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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 35 Collections and/or Records:

Media Services records on faculty development seminar, 1980-1988

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 992 Series 4 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains minutes and records of seminars and team building minutes and records. Materials date from between 1980 and 1988.

Dates: 1980-1988

Media Services records on faculty development workshop, 1976-1989

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 992 Series 4 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents note

Contains records of workshops, internships, and scholarships at Brigham Young University. Materials date from between 1976 and 1989.

Dates: 1976-1989

Office of the President records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 925
Scope and Contents Contains correspondence, speeches, and other materials from Lee's service as university president. The materials document campus administration, including planning for devotionals and forums, athletics, and other activities. Major subjects include university relations, admissions and records, athletics, the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies, the honor and dress codes, and other related issues. Also includes minutes to Board of Trustees meetings.Materials date from between 1989 and...
Dates: 1989-1996

Physical Plant Department records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1171
Scope and Contents

Material related to the Physical Plant Department during the early years of the Ernest L. Wilkinson administration. They contain information on the planning for and naming of buildings as well as information on a community planning service.

Dates: 1952-1958

Ski Team records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1174
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, minutes, training information, photographs, and policies and procedures, as well as information on the races that the Ski Team participated in.

Dates: 1981-1994

Special Events Department meeting minutes, 1969-2003

 Series
Identifier: UA 1172 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains minutes for the Homecoming Committee, the Athletic Advisory Council, Special Events Advisory Board, Special Events staff meetings, and other meetings that involved personnel from the Special Events Department. Materials dated 1969 to 2003.

Dates: 1969-2003

Special Events Department records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 1172
Scope and Contents

This collection contains correspondence, meeting minutes, concert files, event files, and posters documenting the activities of the Special Events Department from 1963 to 2003.

Dates: 1965-2003

Thomas G. Alexander office meeting and conference papers, 1972-2018

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1970 Series 3 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains minutes and reports from meetings and conferences with which Thomas G. Alexander was associated, including faculty councils and education and records committees. Dated 1972 to 2018.

Dates: 1972-2018

Thomas G. Alexander office national research facilities papers, 1961-1974

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1970 Series 3 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains materials pertaining to national research facilities such as the Library of Congress, National Archives, and various archives and libraries at various universities. Dated from 1961 to 1974.

Dates: 1961-1974

Thomas G. Alexander office papers, 1957-2018

 Series
Identifier: MSS 1970 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains minutes, correspondence, and reports from meetings, conferences, seminars, and professional organizations with which Thomas G. Alexander was associated. Also included are student papers. Dated 1957 to 2018.

Dates: 1957-2018