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ANNUAL REPORT BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY DIVISION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION 2011 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Page TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................ ii FOREWORD ............................................................................................................................................. 1 Statistical Summary Report for Continuing Education, 2003–2011 ................................. TABLE I Credit Courses and Programs Enrollments, 2003–2011 .................................................... Graph A Credit Courses and Programs Full-Time Equivalent Students, 2003–2011........................ Graph B Noncredit and Religious Continuing Education Courses and Programs Enrollment, 2003–2011 ................................................................................... Graph C Continuing Education Total Enrollments, 2003–2011....................................................... Graph D Continuing Education Total Full-Time Equivalent Students, 2003–2011 .......................... Graph E 2 3 4 5 6 7 ORGANIZATION Brigham Young University Division of Continuing Education Organizational Chart, 2011 .......................................................................................... CHART I 9 REPORT SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS ................................................................................. 11 Total Enrollments and FTES by Continuing Education Departments and Centers, 2011 ......................................................................................................... TABLE II Total Enrollments and FTES by Academic Units, 2011 ............................................... TABLE III Compared Enrollments by Academic Units, 2010 and 2011 ........................................ TABLE IV 12 13 14 STATISTICAL REPORTS—BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY DCE Total Credit Statistical Report Comparisons by Continuing Education Departments and Centers, 2010 and 2011 .................................................. TABLE V Enrollments for Noncredit Courses by Continuing Education Departments and Centers, 2010 and 2011 ................................................ TABLE VI 16 17 STATISTICAL REPORTS—BYU RELIGIOUS CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS Total Enrollments by Programs, 2010 and 2011 .......................................................... TABLE VII 19 DEPARTMENT REPORTS Bachelor of General Studies Department ......................................................................................... BYU Religious Continuing Education Programs ............................................................................ Department of Conferences and Workshops .................................................................................... Department of Especially for Youth Programs ................................................................................ Department of Evening Classes ....................................................................................................... Department of Independent Study ................................................................................................... Independent Study—Comparative Enrollments Report for 2010 and 2011 ............ TABLE VIII 21 25 27 33 38 39 43 CENTER REPORT BYU Salt Lake Center for Continuing Education ........................................................................... 45 ii TABLE OF CONTENTS Page SERVICE AREAS Department of Computer Operations ............................................................................................... Department of Visual Communications ........................................................................................... Continuing Education Cashier Services ........................................................................................... Continuing Education Financial Services ........................................................................................ Continuing Education Human Resource Services ........................................................................... Continuing Education Registration Services ................................................................................... BYU Conference Center .................................................................................................................. Number of Hours Scheduled in Conference Center Rooms by Hour of the Day and Day of the Week, 2011 ....................................................... TABLE IX Utilization of Conference Center, 2011 ........................................................................... Graph F ASSOCIATED PROGRAMS BYU Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies, 2011 ................................................................. Total Statistical Report, BYU Jerusalem Center, 2007–2011 .......................................TABLE X DOCUMENTARY AND HISTORICAL ITEMS Administrative Changes and Assignments ...................................................................................... Division Documentary Items ........................................................................................................... Professional Honors, Awards, and Appointments ........................................................................... Special Division Programs ............................................................................................................... University Committee Assignments of the Division of Continuing Education Personnel, 2011 .............................................................................................................................. Volunteer Hours Donated, 2006–2011 ........................................................................... TABLE XI EMPLOYEE INFORMATION Number of Administrative, Staff, and Part-Time or Student Employees, 2007–2011 .................................................................................................................. TABLE XII Administrative, Staff, and Part-Time or Student Employees Growth Comparison, 2006–2011 ....................................................................................................................... Graph G Full-Time Staff and Administrative Employees Growth Comparison, 2006–2011 ....................................................................................................................... Graph H iii 50 52 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 63 65 67 69 70 71 75 77 79 80 81 FOREWORD The 2011 annual report for the Division of Continuing Education summarizes one of the largest and most diverse educational programs in the nation. The report contains data from the entire collection of Continuing Education programs, including Brigham Young University’s specialized Religious Continuing Education Adult and Youth Programs. The information contained in this report is of value to educational administrators in understanding the character and dimension of BYU and Religious Continuing Education programs. MISSION STATEMENT The particular mission of the Division of Continuing Education is to “extend the services and spirit of the university beyond the campus, [and] particularly to encourage Latter-day Saints to study and learn throughout their adult years.”1 Continuing Education links the university and those people of the world who desire to participate in learning experiences that are consistent with the unique mission of this university. Some of the learning opportunities are provided by intensive study in the stimulating setting of the university campus while other opportunities are provided through learning that takes place in other settings. NOTE: Definition of Full-Time Equivalent Students and Enrollment 1. The number of full-time equivalent students for credit classes (semester hours) is determined by the following formula: FTES = Total undergraduate student hours divided by 30 FTES = Total graduate student hours divided by 18 2. The number of full-time equivalent students for noncredit classes is determined by the following formula: FTES = Total student class hours of instruction divided by 375 3. 