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.
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 138 Collections and/or Records:
Office of the President alphabetical correspondence, 1988-1995
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 6 Sub-Series 21
Scope and Contents
Contains correspondence with the Office of the President, focusing on university business. Materials date from between 1988 and 1995.
Dates:
1988-1995
Office of the President alphabetical correspondence, 1991-1992
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 21
Scope and Contents
Contains correspondence with the Office of the President, focusing on university business. Materials date from between 1991 and 1992.
Dates:
1991-1992
Office of the President alphabetical correspondence, 1992-1993
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 4 Sub-Series 19
Scope and Contents
Contains correspondence with the Office of the President, focusing on university business. Materials date from between 1992 and 1993.
Dates:
1992-1993
Office of the President alphabetical correspondence, 1989-1990
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 21
Scope and Contents
Contains correspondence with the Office of the President, focusing on university business. Materials date from between 1989 and 1990.
Dates:
1989-1990
Office of the President alphabetical correspondence, 1990-1991
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 17
Scope and Contents
Contains correspondence with the Office of the President, focusing on university business. Materials date from between 1990 and 1991.
Dates:
1990-1991
Office of the President correspondence, 1989-1995
Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1
Scope and Contents
Contains correspondence between Lee and university vice presidents, General Authorities, General Counsel, the university provost, deans, and department chairs. Subjects covered include assemblies, devotionals, and forums on campus, athletics, admissions and records, student life, faculty, colleges and departments, university relations, Brigham Young University media organizations, as well as professional associations to which Lee belonged.
Dates:
1989-1995
Office of the President correspondence, 1989-1990
Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Contains correspondence between Lee and university vice presidents, General Authorities, General Counsel, the university provost, deans, and department chairs. Subjects covered include assemblies, devotionals, and forums on campus, athletics, admissions and records, student life, faculty, colleges and departments, university relations, Brigham Young University media organizations, as well as professional associations to which Lee belonged.
Dates:
Record Keeping: 1989-1990
Office of the President correspondence, 1990-1991
Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Contains correspondence between Lee and university vice presidents, General Authorities, General Counsel, the university provost, deans, and department chairs. Subjects covered include assemblies, devotionals, and forums on campus, athletics, admissions and records, student life, faculty, colleges and departments, university relations, Brigham Young University media organizations, as well as professional associations to which Lee belonged.
Dates:
Record Keeping: 1990-1991
Office of the President correspondence, 1991-1992
Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Contains correspondence between Lee and university vice presidents, General Authorities, General Counsel, the university provost, deans, and department chairs. Subjects covered include assemblies, devotionals, and forums on campus, athletics, admissions and records, student life, faculty, colleges and departments, university relations, Brigham Young University media organizations, as well as professional associations to which Lee belonged.
Dates:
Record Keeping: 1991-1992
Office of the President correspondence, 1992-1993
Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Contains correspondence between Lee and university vice presidents, General Authorities, General Counsel, the university provost, deans, and department chairs. Subjects covered include assemblies, devotionals, and forums on campus, athletics, admissions and records, student life, faculty, colleges and departments, university relations, Brigham Young University media organizations, as well as professional associations to which Lee belonged.
Dates:
Record Keeping: 1992-1993