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 627 Collections and/or Records:
B. F. Larsen collection addendum, 1929-1970
Contains personal papers, including art work, clippings, exams, postcards, art textbooks, articles, photos and slides, printed art, and correspondenc.
Ben E. Lewis files, 1965-1979
Contains various records, correspondence, and articles relating to Alumni Relations. Contains information pertaining to Aspen Grove, Athletic Activities, Development, Faculty, and other files.
William E. Berrett papers
Board of Trustees minutes and statistical reports, 1951-1972
Contains minutes and statistics from the Board of Trustees. Also includes information on fund-raising activities. Materials date from between 1951 and 1972.
Board of Trustees records
Contains correspondence, reports, and minutes of meetings concerning theological controversy, faculty appointments, student awards, finances, athletics, and maintenance of buildings, 1907-1922.
Lillian C. Booth papers
Collection includes typescripts of job descriptions (some carbon copies and photocopies) for the Counselor of Women (1950, 1953-1955, 1957), annual reports (1945-1957), lists of officers from 1922-1957 of the Associated Women Students of Brigham Young University, a history from 1897-1957 of the Matron, Dean of Women, and Counselor of Women, and records of sample student problems.
Brigham Young University : a self-study conducted for the Sloan Commission on government and higher education
Prepared by a president's task force, chaired by O. Robert Driggs, the study contains information concerning BYU's personnel services, facilities, student life, admissions and registrar, and student financial aid. Also contains newsletter, "Higher Education & National Affairs," pertaining to IRS demand for BYU donor lists. Also contains a list of acts, laws, and regulations looked at in study.
Brigham Young University accreditation and self-studies reports
Includes accreditation reports and self-studies for the university and individual departments, 1956-1991.
Brigham Young University administrative assistant records, 1959-1970
Contains correspondence, reports, and other files concerning university departments and colleges, faculty, students, and programs. Also includes information on campus buildings and Church organizations. Materials date from between 1959 and 1970.
Brigham Young University annual reports
Contains annual reports from different colleges and organizations of Brigham Young University. Each report contains information about the indicated organization pertaining to annual budgets, activities of the year, and other annual information.