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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 137 Collections and/or Records:

Office of the President correspondence, 1993-1994

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 5
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: 1993-1994
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence

Office of the President correspondence, 1994-1995

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 6
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: 1994-1995
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence

Office of the President correspondence and files, 1993-1995

 Series — Box 88: Series 3; Series 4 [Barcode: 31197230202456]
Identifier: UA 925 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, notes related to administrative functions, and funeral items from Lee's funeral.

Dates: 1993-1995
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Office of the President records

Office of the President correspondence on advancement, 1994-1995

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 6 Sub-Series 12
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence related to the university's advancement activities, as well as campus wards. Materials date from between 1994 and 1995.

Dates: 1994-1995
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence / Office of the President correspondence

Office of the President correspondence on Encyclopedia of Mormonism, 1986-1992

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 15
Scope and Contents

Contains materials related to the production of the Encyclopedia of Mormonism. Dates from between 1986 and 1992.

Dates: 1986-1992
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence / Office of the President correspondence

Office of the President correspondence on faculty, 1980-1991

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 10
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence related to faculty governance at the university. Materials date from between 1980 and 1991.

Dates: 1980-1991
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence / Office of the President correspondence

Office of the President correspondence on university development, 1991-1992

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 19
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence related to fund raising activities of the university. Materials date from between 1991 and 1992.

Dates: 1991-1992
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence / Office of the President correspondence

Office of the President correspondence on university development, 1989-1990

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 18
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence related to fund raising activities of the university. Materials date from between 1989 and 1990.

Dates: 1989-1990
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence / Office of the President correspondence

Office of the President correspondence on university development, 1985-1994

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 5 Sub-Series 11
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence related to fund raising activities of the university. Materials date from between 1985 and 1994.

Dates: 1985-1994
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence / Office of the President correspondence

Office of the President correspondence on university development, 1993-1995

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 6 Sub-Series 20
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence related to fund raising activities of the university. Materials date from between 1993 and 1995.

Dates: 1993-1995
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence / Office of the President correspondence

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