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Brigham Young University. University Relations Division

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1964 - 1999

Administrative History

The University Relations Division (1964-1999) was in charge of all public relations concerns of Brigham Young University.

In addition to public relations concerns, the University Relations Division oversaw many organizations within campus that put the university's name out into the world. In 1999 the division was placed under the advisement of the Associated Advancement Vice President, Alumni and External Relations Executive Director. Directors of University Relations Division included Lester B. Whetten (1964-1966), Stephen R. Covey (1966-1969), Heber G. Wolsey (1969-1973), Bruce L. Olsen (1973-1983), George H. Bowie (1983-1985), Ronald G. Hyde (1985-1992), and George H. Bowie (1992-1999).

University Relations Division administers the university's relations with local and state government agencies, as well as with professional, religious, and civic organizations. It supervises all information relating to campus activities and programs. They also coordinated General Authority relations and ceremonial events, and co-chairs commencement ceremonies. Part of the University Relations Division was the Student Conduct Appeals Committee/Board, also called the University Relations Committee, from at least 1968-1970. This committee heard appeals from disciplinary action taken by the office of Student Special Services.

University Relations Division acted under the direction of a director. During Stephen R. Covey's term the position become an Assistant to the President. Covey, Heber G. Wolsey, and Ronald G. Hyde held the position as Assistant to the President.

Citation:
BYU Organizational History Project, via WWW, viewed 6/19/2013; University Relations Divison page (University Relations Division; 1964-1999; in charge of all public relations concerns of Brigham Young University; in addition to public relations concerns, the University Relations Division oversaw many organizations within campus that put the university's name out into the world; in 1999 the division was placed under the advisement of the Associated Advancement Vice President, Alumni and External Relations Executive Director; directors of University Relations Division included Lester B. Whetten (1964-1966), Stephen R. Covey (1966-1969), Heber G. Wolsey (1969-1973), Bruce L. Olsen (1973-1983), George H. Bowie (1983-1985), Ronald G. Hyde (1985-1992), and George H. Bowie (1992-1999); University Relations Division administers the university's relations with local and state government agencies, as well as with professional, religious, and civic organizations; supervises all information relating to campus activities and programs; coordinated General Authority relations and ceremonial events, and co-chairs commencement ceremonies; part of the University Relations Division was the Student Conduct Appeals Committee/Board, also called the University Relations Committee, from at least 1968-1970; committee heard appeals from disciplinary action taken by the office of Student Special Services.University Relations Division acted under the direction of a director; during Stephen R. Covey's term the position become an Assistant to the President; Covey, Heber G. Wolsey and Ronald G. Hyde held the position as Assistant to the President)

Found in 34 Collections and/or Records:

Office of the President correspondence with University Relations Division, 1991-1992

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence on university outreach programs. Materials date from between 1991 and 1992.

Dates: 1991-1992

Office of the President correspondence with University Relations Division, 1991-1993

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 4 Sub-Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence on university outreach programs. Materials date from between 1991 and 1993.

Dates: 1991-1993

Office of the President correspondence with University Relations Division, 1993-1994

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 5 Sub-Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence on university outreach programs. Materials date from between 1993 and 1994.

Dates: 1993-1994

Office of the President correspondence with University Relations Division, 1994-1995

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 6 Sub-Series 13
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence on university outreach programs. Materials date from between 1994 and 1995.

Dates: 1994-1995

Office of the President correspondence with University Relations Division, 1989-1990

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence on university outreach programs. Materials date from between 1989 and 1990.

Dates: 1989-1990

Office of the President correspondence with University Relations Division, 1990-1991

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence on university outreach programs. Materials date from between 1990 and 1991.

Dates: 1990-1991

Office of the President fund raising records, 1994-1995

 Series — Box 118: Series 6; Series 7 [Barcode: 31197230201953]
Identifier: UA 925 Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains records on fund raising activities at the university. Materials date from between 1994 and 1995.

Dates: 1994-1995

Office of the President outgoing correspondence, 1989-1995

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 925 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence that documents Lee's responses to campus officials and other people. Subjects covered include the closing of the library school, Lee's cancer and related illnesses, devotional and forum addresses, as well as athletics.

Dates: 1989-1995

Office of the President oversize materials, 1989-1995

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 925 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains memorabilia, plaques, and pictures given to Lee.

Dates: 1989-1995

Office of the President records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 925
Scope and Contents Contains correspondence, speeches, and other materials from Lee's service as university president. The materials document campus administration, including planning for devotionals and forums, athletics, and other activities. Major subjects include university relations, admissions and records, athletics, the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies, the honor and dress codes, and other related issues. Also includes minutes to Board of Trustees meetings.Materials date from between 1989 and...
Dates: 1989-1996