1 An enrollment in this report refers to one course registration by one person. The same individual may enroll for several courses during the year. President Marion G. Romney, December 1968 Report for Board of Trustees TABLE I STATISTICAL SUMMARY REPORT FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION 2003−2011 BYU CREDIT COURSES AND PROGRAMS Year 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007² 2008 2009 2010³ 2011 Enrollments 109,583 109,887 115,778 111,386 127,682 106,167 100,424 94,395 89,214 FTES 9,289 9,242 9,754 9,359 10,681 8,760 8,442 7,768 7,339 NONCREDIT & RELIGIOUS CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES & PROGRAMS Enrollments 333,248 294,898 291,416 320,303 318,406 310,342 299,741 262,104 265,982 FTES 13,961 13,974 14,367 15,469 ¹ ASSOCIATED PROGRAMS¹ Enrollments 29,564 21,942 18,621 24,329 23,717 21,518 22,047 4,453 4,473 FTES 2,082 1,907 1,770 2,057 TOTALS Enrollments 472,395 426,727 425,815 456,018 469,805 438,027 422,212 360,952 359,669 FTES 25,332 25,123 25,891 26,885 10,681 8,760 8,442 7,768 7,339 For 2004–2006, Associated Programs include only BYU–Idaho and Kennedy Center Study Abroad statistics. BYU–Hawaii and Jerusalem Center statistics were included in previous years' statistics. Begining in 2007 Jerusalem Center statistics are again included in the Associated Programs. ²Beginning in 2007, FTES for noncredit and CES courses are no longer collected. ³Beginning in 2010, BYU–Idaho numbers are no longer included in this report. Graph A BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY CREDIT COURSES AND PROGRAMS ENROLLMENTS 2003–2011 140,000 120,000 100,000 80,000 60,000 40,000 20,000 0 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Graph B BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY CREDIT COURSES AND PROGRAMS FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT STUDENTS 2003–2011 12,000 10,000 8,000 6,000 4,000 2,000 0 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Graph C NONCREDIT AND RELIGIOUS CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES AND PROGRAMS ENROLLMENTS 2003–2011 350,000 300,000 250,000 200,000 150,000 100,000 50,000 0 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Graph D BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY CONTINUING EDUCATION TOTAL ENROLLMENTS 2003–2011 500,000 450,000 400,000 350,000 300,000 250,000 200,000 150,000 100,000 50,000 0 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Graph E BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY CONTINUING EDUCATION TOTAL FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT STUDENTS¹ 2003–2011 30,000 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 ¹Beginning in 2007, FTES for noncredit and CES courses are no longer collected. 2010 2011 ORGANIZATION BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY DIVISION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONAL CHART 2011 DEAN Wayne J. Lott BYU–IDAHO Continuing Education (liaison) ASSOCIATE DEAN Darin R. Oviatt COMPUTER OPERATIONS Barton D. Schaerrer ASSOCIATE DEAN Lee J. Glines ASSISTANT TO THE DEAN ASSESSMENT BACHELOR OF GENERAL STUDIES Ellen R. Allred Jeff E. Hoyt ESPECIALLY FOR YOUTH Gregory M. Tanner CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS ASSISTANT TO THE DEAN COMPLIANCE Steven W. Taggart R. Neil Carlile CONFERENCE CENTER EVENING CLASSES Susan V. Overstreet ASSISTANT TO THE DEAN FINANCE Spencer E. Hansen Jonathan S. Spackman INDEPENDENT STUDY John E. Taylor (Accounting, Cashiering, Human Resource Services, Registration) PERSONNEL RELIGIOUS ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS SALT LAKE CENTER Scott L. Howell VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS Kevan J. Allbee Gary L. Bauer Correlation Program Development Correlation Curriculum Review Program Development REPORT SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS REPORT SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS 1. Total enrollments for all credit classes were 89,214. The full-time equivalent student enrollments totaled 7,339. 2. Enrollments for all noncredit and Religious Continuing Education Programs sponsored by BYU Continuing Education were 265,982. 3. Other continuing education programs offered by the Kennedy Center Study Abroad programs in both the credit and noncredit areas provided an additional 4,473 enrollments. 4. The total for all enrollments for the Division of Continuing Education was 359,669. 5. Total enrollments for Education Week held at the Provo campus were 20,475. 6. Graduate classes had 4,768 enrollments. Full-time equivalent students in this category totaled 674. Undergraduate credit class enrollments were 88,919 and 7,084 FTES. (Study Abroad [4,473 enrollments and 420 FTES] is included.) 7. The division paid out in teacher and support honorariums the sum of $11,487,600. 8. Hours of volunteered service totaled 123,999. 9. There were 153 full-time employees and 355 part-time employees involved in this work for the year 2011. TABLE VII BYU RELIGIOUS CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS TOTAL ENROLLMENTS BY PROGRAMS¹ 2010 AND 2011 Individual Enrollments Program 2010 2011 20,434 20,475 1,170 0 Adult Religion Programs 15,602 16,074 Especially for Youth Programs 77,910 91,165 115,116 127,714 Education Weeks/Days Other Courses and Programs TOTALS: ¹Beginning in 2010, BYU–Idaho CES programs are no longer included. TABLE III TOTAL ENROLLMENTS AND FTES BY ACADEMIC UNITS 2011 BYU CREDIT COURSES AND PROGRAMS¹ Unit Education Engineering and Technology Family, Home, and Social Sciences Fine Arts and Communications Health and Human Performance Humanities International and Area Studies Life Sciences Management (Business) Nursing Physical and Mathematical Sciences Religious Education Interdisciplinary (unclassified) BYU Religious Cont. Ed. Programs Law Native American Programs Independent Study—High School Independent Study—Noncredit SUBTOTALS NONCREDIT & RELIGIOUS CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES & PROGRAMS² TOTALS Enrollments FTES Enrollments Enrollments 5,733 2,560 14,898 14,520 213 13,304 3,859 8,358 9,806 413 6,079 7,966 5,978 0 0 0 0 0 93,687 530 249 1,461 1,175 13 1,338 211 657 667 28 592 532 306 0 0 0 0 0 7,759 456 125 432 3,402 0 97 63 1,432 416 120 6 273 25,128 127,714 0 4,700 101,605 13 265,982 6,189 2,685 15,330 17,922 213 13,401 3,922 9,790 10,222 533 6,085 8,239 31,106 127,714 0 4,700 101,605 13 359,669 ¹Kennedy Center-Study Abroad programs are included in these totals. ²Beginning in 2007, FTEs for noncredit courses are no longer collected. TABLE IV COMPARED ENROLLMENTS BY ACADEMIC UNITS1 2010 AND 2011 Unit TOTAL 2010 Enrollments Education Engineering and Technology Family, Home, and Social Sciences Fine Arts and Communications Health and Human Performance Honors Humanities International and Area Studies Law Life Sciences Management (Business) Nursing Physical and Mathematical Sciences Religious Education Interdisciplinary (nonmajors) BYU Religious Cont. Ed. Programs Native American Programs Independent Study Independent Study—High School Independent Study—Noncredit TOTAL: ¹Kennedy Center-Study Abroad programs are included in these totals. TOTAL 2011 Enrollments 6,952 2,684 16,099 17,755 612 0 13,736 3,931 0 11,562 11,062 300 8,157 8,044 22,564 120,112 5,030 6,189 2,685 15,330 17,922 213 0 13,401 3,922 0 9,790 10,222 533 6,085 8,239 31,106 127,714 4,700 111,736 315 360,651 101,605 13 359,669 BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY DIVISION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION STATISTICAL REPORTS TABLE V BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY TOTAL CREDIT STATISTICAL REPORT COMPARISONS BY CONTINUING EDUCATION DEPARTMENTS AND CENTERS 2010 AND 2011 STUDENTS 2010 2011 BYU Salt Lake Center Conferences and Workshops Evening Classes Independent Study Jerusalem Center Study Abroad TOTALS¹: Males Females Graduates Undergraduates ENROLLMENTS 2010 2011 CREDIT HOURS 2010 2011 FTES 2010 2011 3,312 1,643 28,761 21,209 238 1,462 2,916 1,578 28,480 19,520 246 1,451 7,072 3,210 60,694 21,209 2,210 4,453 6,356 2,460 58,624 19,520 2,254 4,473 20,243 6,049 139,673 58,311 3,545 12,106 18,166 5,089 134,251 53,160 3,630 12,289 720 279 4,708 1,944 118 415 652 272 4,522 1,772 121 420 56,625 54,191 98,848 93,687 239,927 226,585 8,183 7,759 27,077 29,548 3,553 53,072 24,324 29,867 3,338 50,853 43,874 54,974 4,622 94,226 40,795 52,892 4,768 88,919 104,706 135,221 11,245 228,682 100,679 125,905 11,923 214,661 3,543 4,639 599 7,584 3,417 4,341 674 7,084 ¹Statistical totals in this table are not completely consistent with other totals because they also include credit registrations from associated programs