University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire. Office of Development.

The Office of Development coordinates the activities related to alumni relations, public relations, and campus fund raising.

During the late 1940s and 1950s the functions of the Development Office seem to have been performed primarily by the Director of Publicity, the President of the College or by one of several faculty committees. By the mid 1960s the Assistant to the President in Charge of Public Affairs coordinated activities related to campus public relations, publications, and alumni relations. In addition, the Assistant to the President was the executive Secretary of the Foundation.

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