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:
Bruce L. Olsen journal
Journal outlining Olsen's trip to China with the BYU Young Ambassadors in 1979.
Oral history interview with George H. Bowie on the University Relations Division
Interview by Mark Smith with George Bowie to chart out and understand the history, development, and organization of the University Relations Division.
Performance Management, 1993-1994
Contains correspondence on university outreach programs. Materials date from between 1993 and 1994.
Photograph of university presidents
Photograph of former presidents of Brigham Young University, including Dallin H. Oaks, Jeffrey R. Holland, Merrill J. Bateman, and Cecil O. Samuelson. Image dates from approximately 2003.
Public Communications records on comparative treatment of Brigham Young University publicity, 1973-1974
Contains newspaper clippings showing relative news treatment of Brigham Young University publicity in the Deseret News, Salt Lake Tribune, and Provo Daily Herald.
Public Communications records on student protest and campus disorders, 1968-1971
Contains information about student protests and campus disorders in the United States from 1968 to 1971.
Public Relations Division administrative correspondence, 1958-1965
Contains correspondence by the division director with specific individuals.
Public Relations Division correspondence, reports, and other material, 1954-1961
Contains administrative files, including correspondence, reports, mailing lists, clippings, addresses, programs, and other material.
Public Relations Division director private correspondence, 1961-1962
Contains private correspondence of the division director.
Public Relations Division financial records, 1959-1964
Contains budgets and budget requests of the division.