Dates
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 323 Collections and/or Records:
Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 7 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents
Contains letters and memos between BYU staff members discussing the learning aids at BYU, including the computer center, data processing facilities, the library, books and collections. Dated 1964 to 1965.
Dates:
1964-1965
Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 10 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents
Contains letters, memos, and reports about physical aids to education at BYU such as the library, computer center, the Russell collection, and more. Also contains lists of materials. Dated 1967.
Dates:
1967
Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 9 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Contains memos, letters, articles and reports on a vast array of BYU academic topics, including student life and activities, BYU faculty and staff, and academic colleges and majors. Dated 1966-1967.
Dates:
1966-1967
Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 7 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents
Contains memos, letters and reports on various BYU academics topics such as major programs and curriculums. Other topics include student and staff activities. Dated 1959 to 1964.
Dates:
1959-1964
Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1085 Series 1 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Contains materials related to the academic status of Brigham Young University and university planning set forth by the Office of the President. Materials include reports detailing the status of each college and their respective departments. The reports discuss the situation of the department with its academic goals and its service to the student body. Materials related to changes in tuition and the financial status of the colleges are also included. Student loans and scholarships are also...
Dates:
Record Keeping: 1971-1972
Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1085 Series 1 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Contains materials related to the academic status of Brigham Young University and university planning set forth by the Office of the President. Materials include reports detailing the status of each college and their respective departments. The reports discuss the situation of the department with its academic goals and its service to the student body. Materials related to changes in tuition and the financial status of the colleges are also included. Student loans and scholarships are also...
Dates:
Record Keeping: 1972-1974
Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1085 Series 1 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Contains materials related to the academic status of Brigham Young University and university planning set forth by the Office of the President. Materials include reports detailing the status of each college and their respective departments. The reports discuss the situation of the department with its academic goals and its service to the student body. Materials related to changes in tuition and the financial status of the colleges are also included. Student loans and scholarships are also...
Dates:
Record Keeping: 1973-1974
Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1085 Series 1 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Contains materials related to the academic status of Brigham Young University and university planning set forth by the Office of the President. Materials include reports detailing the status of each college and their respective departments. The reports discuss the situation of the department with its academic goals and its service to the student body. Materials related to changes in tuition and the financial status of the colleges are also included. Student loans and scholarships are also...
Dates:
Record Keeping: 1974-1975
Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1085 Series 1 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Contains materials related to the academic status of Brigham Young University and university planning set forth by the Office of the President. Materials include reports detailing the status of each college and their respective departments. The reports discuss the situation of the department with its academic goals and its service to the student body. Materials related to changes in tuition and the financial status of the colleges are also included. Student loans and scholarships are also...
Dates:
Record Keeping: 1975-1976
Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1085 Series 1 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Contains materials related to the academic status of Brigham Young University and university planning set forth by the Office of the President. Materials include reports detailing the status of each college and their respective departments. The reports discuss the situation of the department with its academic goals and its service to the student body. Materials related to changes in tuition and the financial status of the colleges are also included. Student loans and scholarships are also...
Dates:
Record Keeping: 1976-1977
