Public Relations' Community Programs records, 1979-1995

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Summary

Creators:
University of San Diego Office of Public Relations
Abstract:
The Community Programs branch of the Department of Public Relations at the University of San Diego, known in 2016 as the Department of Community and Government Relations, serves as the key liaison between the University of San Diego and the San Diego community. These records document that interaction during the 1980s and 1990s. Records consist of nearby Community Plans; correspondence and news releases about community events; and information about grants to serve the surrounding community. The bulk of these materials were created by Director of Community Programs, Maria Martinez-Cosio, and Director of Volunteer Programs, Judy Rauner.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Folder Title], Box # Folder #, Public Relations' Community Programs records, Copley Library, University of San Diego, Archives and Special Collections.

Background

Scope and content:

These records document involvement between the Department of Public Relations' Community Programs and the surrounding San Diego Community. Through Community Programs, the Department of Public Relations worked to increase volunteer activities for USD students, develop programs to support area youth, and interact with community planning regarding road and train transportation. Records that document efforts made toward increased student volunteerism include news articles, reports, and meeting information. Records documenting community programs include grant information and reports on programs such as "Serving and Learning in the Neighborhoods," "Safe Zones for Learning," the Puente Project, and the "Above the Bay 5k Run." Community planning records include drafts of the Clairemont Mesa, Mission Valley, and Linda Vista plans for road and rail changes. Also included are survey data from USD students and area businesses as well as correspondence about the range of events and projects Community Programs was involved in. The majority of these records involve Director of Community Programs, Maria Martinez-Cosio, and Director of Volunteer Programs, Judy Rauner.

Biographical / historical:

The Department of Public Relations, Community Programs, as of 2016, is the Office of Community and Government Relations which is part of University Communications. Since the departments' founding in the 1980s, the goal has been to foster relationships with the local community and raise awareness about USD. Committees to plan for outreach and events served to accomplish this goal. In 1986, the committees included Community Service, the Neighborhood Committee, and the Social Issues Committee. These expanded to include the Volunteer Resources Advisory Committee and the Associated Students Community Service Committee. Community Programs also partnered closely with area communities such as Linda Vista and Clairemont Mesa. Involvement with Linda Vista includes the Multicultural Fair and Parade which USD has been a partner and integral player since it's founding in 1985.

Processing information:

This collection was processed by Tessie Camina in 2009. Additional processing was conducted by Ashley Toutain in 2016.

Arrangement:

These records are arranged in alphabetical order.

Physical description:
1 box (1 linear foot)
Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

These records are open for research.

Preferred citation:

[Folder Title], Box # Folder #, Public Relations' Community Programs records, Copley Library, University of San Diego, Archives and Special Collections.

Location of this collection:
5998 Alcalá Park
San Diego, CA 92110 2492, US
Contact:
(619) 260-2730
spcoll@sandiego.edu
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