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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 1064 Collections and/or Records:

Office of the President records on administration, 1971-1980

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1085 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains materials related to the administration of Brigham Young University under President Oaks. The materials include memos and minutes from meetings with the Board of Directors, college and department heads, and chairs. Correspondence to individuals both on an off campus are included. Dates range from 1971 to 1980.

Dates: 1971-1980
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1085, Office of the President records

Office of the President records on administration, 1966-1967

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 10 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains letters and memos between President Wilkinson and other members of BYU administration as well as reports on BYU activity. Also contains sections on administrative councils and budgets for BYU departments. Dated 1966-1967.

Dates: 1966-1967
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1086, Office of the President records / 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 records on administrative studies, 1963

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 6 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains memos and letters between President Wilkinson and committees seeking funding. Also contains lists of accrediting associations. Dated 1963.

Dates: 1963
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1086, Office of the President records / Office of the President records

Office of the President records on Admission and Records, 1959-1964

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 7 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains letters, memos and reports on from BYU administration on admissions, grading, registration and scholarships at BYU. Dated 1964.

Dates: 1959-1964
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1086, Office of the President records / Office of the President records

Office of the President records on Admission and records, 1957-1963

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 6 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains letters, memos and reports on from BYU administration on admissions, grading, registration and scholarships at BYU. Dated 1957 to 1963.

Dates: 1957-1963
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1086, Office of the President records / Office of the President records

Office of the President records on Admission and Records, 1959

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 5 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains letters and memos about scheduling and admissions at BYU. Also contains class schedules. Dated 1959.

Dates: 1959
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1086, Office of the President records / Office of the President records

Office of the President records on Admissions and Records, 1951-1956

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 1 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and reports regarding acceptance of students into BYU. Dated 1951 to 1956.

Dates: 1951-1956
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1086, Office of the President records / Office of the President records

Office of the President records on Admissions and Records, 1952-1958

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 3 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains memorandums, letters, and reports on the topic of admissions and records. Admission topics include accreditation, scholarships and academic standards, and admission of individual students. Dates of record keeping 1952 to 1958.

Dates: Record Keeping: 1952-1958
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1086, Office of the President records / Office of the President records

Office of the President records on admissions and records, 1975-1976

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1085 Series 2 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents From the Series: Contains materials relating to the admissions process at Brigham Young University under President Oaks. The materials are from the different colleges at the University and their requirements and needs. Scholarship funds availablility and requirements are discussed relative to each college, as well as expected size of majors and minors for each college. Sports programs requirements and recruiting are also discussed, most of which focus on Brigham Young University's relationship with the...
Dates: 1975-1976
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1085, Office of the President records / Office of the President records on admissions and records

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