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 4699 Collections and/or Records:
University Information Systems records on UNIS Signal, 1988-1989
Contains final copies and drafts of the UNIS Signal newsletter produced by the unit. Materials date from between 1988 and 1989.
University Information Systems technology guides and analysis, 1973-1988
Contains user guides, notes, and other documentation produced or compiled by the unit. Materials date from between 1973 and 1988.
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 administrative rosters, 1968-1981
Contains administrative rosters for employees at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. Dated from 1968-1981.
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 Personnel Services documents and handbook, 1955-1986
Contains service awards; documents regarding Brigham Young University-Hawaii Campus, campus committees, Church Personnel Office, Commissioner's Office and Rick's College; and excerpts from the Human Resource Services handbook. Dated from 1955 and 1986.
University Personnel Services handbook
University Personnel Services personnel files and meeting minutes, 1968-1984
Contains personnel department files and minutes of Assistant Vice President personnel staff meetings. Dated from 1968-1984.
University Personnel Services records
Includes general files of the office including employee policies and procedures manual.
University Police media releases
Includes media releases, original and photocopied newspaper clippings, and photographs relating to security and Police Department activity on Brigham Young University campus, 1960-1984 and 1990-1998.