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Campus Life

Vision & Mission

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Campus Life is a division of the College of Student Life, comprised of departments led by the Dean of Students Office. These departments work together to provide students with meaningful co-curricular opportunities that enrich their educational experience. These departments include Campus Scheduling, Center for Service & Learning, Dean of Students Office, Honor Code Office, International Student & Scholar Services, Multicultural Student Services, Student Connection & Leadership Center, Student Wellness & Facilities, University Accessibility Center, and Women's Services & Resources.

Campus Life Vision and Mission Statements

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Vision

For every BYU student to feel genuinely included in, supported by, and connected to the campus community, resources, and opportunities they need to author and enjoy their unique experience.
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Mission

To help students engage in programs, services, and activities that foster holistic personal development, inspire learning, create community, and meet the specific needs of the current student body.
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Campus Life Objectives, Values, and Learning Themes
Objectives
Values
Learning Themes
Definitions

Objective 1

Inspire learning through department services and co-curricular activities

Objective 2

Foster a culture of unity within Campus Life and across the university

Objective 3

Advance student & employee belonging

Objective 4

Encourage continued employee engagement and excellence

Objective 5

Enhance data-informed decision making

Objective 6

Promote student and employee wellness

Collaboration

We actively coordinate efforts across the campus community to strengthen our service to and support for students

Compassion

We approach our work in a spirit of kindness, charity, and understanding

Discipleship

We aspire to follow the Savior's example and emulate His attributes

Empowerment

We respect students' autonomy and support their efforts to identify and pursue their personal and educational goals

Responsibility

We take responsibility for our duties, actions, and resources and seek to optimize services for students through assessment and evaluation

Student Focus

We proactively center our efforts and decisions on advocating for students and supporting their development

Belonging

We invite contributions from, respect the views of, create safe environments for, and support students and employees from all backgrounds, cultures, disabilities, ethnicities, and life experiences

Character

Honesty, integrity, loyalty, fortitude, endurance, accountability, duty

Christ-like leadership

Humility, vision, motivation, passion, accountability, management

Community

Belonging, friendship, connection, and ownership

Cultural Understanding

Acceptance, understanding, interest, and listening

Empowerment

Confidence, awareness of resources, knowledge, and decision-making

Service

Assistance, help, aid, recognizing and fulfilling needs

Wellness

Healthy physical, financial, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual habits
VISIONVisions define the long-term condition we are working to create
MISSIONMissions sum up the aims or activities the division will engage in to achieve its vision
OBJECTIVESObjectives identify what needs to be accomplished in order for the mission to be achieved and the vision to be realized
VALUESValues state what is most important about how employees go about their work. Values also set boundaries for employee behavior. Even if an action works toward the vision, if it violates a value, it is not appropriate
LEARNING THEMESLearning themes articulate the general outcomes that Campus Life departments are working to help students achieve through their events, programs, and services

2021 - 2025 Campus Life Strategic Plan

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