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Brigham Young University. University Communications

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1997

Administrative History

University Communications (1997- ) is a department of Brigham Young University, and is responsible for producing media resources.

University Communications was established in 1997. The department is responsible for the production of high-quality media resources, speaking directly to and supporting others who speak with the media as the University Spokesperson, providing advisement to the President, administration and campus executives, developing and managing the development of positive and effective relationships with members of the local, state and national media; handling conflict and crisis situations that could or do result in media attention; ensuring that the administration hears and understands what essential publics and the news media have to say about the university, as well as provide strategic planning for the administration and other university entities; coordinating media needs during major campus events; consultation on editorial matters for University Publications; handling of critical communication needs in the event of an emergency. Offices under University Communications include Campus News Manager, Web Communications, University Photography, Info and Media Relations, and Broadcast Media Production. University Communications also publishes Y News, the faculty newsletter.

University Communications was run by a director until 1997 when the position of Assistant to the President for University Communications was created. From 1997, University Communications reported to the President as well as the Advancement Vice-President. From 2000-2006, the Assistant to the President for University Communications was not on the president's council; in 2006, the position was readmitted to the President's Council. Currently University Communications reports dually to the President of Brigham Young University as well as to the Office of the Vice-President of Advancement.

Prior units include the Brigham Young University News Bureau (1952-1978) and the Brigham Young University Public Communications Department (1978-1997).

Citation:
University Communications DVDs, 2010: title frame (Brigham Young University, University Communications)

BYU organizational history, via WWW, Oct. 2, 2012 (University Communications; previously known as Public Communications, renamed in 1997; reports to the university administration; responsible for producing media resources, representing the university to the media, and emergency communications)

UPB files, November 11, 2013 (established in 1997; responsible for the production of high-quality media resources; speaking directly to and supporting others who speak with the media as the University Spokesperson; providing advisement to the President, administration and campus executives; developing and managing the development of positive and effective relationships with members of the local, state and national media; handling conflict and crisis situations that could or do result in media attention; ensuring that the administration hears and understands what essential publics and the news media have to say about the university, as well as provide strategic planning for the administration and other university entities; coordinating media needs during major campus events; consultation on editorial matters for University Publications; handling of critical communication needs in the event of an emergency; offices include Campus News Manager, Web Communications, University Photography, Info and Media Relations, and Broadcast Media Production; publishes Y News, the faculty newsletter; run by a director until 1997 when the position of Assistant to the President for University Communications was created; from 1997, University Communications reported to the President as well as the Advancement Vice-President; from 2000-2006, the Assistant to the President for University Communications was not on the president's council; in 2006, the position was readmitted to the President's Council; currently reports dually to the President of Brigham Young University as well as to the Office of the Vice-President of Advancement; prior units include the Brigham Young University News Bureau (1952-1978) and the Brigham Young University Public Communications Department (1978-1997))

Found in 114 Collections and/or Records:

BYU Photo photographs of Young Ambassadors, 1976-2010

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 5754 Series 1 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents Contains negatives, contact sheets, and photographs of the Young Ambassadors performing group of Brigham Young University. Includes images for public relations and publicity, images of BYU and local performances (e.g., Varsity Theatre, Motion Picture Studio, deJong Concert Hall, Homecoming Spectacular, Pardoe Theatre, Promised Valley Playhouse), and on tour (e.g., Poland, Russia, World's Fair in New Orleans, Romania and Bulgaria, China, Scandinavia, the Holiday Bowl in San Diego, India,...
Dates: 1976-2010
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5754, BYU Photo photographs / BYU Photo photographs of performing groups

Clippings on Financial Aid, 1973-1993

 Sub-Series — Carton 92: Series 2; Series 3; Series 4; Series 5 [Barcode: 31197233626537]
Identifier: UA 5395 Series 5 Sub-Series 23
Scope and Contents

Contains newspaper clippings, press releases, and programs concerning the department of Financial Aid at Brigham Young University from 1973 to 1993.

Dates: 1973-1993
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5395, University Communications records / University Communications files on colleges and departments

Office of the President correspondence with University Communications, 1998-1999

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1073 Series 2 Sub-Series 4 Sub-Series 9
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence with the University Communications division at Brigham Young University. Materials date from between 1998 and 1999.

Dates: 1998-1999
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1073, Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence / Office of the President correspondence

Office of the President correspondence with University Communications, 1999

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1073 Series 2 Sub-Series 5 Sub-Series 12
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence with the University Communications division at Brigham Young University. Materials date from 1999.

Dates: 1999
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1073, Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence / Office of the President correspondence

Office of the President correspondence with University Communications, 2000-2001

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1073 Series 2 Sub-Series 6 Sub-Series 9
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence with the University Communications division at Brigham Young University. Materials date from between 2000 and 2001.

Dates: 2000-2001
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1073, Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence / Office of the President correspondence

Office of the President correspondence with University Communications, 2001-2002

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1073 Series 2 Sub-Series 7 Sub-Series 13
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence with the University Communications division at Brigham Young University. Materials date from between 2001 and 2002.

Dates: 2001-2002
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1073, Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence / Office of the President correspondence

Registration, 1969-1989

 Sub-Series — Carton 89: Series 4; Series 5; Series 6 [Barcode: 31197233626503], Folder: 29
Identifier: UA 5395 Series 5 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents note From the Sub-Series:

Contains newspaper clippings, news releases, applications, lists, and correspondence concerning the department of Admission and Records at Brigham Young University from 1969 to 1997. Material topics include records management, registration, research division, the American College Test (ACT), financial aid, graduates, and admissions.

Dates: 1969-1989
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5395, University Communications records / University Communications files on colleges and departments / University Communications files on the Department of Admission and Records

University Communications biographical records, 1921-2000

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5395 Series 2 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains biographical records, speeches, photographs, newspaper and magazine clippings, and general documents related to former faculty; important visitors to Brigham Young University; individuals with ties to the University; and Church, mission, and University presidents. Materials date from 1959 to 2000.

Dates: 1921-2000
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5395, University Communications records / University Communications files on personnel

University Communications files of the Justice Administration, 1971-1977

 Sub-Series — Carton 86: Series 1; Series 3; Series 4; Series 5 [Barcode: 31197233626479]
Identifier: UA 5395 Series 5 Sub-Series 26
Scope and Contents

Contains newspaper clippings, photographs, and press releases related to the Justice Administration Department from 1971 to 1977.

Dates: 1971-1977
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5395, University Communications records / University Communications files on colleges and departments

University Communications files on administration, 1959-1997

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5395 Series 5 Sub-Series 12
Scope and Contents

Contains newspaper clippings, news releases, correspondence, and photographs related to general administration at Brigham Young University from 1974 to 1997. Topics include presidential scholarships and awards, university relations, and other files apart without their own department.

Dates: 1959-1997
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5395, University Communications records / University Communications files on colleges and departments

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