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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 115 Collections and/or Records:

Brigham Young University Provost records

 Collection — Carton 1: [Barcode: 31197232590148]
Identifier: UA 928
Scope and Contents

Contains reports, correspondence, and financial records produced by the Provost's office between 1980 and 1989. Includes information on reaccreditation, study abroad programs in London, England, university faculty, and budgets.

Dates: 1980-1989

Brigham Young University records on Students' Army Training Corps

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 110
Scope and Contents

Contains reports, memoranda, schedules, lists, statements and correspondence concerning construction, the United States War Department, and Brigham Young University detachment of the Student Army Training Corps.

Dates: 1918-1919

Brigham Young University vice-presidential office records, 1954-1968

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 886 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, memos, and reports made while acting president of BYU concerning such subjects as enrollment, financial aid, devotional and forum assemblies, university colleges and departments, recreational activities, and faculty concerns.

Dates: 1954-1968

Brigham Young University vice-presidential records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 886
Scope and Contents

Contains files from his service as Acting President of Brigham Young University and Academic Vice-President, 1957-68. Includes correspondence, memos, and reports made while acting president of BYU concerning such subjects as enrollment, financial aid, devotional and forum assemblies, university colleges and departments, recreational activities, and faculty concerns.

Dates: 1925-1975

Brigham Young University vice-presidential records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 677
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, minutes, and other materials on colleges, Deans' Council, visiting scholars, and other subject headings. Materials document the administrative service of Eliot Butler, Associate Academic Vice President at Brigham Young University, 1980-1989.

Dates: 1973-1989

Campus Tours and Conferences scheduling correspondence and arrangements files, 1962-1966

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 550 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains administrative files, including correspondence, memorandums, meeting minutes, reports, financial information, and news clippings. Materials date from between 1962 and 1966.

Dates: 1962-1966

Selby G. Clark collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 63
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, reports, memoranda, and evaluations concerning admissions, social units, probations, student personnel services, scholarships, College of Education faculty meetings, and university procedures and policies. Materials received by Clark and created between 1952 and 1960.

Dates: 1952-1959

College of Business records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 170
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, memoranda, speeches, minutes, reports and surveys from deans, Brigham Young University presidents, personnel, students, Church General Authorities, committees, councils, universities, and corporations, 1921-1976.

Dates: 1921-1976

College of Religious Instruction records

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197233259917]
Identifier: UA 656
Scope and Contents

Contains annual reports, minutes of meetings, talks, and newsletters from the College of Religious Instruction at Brigham Young University.

Dates: 1938-1988

College of Undergraduate Education records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 1205
Scope and Contents

Contains administrative files, correspondence, reports, awards information, and general information on the General Education and Honors programs. Also contains materials produced or collected by George S. Tate during his work as associate dean of General Education & Honors and dean of Undergraduate Education. Materials dated 1960 to 2012.

Dates: 1960-2012