BYU Harold B. Lee Library

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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), and Cecil O. Samuelson (2003- ).

Variant names

BYU

B.Y.U.

Description

Established: 1903

Location: Provo, Utah (1903-)

Functions

The mission of Brigham Young University--founded, supported, and guided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints--is to assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life. That assistance should provide a period of intensive learning in a stimulating setting where a commitment to excellence is expected and the full realization of human potential is pursued. All instruction, programs, and services at BYU, including a wide variety of extracurricular experiences, should make their own contribution toward the balanced development of the total person. Such a broadly prepared individual will not only be capable of meeting personal challenge and change but will also bring strength to others in the tasks of home and family life, social relationships, civic duty, and service to mankind.

The institutional objectives of the university are to educate the minds and spirits of students within a learning environment that increases faith in God and the Restored Gospel, is intellectually enlarging, is character building, and leads to a life of learning and service; advance truth and knowledge in order to enhance the education of students, enrich the quality of life and contribute to a resolution of world problems; extend the blessings of learning to members of the Church in all parts of the world; and develop friends for the University and the Church.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The university is administered under the direction of a university president who reports to the university Board of Trustees. The membership of the Board of Trustees consists of the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and other prominent church leaders.

Associated Units

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Board of Trustees (1903- )

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Collegiate Dept. (1903-1904)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. College (1904-1909)

Subordinate unit: Church Teachers College (1909-1920)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Normal School (1903-1913)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Commercial School (1903-1909)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. School of Arts and Industries (1904-1906)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. School of Arts and Trades (1906-1909)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. School of Agriculture (1906-1909)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young High School (Provo, Utah) (1903-1968)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Missionary Dept. (1903-1904)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. School of Music (1903-1909) (1903-1909)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Preparatory School (1904-1909)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Elementary Training School (1919-1920)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. School of Education (1920-1921)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. College of Education (1921-1997)

Subordinate unit: David O. McKay School of Education (1997- )

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. School of Arts and Sciences (1920-1921)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. College of Arts and Sciences (1921-1954)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. College of Commerce and Business Administration (1921-1929)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. College of Commerce (1929-1959)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. College of Business (1959-1979)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Graduate School of Management (1976-1979)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. School of Management (1979-1989)

Subordinate unit: Marriott School of Management (1989- )

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. College of Applied Science (1922-1954)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. College of Biological and Agricultural Sciences (1954-1983)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. College of Biology and Agriculture (1983-2007)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. College of Life Sciences (2007- )

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. College of Physical and Engineering Sciences (1954-1973)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (1973- )

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. College of Engineering Sciences and Technology (1973-1984)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. College of Engineering and Technology (1984-2004)

Subordinate unit: Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology (2004- )

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. College of Fine Arts (1925-1964)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. College of Fine Arts and Communications (1964- )

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. College of Family Living (1954-1981)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences (1981- )

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. College of Humanities and Social Sciences (1954-1965)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. College of Humanities (1965- )

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. College of Social Sciences (1965-1981)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. College of Recreation, Physical and Health Education, and Athletics (1955-1960)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. College of Physical Education (1960-1998)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. College of Health and Human Performance (1998-2009)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. General College (1958-1973)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. College of General Studies (1973-1979)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Nonmajor Programs (1979-1992)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Student Development (1992-1993)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Student Life (1993- )

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. College of Industrial and Technical Education (1966-1973)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. School of Nursing (1952-1959)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. College of Nursing (1959- )

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Extension Work (1913-1914)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Extension Dept. (1914-1920)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Extension Division (1921-1957)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Adult Education and Extension Services (1957-1964)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Division of Continuing Education (1964- )

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Graduate Division (1922-1929)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Graduate School (1929-1986)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Graduate Studies (1986- )

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. School of Library and Information Sciences (1977-1982)

Subordinate unit: J. Reuben Clark Law School (1973- )

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Research Division (1921-1990)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Division of Religion (1940-1959)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. College of Religious Instruction (1959-1973)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Religious Instruction (1973-1983)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Religious Education (1983- )

Subordinate unit: Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies (1988- )

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Library (1925-1961)

Subordinate unit: J. Reuben Clark, Jr., Library (1961-1973)

Subordinate unit: Harold B. Lee Library (1973- )

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Undergraduate Education (2002- )

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Special Services (1946-1955)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Student Personnel Services (1955-1972)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Honors Program (1960-1973, 1979-1982)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. University Honors Education (1982-1986)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. General Education and Honors (1986-2002)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Indian Education Program (1955- )

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Office of Research and Creative Work (1990-1994)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Office of Research and Creative Activities (1994-)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Law Enforcement Education Program (1970-1974)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Law Enforcement and Justice Administration Program (1974-1978)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Institute of American Indian Studies (1958- )

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Family and Demographic Research Institute (1981-1989)

Subordinate unit: Ezra Taft Benson Agriculture and Food Institute (1977-)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Religious Studies Center (1977-2004)

Subordinate unit: Charles Redd Center for Western Studies (1977-1994)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Elementary Laboratory School (1955-1955)

Subordinate unit: International Center for Law and Religion Studies

Subordinate unit: Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Council of the Graduate School (1946-1950)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. General Committee of the Graduate School (1950-1957)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Graduate Council (1957-)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. I.D. Center (1987)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Office of Information Technology (2001)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Family Research Center (1972-1974)

Associated unit: Brigham Young University. Alumni Association

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Institute for Studies in Values and Human Behavior (1976-1985)

Associated Archival Materials

Brigham Young University accreditation self-study reports, 2003-2006 (UA 1262)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1904-1905

Brigham Young University, The First One Hundred Years, 1975: vol. 1 p. 375, vol. 4 p. 521 (est. 1903, when Brigham Young Academy changed names; Christian Jensen served as acting university president from 1949-1951)

Brigham Young University, President history Web page, April 26, 2010 (Past and present Brigham Young University presidents include: George H. Brimhall (1903-1921), Franklin S. Harris (1921-1945), Howard S. McDonald (1945-1949), 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), and Cecil O. Samuelson (2003-)) http://unicomm.byu.edu/president/pastpresidents.aspx

Brigham Young University, President mission Web page, April 26, 2010 (The mission of Brigham Young University--founded, supported, and guided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints--is to assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life. That assistance should provide a period of intensive learning in a stimulating setting where a commitment to excellence is expected and the full realization of human potential is pursued. All instruction, programs, and services at BYU, including a wide variety of extracurricular experiences, should make their own contribution toward the balanced development of the total person. Such a broadly prepared individual will not only be capable of meeting personal challenge and change but will also bring strength to others in the tasks of home and family life, social relationships, civic duty, and service to mankind.) http://unicomm.byu.edu/president/missionstatement.aspx

Brigham Young University, President objectives Web page, April 26, 2010 (The institutional objectives of the university are to educate the minds and spirits of students within a learning environment that increases faith in God and the Restored Gospel, is intellectually enlarging, is character building, and leads to a life of learning and service; advance truth and knowledge in order to enhance the education of students, enrich the quality of life and contribute to a resolution of world problems; extend the blessings of learning to members of the Church in all parts of the world; and develop friends for the University and the Church) http://unicomm.byu.edu/president/objectives.aspx

Interview with Todd Hollingshead, Information and Media Relations Manager for University Communications, April 26, 2010 (The university is administered under the direction of a university president who reports to the university Board of Trustees. The membership of the Board of Trustees consists of the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and other prominent church leaders.)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1987-1988: p. 306 (ID Center)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 2001-2002: p. 419 (Office of Information Technology)

Maintenance Information

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