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Brigham Young University. Office of the President

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1903-

Administrative History

The Office of the President (est. 1903) is the central administrative body at Brigham Young University, and is the direction of the university president.

Brigham Young University has had a president since Brigham Young Academy was changed to Brigham Young University in 1903. While the school was still called Brigham Young Academy the head officer was titled principal.

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. Since 1996, the president of the university has also been a General Authority of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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- ).

Citation:
Office of the President essays, circa 1985-1986

Brigham Young University, L. Tom Perry Special Collections worksheet, Feb. 4, 2010 (Office of the President; administrative office associated with the president of Brigham Young University)

Brigham Young University Web site, Feb. 4, 2010 (Office of the President; President's Office)

BYU Organizational History, Brigham Young University, Feb. 19, 2013 (BYU chief executive/general manager; University President 1903; BYA to BYU; Board of Trustees delegate responsibilities to University President; 1996 General Authority; past/present 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), and Cecil O. Samuelson (2003- ))

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Ernest L. Wilkinson post-presidential papers, 1973-1978

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1000 Series 2 Sub-Series 8
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, travel documentation, and other materials from after Wilkinson's presidential term. Materials date from between 1973 and 1978.

Dates: 1973-1978
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1000, Ernest L. Wilkinson papers / Office of the President records

Office of the President assistant records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 896
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence and subject files from Dean A. Peterson's service as administrative assistant to the president.

Dates: 1966-1977
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Office of the President assistant records

Office of the President records, 1939-1978

 Series
Identifier: UA 1000 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains various Office of the President files, records, and correspondence. Includes notes and records on administrative standards as well as meeting minutes from the Administrative Council and the Board of Trustees. Dated 1939-1978.

Dates: 1939-1978
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1000, Ernest L. Wilkinson papers

Office of the President records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 925
Scope and Contents Contains correspondence, speeches, and other materials from Lee's service as university president. The materials document campus administration, including planning for devotionals and forums, athletics, and other activities. Major subjects include university relations, admissions and records, athletics, the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies, the honor and dress codes, and other related issues. Also includes minutes to Board of Trustees meetings.Materials date from between 1989 and...
Dates: 1989-1996
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Office of the President records

Office of the President records on administrative standards, 1954-1978

 Sub-Series — Box 287: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197230190891], Folder: 21-22
Identifier: UA 1000 Series 2 Sub-Series 11
Scope and Contents

Contains records related to administrative standards at Brigham Young University. Dated 1954-1978.

Dates: 1954-1978
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1000, Ernest L. Wilkinson papers / Office of the President records

Office of the President subject files, 1955-1977

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1000 Series 2 Sub-Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains subject files prepared by Wilkinson during his presidency at Brigham Young University. Includes information on university initiatives and programs. Dated 1955-1977.

Dates: 1955-1977
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1000, Ernest L. Wilkinson papers / Office of the President records

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