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 38 Collections and/or Records:
Brigham Young University vice-presidential records on university statistics and admissions, 1996-2009
Materials contain Brigham Young University statistics and Brigham Young University admissions records regarding students who are from a country outside the United States or who have served missions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints internationally. Also contains statistics on international language programs, evening classes, and other records from Brigham Young University International Vice President's Office. Materials dated from 1996 to 2008.
Bureau of Church Studies statistical studies
Contains two statistical studies concerning member growth of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Church university needs, and other statistical information.
Church Educational System records
Cumulative enrollment according to stakes and missions
Department of Chemistry chair general records, 1948-1965
General records of the Department of Chemistry chair, including faculty applications, reports, clippings, statistics and curriculum. Dated 1948-1965.
Evening school statistics and summary sheets
Includes summary sheets for spring and summer quarters of the Brigham Young University evening school. Sheets contain statistics on enrollment, teacher load, classes offered, credits, etc.
Home Study Department records, 1936-1973
Materials contain progress reports, statistics, meeting minutes, correspondences, administrative files such as catalogs, exams, lessons, handbooks, policies, prison inmate applications and samples and requests from the Home Study Department. Dated from 1936 to 1973.
Human Resource Services statistics on employee relations, 1987-2005
Contains statistics from Brigham Young University Employee Relations regarding worker's compensation claims, as well as case files on university employees. Materials date from 1987 to 2005.
Institutional Assessment and Analysis records
Includes various statistical summaries, including summaries of class rolls, student demographics, church studies, new and former student studies, grade distribution, and other studies for the University. Also includes surveys, questionnaires, and statistics collected from colleges to provide information on how to improve the quality of education. Materials date from between 1939 and 2002.
Institutional Assessment and Analysis records
Collection contains reports, correspondence, surveys, and statistical profiles from Institutional Research and succeeding offices at Brigham Young University from 1950 to 2015. Includes files from director Leland H. Campbell, faculty activity reports, and accreditation reports.