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 904 Collections and/or Records:
Brigham Young University minutes
Holograph volumes of minutes from faculty, university council, and dean's council meetings of Brigham Young Academy and Brigham Young University. These items document issues regarding the administration of that institution. The location of volume number 3 covering the time frame March 1881-Nov. 1883 is unknown. It may have been destroyed in a fire in the Lewis Building.
Brigham Young University minutes, 1967-1969
Contains typed-out transcripts of the minutes of various university meetings including the Undergraduate Faculty Meeting, the Department Chairman's Meeting, and the Religion Faculty Meeting. Contents created between 1967-1969.
Brigham Young University payroll records
Contains payroll records for Brigham Young University during the years 1950-1953 and 1965-1966.
Brigham Young University Provost general files, 1975-1988
Contains memos, reports and genrral administrtive files from and about the various departments, colleges, museums, institutes and offices of Brigham Young University.
Brigham Young University Provost minutes, 1981-1989
Contains minutes, mainly from Academic Vice-Presidents and Jae Ballif-Jeffrey Holland Meetings.
Brigham Young University Provost records
Contains correspondence, minutes and general administrative files from Jae R. Ballif acting as both Administrative Vice-President, and Provost.
Brigham Young University records on academic standards
Contains poetry, reports, corporate minutes, and letters pertaining to academic standards of Brigham Young University. The materials are mainly concerning students and faculty from 1911 to 1920, and 1946 to 1960.
Brigham Young University records on Ezra Taft Benson Building construction
Contains records and photographs detailing the reasons and needs for the Ezra Taft Benson Building. The collection outlines the necessity for a new chemistry building, and follows the construction of the Ezra Taft Benson Building.
Brigham Young University records on teacher evaluation
Contains teacher evaluations and student directories on microfiche and correspondence, meeting minutes, and other documents dated 1965-1981. Teacher Evaluation Services provides reports for colleges and courses that evaluate the level of teaching within those fields.
Brigham Young University resource planning records, 2003
Collection of resource planning documents. Included information in these documents are tables detailing the budgets for various departments on BYU campus, copies of BYU's Strategy and Planning Progress report for the years 2002-2006, and PowerPoint presentations for BYU's Marriot School of Management and Nursing program. Dated July to August 2003.