Brigham Young University. Office of the President
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 1985-1986Brigham 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 898 Collections and/or Records:
Office of the President records on Spirit of the Y Week, 1957-1958
Contains memos and letters to and from President Wilkinson discussing the special events taking place during the "Spirit of the Y" week on BYU campus. Dated 1957 to 1958.
Office of the President records on Stake Presidents and Bishops Day, 1959-1961
Contains letters and memos organizing the festivities for Stake Presidents and Bishops Day on BYU campus. Dated 1959 to 1961.
Office of the President records on state institutions, 1961-1962
Contains memos, letters, reports and news clippings about the need for school facilities. Dated 1961 to 1962.
Office of the President records on state institutions, 1963
Contains clippings as well as letters and reports from a special committee on school finances to the Board of Governors in Salt Lake City about university funds. Dated 1963.
Office of the President records on steel plant at Geneva, 1950-1955
Contains petitions, reports and correspondence regarding the Geneva Steel Company, dated 1950 to 1955.
Office of the President records on student life, 1980-1989
Contains records on student resources including Academic Advisement, the Student Development Association, Health Center, and Student Orientation. Also includes correspondence from parents, students, and Dean of Student Life David Sorenson. Contains records on dress and grooming and the standards office, in addition to records on homecoming, the daily universe, and international students. Records date from 1980-1989.
Office of the President records on student life, 1987-1988
Contains records on student resources including Academic Advisement, the Student Development Association, Health Center, and Student Orientation. Also includes correspondence from parents, students, and Dean of Student Life David Sorenson. Contains records on dress and grooming and the standards office, in addition to records on homecoming, the daily universe, and international students. Records date from 1980-1989.
Office of the President records on student life, 1988-1989
Contains records on student resources including Academic Advisement, the Student Development Association, Health Center, and Student Orientation. Also includes correspondence from parents, students, and Dean of Student Life David Sorenson. Contains records on dress and grooming and the standards office, in addition to records on homecoming, the daily universe, and international students. Records date from 1980-1989.
Office of the President records on student life, 1980-1981
Contains records on student resources including Academic Advisement, the Student Development Association, Health Center, and Student Orientation. Also includes correspondence from parents, students, and Dean of Student Life David Sorenson. Contains records on dress and grooming and the standards office, in addition to records on homecoming, the daily universe, and international students. Records date from 1980-1989.
Office of the President records on student life, 1981-1982
Contains records on student resources including Academic Advisement, the Student Development Association, Health Center, and Student Orientation. Also includes correspondence from parents, students, and Dean of Student Life David Sorenson. Contains records on dress and grooming and the standards office, in addition to records on homecoming, the daily universe, and international students. Records date from 1980-1989.