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 41 Collections and/or Records:
Media Services departmental records, 1979-1986
Contains records on curriculum and physical facilities. Materials date from between 1979 and 1986.
Media Services employment records, 1976-1984
Contains resumes, employment applications, and evaluations for Media Services personnel. Materials date from between 1976 and 1984.
Media Services faculty development surveys, evaluations, and training material, 1976-1988
Contains questionnares, evaluations, training, and discussions related to faculty development at Brigham Young University. Materials date from between 1976 and 1988.
Media Services financial records, 1974-1985
Contains budgets and financial records related to Media Services. Materials date from between 1974 and 1985.
Media Services general files, 1976-1983
Contains records of media production awards and a history of media services. Materials date from between 1976 and 1983.
Media Services general reports, 1969-1986
Contains general reports on technological systems on campus. Materials date from between 1969 and 1986.
Media Services general requests, agreements, and contracts, 1975-1984
Contains miscellaneous requests related to Media Services. Materials date from between 1966 and 1987.
Media Services monthly reports, 1979-1991
Contains monthly department reports for Media Services. Materials date from between 1979 and 1991.
Media Services personnel and department records, 1969-1986
Contains records of Media Services related to divisional personnel and department operations. Materials date from between 1969 and 1986.
Media Services personnel records, 1969-1985
Contains records of personnel and ligitation related to Media Services. Materials date from between 1969 and 1985.