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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 26 Collections and/or Records:

Office of the President records on associations and organizations, 1977-1978

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1085 Series 4 Sub-Series 7
Scope and Contents From the Series: Contains material related to associations and organizations that had dealings with President Oaks. Organizations include on campus student body organizations, performing art groups and presentations, and alumni groups and publications like BYU Today. Other groups that have extensive correspondence include American Association of Presidents of Independent Colleges and Universities (AAPICU) and National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU). Correspondence to other...
Dates: Record Keeping: 1977-1978
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1085, Office of the President records / Office of the President records on associations and organizations

Office of the President records on associations and organizations, 1978-1979

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1085 Series 4 Sub-Series 8
Scope and Contents From the Series: Contains material related to associations and organizations that had dealings with President Oaks. Organizations include on campus student body organizations, performing art groups and presentations, and alumni groups and publications like BYU Today. Other groups that have extensive correspondence include American Association of Presidents of Independent Colleges and Universities (AAPICU) and National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU). Correspondence to other...
Dates: Record Keeping: 1978-1979
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1085, Office of the President records / Office of the President records on associations and organizations

Office of the President records on associations and organizations, 1972-1974

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1085 Series 4 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents From the Series: Contains material related to associations and organizations that had dealings with President Oaks. Organizations include on campus student body organizations, performing art groups and presentations, and alumni groups and publications like BYU Today. Other groups that have extensive correspondence include American Association of Presidents of Independent Colleges and Universities (AAPICU) and National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU). Correspondence to other...
Dates: 1972-1974
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1085, Office of the President records / Office of the President records on associations and organizations

Office of the President records on associations and organizations, 1979-1980

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1085 Series 4 Sub-Series 9
Scope and Contents From the Series: Contains material related to associations and organizations that had dealings with President Oaks. Organizations include on campus student body organizations, performing art groups and presentations, and alumni groups and publications like BYU Today. Other groups that have extensive correspondence include American Association of Presidents of Independent Colleges and Universities (AAPICU) and National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU). Correspondence to other...
Dates: Record Keeping: 1979-1980
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1085, Office of the President records / Office of the President records on associations and organizations

Office of the President records on associations and organizations, 1971-1980

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1085 Series 4
Scope and Contents Contains material related to associations and organizations that had dealings with President Oaks. Organizations include on campus student body organizations, performing art groups and presentations, and alumni groups and publications like BYU Today. Other groups that have extensive correspondence include American Association of Presidents of Independent Colleges and Universities (AAPICU) and National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU). Correspondence to other...
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 Patricia Holland, 1980-1989

 Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 23
Scope and Contents

Contains records related to Patricia Terry Holland, President Holland's wife. Includes correspondence, speaking requests, her talks and addresses, and Letters of Congratulations. Her speeches cover topics including the role of women and faith in these times. Also includes her personal calendar and a copy of the campus directory. Records date from 1980 to 1989.

Dates: 1980-1989
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1030, Office of the President records

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