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 392 Collections and/or Records:
Owen S. Rich papers
The collection contains correspondence, reports, autobiographies, and audiocassettes from Owen S. Rich. The materials pertain to his professional career as a teacher and founding of KBYU.
Robert K. Thomas correspondence with Dallin H. Oaks, 1971-1972
Contains correspondence between Thomas and Oaks, dating from between 1971 and 1972.
Robert K. Thomas personal correspondence with Ernest L. Wilkinson, 1967-1970
Contains correspondence between Thomas and Wilkinson, dating from 1958 to 1970.
Robert K. Thomas personal correspondence with Ernest L. Wilkinson, 1969-1971
Contains correspondence between Thomas and Wilkinson, dating between 1969 and 1971.
School of Accountancy and Information Systems records
Contains budgets, audits, memorandums, letters, reports, faculty files and department meeting minutes from the School of Accountancy. Dated 1976 to 1995.
School of Family Life records
Contains annual reports of the Marriage and Family Therapy Program, correspondence, meeting minutes, admissions information, and student records.
School of Family Life records
Contains materials from the School of Family Life from 1938 through 2005. The materials include minutes, correspondence, reports, and articles.
School of Social Work historical records
Correspondence and reports documenting the history of Brigham Young University School of Social Work. Also includes the School's administrative records, including curriculum and conference planning files, convocation details, handbooks and manuals, enrollment information, and other records mainly related to the bachelor's in social work program. Materials dated 1955 to 2012.
Social Office records, 1963-1970
Contains administrative files, including correspondence, agendas and memos, meeting minutes, reports and evaluations, policies and procedures, news clippings, schedules, publicity, and event rules.
Student Academic and Advisement Services records
Contains admissions records, budget reports, dean's correspondence, meeting minutes, commencement records, registration reports, and financial aid records of the Student Academic and Advisement Services from 1959-2009.