Brigham Young University. University Council

Description

Established: 1906

Abolished: 1960

Location: Provo, Utah (1906-1960)

Functions

During the Harris administration, the University Council advised Harris on upgrading the University's curriculum and also screened prospective graduates. During the 1950's this council acted as the legislative body of the faculty to determine university policy and procedure.

Assets and Administrative Structure

At its organization in 1906, the University Council consisted of the University President, the dean of the college, the secretary of the faculty, the librarian, the registrar, as well as the principles of the various schools associated with the university. As the university developed, department heads, the matron, the custodian, and purchasing agent were added to the council's members. In 1909 the entire Presidency of the University was absorbed into the council and acted as its head. Franklin S. Harris reorganized and expanded the council in 1921 to encompass the University President and all members of the faculty with the rank of professor, associate professor or assistant professor. In the 1950's the council's authority was only subordinate to the direction of the Board of Trustees. In 1952, the council's was likewise made subject to the University President as well as the Deans' Council.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Presidency of the University (1906-1909)

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Board of Trustees (1950-1960)

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Deans' Council (1952-1960)

Sources

Brigham Young University: The First Hundred Years, 1975: v. 2 p. 114-115 (did not operate in 1920-1921 school year; function during Harris' administration)

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1906-1907: p. 7 (members of the University Council)

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1909-1910: p. 5 (Presidency of the University absorbed by the University Council)

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1919-1920: p. 4 (members of the University Council)

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1921-1922: p. 5 (university president, professors, associate professors, and assistant professors included in the council)

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1950-1951: p. 10-11 (the legislative body of the faculty; subject to the Board of Trustees; function)

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1952-1953: p. 15 (subject to the president of the university and the Deans' Council)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2010-00148

Creator: JDM