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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. 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), and George H. Bowie (1983-1985).

Variant names

Brigham Young University. Division of University Relations

Brigham Young University. University Relations

Description

Established: 1964

Abolished: 1985

Location: Provo, Utah (1964-1985)

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 he got the position to become an Assistant to the President. Both Covey and Heber G. Wolsey held the position as Assistant to the President.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1964-1985)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. Public Affairs (1985)

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)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2010-00339

Creator: ANG