Difference between revisions of "Brigham Young University. University Relations Division"
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Revision as of 08:22, 25 October 2010
University Relations Division's 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 (1964-1965), Stephen R. Covey (1965-1969), 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).
Contents
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 coordinates 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.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1964-1999)
Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Program Bureau (1964-1978)
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 (1876-1997Earlier 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)
Young University President's Records, 1989-1996 (UA 925)
Ron Hyde files, 1985-1987 (UA 738)
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 (Ronald G. Hyde assistant to the president)
Brigham Young University telephone directory, 93-94: p. 69 (George H. Bowie, assistant advancement vice president and executive director, alumni association)
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2010-00339
Creator: ANG