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 45 Collections and/or Records:
Joseph B. Keeler family papers
Includes journals, biographical sketches, correspondence, articles, lesson manuals, published and unpublished manuscripts, photographs, and ephemera. The bulk of the material was created by Joseph B. Keeler's descendants, who used his papers as they compiled their published family history, "Build Thee More Stately" (1989). The collection focuses on family history, religion, education, and professional organizations.
Latin American program records on Bolivia, 1970-1980
Materials contain administrative files on Bolivian literacy projects (progress reports, tutorial manuals, financial records, correspondence), Bolivian health studies and other records. Dated from 1970 to 1980.
Model for directing scholarly work at Brigham Young University
Guidelines for faculty in pursuing scholarly work at the university. Prepared by Gary R. Hooper and J. Bevan Ott.
Noel B. Reynolds research, approximately 1903-1999
Contains research by Reynolds regarding the teaching of the Book of Mormon. Includes manuals, reports, and other materials.
Office of the President records on automobiles, 1958-1962
Contians memos between BYU staff about automobiles on campus, a report on the use of automobiles, and the 1958 faulty handbook for Syracuse University. Dated 1958 to 1962.
Office of the President records on University Press, 1968
Contains manuals of the policies and procedures of the BYU press as well as memos about press sales, the BYU mail service and print service. Dated 1968.
Programs, announcements and invitations to Brigham Young Academy and University events
Includes a student body handbook 1923-1924, and a souvenir program of the dedication of the Brimhall building. Also includes two ribbons commemerating a Measer reunion (1902), and a First Annual Exhibition day (1911). Also invitiations to several graduation and musical events. 22 items.
Student Academic and Advisement Services financial aid records, 1995-2009
Contains student financial aid records relating to the Student Academic and Advisement Services, including financial statistics, correspondence, policy histories, and project guidelines and records. Records contain subjects including Pell Grants, the Satisfactory Academic Progress program, SMART grants, and records relating to various processing systems, 1995-2009.
Student Academic and Advisement Services new student orientation records, 1994-2007
Contains records regarding New Student Orientation inculding executive committee documents, advisement meeting records and handbooks, and publications about NSO for students, 1994-2007.
Student Body President's Office records, 1969-1971
Contains administrative files, including correspondence, handbooks, clippings, surveys, policies, and procedures.