Brigham Young University. University Relations Division
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 137 Collections and/or Records:
Public Relations Division general correspondence, 1961-1962
Contains correspondence by the division director with specific individuals.
Public Relations Division minutes, 1957-1965
Contains administrative meeting minutes of the division.
Public Relations Division records, 1963-2002
Contains materials from the public relations department, Speaker's Bureau, United Way, visitor's center, community relations, and VIP hosting. The activities include community open houses, volunteer events, campus tours, and visits from dignitaries.
Public Relations Division records on American College Public Relations Association, 1960-1964
Contains administrative files, including correspondence, convention papers, newsletters, reports, memos, schedules, brochures, and other materials.
Public Relations Division records on hotels, 1961
Contains information on the Statler Hilton and Biltmore hotels.
Public Relations Division records on Program Bureau, 1961-1963
Contains correspondence, file copies, and schedules related to the Program Bureau.
Public Relations Division records on public relations, 1959-1964
Contains administrative files, including correspondence, meeting minutes, conference papers, reports, mailings, certificates, statistics, photographs, brochures, and other material.
Public Relations Division records on recruiting, 1960-1965
Contains admissions progress data, freshment questionnaire, prospective student correspondence, and student recruiting committee records.
Public Relations Division records on relations with Church organizations, 1956-1966
Contains administrative files, including reports, minutes, correspondence, conference papers, data sheets, reports, and other material.
Public Relations Division records on relations with civic organizations, 1959-1964
Contains administrative files, including dues, correspondence, histories and bibliographies, flimstrips, mailing lists, bulletins, reports, and other materials.