On Tuesday, September 11, President’s Executive Group held the annual all-employee banquet. At this banquet, the following groups were recognized for their efforts in accomplishing the university’s mission: the Institution Data and Research Teams, the Energy Management Team, the Student Success Council, the College Success Development Team, Foundations Taskforce, and the LMS/I-Learn Conversion Team.
Executive Strategy and Planning Vice President Rob Garrett recognized the Institutional Data and Research Team for their hard work in finding more reliable information that has aided the university during decision making processes.
“I’m so grateful for a team that has navigated through these complexities,” Garrett said.
Institutional Data and Research Team:
Aaron Ball
Daniel Balls
David Fluckiger
Ben Fryar
Curtis Henrie
Laurie Milner
Chad Price
Adam Ririe
Aaron Sanns
Roy Sleight
Steve Strokes
Matt Zacherson
University Resources Vice President Jeff Morrin praised the Energy Management Team for implementing energy savings programs across campus.
“It is through your efforts that we are able to provide a low-cost way of helping these students to learn in the Lord’s way,” Morrin said.
Energy Management Team:
Kyle Williams
Steve Price
Sam Merrick
Craig Forbush
Bill Schiers
Traven Mitchell
Mike Beckstrom
Nathan Cardon
Richard Hawkins
Spencer Pena
Chase Hymas
JB Curr
Kandon Jeppesen
Michael Sterling
Student Life Vice President Amy LaBaugh paid special tribute to the Student Success Council in their efforts to increase student retention.
“This group determined that in addition to retaining students and helping them to successfully reach graduation, student success at BYU-Idaho means something fundamentally more. The definition of student success here, means graduates of BYU-Idaho will become disciples of Jesus Christ who will become leaders in their homes and the church and the community. And if you work to solve retention at that spiritual level, it is just amazing,” LaBaugh said. “As a result of their work, early indicators are already showing a two percent increase in returning sophomores.”
Student Success Council:
Jacob Adams
Phill Allred
Lauri Arensmeyer
Sam Brubaker
Rex Butterfield
Robert Chambers
Van Christman
Steve Davis
Rob Eaton
Jill Evans
Scott Galer
James Gordon
Greg Hazard
Justin Hodges
Jason Hunt
Ken Jackson
Allen Jones
Brian Memmott
Roger Nichols
Mark Orchard
Jed Rhien
Jake Romney
Greg Roselle
Reed Stoddard
Alan Young
Academic Vice President Kelly Burgener recognized two groups, those who served on the College Success Development Team and the Foundations Taskforce.
Of the College Success Development Team, Burgener said, “An important contributor to the work of student retention has been the creation of the College Success Course. [This group has] contributed to the development of the course that will now be known as GE 101 College Success… and will become a required course for all incoming freshmen beginning Spring 2019. GE 101 provides much needed knowledge and skills to new students. As a result of taking this course, students in that course returned to the university at a nine percent higher rate than students who had not taken the course.”
College Success Development Team:
Kimball Benson
Jill Evans
Scott Galer
Spencer Haacke
Greg Hazard
Allen Jones
Amy LaBaugh
Brandie Miguel
Mark Orchard
John Parker
DJ Teichert
In his comments regarding the Foundations Taskforce, Burgener said, “These individuals have generously given of their time for an important review of our foundations program. Thank you to each of the individuals who have been involved with this important, far-reaching blessing for students.”
Foundations Taskforce Members:
Mark Abel
Joseph Anderson
Matthew Anderson
Lauri Arensmeyer
Boyd Baggett
David Barrus
Robyn Bergstrom
Robert Bird
Rex Butterfield
Fernando Castro
Curtis Chandler
Van Christman
Richard Clifford
Rob Coleman
Jill Evans
John Fisher
Laurie Francis
Scott Gale
J. Hathaway
Lynda Hawkes
Steve Hunsaker
Dana Johnson
Jon Paul Johnson
Jon Klein
Nadine Luke
Les Manner
Brian Memmott
Rick Neff
Trenton Olsen
Anne Papworth
Michael Paul
Kendall Peck
Chad Price
David Pulsipher
Tom Rane
Greg Roach
Danae Romrell
Mike Sessions
Ed Sexton
Stephen Turcotte
Eric Walz
Elaine Wagner
Craig Whetten
Christopher Williams
Dwight Wray
John Zenger
As BYU-Idaho transitions to I-Learn Canvas this semester, Online Vice President John Linford recognized the Learning Management System (LMS)/I-Learn Conversion Team for their dedication in finding the best platform for students and employees.
“To this group, we would like to express sincere appreciation for the consecration and goodness of your hearts. Your work will bless many, many lives,” Linford said.
I-Learn Conversion Team:
Mike Abel
Dean Allen
Matthew Anderson
Laurie Arensmeyer
David Ashby
Aaron Ball
Daniel Balls
Brad Barson
Sandro Benitez
Don Bingham
Barry Bjork
Peter Blair
Dane Bohman
Sam Brubaker
Hyrum Conrad
Bill Crawford
Jim Croasmun
Rick Davis
Seth Deming
Rob Eaton
Rene Eborn
Clint Elison
Emilio Escalona
Jill Evans
Jon Fackrell
Joel Galbraith
Brad Garner
Dan Gordon
Kevin Green
Jerrod Guddat
Brian Haderlie
Dallas Hawkes
James Helfrich
Terri Hess
Darrel Higgins
Alan Holyoak
Brian Howard
Craig Johnson
Eric Karl
Kevin Kelley
Melanie Kennelly
Jack LaBaugh
Debra Lowe
Christopher Lowry
Elizabeth McChesney
Joshua McKinney
Joe McWilliams
Garth Miller
Corey Moore
Micah Murdock
Christy Owens
Richard Pieper
Christina Plank
Julie Quilter
Kirk Rawlings
Jed Rhien
Blaine Robertson
Becki Lyn Skidmore
Roy Sleight
Diantha Smith
Connor Spurling
Robert Stewart
Anne Stott
Dale Sturm
Mike Thueson
Caleb Trujillo
Mike Wegner
Josh Weight
Arlen Wilcock
Chase Willden
Peter Williams
Ben Wilson
Chelsey Wilson
Travis Yost
Tyson Yost
Alan Young