such as Study Abroad. TABLE VI BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY ENROLLMENTS FOR NONCREDIT COURSES BY CONTINUING EDUCATION DEPARTMENTS AND CENTERS 2010 AND 2011 DEPARTMENT BYU Salt Lake Center Conferences and Workshops¹ Independent Study TOTAL: ENROLLMENTS 2010 2011 0 29,606 112,051 0 31,950 101,618 141,657 133,568 ¹Numbers do not include Native American Outreach programs because attendees are not required to formally register as in other programs. Therefore the total amounts on this chart will not match the total noncredit enrollments on Table I or Graph E. BYU RELIGIOUS CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS STATISTICAL REPORTS TABLE VII BYU RELIGIOUS CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS TOTAL ENROLLMENTS BY PROGRAMS¹ 2010 AND 2011 Individual Enrollments Program 2010 2011 20,434 20,475 1,170 0 Adult Religion Programs 15,602 16,074 Especially for Youth Programs 77,910 91,165 115,116 127,714 Education Weeks/Days Other Courses and Programs TOTALS: ¹Beginning in 2010, BYU–Idaho CES programs are no longer included. DEPARTMENT REPORTS BACHELOR OF GENERAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT A survey of students who graduated from the Bachelor of General Studies program during 2006 through 2008 was completed in early 2011. The study revealed that 96% of the graduates were satisfied or very satisfied with their BGS experience while 97% indicated they had mostly or fully achieved their goals. At the same time, 92 percent of the graduates said the overall quality of the program was very good or excellent, while 98 percent agreed or strongly agreed that they would recommend the program to a friend. Similarly, graduates also reported high levels of personal growth and development in 12 different areas— from a low of 76 percent in “ability to work with people” to 96 percent in “knowledge, skills or abilities in my BGS emphasis.” When asked to identify the single most important thing BGS could do to improve the program, graduates mentioned offering a BA or BS degree in a specific area, improving communication (student to teacher, student to student, and student to advisor), offering career counseling or employment postings, increasing course offerings, improving and updating courses, and increasing testing options. BGS continues to work closely with Independent Study to offer the quality courses needed to support the BGS degree. Marie, a graduate from Alberta, Canada, summed up her BGS experience this way: My education has had a “Rip Van Winkle effect” on me; I have awakened from a long sleep. I know better how the world works. I have more tools for assessing, analyzing, and making good decisions. I definitely have more selfconfidence. I am not the same person I was when I started down this path, and I feel more useful, capable, and hopeful about my future. BGS alumni indicate they would not have had the opportunity to complete a lifelong goal of finishing a degree and obtaining the related benefits without having the Bachelor of General Studies program available. Thus, the BGS program continues to play a valuable role both to students and to BYU. Once again, the major focus of the department during 2011 has been helping students graduate, attracting and admitting new students to the program, and assisting the current students. This report includes highlights from these ongoing activities. Graduate Summary As noted in the chart below, 148 Bachelor of General Studies students graduated during 2011, an increase of 24 or 19.4 percent over 2010. This brings the total graduates since the beginning of the program to 1,182. Total graduates: 1,182 Enrollment Summary This year saw another disappointing decrease in the number of formally admitted students as of December 31—1,318 compared to 1,512 at the end of the previous year. This almost 16 percent decrease is a result of a number of factors. The 376 students formally admitted in 2011 duplicates the 374 admitted two years ago but is down from the 402 admitted in 2010. Although having 148 students graduate is a positive accomplishment, it also decreases the number of current students. As shown in the following table, the lower number of students also accounts for a decrease in the number of course enrollments by BGS students. During 2011, 1,199 individuals enrolled for a total of 2,623 courses, accounting for a full-time equivalent student total of 222.7, down from the 2010 numbers of 1,366 students enrolled in 2,839 courses for a full-time equivalent of 234.9. BGS CREDIT HOUR AND COURSE ENROLLMENTS 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Evening Classes Independent Study Salt Lake Center Spring/Summer Day People1 Classes Cr Hrs People1 Classes Cr Hrs People1 Classes Cr Hrs People1 Classes Cr Hrs 24 45 87 157 117 119 122 110 101 66 60 48 48 54 97 217 290 337 319 308 244 210 124 111 89 81 145 257 585 793 897 848 781 661 548 316 290 228 224 885 1,007 1,318 1,128 1,757 1,790 1,833 1,818 1,688 1,614 1,405 1,334 1,173 1,532 1,753 2,543 2,919 3,612 3,648 3,826 3,749 3,236 2,985 2,598 2,465 2,314 2,762 3,410 5,326 6,278 7,833 8,235 8,758 8,831 7,639 7,218 6,362 6,035 5,807 21 42 75 60 111 140 148 159 139 114 92 84 71 64 124 198 243 297 361 409 476 348 296 224 210 170 177 334 533 667 817 988 1,160 1,354 999 864 640 590 489 21 33 47 60 55 64 71 72 68 40 38 31 31 53 77 106 121 122 125 137 157 148 72 72 67 54 141 196 288 322 328 337 381 418 421 197 210 183 153 People1 Classes Cr Hrs People1 Classes Cr Hrs People1 Classes Cr Hrs 4 5 14 7 16 24 13 16 26 12 8 6 4 4 6 14 7 21 32 16 18 31 13 8 8 4 8 7 25 11 38 39 19 20 45 22 12 12 8 2 1 1 0 2 1 2 1 1 0 2 1 2 1 1 0 2 1 889 1,034 1,351 1,552 1,803 1,868 1,974 1,893 1,756 1,668 1,446 1,366 1,199 1,542 2,058 3,079 3,580 4,391 4,486 4,696 4,644 3,973 3,490 3,013 2,839 2,623 2,803 4,205 6,758 8,071 9,915 10,446 11,099 11,284 9,652 8,617 7,514 7,048 6,681 C&W 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 1 Travel Study Totals FTES2 93.4 140.2 225.4 269.0 330.5 348.2 370.0 376.1 321.7 287.2 250.5 234.9 222.7 Totals for people do not equal the sum of people in each department. For example, one person could be enrolled in both Evening Classes and Independent Study, but counted as only one person in totals. 2 FTES = Full-Time Equivalent Students (total credit hours divided by 30). Ongoing Work of the Department The events held for students are a highlight each year. In January, the BGS Student Night Out, held at the BYU Conference Center, featured a presentation by communications professor Susan Walton on civility in communication. In June, the ice cream social brought many BGS students and their families to an evening of outdoor fun, mingling, motivation, and treats. The graduation celebrations in April and August were expanded to include live music and Cosmo the Cougar (BYU Athletics mascot), along with the usual luncheon and photographs for graduates and their families. Greater emphasis was placed this year on retention and getting students moving forward. When students did their annual endorsement and matriculation, an individualized “Gradtrack” report was created to graphically show their progress, both time in the program and credits completed. The quality of the welcome calls to new students has also been improved, and calls are now being made to provisionally accepted students. Additionally, more attention is being given to students in their last year to help them graduate in a timely manner—all with notable results. While maintaining the usual marketing efforts of the catalog, chapel posters, website, and BYU Broadcasting spots, a new approach was begun in our direct mailings to potential students. Rather than sending three postcards to all 55,000 former BYU students, on the second mailing this year, recipients were asked to respond to an interest survey. Follow-up contacts were made to those who responded to the survey, and future marketing will target these interested persons more directly. A personalized letter inviting former BGS applicants and students to return was also mailed at the very end of the year. Results from this mailing are already showing great promise. A complete summary of the status of BGS applicants, students, and graduates from the beginning of the program through December 2011 is included on the next page. ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL Director Program Assistant, Admissions and Advising Program Assistant, Marketing and Retention Ellen Rae Allred Matthew D. Greene Robert C. Hunt BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY BACHELOR OF GENERAL STUDIES DEGREE STATISTICAL REPORT AS OF DECEMBER 2011 (INCLUDES DATA FROM BEGINNING OF PROGRAM) Graduated Formally Admitted Provisionally Accepted Denieda Application Process Application Canceledb Never Admittedc Former BGSd Deferrede Time Expiredf Totals American Studies Eng & Am Literature Family History 49 71 79 452 53 267 160 51 0 1,182 61 82 101 478 87 254 153 102 0 1,318 7 1 4 20 4 23 15 4 6 84 26 49 52 176 69 247 110 66 45 840 0 1 1 5 1 7 1 2 1 19 16 21 13 51 19 97 61 20 30 328 84 136 187 557 149 550 326 153 146 2,288 105 0 3 351 165 0 12 538 193 1 6 637 774 3 42 2,558 177 1 10 570 507 0 24 1,976 289 2 8 1,125 162 0 9 569 0 0 0 228 2,372 7 114 8,552 Family Life History Management Psychology Writing Undeclared Total a Those not meeting age, time away from BYU, or grade point average requirements. Students are counseled as to courses they can be taking that will eventually count toward a BGS degree. Their applications will be again considered when students meet the admission requirements. b Those who began the application process but never submitted a full application. c Those who were provisionally accepted but never completed Student Development 100 or withdrew during the provisionally accepted stage. d Those who were formally admitted and then withdrew from the program. e Those whose status has been put on temporary hold for mission or military service. f Those who did not graduate within the 8-year time limit. DEMOGRAPHICS OF FORMALLY ADMITTED BGS STUDENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2011 Gender: Female Male Average Age: Female Male Age Range: Female Male 88% Geographic Distribution: 12% Utah County Salt Lake/Davis Counties 45 Other Counties in Utah 42 Western States, Alaska, Hawaii Central States 22 to 78 Eastern States 24 to 77 Other Countries and APO (Australia, Belgium, Canada, Costa Rica, England, Germany, Jordan, Switzerland, Taiwan) Prior College Work:* 13.5% Former BYU Students 12.1% Transfer Students 7.5% 43.2% 8.1% *With the admission policy 13.6% implemented Jan. 2006, all 1.8% admissions subsequent to that date will be former BYU students. 97.2% 2.7% BYU RELIGIOUS ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS The year 2011 was the second full year of operation for the Religious Enrichment Programs Department. During 2011, the department had programming responsibility for Utah and regional Adult Religion Classes, Best of Especially for Youth programs, and Scripture Seminars. Providing speakers for youth conferences was discontinued in the fall of 2010. The department was responsible for BYU Continuing Education programs offered and administered at the request of LDS stakes. Gary Bauer is director of this department with Sharylann Smith as program assistant. During 2011, the department provided religious continuing education opportunities to adult and youth members of the Church. The programs are designed to be spiritually strengthening, inspire lifelong learning and service, extend the blessings of learning, and develop friends for the LDS Church and the university¹. Adult Religion Classes feature an approved Institute curriculum focusing primarily on the Church’s canon of scripture (Bible, Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and Pearl of Great Price) and Church history and doctrine. The classes are designed exclusively for adults and are held at Church meetinghouses or other venues, at select locations in the United States. Course length varies from eight to 17 weeks, with classes meeting once a week. Best of Especially for Youth was first offered by this department in 1991. The program offers topics of interest to youth ages 12 to 19. The program features one to three faculty members who present topics on Church doctrine, morality, peer relationships, family relationships, dating, courtship, marriage, and other subjects. The program is generally a two- to three-hour seminar. Many programs outside the Wasatch Front also offer a meal and youth dance. Program Summary Adult Religion Classes A total of 178 Adult Religion Classes were taught during 2011, an 8.3 percent decline from 2010. The combined enrollment for 2011 was 14,628, which represents no significant change from 2010. Fees for BYU Adult Religion Classes remained the same as in 2010, at $1.50 per class session. Best of Especially for Youth Best of Especially for Youth programs were organized and conducted in 45 locations during the year. A total of 114 lectures were presented by 76 speakers. There were 28,977 enrollments, which represents a 3.9 percent increase in enrollments from 2010. These programs continue to be well supported by local stakes and wards and are one of the most stable and consistent program offerings of the department. Five new locations were added in 2011. Other Programs In 2011 the department no longer had any program or financial responsibility for Adults in Institute (adults attending regular Institute of Religion classes). Volunteer Service Volunteer service from local individuals is critical to the success of the department’s programs. For 2010, an estimated total of 3,259 hours of service were contributed by volunteers; 1,940 hours of service were contributed by off-campus volunteers for Adult Religion Classes, 989 for Best of Especially for Youth, and 330 for youth conferences. Department Summary The department was small but stable, providing many opportunities for LDS youth and adults to participate in religious education programs. These programs ran smoothly due to collaboration between the various host stakes and program administrators. All program planning elements were accomplished, the programs took place, and students/clientele were well served. The department and programs are stable financially, and enrollments are also stable. ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL Director _________________________ ¹The Aims of a BYU Education and BYU Institutional Objectives Gary L. Bauer DEPARTMENT OF CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS The Department of Conferences and Workshops (C&W) had another transitional year as we adjusted to organizational changes made last year and worked to accommodate significant employee turnover. The department continued to work with colleges, schools, departments, and other BYU entities in offering hundreds of outreach programs to thousands of participants. Some programs held steady, but enrollments for many programs (for both youth and adults) were somewhat negatively affected by a tough economy. A variety of both credit and noncredit programs were offered, including conferences, workshops, symposia, short courses, seminars, association meetings, test prep courses, and youth camps. Department staff assisted with the administrative and logistical aspects of the programs, while the colleges and departments focused on curricular issues, thus allowing the faculty to reach out without detracting from their teaching, research, and creative work. These programs used both campus and off-campus facilities in reaching out to alumni, youth, the campus community, and other adults. The department began the year operating under five administrative units headed by the program administrators listed below. When Howard Rainer retired in May, he was not replaced, moving us back to four administrative units. The colleges on campus are assigned to one of these units. Each unit is organized to operate independently while contributing to the overall success of the department and the university. Several new programs were held in 2011, while other programs changed as outlined in the pages that follow. There were numerous personnel changes in 2011, including the departure of Chrystine Whyte and Chelsy Erickson, the addition of Sharon Meyers, the promotion of Emilee Barrett, the intradepartmental transfer of Laurel Hornberger, and the retirement of Howard T. Rainer in June. 2011 Highlights of Women’s Conference, the College of Fine Arts and Communications, and Engineering (Jennefer Johnson, administrator) Women’s Conference was held April 28–29 with nearly 17,000 attending from almost all 50 states, Canada, and several other countries. Elder David A. Bednar spoke in the closing session on Friday afternoon. The conference theme was “By small and simple things are great things brought to pass” (Alma 37:6–7). Over 200 speakers presented in more than 90 conference sessions. A tape-delayed broadcast of selected sessions was shown on KBYU-TV and BYUtv on May 