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 2717 Collections and/or Records:
Admissions and Records associate dean records, 1973-2001
Contains materials from the Financial Aids Associate Dean from 1973 to 2001. The materials include minutes, letters, reports, and budgets. These materials pertain to the professional, personal, and Assistant's records of the Associate Dean. The majority of the materials come from the office of Ford Stevenson.
Admissions and Records Office correspondence, 1969-1984
Materials include departmental correspondence. Topics include student registration, surveys, and registration guidelines. Dated 1969-1984.
Admissions and Records Office correspondence on freshmen, 1994-2000
Contains correspondence, guides, transparencies, publications, and other material related to freshmen enrollment, registration, and academic planning. Materials date from between 1994 and 2000.
Admissions and Records Office correspondence on undergraduate students, 1987-2000
Contains correspondence, reports, and other materials collected or created by the office relating to undergraduate education programs at the university. Materials date from between 1987 and 2000.
Admissions and Records Office dean records
Correspondence and memoranda of William R. Siddoway during his tenure as Dean of Admissions and Records.
Admissions and Records Office grade charts
Contains Freshman grade point average charts.
Admissions and Records Office international correspondence, 1973-2001
Contains correspondence, itineraries, and other material regarding international students and foreign ambassadors. Materials date from between 1973 and 2001.
Admissions and Records Office photographs, 1994-2001
Contains photographs and negatives of faculty, staff, students, and visitors to Brigham Young University. Materials date from between 1994 and 2001.
Admissions and Records Office records
Contains records and correspondence produced by the director of Admissions and Records, Bruce L. Olsen. Materials produced between 1957 and 1973.
Admissions and Records Office records
Contains a record of the distribution of grades given by Brigham Young University teachers (1922-1923, 1933-1934, 1936-1937, 1962), keys to student transcripts, and data concerning various changes in semester and quarter hour systems, course division, gradepoint systems, and grading systems.