Vision & Mission

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.

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.

Objectives

1

Inspire learning through department services & extracurricular activities

2

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

3

Advance diversity, equity, & inclusion

4

Encourage continued employee engagement & excellence

5

Enhance data-informed decision making

6

Promote student and employee wellness

Values

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

Diversity & Belonging

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

Empowerment

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

Student Focus

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

Responsibility

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

Campus Life Learning Themes

Character

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

Leadership

Humility, vision, motivation, passion, accountability, management

Empowerment

Confidence, awareness of resources, knowledge and exercise of student rights

Community

Inclusion, connection, belonging, and ownership

Cultural Understanding

Acceptance, understanding, interest, and listening

Wellness

Healthy physical, financial, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual habits

Service

Assistance, help, aid, recognizing and fulfilling needs

DEFINITIONS

VISION	Visions define the long-term condition we are working to create
MISSION	Missions sum up the aims or activities the division will engage in to achieve its vision
OBJECTIVES	Objectives identify what needs to be accomplished in order for the mission to be achieved and the vision to be realized
VALUES	Values 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 THEMES	Learning themes articulate the general outcomes that Campus Life departments are working to help students achieve through their events, programs, and services.

Please follow this link to view the full Campus Life Strategic Plan:
2021-2025 Campus Life Strategic Plan