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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 181 Collections and/or Records:

College of General Studies dean records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5369
Scope and Contents

Contains meeting minutes, correspondence, lectures, surveys, newspaper clippings, department policies, articles, memos and projects relating to the Curriculum Council and the General Education Program (now the Office of Undergraduate Education) from 1967 to 1979.

Dates: 1967-1979
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / College of General Studies dean records

College of Nursing student records, 1983-1991

 Series
Identifier: UA 5396 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains class lists, memorandums, correspondence, published bulletins, and other materials relating to student registration, course progress, evaluation, and recognition. Also includes information on college faculty and teaching assignments. Materials date from between 1983 and 1991.

Dates: 1983-1991
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5396, College of Nursing advisement records

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
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / College of Religious Instruction records

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
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / College of Undergraduate Education records

Community Education chairman records, 1939-1968

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 547 Series 8
Scope and Contents note

Contains administrative files, including correspondence and memos, meeting minutes, reports, financial information, and other records from when R. Wayne Shute was chairman of Community Education. Dated from 1939 to 1968.

Dates: 1939-1968
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 547, Division of Continuing Education records

Dean of Students records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 884
Scope and Contents Includes correspondence, minutes, information, reports, memoranda, statements, articles, and news clippings concerning the Administrative Council, ASBYU budget, athletic grade point average, Counseling Center, Deans Council, Dean of Student Staff, discontinuance of students, faculty advisement, Honor Council, Indian Students, security and traffic, student government handbook, student organizations, University Standards, Calendar Committee, College Student Personnel Institute, Returned...
Dates: 1950-1974
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Dean of Students records

Department of Chemical Engineering carbon monoxide research, 1981-1982

 Series
Identifier: UA 375 Series 18
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Documenting twenty years of the history of the Chemical Engineering Department at Brigham Young University, this collection includes a range of materials from department correspondence to the various research and experiment of both faculty and students.Includes correspondence and memos from the chairman's office, minutes of meetings, building floor plans, and information concerning policies and activities of the department.Of special interest is series 29, the Calvin...
Dates: Other: 1981-1982
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 375, Department of Chemical Engineering records

Department of Chemical Engineering CO-A research, 1981-1982

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 375 Series 18 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Documenting twenty years of the history of the Chemical Engineering Department at Brigham Young University, this collection includes a range of materials from department correspondence to the various research and experiment of both faculty and students.Includes correspondence and memos from the chairman's office, minutes of meetings, building floor plans, and information concerning policies and activities of the department.Of special interest is series 29, the Calvin...
Dates: Other: 1981-1982
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 375, Department of Chemical Engineering records / Department of Chemical Engineering carbon monoxide research

Department of Chemical Engineering CO-C research, 1982

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 375 Series 18 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Documenting twenty years of the history of the Chemical Engineering Department at Brigham Young University, this collection includes a range of materials from department correspondence to the various research and experiment of both faculty and students.Includes correspondence and memos from the chairman's office, minutes of meetings, building floor plans, and information concerning policies and activities of the department.Of special interest is series 29, the Calvin...
Dates: Other: 1982
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 375, Department of Chemical Engineering records / Department of Chemical Engineering carbon monoxide research

Department of Chemical Engineering CO-M research, 1981-1982

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 375 Series 18 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Documenting twenty years of the history of the Chemical Engineering Department at Brigham Young University, this collection includes a range of materials from department correspondence to the various research and experiment of both faculty and students.Includes correspondence and memos from the chairman's office, minutes of meetings, building floor plans, and information concerning policies and activities of the department.Of special interest is series 29, the Calvin...
Dates: Other: 1981-1982
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 375, Department of Chemical Engineering records / Department of Chemical Engineering carbon monoxide research

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