BYU-Idaho Newsroom

In an effort to increase students’ career options after graduation, the College of Language and Letters launched a campaign that is helping students identify elective courses that will complement their degree. The campaign is called “Smart Elect.”

Each semester, the BYU-Idaho Architecture and Construction Management Services Department provides stewardship over the construction, remodeling and repurposing of campus buildings to provide the best possible environment for the campus community. The construction and maintenance of campus buildings and grounds contributes to the overall mission of the university by providing a safe and beautiful atmosphere for learning to take place. Below are projects scheduled to take place during the Spring 2018 Semester. In its June issue, News & Notes will feature additional projects to take place during the Summer 2018 Session.

Interdisciplinary Studies is in its sixth year as a degree option to students at BYU-Idaho. Since its inception, the degree has grown into what it is today: a customizable degree for students who have a very specific career in mind. The Interdisciplinary Studies degree allows for a “customizable experience,” said Danae Romrell, dean of Interdisciplinary Studies.

While most services offered to students specialize in one area (i.e. Financial Aid, the Tutoring Center, or Academic Advising), the Dean of Students has a mandate to better understand all campus resources to ensure the wellness, safety, and stability of students.

Along with coordinating with the campus-wide efforts to focus on retention, the Department of Religious Education is seeking to develop techniques that allow them to identify and assist students who might be at risk of dropping out.

Just in time for Spring Semester 2018, the Counseling Center is preparing to serve more students with recent renovations that will accommodate two more therapists.

The recent completion of the new Wellness Center is enabling the student-led organization to grow and serve more of the university community. This new location on the north side of the Hart Building, opened last month after a week-long open house and months of construction.

In an effort to increase student retention, I-Plan is offering new features to help guide students through their educational journey. Since 2014, BYU-Idaho has utilized the online program, I-Plan, to provide students with enhanced ability to focus?on their career and academic futures. The first component released was the tutoring module, which allows students to schedule tutoring appointments. Between February 2016 and May 2017, developers added a host of other components. One of these components is the graduation planner–a means for students to map their required courses to graduation. Students can now also explore potential majors and view academic paths towards future careers.

BYU-Pathway Worldwide headquarters will begin moving to Salt Lake City over the summer, but it will remain closely aligned with BYU-Idaho for the foreseeable future. President Gilbert said BYU-Pathway hopes to maintain the characteristics learned through BYU-Idaho's history, which includes maintaining the Pioneer's Heart.

Henry J. Eyring was announced as the new president of BYU-Idaho on February 7 during a university devotional given by Elder Dallin H. Oaks. He replaces Clark G. Gilbert, who will lead the newly created BYU-Pathway Worldwide, which will administer online programs for CES.