Bateman was responsible for the building of 36 new buildings for the university both on and off campus, including the expansion of the Harold B. Lee Library. He was also one of several key college leaders who brought about the creation of the Mountain West Conference, which BYU's athletics program joined — BYU previously participated in the Western Athletic Conference. A BYU satellite TV network also opened in 2000 under his leadership. Bateman was also president during the September 11th attacks in 2001. The planes crashed on a Tuesday, hours before the weekly devotional normally held at BYU. Previous plans for the devotional were altered, as Bateman led the student body in a prayer for peace. Bateman was followed by Cecil O. Samuelson in 2003. Samuelson was succeeded by Kevin J Worthen in 2014. COUNT 9
QSN1 What infamous event occurred during Bateman's term as president? ANS1 the September 11th attacks QSN2 What was the name of the event the athletic program was involved with prior to the Mountain West Conference? ANS2 the Western Athletic Conference QSN3 In what year did the school begin a BYU television network? ANS3 2000 QSN4 Who replaced Bateman's successor? ANS4 Kevin J Worthen QSN5 What type of BYU TV network opened in 2000 under Pres. Merrill J. Bateman? ANS5 satellite QSN6 What did Pres. Bateman replace a scheduled devotial to do following the Sept. 11th, 2001 attacks? ANS6 led the student body in a prayer for peace QSN7 What library was Pres. Bateman responsible for expanding? ANS7 Harold B. Lee Library QSN8 What did BYU's athletic program join under Pres. Bateman? ANS8 the Mountain West Conference QSN9 Which did BYU's athletic program belong to before joining the Mountain West Conference? ANS9 the Western Athletic Conference