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 56 Collections and/or Records:
University Communications files on the David O. McKay School of Education, 1969-1998
Contains newspaper clippings, news releases and photographs concerning the David O. McKay School of Education from 1969 to 1998. Material topics include educational psychology, elementary education, career education, educational administration, David O. McKay essay contests and Institute of Education, Early Childhood Education, Secondary Education, and instructional science.
University Communications files on the Department of Admission and Records, 1969-1998
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 on the Department of Military Science, 1969-2000
Contains newspaper clippings and news releases concerning the department of Military Science from 1969 to 1987. Materials also concern the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC), Army ROTC, ROTC's Veteran's Day Ceremony for alumni, AFROTC--Angel Flight 1987 (Bernard F. Fisher), and military week.
University Communications files on the Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology, 1961-1997
University Communications files on the J. Reuben Clark Law School, 1971-1997
Contains newspaper clippings and news releases concerning the J. Reuben Clark Law School from 1971 to 1997. Materials also relate to the dedication of the J. Reuben Clark Law School, the National Conference on Law and Education, the Federalist Society, Ernest L. Wilkinson (Chair of Law), and the Howard W. Hunter Law Library.
University Communications files on the Jerusalem Center, 1984-1997
Contains newspaper clippings and news releases concerning the Jerusalem Center from 1984 to 1997.
University Communications files on the Mark Hofmann interviews, 1987
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.
University Communications files on the Marriott School of Management, 1969-1998
University Communications files on the Media Production Studio and LDS Motion Picture Studio, 1959-1994
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.
University Communications files on the Physical Facilities Division, 1980-2000
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.