13 and 14. The BYU Women’s Conference service component theme was “Errand of Angels.” Thousands of newborn, hygiene, and school kits were assembled for the LDS Humanitarian Center. In addition, sisters began with morning service in the Marriott Center by completing crocheted mittens, scarves, baby burp cloths, and hug shawls as well as fabric flowers for cancer patients. They visited the service learning rooms on Thursday and Friday and made hats, infant bracelets, cancer caps and skinny scarves, yarn balls, back-to-school backpacks, sensory books and infant fleece blankets. In the evening they tied quilts; made children’s wands, autism caterpillars, activity totes and newborn caps; stitched Christmas stockings; cut and finished over 1,000 fleece blankets; and much more. An evening concert with Shadow Mountain artists, held in the Marriott Center, was enjoyed by more than 7,000 participants. This year we assisted with the Global Family Health Conference and worked with Engineering on the 14th annual Colloquium on International Engineering. Music workshops for adults were offered again in June, July, and August, with over 240 attending InterMuse Academy, the BYU Choral Academy, Vocal Beauty Boot Camp and the BYU Organ Workshop. In 2011 we also had 630 youth ages 14–18 participate in Young Musicians' SummerFestival, Theatre Workshop, Young Ambassadors' Singing Entertainer Workshop and Summer Scholars. We also had 178 incoming freshmen (a new high enrollment) attend Late Summer Honors. Final performances and closing events included “Crazy For You” by the Theatre Workshop participants and “The New Music Makers” by the Singing Entertainers. A highlight from Summer Scholars was the enrollment of 29 students from Taiwan. The students, who are not members of the LDS Church, participated in classes, activities, evening devotionals and firesides. Many of them expressed interest in learning more about the Church. The American students took the time to explain their beliefs to them in the devotionals. The program received high praise from these students as well as the chaperones traveling with them. Due to a difficult national economy, our adult conferences and workshops struggled with enrollment. While some of our registrations were down, overall our programs were successful. 2011 Unit Highlights of the School of Management; Law; Humanities; Religion; and Family, Home, and Social Sciences (Robert A. Holcombe, administrator) The transition from the three Computerized Genealogy and Technology programs was completed this year and given the new name of RootsTech. This collaboration between BYU and the LDS Church’s FamilySearch Department resulted in a huge success. We had 2,987 people attend this historic event at the Salt Palace Conference Center in Salt Lake City. The impact was felt in newsletters and blogs across the country. It had some development kinks and created a huge demand on division resources, but it was very well received and looks to be as big or bigger next year. The Family History and Genealogy Conference rebounded in enrollments to 584, which was bigger than the last two years (529 in 2009 and 402 in 2010). The momentum of RootsTech had a positive impact on this conference. Enthusiasm for family history continues to be a strong pull. The Academy of LDS Dentists was up (342), and the spouse and children’s programs (103 and 96, respectively) were both very strong once again. The Grant Taggart Symposium (304) was up as well. We received high praise from both programs. The professional conferences showed a nice resilience after last year’s dip in enrollments. The ACT test preparation course had an increase for the second year in a row. Every other test prep program experienced a decline, with a notable decline in MCAT and a big drop in DAT, prompting some major changes to reverse this outcome in 2012. The enrollments were: MCAT (40), DAT (8), GRE (204), GMAT (157), LSAT (64), and ACT (290). We had excellent feedback about the teachers and the content for the most part, and we continue to strive to find outstanding teachers due to turnover. Despite the dip in enrollments, we increased our financial performance significantly due in large part to a change in pricing structure. PMBR has been discontinued, but CA/AZ BARBRI law review courses ran with 23 and 26 enrollments, respectively. Hyundai Heavy Industries sent 39 mid-level managers for the fall session this year. The group was outstanding, and the program was extremely healthy financially. Rob traveled to Korea this year and cemented our relationship with Hyundai and our liaison contact, Mr. Jung. We had one man return to Korea due to the death of his mother part-way through the session. Otherwise this program ran without incident. The Church History Symposium with a theme of “Go Ye into All the World: The Growth and Development of Missionary Work in the Church” was attended by approximately 300 participants in various workshops. This program is free to the public. The Sperry Symposium continues its popularity with 750 attending. The Planning for Financial Security in Retirement workshops (82) saw enrollments slip again this year. The ESR (Economic Self-Reliance) conference (99) was down significantly from years past. This program changed from microfinance to a much narrower focus that excluded many groups the Marriott School did not wish to promote. They prefer to run this now as a semi-annual conference. The EMT Certification course, sponsored by the BYU Police Department, was transferred to Von Phillips’ area. The Professional Certification test prep courses had very marginal success in their first full year, which was not unexpected. The website has been fully developed now and required a significant investment in outside professional writing and design. The program ran in a financial deficit, but the momentum is being felt in responses at the end of the year. Those who participated felt it was a very good program, and we had a pass rate of 100% on the exams. The second full year should show improved results with the Alumni Association partnership being so positive. We have bridged a gap there and will combine our resources to provide a significant reason for university alumni to return to BYU for classes. Nishiyamato Junior High School attended this year with about 20 more (244) students plus 20 teachers. This program runs in partnership with Selnate International, which provides the home-stay. This is its fifth year, and the Japanese school was very pleased with all the aspects of the program. This was another very successful event for them. We are currently planning for another large group for 2012, but we have been told that this program will end in 2013 so the group can experience another part of the United States. StarTalk Arabic (44) was smaller this year. The first camp only had 16 participants, while the Chinese camp (50) was at full capacity. Both are in their fourth year. The Arabic camps were divided into two sessions, while the Chinese camp ran one large group. The programs were housed in the university dormitoriess and ran without incident. The French camp (38) did very well in its second year and was popular with students and parents alike. It does face a significant challenge next year since its grant has not been renewed. The cost must now be borne entirely by the attending students, which will almost double the price. We shall see if this makes the program to expensive for this group. Teaching Business Ethics (34) with the Marriott School had half the enrollments of last year as a result of a significant change in how the directors structured the content. It was not very well received, but more in line with how the directors envisioned it. The Wheatley Institution’s “The Rise of Asia” was to be modified with a new theme for 2011, but it never materialized. The Saints at War conference (273) focusing on the Vietnam War was a success. It does not have another conference scheduled next year for now. Laurel Hornberger transferred to Von Phillips’ area, and Sharon Meyers was hired from Independent Study to fill her position. 