Brigham Young University. University Relations Division

The University Relations Division was in charge of all public relations concerns of the university. In addition it 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).

Variant names

Brigham Young University. Division of University Relations

Brigham Young University. University Relations

Description

Established: 1964

Abolished: 1999

Location: Provo, Utah (1964-1999)

Functions

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.

Assets and Administrative Structure

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.

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.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1964-1999)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Campus Tours and Conferences (1961-1972)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. News Bureau (1964-1978)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Public Communications (1978-1992)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Program Bureau (1964-1978)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. University Programs (1970-1978)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Office of Performance Scheduling (1978-1994)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Public Affairs (1985-1995)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Hosting Services (1976-1997)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Public Affairs and Guest Relations (1997-1999)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Sports Information (1972-1980)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. University Publications (1981-1994)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Public Relations Division (1964)

Associated Archival Materials

George Bowie oral history of the Division of University Relations at Brigham Young University, March 9, 1994 (UA OH 174)

Stephen R. Covey Records 1959-1970 (UA 885)

Heber G. Wolsey Administrative Council Records, 1942-1980 (UA 917)

Brigham Young University President's Records, 1989-1996 (UA 925)

Ron Hyde files, 1985-1987 (UA 738)

Brigham Young University Division of University Relations Records, 1929-1972 (UA 543)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1964-1966: p. 424 (name change to University Relations, director Lester B Whetten)

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1966-1968: p. 467 (director Stephen R. Covey)

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1970-1972: p. 528 (director Heber G. Wolsey)

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1974-1975: p. 533 (director Bruce L. Olsen)

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1983-1984: p. 345 (George H. Bowie as director; 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; coordinates General Authority relations and ceremonial events, and co-chairs commencement ceremonies)

Brigham Young University telephone directory, 85-86: p. 44 (director Ronald G. Hyde)

Brigham Young University telephone directory, 93-94: p. 69 (director George H. Bowie)

Brigham Young University telephone directory, 99-00: p.41 (Associated Advancement Vice President, Alumni and External Relations Executive Director)

Brigham Young University President's Records, 1949-1975 (The Student Conduct Appeals Committee functioned from 1968-1970; function of this committee: to hear appeals from disciplinary action taken by the Student Special Services office) (UA 1086)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2010-00339

LCCN: no2008050611

Creator: ANG