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Brigham Young University

 Organization

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 925 Collections and/or Records:

Brigham Young University records on Students' Army Training Corps

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 110
Scope and Contents

Contains reports, memoranda, schedules, lists, statements and correspondence concerning construction, the United States War Department, and Brigham Young University detachment of the Student Army Training Corps.

Dates: 1918-1919

Brigham Young University salaries, budget, and finances

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231033975]
Identifier: UA 120
Scope and Contents

Includes enrollment records and financial reports, and discussion and dissent about faculty salaries during the tenure of president Franklin Harris.

Dates: 1939-1943

Brigham Young University self-study and accreditation reports

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 826
Scope and Contents

Contains reports on university departments and programs.

Dates: 1996

Brigham Young University self-study report

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1161
Scope and Contents

Self-study report issued by the university in 1996. It makes recommendations on how the university can better fulfill its mission as well as recommendations on how the various colleges and departments can better fulfill their responsibilities.

Dates: 1996

Brigham Young University senior survey

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233645669]
Identifier: UA 5378
Scope and Contents

Contains statistical analysis and report on survey of university seniors about the university. Materials date from 2007.

Dates: 2006-2007

Brigham Young University studies and surveys

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 578
Scope and Contents

Contains many preliminary studies, surveys, and case studies Harlow did for Brigham Young University, including studies for the Health Center, the sports arena, Indian education, Mail Services, and the University Press.

Dates: 1964-1973

Brigham Young University vice-presidential administrative records, 1981-1990

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 668 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains administrative files, including correspondence and memos, meeting minutes, reports, financial information, and news clippings. Includes information on information system planning and implementation, as well as mail, telephone, and media services. Materials date from between 1981 and 1990.

Dates: 1981-1990

Brigham Young University vice-presidential administrative records, 1992-1993

 Series
Identifier: UA 993 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains records on committees and other meetings associated with the Administrative Vice President. Materials date from between 1992 and 1993.

Dates: 1992-1993

Brigham Young University vice-presidential correspondence, 1982-1993

 Series
Identifier: UA 993 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains on- and off-campus correspondence produced by the Administrative Vice President. Materials date from between 1982 and 1993.

Dates: 1982-1993

Brigham Young University vice-presidential financial records, 1987-1993

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 993 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Assorted administrative files, dating from between 1987 and 1993.

Dates: 1987-1993