence, records on the Technology Transfer Office, Graduate School evaluations, a proposal for BYU to host the executive headquarters of the international studies association, financial records, statistical data on academic departments, records from various associations and committees, records on the CAM Center and other centers and special projects, awards, development records, notes on religious education, scholarly publications, and records on safety,...
Dates: 1973-1989
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 679, Brigham Young University vice-presidential records / Brigham Young University vice-presidential subject files

Brigham Young University vice-presidential records on university research, 1976-1987

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 679 Series 3 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains records regarding university research. Includes personnel statistics, correspondence, publication reviews, research proposals, financial records, grant records, administration records, and agreements. Contains folders on the specific research projects Waived Overhead and Machine Shop, 1976-1987.

Dates: 1976-1987
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 679, Brigham Young University vice-presidential records / Brigham Young University vice-presidential subject files

College of Fine Arts and Communications collection on the Administrative Advisory Council, 1981-1990

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1056 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains records relating to the College of Fine Arts and Communications from the Administrative Advisory Council. Included is the charter, correspondence, minutes from 1982-1990, performance awards, the President's Appreciation Award, and proposals and studies. Materials date from between 1981 and 1990.

Dates: 1981-1990
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1056, College of Fine Arts and Communications records

James H. Backman papers on academic internships, 1977-2005

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7666 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains records related to Backman's work with academic internships at Brigham Young University, in particular with the Jacobsen Center for Service and Learning. Dated 1977 to 2005.

Dates: 1977-2005
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7666, James H. Backman papers

Physical Plant Department records on property, 1955-1971

 Sub-Series — Carton 26: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197227646681], Folder: 13
Identifier: UA 1330 Series 3 Sub-Series 44
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence and memorandums regarding property proposals and purchases. Also includes repair suggestions, floor plans, financial records, and maps, 1955-1971.

Dates: 1955-1971
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1330, Physical Plant Department records / Physical Plant Department records on campus buildings

Student Academic and Advisement Services historical records, 1996-2002

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5516 Series 7
Scope and Contents note

Contains historical records including committee reports, project proposals, funding goals, and various publications regarding undergraduate education, 1996-2002.

Dates: 1996-2002
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5516, Student Academic and Advisement Services records

Student Organizations Coordinator records of student constitution and legislation, 1949-1968

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 460 Series 1 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains administrative files, including minutes, reports, outlines, policy and procedures, constitution and by-laws, bills, resolutions, and proposals, ammendments, correspondence, clippings, and addresses.

Dates: 1949-1968
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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