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Brigham Young University. University Relations Division

 Organization

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 31 Collections and/or Records:

Brigham Young University vice-presidential administrative correspondence, 1975-2004

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1325 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains administrative correspondence and minutes collected by the advancement vice president. Included is the correspondence of Rex E. Lee and Jeffrey R. Holland, facility records, incident records, personnel files, University Relations meeting minutes, College of Fine Arts and Communications performance information, records from various university institutes, awards, and committee records, 1975-2004.

Dates: 1975-2004

Office of the President records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 925
Scope and Contents Contains correspondence, speeches, and other materials from Lee's service as university president. The materials document campus administration, including planning for devotionals and forums, athletics, and other activities. Major subjects include university relations, admissions and records, athletics, the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies, the honor and dress codes, and other related issues. Also includes minutes to Board of Trustees meetings.Materials date from between 1989 and...
Dates: 1989-1996

Public Relations Division administrative correspondence, 1958-1965

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 543 Series 2 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents note

Contains correspondence by the division director with specific individuals.

Dates: Other: 1958-1965

Public Relations Division correspondence, reports, and other material, 1954-1961

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 543 Series 2 Sub-Series 11
Scope and Contents note

Contains administrative files, including correspondence, reports, mailing lists, clippings, addresses, programs, and other material.

Dates: Other: 1954-1961

Public Relations Division director private correspondence, 1961-1962

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 543 Series 2 Sub-Series 12
Scope and Contents note

Contains private correspondence of the division director.

Dates: Other: 1961-1962

Public Relations Division financial records, 1959-1964

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 543 Series 2 Sub-Series 8
Scope and Contents

Contains budgets and budget requests of the division.

Dates: Other: 1959-1964

Public Relations Division general correspondence, 1961-1962

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 543 Series 2 Sub-Series 9
Scope and Contents note

Contains correspondence by the division director with specific individuals.

Dates: Other: 1961-1962

Public Relations Division minutes, 1957-1965

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 543 Series 2 Sub-Series 10
Scope and Contents

Contains administrative meeting minutes of the division.

Dates: Other: 1957-1965

Public Relations Division records, 1963-2002

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5346 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains materials from the public relations department, Speaker's Bureau, United Way, visitor's center, community relations, and VIP hosting. The activities include community open houses, volunteer events, campus tours, and visits from dignitaries.

Dates: 1963-2002

Public Relations Division records on American College Public Relations Association, 1960-1964

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 543 Series 2 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains administrative files, including correspondence, convention papers, newsletters, reports, memos, schedules, brochures, and other materials.

Dates: Other: 1960-1964