2011 Unit Highlights of Comprehensive Clinic, Counseling and Career Center, Dance, Education, Life and Physical Sciences, Nursing, and PowWow (Von R. Phillips, administrator) As in 2010, this office went through significant changes in 2011. In our Dance Camps area, Chelsy Erickson decided to terminate in August so she could become a full-time mother. She was replaced by Laurel Hornberger, who transferred from Rob Holcombe’s area. Chrystine Whyte left BYU in November to take a position at UVU. Chrystine was replaced by Emilee Barrett, who went from a staff position in our office to the administrative position Chrystine had held. Emilee’s position was not filled, and we adjusted assignments in the office to balance the workload among our full-time staff. New Programs for 2011: The National Outreach Conference, sponsored by BYU’s Counseling and Career Center, was a one-time conference held at the Westgate Park City Resort. Fifty-eight people, mainly LDS university counselors from 21 states, attended. This could become an annual conference, but will not be held here in 2012. The North American Dipterists Society Conference was sponsored by the BYU Biology Department. This one-time conference was held at BYU’s Timpanogos Lodge near Sundance. Professors and researchers stayed at the lodge, collected specimens on Mt. Timpanogos, and discussed their research. The conference attracted 27 attendees from eight states, Washington, D.C., and two Canadian provinces. The science fiction conference, “Life, the Universe, & Everything,” was sponsored by the College of Fine Arts and Communications. This conference was held at BYU in various departments for 29 years, including 2010. The conference attracted 500 attendees but struggled to find a sponsor on BYU campus, so this will be its final year at BYU unless a sponsor can be found. The Counseling Workshop, sponsored by the BYU Counseling and Career Center, came back in 2011 after a short hiatus and will also be held in 2012. The conference had 143 attendees and featured Harvard psychology professor Ellen Langer, who spoke on the mind-body connection. Mental Health Awareness Night is a new conference sponsored by BYU Public Affairs/Guest Relations and Intermountain Health Care and directed by BYU’s Comprehensive Clinic. This conference provides information to BYU and community leaders such as clergy, bishops, Relief Society presidents, etc., in the area of mental health services for families and individuals. The conference brings together in one place all the community agencies, which then provide contact information for services to these “gatekeepers.” Established Programs: The McKay School of Education-sponsored Teaching English Language Learners uses a government grant that was not renewed for 2012. Therefore this successful program will likely end in June or July of 2012. We are continuing with Summer Education Workshops, In-Service, and DegreeSeeking and Certification programs with the School of Education. We will concentrate on expanding marketing and registrations in the three areas mentioned above. The Department of Dance, now in the College of Fine Arts and Communications, continues to grow slowly in this economy. Attendance increased 2.5% over 2011. Eleven programs are held, of which two are year-round programs (Children’s Creative Dance and Youth Dancesport). Two programs are for adults (Adult Modern Dance and Adult Ballroom). The rest are summer youth dance programs. In total the dance programs had 1,145 attendees in 2011. Science Fair, sponsored by the McKay School of Education in conjunction with the Alpine, Provo and Nebo school districts, held its yearly fair/conference for elementary and secondary youth in March at the Conference Center. The fair’s attendance from the schools reached 600. BYU Merit Badge PowWow continues to thrive, with 5,045 scouts attending the two PowWow programs (one in the spring and one in the fall). Our numbers continue to increase in these programs as we bring on more badges in the second year of Spring PowWow. Program Enrollment Totals: Our total enrollments remained flat, fluctuating less than 1% over 2010. We are continuing to visit department heads in our assigned colleges in order to increase our offerings. Program enrollments broke down as follows: Dance Programs (1,145), Children’s Creative Dance (400), BYU PowWow (5,045), Degree Seeking and Certification (719), Summer Educator Workshops (162), InService Programs (205), Mental Health Awareness Night (400), other conferences (2,623). Total: 10,699. 2011 Unit Highlights of BYU Campus Education Week and BYU Conference Center Adult Religion Programs (H. Bruce Payne, administrator) Adult Religion Classes feature an approved LDS Institute curriculum focusing primarily on the LDS canon of scripture (Bible, Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and Pearl of Great Price) and LDS Church history and doctrine. The classes are designed exclusively for adults and are held in the BYU Conference Center. A total of four semester-long Adult Religion Classes were taught at the BYU Conference Center in 2011 (two during winter semester and two during fall semester). Total enrollments for 2011 increased by 20% from 2010 (1,146 in 2011 compared to 954 in 2010). This increase was due to an additional series of classes taught in 2011. The instructors each semester were Ron Bartholomew and Patrick Degn. BYU Campus Education Week, begun in 1922, is a program unique to adult continuing education in the United States. For one week the program utilizes the BYU campus to present over 1,000 classes on education, religion, marriage, family relations, health, history, genealogy, science, youth interests, and many other areas. Designed for adults and youth, it is one of the largest continuing education conferences in the United States. Campus Education Week was held August 15–19, 2011. The theme, “That All May Be Edified” (Doctrine and Covenants 88:122), was the university theme for 2010–2011 and highlighted the benefits of coming together to learn truth, increase in wisdom and knowledge, and share the various gifts we possess. The program offered 1,053 classes taught by 230 presenters. Additional highlights of the week were: the devotional address given by Elder Jay E. Jensen of the Presidency of the Seventy (attended by 7,244); a youth dance held under the south concourse of LaVell Edwards Stadium on Thursday evening (attendance of 905); and evening performances of Elton John & Tim Rice’s AIDA by SCERA, “Wish Upon a Star—A Tribute to the Magical Music of Walt Disney” by Jenny Oaks Baker, and “Rejoice: An Evening of Music and Inspiration” by various LDS artists (combined total attendance of 7,586). In addition to hundreds of university employees, 570 hosting volunteers helped to direct and serve students throughout the week. In 2011, a donation of $5,000 was received with the intent to help those in financial need to attend the program. An application process was established, and the funds covered the tuition for 88 individuals. Those who received the award were very appreciative. Individuals came from 49 of the United States (none from Rhode Island) and from 14 other countries. Total attendance was 18,999 individuals, and the total enrollment of 20,475 (some participants enrolled in multiple sections) compared to 20,434 in 2010. This represents a .002% increase in enrollments from 2010. Provo Campus Education Week Attendance Full-event M–F (no senior citizens) 3,437 Full-event M–F (senior citizens) 1,798 Full-event M–F (complimentary) 1,994 T–F (no senior citizens) 3,619 T–F (senior citizens) 1,428 T–F (all mornings, afternoons, evenings, MC) 1,810 T–F One Day Only 2,976 T–F Part One Day Only 1,784 Monday Only 1,629 Total Registrations 20,475 Broadcast of Campus Education Week: Due to BYUtv’s change in programming format, no classes were recorded for broadcast in 2011. Volunteer service from local individuals is critical to the success of Campus Education Week. For 2011, an estimated total of 8,550 hours of service were contributed by 570 volunteers. This represents a total of 4.1 full-time equivalent employees (using the standard of 2,080 hours for one full-time equivalent employee [FTEE]). 