Brigham Young University. University Communications
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 colleges and departments, 1956-2000
Contains newspaper clippings, news releases, and other materials relating to the colleges and departments of Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah from 1956 to 2000. The colleges and departments may be the subjects or creators of the materials, or both.
University Communications files on commencement, 1986-1998
Contains newspaper clippings, news releases, reports, addresses, lists, activities, photographs, college showcases, exercises, and speeches from commencement and graduation ceremonies at the University from 1986 to 1998.
University Communications files on conferences and symposia, 1969-2001
Contains newspaper clippings, news releases, and talks concerning various conferences and symposia including annual university conferences, university-sponsored conferences, and women's conferences from 1973 to 2001.
University Communications files on Continuing Education, 1958-1998
Contains newspaper clippings and news releases concerning Continuing Education from 1969 to 1995. Materials cover Continuing Education centers and services, including sports camps, study abroad programs, Education Week, workshops, and summer camps, as well as files on Barbara Barrington Jones.
University Communications files on controversial topics, 1971-2005
University Communications files on culturgram, 1984-1998
Contains newspaper clippings, press releases, and corporate minutes regarding culturgrams at Brigham Young University, from 1984 to 1998.
University Communications files on development, 1958-1996
Contains newspaper clippings, news releases, and photographs concerning development and donations at Brigham Young University from 1958 to 1996.
University Communications files on educational institutions, 1969-1997
University Communications files on finances, 1985-1999
Contains receipts, budget adjustments, financial reports, budget fund records, limited purchase drafts, travel records, and general financial records related to the Communications Department at Brigham Young University from 1993 to 1999.
University Communications files on former faculty, 1973-1997
Contains newspaper clippings, news releases, photographs, correspondence, biographical information, and other materials, from 1973 to 1997. Topics include former members of Brigham Young University faculty, the BYU Women Organization, faculty appeals editorials and columns, faculty appeals, reviews, former faculty, visiting professors, faculty strong institute, faculty retirement, faculty office building, and the faculty brass ensemble.