Difference between revisions of "Brigham Young University. University Relations Division"

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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 renamed External Relations. 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).
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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).
  
 
==Variant names==
 
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==Assets and Administrative Structure==
 
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University Relations Division acted under the direction of a director.  During Stephen R. Covey's term he got the position to become an Assistant to the President.  Both Covey, Heber G. Wolsey and Ronald G. Hyde held the position as Assistant to the President.
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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==
 
==Associated Units==

Revision as of 08:20, 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).

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 (1876-1997
The date "1876-1997" was not understood.
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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)

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