2011 Unit Highlights of Native American Educational Outreach Programs (Howard T. Rainer, administrator through April) In 2011, Howard’s vision and determination continued to help Native American youth, parents, and educators understand the urgent need for post-high school education, though his visits started to wind down as he approached retirement on May 1. Although Howard retired, his messages are still being heard throughout the U.S. and Canada through his DVD series. At the end of 2011, 6,047 copies of Voices of Promise, 7,447 copies of Voices of Leadership and 5,767 copies of Voices of Hope had been distributed. He also devoted countless hours to producing a new DVD called Voices of Opportunity to send out to all Native American communities, leadership, and families in 2012. Under Howard’s leadership, the following off-campus conferences and workshops were held during the 2011 calendar year. Date Feb. March Workshop Senior Prep College Day Salt Lake School Mar. 3–24 May 13–14 June 17 June 28–29 Filming Trip for 4th DVD Indian School Indian School National Head Start Conference Leadership Development NIEA Conference Refugee Conference July 11–13 Oct. 20–21 Nov. Place Farmington, NM Salt Lake City, UT Oklahoma Albuquerque, NM Salem, OR Denver, CO Group Students/Teachers Students # 300 75 Parents/Educators Parents/Students Parents/Attendees 800 300 800 Bismarck, ND Albuquerque, NM SLC Students Conference Attendees Refugees, counselors, teachers 125 2000 300 and Total: 4700 ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL Director, Conferences and Workshops Program Administrators: Family, Home, and Social Sciences; Religious Education; Humanities; Management; Law Comprehensive Clinic, Counseling and Career Center, Dance, Education, Life and Physical Sciences, Nursing, and PowWow Fine Arts and Communications; Engineering; Women’s Conference Native American Educational Outreach Programs (through April) Steven W. Taggart Robert A. Holcombe Von R. Phillips Jennefer M. Johnson Howard T. Rainer Assistant Program Administrators: Emilee Barrett (since November), John E. Best, Chelsy Erickson (through August), Scott P. Harris, Laurel B. Hornberger, Allison Maselli, Sharon Meyers (since July), Chrystine M. Whyte (until November) DEPARTMENT OF ESPECIALLY FOR YOUTH PROGRAMS In 2011, Especially for Youth Programs experienced continued success and popularity. Stay-at-Home (SAH) Programs increased locations to include more sessions in Ogden, Logan, West Jordan, and Beaverton, OR. BYU Sessions were again broken down into smaller sessions and listed as colors instead of letters: Yellow, Blue, Green, and Red. All housing for BYU was on campus, which made the public much happier and seemingly more satisfied. Extensive website updates were made to help the public with massive registration changes, continuing with priority selection. Registration changes: BYU Net ID was replaced with User Name/Log-in, with computer software division between Independent Study and EFY programs. Hunt Groups with phones continued. Costs increased slightly. Our department continues dealing with the many changes with the new PeopleSoft system, which this year has undergone still more helpful enhancements. Sherrie Bangerter continues as our department liaison and has attended meetings weekly to continue to modify the PeopleSoft system for EFY. Her practical, working knowledge of the system has been most beneficial. YP-contracted employees continue to be paid through the Church Office Building Payroll Department. We continue to use the Church Office Building Payroll Department to pay faculty and staff for our several programs. It has worked successfully while also fulfilling important legal tax requirements. We continue to nurture relationships that have been built and edified through EFY programs being held at campuses all over North America. The following is a list of host cities and universities as well as the number of sessions held at each: Type EFY EFY EFY EFY EFY EFY EFY EFY EFY EFY EFY EFY EFY EFY EFY EFY EFY EFY EFY EFY EFY Sessions Name AZ Flagstaff AZ Thatcher CA Redlands CA Sacramento CA Santa Barbara Canada—AB Calgary FL St. Petersburg GA Gainesville HI Laie ID Rexburg (BYU–I) IL Nauvoo (Special Edition) IL Normal IN Bloomington KY Bowling Green MA Amherst MO Columbia MN St. Peter NY Palmyra (Special Edition) OH Cincinnati OR Forest Grove TX Denton # 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 1 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Location Northern Arizona University Eastern Arizona University University of Redlands Sacramento State University University of California, Santa Barbara University of Calgary Eckerd College Brenau University BYU–Hawaii Brigham Young University, Rexburg ID Nauvoo Illinois State University Indiana University Western Kentucky University University of Massachusetts Missouri University Gustavus Adolphus College Palmyra Inn, Palmyra Xavier University Pacific College University of North Texas EFY EFY EFY EFY EFY EFY EFY EFY EFY EFY SAH* SAH SAH SAH SAH SAH SAH SAH SAH SAH SAH SAH SAH SAH TX San Antonio UT Cedar City UT Ephraim UT Logan UT Provo (BYU) UT Salt Lake City UT Salt Lake City (Special Edition) UT St. George VA Buena Vista WA Tacoma CA Fresno CO Denver FL Miami HI Laie ID Montpelier ID Twin Falls OR Beaverton UT Jordan UT Logan UT Ogden UT Orem UT Sandy UT St. George UT Taylorsville 3 Trinity University 2 Southern Utah University 1 Snow College 2 Utah State University, Logan 37 Brigham Young University, Provo 4 University of Utah 1 University of Utah 1 Dixie State College 5 Southern Virginia University 4 University of Puget Sound 1 Fresno Stake Center 1 Highlands Ranch Stake Center 1 Plantation LDS Bldg., Plantation, FL 1 BYU–Hawaii 1 Montpelier, Idaho Institute 1 College of Southern Idaho 2 Hillsboro Stake Center 2 SLCC West Jordan Campus 4 Utah State University Institute 4 Weber State Univ Institute & Univ 1st Stake Ctr 2 Orem University Institute, UVU 2 Sandy Institute 1 Dixie State College 2 SLCC Redwood Road Campus *SAH – Stay-at-Home Sessions Total Number of Sessions EFY = 114 Total # of Locations EFY = 41 Total Enrollments 62,188 We deleted the following sessions due to low enrollment numbers: Rexburg, ID SAH; Pocatello, ID SAH; Beaverton, OR SAH (one session); Anchorage, AK, Huntsville, TX, and Twin Falls, ID (one session). Special Edition Sessions Added This year we added Special Editions sessions in Palmyra, New York and Salt Lake City, Utah. These sessions include visits to Church historical sites such as the pioneer village in Nauvoo, the Sacred Grove near Palmyra, and Temple Square in Salt Lake City. The Salt Lake Special Edition took its participants to Ensign Peak, where they hiked and then received and furled yellow bandannas, as did the early Church leaders who stood at that historic spot. Stay-At-Home Sessions EFY Stay-at-Home (formerly named Area) Programs continued into their seventh summer, with some expansions this year. Tod Myers continues to oversee this program, working with our department and Institute staff throughout Utah. These programs have the youth arrive at 9:00 a.m. and stay until 9:00 p.m., eliminating the need for and cost of housing. Counselors working these stay-at-home sessions are now paid as contract employees, like the counselors who work the overnight programs. This change required the fee charged to participants attending the Stay-at-Home EFY to be raised to cover the additional expense. About 6,400 youth attended this format of EFY. Again this year, the programs were in the weeklong format, starting Monday afternoon and continuing through Friday night. Programs continued to be offered in the Salt Lake City area, in Taylorsville and Sandy, in Logan at the Utah State Institute, in Ogden at the Weber State Institute, and in Montpelier, Idaho, at the local stake center. We added two Jordan sessions that were held at the Salt Lake Community College West Jordan Campus. Additional Stay-at-Home Programs were held in Laie, Hawaii; Fresno, California; Denver, Colorado; St. George, Utah; and Twin Falls, Idaho. These programs were directed by Sherrie Bangerter and Dicksy Rhoads. Exciting New Developments for our Program In early May, we held a one-day retreat at a nearby location to brainstorm the 2012 theme. This was very successful as we involved EFY administrators and staff, Visual Communications administrators, and our International EFY Program leaders. It is extremely beneficial to have the direction for our next year decided early so we have the T-shirts, handbooks, and session supplies ready to ship to the International Programs that begin at the start of the year. It was our desire to improve our program by improving the quality of our counselors. We have made staffing changes and set up much more extensive training to accommodate this goal. Program Staffing A large staff is required to administer the Especially for Youth program, both the overnight and stay-athome sessions. The group involved in facilitating EFY included approximately 103 Session Directing Couples, 36 Field Coordinators, 135 Building Counselors, 35 Health Counselors, 25 office coordinators, and a dozen full-time employees. We also utilize about 350 men