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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 120 Collections and/or Records:

University Communications files on the Jerusalem Center, 1984-1997

 Sub-Series — Carton 99: Series 4 [Barcode: 31197233626602], Folder: 1-20
Identifier: UA 5395 Series 4 Sub-Series 22
Scope and Contents note

Contains newspaper clippings and news releases concerning the Jerusalem Center from 1984 to 1997.

Dates: 1984-1997
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / University Communications records / University Communications subject files

University Communications files on the Mark Hofmann interviews, 1987

 Sub-Series — Carton 81: Series 4; Series 5 [Barcode: 31197233626420]
Identifier: UA 5395 Series 4 Sub-Series 31
Scope and Contents

Contains press releases, newspaper clippings, and bound volumes concerning Mark Hofmann interviews conducted at the Utah State Prison in 1987. These interviews and other materials are related to a case involving forgeries of Mormon historical documents and bombings in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Dates: 1987
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / University Communications records / University Communications subject files

University Communications files on the Marriott School of Management, 1969-1998

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5395 Series 5 Sub-Series 27
Scope and Contents note Contains newspaper clippings and news releases concerning the Marriott School of Management from 1969 to 1998. Materials also concern the School of Accountancy, the Institute of Professional Accountancy, the Institute of Public Management, organizational behavior, the Skaggs Institute of Retail Management, business education and administration management, the business and economic research center, the business advisory council, the Beta Gamma Sigma management society, Delta Pi Epsilon...
Dates: 1969-1998
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / University Communications records / University Communications files on colleges and departments

University Communications files on the Media Production Studio and LDS Motion Picture Studio, 1959-1994

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5395 Series 4 Sub-Series 34
Scope and Contents

Contains photographs, newspaper clippings, press releases, and lists regarding the Media Production Studio and the LDS Motion Picture studio owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1972 to 1994. Materials contain photographs of movies and productions produced by these studios.

Dates: 1959-1994
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / University Communications records / University Communications subject files

University Communications files on the M.L. Bean Museum, 1972-1996

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5395 Series 6 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains newspaper clippings, photographs, and press releases regarding the Monte L. Bean Museum at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah from 1983 to 1996.

Dates: 1972-1996
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / University Communications records / University Communications files on campus museums

University Communications files on the Museum of Art, 1987-1998

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5395 Series 6 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains newspaper clippings, photographs, press releases, pamphlets, and memorandums regarding the Museum of Art at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah from 1987 to 1998.

Dates: 1987-1998
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / University Communications records / University Communications files on campus museums

University Communications files on the Museum of Peoples and Cultures, 1981-1995

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5395 Series 6 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains newspaper clippings, photographs, and press releases regarding the Museum of Peoples and Cultures owned by Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah from 1981 to 1995.

Dates: 1981-1995
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / University Communications records / University Communications files on campus museums

University Communications files on the Physical Facilities Division, 1980-2000

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5395 Series 5 Sub-Series 19
Scope and Contents note

Contains newspaper clippings, news releases, photographs concerning the items under the Physical Facilities Division from 1995 to 2000. Some of these include the Physical Plant, Grounds and Maintenance, Physical Facilities, and recycling. Other materials include memorandums, forms, and letters regarding innovations and general building upkeep.

Dates: 1980-2000
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / University Communications records / University Communications files on colleges and departments

University Communications files on the President, 1960-1999

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5395 Series 2 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents note Contains newspaper clippings, news releases, speeches, photographs, pamphlets, inauguration files, letters, comments, biographical information, commencement, devotionals, conferences, Q&A records, guidelines, speeches, and other materials relating to presidents of Brigham Young University. Includes correspondence and records with general authorities of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1960 to 1999.Presidents found within the materials include Jeffrey R....
Dates: 1960-1999
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / University Communications records / University Communications files on personnel

University Communications files on the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics, 2001-2002

 Sub-Series — Carton 99: Series 4 [Barcode: 31197233626602]
Identifier: UA 5395 Series 4 Sub-Series 25
Scope and Contents note

Contains news clippings, news releases, magazines, media kits, budgets, facilities, staff, and planning communication and volunteer accounts concerning the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics.

Dates: 2001-2002
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / University Communications records / University Communications subject files

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