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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 83 Collections and/or Records:

Public Relations Division records on university colleges, 1961-1965

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 543 Series 2 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains administrative files relating to various university departments.

Dates: Other: 1961-1965

Public Relations Division records on university departments and divisions, 1958-1965

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 543 Series 2 Sub-Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains administrative files, includes schedules, reports, correspondence, progrmas, newspaper articles, and other materials.

Dates: Other: 1958-1965

Public Relations Division records on Y Day, 1962

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 543 Series 2 Sub-Series 19
Scope and Contents note

Contains information on Y Day celebrations at the university.

Dates: Other: 1962

Public Relations Division reports, 1956-1964

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 543 Series 2 Sub-Series 16
Scope and Contents note

Contains annual, six-month, quarterly, departmental, and inventory reports, and annual reports to the university president.

Dates: Other: 1956-1964

Rex E. Lee speeches, 1989-1995

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 925 Series 3 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents note

Contains speeches, talks, and articles by Rex E. Lee.

Dates: 1989-1995

University Relations Division advertising records, 1937-1971

 Series
Identifier: UA 586 Series 12
Scope and Contents note

Contains samples of advertising materials created by Brigham Young University from 1937 to 1971.

Dates: Other: 1937-1971

University Relations Division budget and finance records, 1947-1978

 Series
Identifier: UA 586 Series 4
Scope and Contents note

Budget and other financial reports.

Dates: Other: 1947-1978

University Relations Division correspondence, 1983-1994

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1252 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence surrounding Alumni Relations and the Associate Advancement Vice President and various programs connected to the Alumni Association. Dates range from 1983 to 1994.

Dates: 1983-1994

University Relations Division director records, 1954-1966

 Series
Identifier: UA 543 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, minutes, memorandums, financial records, and other materials produced by the division director. Includes information on university public relations efforts, administration, and school activities.

Dates: Other: 1954-1966

University Relations Division general correspondence, 1951-1977

 Series
Identifier: UA 586 Series 2
Scope and Contents note

Other correspondence from 1951-1977 sorted alphabetically.

Dates: Other: 1951-1977