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 925 Collections and/or Records:
Alumni Relations records
Contains various records, correspondence, and articles relating to Alumni Relations. Contains information pertaining to Aspen Grove, Athletic Activities, Development, Faculty, and other files.
Asian Studies Program miscellany, 1969-1976
Statistical files on student enrollment, BYU class rolls, and Junior English Proficiency, including reports, admissions, demographics, and pass/fail lists.
Asian Studies Program records on International Relations Program, 1967-1975
Administrative files on program revision, the Five Year Instructional Program, and faculty and student records (current, inactive, old); includes proposals, budgets, reports, resumes, correspondence, and GPA summaries and grade reports.
Aspen Grove files, 1959-1982
Contains assorted files related to the Aspen Grove property: audits, camps, construction, family events, budgeting and fund raising, insurance and taxes, landscaping, travel policy, etc. Materials dated 1959 to 1982.
Assembly Committee records
Contains reports concerning devotional and assembly addresses and statements of reactions to the addresses.
Associated Students of Brigham Young University memorandums, correspondence, and other material, 1974-1975
Contains administrative files, including correspondence, memos, and other material on individual departments.
Associated Students of Brigham Young University office and program records, 1967-1973
Contains administrative files, including correspondence, memos, reports, minutes, clippings, policy and procedures, and articles.
Associated Students of Brigham Young University records, 1875-1975
Contains records created by ASBYU Student Activity and Government offices as housed in the Wilkinson Center. The records are predominately after 1960, but there are a few records dating to 1950. The register is arranged by the name of the particular office or governing body.
Associated Students of Brigham Young University records
Contains reports of Associated Women Students (AWS) activities such as fashion shows, visiting programs and songfest. Also includes reports of combined AWS and Associated Men Students' activities such as the freshman hike, Christmas drives, and foreign student parties. Includes 13 items.
Associated Students of Brigham Young University records
Contains reports compiled by the Associated Students of Brigham Young University business manager Fred Money concerning finances and 1953 activities. Also includes a leadership conference handbook (1958), and an executive handbook (1959) concerning student government and student organizations.