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New Employees and Faculty at Brigham Young University

Welcome to BYU

We are excited that you have chosen to pursue your career at Brigham Young University and contribute your talents and skills in achieving the mission of BYU.
This website is a resource for you as a new employee or faculty member at Brigham Young University. It is designed to get you all the information you need and when you need to know it. The site is organized into the following four tabs: Before You Start, First Day, First Week, and First Month. Each tab contains important information, like how to set up direct deposit, where to get your ID card, and what discounts are offered to BYU employees. If you have any questions or concerns, contact us using the information provided on the bottom of each page.
The mission of Brigham Young University — founded, supported, and guided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — is to assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.

aims of a BYU education

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Spiritually Strengthening

This ideal arises from the common purpose of all education at BYU — to build testimonies of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. It is a shared desire to "seek learning, even by study and also by faith." (D&C 88:118)
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Intellectually Enlarging

The intellectual range of a BYU education is the result of an ambitious commitment to pursue truth. Members of the BYU community rigorously study academic subjects in the light of divine truth.
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Character Building

A BYU education should reinforce integrity, reverence, modesty, self-control, courage, compassion, and industry. It aspires to develop in its students character traits that flow from the long-term application of gospel teachings.
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Lifelong Learning & Service

Well-developed faith, intellect, and character prepare students for a lifetime of learning and service. They "enter to learn" and continue to learn as they "go forth to serve."
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our leadership

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Shane Reese

University President
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Justin Collings

Academic Vice President
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Steve Hafen

Administration Vice President & CFO
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Keith Vorkink

Advancement Vice President
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Tracy Flinders

Information Tech Vice President & CIO
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Renata Forste

International Vice President
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Steve Sandberg

Assistant & General Counsel
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Julie Franklin

Student Life Vice President
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Carl Hernandez

Belonging Vice President
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Carri Jenkins

University Communications
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Rosemary Thackeray

Assessment & Planning
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