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Brigham Young University

 Organization

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:

Student Academic and Advisement Services records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 5516
Scope and Contents

Contains admissions records, budget reports, dean's correspondence, meeting minutes, commencement records, registration reports, and financial aid records of the Student Academic and Advisement Services from 1959-2009.

Dates: 1959-2009

Student Academic and Advisement Services training records, 2001-2007

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5516 Series 12
Scope and Contents

Contains training records regarding new employee orientation and aministrative training as well as training and supervisor reports for the call center, 2001-2007.

Dates: 2001-2007

Student Auxiliary Services records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1223
Scope and Contents

This collection details the workings of the Brigham Young University Department of Student Auxiliary Services. It is comprised of staff minutes, programs, clippings, and reports outlining the various objects and activities which the Student Auxiliary Services dealt with.

Dates: 1952-1995

Student Experience Task Force records, 1968-2004

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1233 Series 3 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Collection of reports and other records concerning the Student Experience Task Force and focus groups. Includes questionnaires on topics such as how to have an effective study group, LDS members' perceptions of Brigham Young University, a comparison of surveys from BYU students in comparison to students from other universities, and interviews/studies on BYU focus groups. Materials dated 1968 to 2004.

Dates: 1968-2004

Student Leadership Development records, 1956-1988

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1254 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, meeting minutes, budgets, scrapbooks, and other material produced by Student Leadership Development. The records document the development of the Wilkinson Center, as well as Timp Lodge, Homecoming celebrations, and the Film Society. Materials date from between 1956 and 1988.

Dates: 1956-1988

Student Life records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 1254
Scope and Contents

Contains information about the addition to the Wilkinson Student Center, Homecoming events, and the BYU Film Society.

Dates: 1956-1988

Student Life records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 703
Scope and Contents

Contains meeting minutes, reports, and other materials related to the administration of programs in Student Life. Includes information on the administration of the Health Center, Personal Development Center, and the production of the Eagle's Eye. Materials date from between approximately 1950 and 1986.

Dates: approximately 1950-1986

Student Loan Association of Utah records

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197231020477]
Identifier: UA 458
Scope and Contents

Contains minutes of directors meeting, articles of agreement, licenses, correspondence, financial records, and applications for loans, 1891-1932. Also includes a handwritten letter from George Q. Cannon requesting balance information for Lilian H. Cannon (see folder 3).

Dates: 1891-1932

Student Organizations Coordinator records of student activities, 1953-1967

 Sub-Series — Box a 1: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197231020311], Folder: 1-4
Identifier: UA 460 Series 1 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains administrative files, including appraisals, correspondence, news clippings, finances, minutes, history, and reports.

Dates: 1953-1967

Student Organizations Coordinator records of student constitution and legislation, 1949-1968

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 460 Series 1 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains administrative files, including minutes, reports, outlines, policy and procedures, constitution and by-laws, bills, resolutions, and proposals, ammendments, correspondence, clippings, and addresses.

Dates: 1949-1968