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 154 Collections and/or Records:
Dean A. Peterson unpublished writings, 1938-1942
Undergraduate and graduate papers by Dean A. Peterson: 1. "The Application of Psychology to Typewriting," Brigham Young University, 1938. 2. "My Philosophy of Business Education," University of Southern California, 1942. 3. Practicum, "A Syllabus in Business English for Weber College," University of Southern California, 1941.
Department of Agronomy and Horticulture records on other projects, 1971-1984
Contains information on agricultural projects undertaken in South America, Libya and with the Utah Idaho Sugar Company. Also included are proposals for research projects to various grant agencies.
Department of Economics faculty and prominent alumni files
Collection contains files on faculty members of the Department of Economics and prominent graduates of the department. The faculty files are for William L. Park, B. Delworth Gardner, and Larry T. Wimmer. The prominent graduates file is for Whitney Newey.
Department of Educational Administration faculty and student files, 1981-1982
Contains correspondence, forms, and other materials with information on faculty and students associated with the department. Materials date from between 1981 and 1982.
Department of Educational Administration faculty and student records, 1957-1982
Contains faculty and student files, including those of graduate students and educational exams. Materials date from between 1957 and 1982.
Department of Elementary Education student files, 1969-1975
Materials include individual student files about completion of degrees and graduation. Dated 1969-1975.
Department of Music curriculum procedures and recommendations, 1945-1965
Contains curriculum procedures and recommendations related to the department. Materials date from between 1945 and 1965.
Department of Music faculty records, approximately 1950-1965
Contains information on faculty, including work loads, status, rosters, reports, and biographical data.
Department of Music files on education, 1983-1997
Materials include files concerning music majors, classes, various educational programs and degree programs, and workshops and seminars. Dated 1983-1997.
Department of Music files on music education and other materials, 1983-1996
Materials include files concerning academic studies, music history and literature, media music, elementary education, and secondary education. Dated 1983-1996.