Brigham Young University. Public Communications
Dates
- Existence: 1978 - 1997
Administrative History
Public Communications was responsible for overseeing mass media on all levels, local all the way up to international. Directors for Public Communications included Paul C. Richards (1978-1991), Margaret Smoot (1991-1994), Brent Harker (1994-1997). In 1997, Lee Bartlett assumed control of Public Communications and the name was changed to University Communications.
The main function and purpose of Public Communications was to act as the official university channel for interacting with mass media at local, state, regional, national, and international levels. This meaning they worked with broadcasting on campus, various publications including BYU Today, and Fine Arts News and Features.
The director of Public Communication reported to the president of University Relations. In 1992, with the creation of the Vice-President of Advancement, Public Communications was then under the care of Ronald G. Hyde, Vice-President of Advancement.
Prior to 1978 this unit was called the Brigham Young University News Bureau (1952-1978). The organization has been called University Communications ever since 1997 when the Public Communications Department was abolished.
Citation:
University Communications records, 1921-2009 (Brigham Young University, Public Communications)BYU organizational history, via WWW, Mar. 12, 2013 (Public Communications; previously known as the News Bureau, renamed in 1978; reports to the university administration; responsible for overseeing university mass media; name changed to University Communications in 1997)
Found in 27 Collections and/or Records:
Clippings on Financial Aid, 1973-1993
Contains newspaper clippings, press releases, and programs concerning the department of Financial Aid at Brigham Young University from 1973 to 1993.
Registration, 1969-1989
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.
University Communications files of the Justice Administration, 1971-1977
Contains newspaper clippings, photographs, and press releases related to the Justice Administration Department from 1971 to 1977.
University Communications files on administration, 1959-1997
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.
University Communications files on Athletics, 1972-1999
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 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 graduate studies, 1971-1986
Contains newspaper clippings and press releases concerning Graduate studies at Brigham Young University from 1971 to 1986.
University Communications files on honors and general education, 1970-1994
Contains newspaper clippings and news releases concerning the Honors and General education department from 1970 to 1986. Materials also concern help with vocational and major decisions, the Honors Program, the general education program, honors market of ideas, and the honors program general education learning center.
University Communications files on libraries, 1958-1999
Contains newspaper clippings and news releases concerning Libraries at Brigham Young University from 1958 to 1998. Topics include the Glenn and Olive Nelson Library, the L. Tom Perry Special Collections, the building and administration of the Harold B. Lee Library, and Harold B. Lee Library friends, fund-raising and scholarships.