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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 141 Collections and/or Records:

Board of Trustees minutes and agendas, 1996-2001

 Series
Identifier: UA 1073 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains minutes and agendas from Board of Trustees meetings.

Dates: 1996-2001

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

George H. Brimhall papers on university administration, 1889-1922

 Series
Identifier: UA 1092 Series 20
Scope and Contents

Contains reports, minutes, and financial records collected by Brimhall related to university administration. Materials date from between 1889 and 1922.

Dates: 1889-1922

Meetings memos, 1959-1962

 File — Box 168: Series 4 [Barcode: 31197239264341], Folder: 3
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 4 Sub-Series 1 File 17

Meetings minutes and agendas, 1961-1962

 File — Box 168: Series 4 [Barcode: 31197239264341], Folder: 4
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 4 Sub-Series 1 File 18

Meetings minutes and memos, 1960-1963

 File — Box 168: Series 4 [Barcode: 31197239264341], Folder: 2
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 4 Sub-Series 1 File 16

Office of the President administrative records on the J. Reuben Clark Law School, 1970-1978

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1000 Series 2 Sub-Series 6 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains administrative records related to the development and establishment of the Clark Law School. Materials date from between 1970 and 1978.

Dates: 1970-1978

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

Office of the President correspondence with Auxiliary Services, 1980-1981

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 5
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains correspondence with Auxiliary Services regarding media services including broadcast services and the Motion Picture Studio. Includes invitations to President Holland to speak on shows and scheduling efforts. Also contains correspondence regarding the ROTC and Holland's duties as a reviewing officer. Additional correspondence with the bookstore covers financial records and payments in addition to board meeting concerns. Materials date from 1980 to 1989.

Dates: 1980-1981

Office of the President correspondence with Auxiliary Services, 1981-1982

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 5
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains correspondence with Auxiliary Services regarding media services including broadcast services and the Motion Picture Studio. Includes invitations to President Holland to speak on shows and scheduling efforts. Also contains correspondence regarding the ROTC and Holland's duties as a reviewing officer. Additional correspondence with the bookstore covers financial records and payments in addition to board meeting concerns. Materials date from 1980 to 1989.

Dates: 1981-1982