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 537 Collections and/or Records:
Brigham Young University vice-presidential administrative records, 1981-1990
Contains administrative files, including correspondence and memos, meeting minutes, reports, financial information, and news clippings. Includes information on information system planning and implementation, as well as mail, telephone, and media services. Materials date from between 1981 and 1990.
Brigham Young University vice-presidential committee and council records, 1968-1975
Contains administrative files of the BYU Benefits Committee, Bookstore Board of Directors, Computer Guidance Council, Employment History Committee, Faculty Advisory Council, Personnel Committee, Personnel and Employee Benefits Committee, Professional Organizations and Institutional Membership Committee, Scheduling Board, Teacher Development Committee, Transfer of Credit Committee, and University Access Committee.
Brigham Young University vice-presidential office records, 1954-1968
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.
Brigham Young University vice-presidential records
Contains correspondence and other materials by Smith during his tenure as a university administration. Materials date from between 1975 and 1984, with most of the materials from between 1978 to 1979, or 1982 to 1983.
Brigham Young University vice-presidential records
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.
Brigham Young University vice-presidential records
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.
Brigham Young University vice-presidential records on associations and auxiliary services, 1972-1975
Contains administrative files of the Alumni Association, American Indian Studies Institute, Benefits Office, Continuing Education, Counseling Center, Financial Aids, Financial Services, Institutional Research, Instructional Services, Library, Payroll, Personnel Services, Physical Plant, Purchasing Department, Research Department, University Press, and University Relations.
Brigham Young University vice-presidential records on departments, 1986-1993
Files of assorted University departments, dating from between 1986 and 1993.
BYU Studies editorial log
Contains notes, memorabilia, and correspondence collected during Dean B. Farnsworth's term as editor.
CAM Software Research Center records
Contains memorandums and correspondence of the CAM Software Research Center administration. The majority of this documentation was created by Dell K. Allen, the director of the Center, and deals with daily operations, finances, current developments, and other issues.