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 573 Collections and/or Records:
Brigham Young University records on Students' Army Training Corps
Contains reports, memoranda, schedules, lists, statements and correspondence concerning construction, the United States War Department, and Brigham Young University detachment of the Student Army Training Corps.
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 administrative records, 1992-1993
Contains records on committees and other meetings associated with the Administrative Vice President. Materials date from between 1992 and 1993.
Brigham Young University vice-presidential correspondence, 1982-1993
Contains on- and off-campus correspondence produced by the Administrative Vice President. Materials date from between 1982 and 1993.
Brigham Young University vice-presidential financial records, 1987-1993
Assorted administrative files, dating from between 1987 and 1993.
Brigham Young University vice-presidential historical data records, 1975-1993
Contains records of historical data relating to the Academic Vice President, covering topics including adjunct facutly, calendaring, coursework, enrollment, facutly, graduate programs, scholarships, and budgets, 1975-1993.
Brigham Young University vice-presidential off-campus correspondence, 1982-1993
Assorted administrative correspondence with off-campus associates. Materials date from between 1982 and 1993.
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 on-campus correspondence, 1992-1993
Assorted administrative correspondence with on-campus associates. Materials date from between 1992 and 1993.
Brigham Young University vice-presidential rank advancement correspondence and reports, 1991-1995
Contains rank advancement files pertaining to faculty from 1991 to 1995. The materials include correspondence and reports.