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 234 Collections and/or Records:
Marriott School of Management department records, 1925-1999
Contains departmental records from the School of Management. These materials include correspondence, newsletters, newspapers, audio tapes, reports, awards, minutes, financial records, floppy disks, student journals, and programs. The materials pertain to faculty, alumni, accreditation, seminars, commencement, students and associates of the school.
Marriott School of Management department records, 1971-1977
Contains department records from the departments within the Marriott School of Management. The materials include correspondence, reports, and financial records from 1971 to 1977. The departments include: Accounting, Business Management, Center for Business and Economic Research, Economics, Organizational Behavior, and Skaggs Institute of Retail Management.
Marriott School of Management general records, 1967-1989
Contains correspondence, financial records, audiocassettes, and reports from the Marriott School of Management dated 1967-1989. The materials pertain to executive lectures and the Masters' programs offered.
Marriott School of Management records
Contains correspondence, reports, minutes, and financial records from the Marriott School of Management dated 1962-1989. The materials pertain to the Dean's Office, departments within the school, and programs within the school.
Marriott School of Management records
Contains materials from the Marriott School of Management from 1925-1999. These materials include correspondence, reports, and meeting minutes. The materials pertain to the dean's office, faculty, alumni, accreditation, and various committees.
Media Services financial records, 1974-1985
Contains budgets and financial records related to Media Services. Materials date from between 1974 and 1985.
Media Services personnel records, 1969-1985
Contains records of personnel and ligitation related to Media Services. Materials date from between 1969 and 1985.
Media Services records
Contains records from Media Services including correspondence, financial records, meeting minutes, and other departmental records. Materials dated 1963-1992.
Media Services reports, 1965-1991
Contains reports related to Media Services. Materials date from between 1965 and 1991.
Minutes and counts of forum and devotional assemblies
Includes annual reports, statistics, minutes of devotionals and forums; and lists of speakers.