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 universities, 1960-1962
Contains letters and memos between President Wilkinson and representatives of other universities. Also contains articles about other universities, especially the University of Utah. Dated 1960 to 1962.
Office of the President records on universities, 1972
Contains materials pertaining to the office of President Ernest L. Wilkinson of Brigham Young University. Includes memos, correspondence, printed materials, and news clippings on various other universities. Includes material on universities such as Rockford College, the University of Utah, and Weber State University. Dated 1972.
Office of the President records on University Development, 1962-1966
Contains letters, memos and other materials regarding agencies' donors who made financial contributions to BYU as well as various student scholarships. Much of the correspondence is between President Wilkinson, donors, and heads of agencies organizing donations. Dated 1962-1966.
Office of the President records on university development, 1965
Contains letters, memos and other materials regarding agencies' donors who made financial contributions to BYU as well as various student scholarships. Much of the correspondence is between President Wilkinson, donors, and heads of agencies organizing donations. Dated 1965.
Office of the President records on university development, 1957-1963
Contains letters, memos, reports and other materials regarding agencies' donors who made financial contributions to BYU. Much of the correspondence is between President Wilkinson, donors, and heads of agencies organizing donations. Dated 1957 to 1963.
Office of the President records on university development, 1972-1981
Contains correspondence with various estates, foundations, and funds regarding university contributions, fund appropriation, and university development. Also contains reports on development, records regarding various awards and gifts, and thank you letters for donors. Materials date from 1972-1986.
Office of the President records on university development, 1970-1986
Contains correspondence with various estates, foundations, and funds regarding university contributions, fund appropriation, and university development. Also contains reports on development, records regarding various awards and gifts, and thank you letters for donors. Materials date from 1972-1986.
Office of the President records on university development, 1985-1986
Contains correspondence with various estates, foundations, and funds regarding university contributions, fund appropriation, and university development. Also contains reports on development, records regarding various awards and gifts, and thank you letters for donors. Materials date from 1972-1986.
Office of the President records on university development, 1972-1986
Contains correspondence with various estates, foundations, and funds regarding university contributions, fund appropriation, and university development. Also contains reports on development, records regarding various awards and gifts, and thank you letters for donors. Materials date from 1972-1986.
Office of the President records on university development, 1957-1962
Contains letters, memos, reports and other materials regarding agencies' donors who made financial contributions to BYU. Much of the correspondence is between President Wilkinson, donors, and heads of agencies organizing donations. Dated 1957 tp 1962.