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 1871 Collections and/or Records:
University Information Systems records
Contains publications, administrative files, and technology guides from the University Information System Advocate. It includes copies of the UNIS Signal newsletter, meeting minutes and correspondence, policies, and information on the technology systems on campus.
University Personnel Services administrative correspondence and minutes, 1968-1981
Contains administration correspondence and minutes of the Human Resource Services department. Dated from 1968 to 1981.
University Personnel Services correspondence, 1968-1984
Contains correspondence of vice presidents and other administrative figures, including L. Robert Webb, W. Rolfe Kerr, Robert J. Smith, Fred A. Schwendiman, and B. Keith Duffin. Dated from 1968 to 1984.
University Police records
Contains correspondence and meeting minutes documenting the activities of the BYU Police Department. Materials dated 1976-1995.
University Publications correspondence
Contains correspondence with devotional and forum speakers regarding the publication of their addresses by BYU Extension Services. 58 items.
University Relations Division correspondence, 1983-1994
Contains correspondence surrounding Alumni Relations and the Associate Advancement Vice President and various programs connected to the Alumni Association. Dates range from 1983 to 1994.
University Relations Division director records, 1954-1966
Contains correspondence, minutes, memorandums, financial records, and other materials produced by the division director. Includes information on university public relations efforts, administration, and school activities.
University Relations Division director records, 1967-1973
Contains correspondence, memos, minutes, reports, and other materials on university events. Includes information on commencement, budgets, mail services, and public relations. Materials date from between 1967 and 1973.
University Relations Division general correspondence, 1951-1977
Other correspondence from 1951-1977 sorted alphabetically.
University Relations Division office files, 1970-1991
Contains administrative files regarding various entities and programs at Brigham Young University. Files contain correspondence, slides, minutes, and reports. Dates range from 1970 to 1991.