Brigham Young University
Dates
- Existence: 1903-
Administrative History
Brigham Young University (1903- ) is a university sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Provo, Utah.
Brigham Young University was established in 1903 in a renaming of Brigham Young Academy. 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- ).
Brigham Young University is owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as part of the Church Educational System (CES). The university is governed by a Board of Trustees, which, since 1939, has consisted of the First Presidency of the Church as well as other General Authorities or general officers of the Church appointed by the First Presidency. The Board of Trustees provides general direction and oversees the formulation of broad policies as well as the approval of all executive leadership and faculty appointments at the university. 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. The President serves as the chief executive officer and general manager of the University. Between 1996 and 2014, the President of the university was also been a General Authority of the Church.
Brigham Young University has grown from a small academy to one of the world's largest private universities. Sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU offers a unique educational environment that promotes learning by study and also by faith.
Citation:
Its Annual catalog, 1907/08.BYU--national champions, 1985: intro. (Brigham Young University)
The Journal of pedagogy, Feb. 1895: t.p. (Brigham Young Academy)
History of BYU (within Brigham Young University website), via WWW, 4 November 2010 (Brigham Young Academy established October 16, 1875 in Provo, Utah. Name changed to Brigham Young University in 1903. Sponsored by Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, associated with BYU-Hawaii in Laie, Hawaii; BYU-Idaho in Rexburg, Idaho; and LDS Business College in Salt Lake City, Utah)
Brigham Young University Organizational History website, via WWW, Mar. 2, 2011 (Brigham Young University; est. 1903; name change from Brigham Young Academy; 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), Cecil O. Samuelson (2003-2014), and Kevin J. Worthen (2014- ); owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; governed by a board of trustees)
Brigham Young University website, via WWW, June 22, 2023 (C. Shane Reese; appointed president of Brigham Young University, May 1, 2023)
Found in 573 Collections and/or Records:
Administrative records (alphabetical), 1967-1968
Contains correspondence, memos, and reports made while acting president of BYU concerning such subjects as enrollment, financial aid, devotional and forum assemblies, university colleges and departments, recreational activities, and faculty concerns.
Admissions and Records associate dean assistant records, 1984-2001
Contains materials that were compiled by the assistant to the associate dean from 1984 to 2001. The materials include reports, corporate minutes, correspondence, and budgets.
Admissions and Records associate dean records, 1973-2001
Contains materials from the Financial Aids Associate Dean from 1973 to 2001. The materials include minutes, letters, reports, and budgets. These materials pertain to the professional, personal, and Assistant's records of the Associate Dean. The majority of the materials come from the office of Ford Stevenson.
Admissions and Records Office correspondence on undergraduate students, 1987-2000
Contains correspondence, reports, and other materials collected or created by the office relating to undergraduate education programs at the university. Materials date from between 1987 and 2000.
Admissions and Records Office records
Contains correspondence, student and computer registrations, student finances, and conferences. Includes information on registration guidelines, student registration, and computer registration from other universities, as well as conference materials from American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO). Materials date from between 1969 and 1985.
Admissions and Records Office records
Includes minutes, reports, and memorandum of the Admissions Policies Committee concerning unmatriculated students, grade point averages, credits, transfer students, counseling and testing.
Admissions and Records Office records
Contains recommendations for prospective transfer students concerning courses transferable to Brigham Young University, and a correction sheet for the recommendations, 1957.
Adult Education and Extension Services director additional papers and faculty terminations, 1952-1970
Materials contain administrative files, including correspondence and memos, meeting minutes, reports, financial information, and other records. Dated from 1952 to 1970.
Adult Education and Extension Services director correspondence and memorandums, 1924-1964
Contains administrative files, including correspondence and memos, meeting minutes, reports, financial information, and other records. Dated from 1924 to 1964.
Adult Education and Extension Services director correspondence and memorandums, 1956-1970
Contains administrative files, including correspondence and memos, meeting minutes, reports, financial information, and other records. Dated from 1956 to 1970.