At some universities it is impossible to receive responses to questions, but BYU-Idaho President’s Council Question and Answer Sessions offer students and others answers.

Once a month Q&A sessions address many issues.

“If one is interested in current campus issues and/or has questions, it is a great opportunity to know what is happening on campus,” said Bruce Hobbs, director of Public relations office.

Questions range from inquiries about President Kim B. Clark’s goals for BYU-I’s future, to construction and academic concerns and even gospel questions.

Jim Gee, student life vice president, said they are currently discussing who has the responsibility to enforce the Honor Code.

These sessions also open communication between the president and the participants.

“They are a way to eliminate the communication barrier so students and employees won’t feel there is a wall,” said Jennifer Coltrin, a senior from Branson, Mo.

The “President’s Council speaks very candidly and openly,” Hobbs said.

Participants should feel free to express any concern or inquiry they may have.

Q&A sessions are places “where a person can feel comfortable in raising questions,” Gee said.

Thus far, the sessions have had a relatively small number of participants.

Gee estimated there to be about 20 participants, with only three or four of them students.

Despite these small numbers, the sessions are beneficial to some who attend.

“The president really cares about students and gives a lot of feedback,” said Danny Abegglen, a junior from Idaho Falls, who has attended many open forums with President Clark.

Those interested in taking this opportunity and sending in a question for a Q&A may e-mail it to clarkk@byui.edu. To find out when the next Q&A will be held, call ext. 1111.