Brigham Young University
Dates
- Existence: 1903-
Biography
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 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 4708 Collections and/or Records:
Brigham Young University vice-presidential records
Contains meeting minutes, correspondence, newsletters and other information pertinent to the Assistant Administrative Vice President's responsibilities. It also contains a large amount of information on the American Association of Presidents of Independent Colleges and Universities.
Brigham Young University vice-presidential records
Contains official Brigham Young University records, correspondence, memos, and reports collected by Ben E. Lewis as a vice-president and university administrator between 1948 and 1980.
Brigham Young University vice-presidential records
Contains correspondence, meeting minutes, reports, policies, subject files, and other items necessary to the functioning of the Administrative Vice President's office.
Brigham Young University vice-presidential records
Brigham Young University vice-presidential records
Contains office files (correspondence, reports, meeting minutes), film committee records, and department project files from the office of the Associate Academic Vice President in charge of research and graduate studies. The majority of the records are from the administrative term of Gary Hooper.
Brigham Young University vice-presidential records on academic college and deans, 1969-1980
Contains records concerning Robert K. Thomas and his affiliation with the respective deans of various colleges and departments of Brigham Young University from 1969-1980.
Brigham Young University vice-presidential records on academic colleges, 1970-1983
Contains notes and files about various colleges, institutes, and departments. Materials date from between 1970 and 1983.
Brigham Young University vice-presidential records on academic departments and adjuncts, 1980-1984
Department files for Biology and Agriculture, the Benson Institute, Education, the McKay Institute, Engineering, Family, Home and Social Sciences, Fine Arts and Communications, Humanities, Law School, Library and Information Sciences, Nursing, Physical Education, Physical and Math Sciences, Religious Instruction, School of Management, and the Library.
Brigham Young University vice-presidential records on academic resource planning, 2002-2007
Contains the resource request documents submitted by the academic units to the administration. Includes floppy disks with spreadsheets and other documentation, strategy and planning progress reports, expenditure sheets, reallocation/resource request forms, Information Technology request worksheets, internal correspondence between Academic Vice President Alan L. Wilkins with other faculty members. Materials dated between 2002 to 2007.
Brigham Young University vice-presidential records on academic support, 1965, 1974-1983
Contains notes and files about various academic supports, including Continuing Education, Learning Services, and Student Life. Materials date from 1965, and from between 1974 and 1983.