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 388 Collections and/or Records:
Office of the President invitations, 1963
Contians letters and memos from members of the community inviting President Wilkinson to various events. Also contains his responses either accepting or rejecting invitations. Dated 1963.
Office of the President invitations, 1957-1958
Contains invitations inviting President Wilkinson to various events, as well as his memos and letters accepting or rejecting the invitations. Dated 1957 to 1958.
Office of the President invitations, 1959
Contains letters and memos inviting President Wilkinson to attend or speak at various events. Dated 1959.
Office of the President job applications, 1963
Contains letters to President Wilkinson from prospective employees enquiring about job openings. Also contains memos from President Wilkinson about the applicants. Dated 1963.
Office of the President non compos mentis records, 1951-1956
Unusual letters and memorandums addressed to Wilkinson, and copies of Wilkinson's replies. Dated 1951 to 1956.
Office of the President non compos mentis records, 1963
Contains a variety of letters and memos addresssed to faculty at BYU, especially several from a bookstore in Stuttgart, Geramany. Dated 1963.
Office of the President non compos mentis records, 1956-1958
Contains letters and memos explaining false doctrine and critisizing the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Dated 1956 to 1958.
Office of the President non compos mentis records, 1959-1963
Contains letters and memos about BYU school facilities as well as non-doctrinal opinions. Dated 1959 to 1963.
Office of the President recommendations, 1963
Contians letters, memos, reports and lists about recommendations for students and staff. Dated 1963.
Office of the President recommendations, 1959-1962
Contains letters from BYU students and alumni requesting letters of recommendation from President Wilkinson. Also contains memos and letters on the topic of letters of recommendation. Dated 1959 to 1962.