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 60 Collections and/or Records:
Office of the President records on faculty, 1949-1956
Contains correspondence and documents regarding the Brigham Young University faculty between administration and other departments from 1949 to 1956. It largely discusses promotions, salary, faculty ratings/reviews, new faculty, and retirement.
Office of the President records on faculty, 1963
Contains letters and memos between BYU faculty and President Wilkinson discussing personal as well as academic issues. Also contains reports on faculty terminations, salaries, hiring and promotions. Dated 1963.
Office of the President records on faculty, 1954-1958
Contains letters, memos and reports regarding faculty concerns such as salaries, work loads, vacation time, and standards of conduct. Dated 1954 to 1958.
Office of the President records on faculty, 1949-1965
Contains letters and memos between BYU faculty and President Wilkinson discussing personal as well as academic issues. Also contains reports on faculty terminations, work loads, and more. Dated 1949 to 1965.
Office of the President records on faculty, 1956-1959
Contains memos and letters about BYU faculty as well as surveys filled out by BYU faculty about their experiences. Dated 1959.
Office of the President records on faculty workshops, 1953-1958
Contains memorandums organizing BYU faculty workshops, speeches given by President Wilkinson, and programs for faculty workshops. Dated 1953 to 1958.
Office of the President records on finances, 1948-1961
Contains correspondence and reports about budgets and university costs between 1948 to 1961. Specifically concerning federal aid, travel expenses, general budgets, etc.
Office of the President records on history and celebrations, 1948-1960
Contains correspondence, memos and programs pertaining to celebrations and events between 1948 to 1960. The programs are for inaugurations of various university presidents, including Ernest L. Wilkinson.
Office of the President records on inquiries, 1952-1956
Contains letters regarding inquiries to the Office of the President. Dated 1952 to 1956.
Office of the President records on Institutes and Seminaries, 1952-1956
Contains correspondence and memos regarding the hiring of seminary and institute teachers, annual reports, and directories of seminary and institute teachers. Dated 1952 to 1956.