BYU-Idaho Newsroom

In an effort to better prepare students for future employment, the Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering is making changes to its curriculum aimed at the Spring of 2020. When a student declares a major in computer science (CS) or software engineering, rather than choosing from a long list of CS courses, students will choose from a cluster of suggested classes, referred to as certificates, based on what their end goal is upon graduation. Completing multiple certificates will then stack up into a more customizable bachelor’s degree.

With bowling classes removed from the course catalog, the Manwaring Student Center bowling alley is undergoing renovations in order to lose the “classroom vibe” and become a place where more students will want to gather.

The BYU-Idaho Architecture and Construction Management Services Department provides stewardship over construction, remodeling and repurposing of campus buildings to provide the best possible environment for the campus community. The construction and maintainence 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 2018 Summer Session. Information regarding ongoing projects and those that began during the spring semester can be found at http://www.byui.edu/newsroom/news-and-notes/6-6-18-spring-2018-construction.

In an effort to increase student retention and offer students more academic guidance, this semester’s An Hour With the Eyrings, held June 14, focused on academic and career planning. The theme was chosen based on pre-submitted questions by students.

The Department of Home and Family is better preparing its marriage and family studies degree-seeking students for the workplace. Starting April 2019, new students will now earn their degree through a modular approach.

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.