and women who teach the Tuesday and Wednesday classes. Additionally, we hired numerous counselors from all over the United States and Canada, almost 1,600 in total. The staff continues to be trained with online resources, various Church manuals (Preach My Gospel, Teaching: No Greater Call, etc.) and through face-to-face instruction. We strive to hire staff who will facilitate gospel learning, encourage full participation from the participants, be examples of righteous living, and lead with love during the week. A new administrator was hired in the closing months of this year. Phyllis Nielsen was brought on board with a wealth of experience and a load of enthusiasm and energy. She will oversee the Utah sessions (except BYU), both the Stay-at-Home and other campus overnight programs such as Logan and Ephraim. Administrator responsibilities were realigned in November as follows: Todd Willey—Innovation of new programs Tod Myers—Faculty coordination J.D. Hucks—Training Dicksy Rhoads—Counselor hiring and recruiting Phyllis Nielsen—Programming in Utah, except BYU Ben McKinnon—Programming in all areas except Utah and Hawaii Sherrie Bangerter—BYU and Hawaii Pete Kadish—no changes EFY Express During 2011, we continued with our one-day EFY Express programs. EFY Express includes dinner, a musical concert by an LDS artist, and a dance. This gives a small taste of the weeklong EFY program to many more youth. In 2011, Express programs were held in Buena Vista, Virginia on January 15 and Laie, Hawaii on February 19. Registration This year we continued with the Priority Registration System, including allowing youth to put in the priority number of three friends, which allows the friends to go in and register. Payment was made at the time of their session selection, and there was no waiting to know which sessions were still available. Open Registration again began after the Priority Phase, at the beginning of February, which allowed all participants to register. Registration set up the following schedule, which seemed to work well for registrant traffic flow: Stay-at-Home Registration—Wednesday, February 1; BYU sessions only— February 2; all other sessions (including East Coast, West Coast, Midwest, Utah, Idaho, and Special Edition sessions)—Friday, February 3. An extensive outline of this process was revised and updated on our website for those who cared to read it. Again, no priority registration was done for the Stay-at-Home Programs because they have smaller numbers. Campus EFY Sessions were offered at $445, with the exception of California and Hawaii sessions, which were offered at $480. Alaska and Canada session costs were $495. The cost for Special Edition Sessions in Nauvoo, Palmyra, and Salt Lake City was $545. EFY Stay-at-Home Programs were $155 in the Salt Lake and Northern Utah Areas. Hawaii’s Stay-at-Home program was offered at $210. We kept the voice mail function disabled in our front office to prevent unanswered messages. It was impossible, with 60–90 e-mail requests awaiting the customer service specialists when they came in to work, to add another 200 evening voice messages to the constant phone requests when our office does open. We again extended our office hours during the summer to 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in an attempt to better serve our participants, their parents, and other staff who work to create our EFY sessions, such as teachers and all levels of our counselor staff. Last year we were open until 6:00 p.m. We again implemented having an administrator “on call” during the weekends, which seemed to work well. The message instructed that our office would be open at 7:00 a.m. Monday for questions about first-day check-in, etc. Marketing This year we did not send chapel posters to the bishops and stake presidents in the United States and Canada. Registration e-mails were again sent to all past participants, and the poster was posted online. For the 2012 year in the fall marketing months, we announced that youth who registered would get a free download of the theme song. This was all done online, through a code given when registration is completed. We also announced a video contest for participants, to stimulate interest and excitement among the youth. The winning video will be shown at session orientations. Conclusion The Youth Programs Department has enjoyed another year of tremendous growth, productivity, change and valuable experience. As in years past, challenges arose and presented us with the invaluable opportunity to envisage new ideas, processes and concepts we can implement to improve our efficiency, service to the youth, and program quality. We have tremendous employees who work together to accomplish what sometimes seems impossible—making certain that our programs are successful, costeffective, and fill the needs of our participants. ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL Director, Especially for Youth Programs Program Administrator Program Administrator Program Administrator Gregory M. Tanner Sherrie Bangerter J.D. Hucks Peter Kadish Program Administrator Program Administrator Program Administrator Program Administrator Program Administrator We continued with the alignment of areas, as follows: Todd Willey—Midwest Dicksy Rhoads—Provo and Idaho Sherrie Bangerter—West Ben McKinnon—East, Northwest, and Canada Ben McKinnon Tod Myers Phyllis Nielsen Dicksy Rhoads Todd Willey DEPARTMENT OF EVENING CLASSES The Department of Evening Classes is a non-degree-awarding university program whose mission is to support academic departments and colleges in offering courses into the evening hours. The department also supports limited enrollments for students from the community who are at least 23 years of age. Tuition rates are the same as those of day school. The tuition transfer rate set by the university increased to $48.50 per credit hour for undergraduate enrollments and $59.53 per credit hour for graduate enrollments. The enrollment summary data for the department for the past five years is reported in Table 1. Enrollments Credit Hours FTES 2007 68,988 158,286 5,373 2008 67,024 150,560 5,116 2009 62,706 144,014 4,869 2010 60,694 139,673 4,656 2011 58,624 134,251 4,522 Table 1. Five-year enrollment summary data for Evening Classes Although the Department of Evening Classes has seen a steady decline in enrollments and credits offered each year, the courses offered by the department are more viable. The department is fiscally stronger than five years ago. A semester/term report sent to each academic department listing classes with enrollments below the approved minimum was developed and refined through the year. The academic departments and colleges have been very helpful in the refining process. This report has increased communication between Evening Classes and the academic departments, allowing Evening Classes to assist the departments in achieving their strategic objectives. The Annual Evening Classes Policy Update meeting was held in November for department assistants and department chairs. This meeting allows departments to voice concerns, ask questions, and receive clarification on Evening Classes policies. We appreciate the opportunity to gain a better perspective of the needs of the academic departments. The petition process for requesting approval to offer new Evening Classes offerings was formalized. The standardized form and process make it easier for departments to provide the necessary information for the academic vice president’s office to make decisions in the best interest of the university. A couple of Continuing Education interdepartmental meetings have been held to find ways to assist one another in meeting goals. The directors of Bachelor of General Studies, the Salt Lake Center, and Evening Classes met to gain greater understanding of the BGS program and to see if additional courses could be offered through the Salt Lake Center and Evening Classes to assist BGS students in meeting their course requirements. The meeting was quite helpful and is planned to be held again on at least an annual basis. A second meeting was held with the directors of Independent Study, Evening Classes, and the Salt Lake Center to begin discussions leading toward a proposal of ways to assist in meeting the needs of the increase in 18- to 20-year-olds desiring higher education. This working group is still in its infancy but will continue regular meetings in the coming year. ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL Director Academic Counselor/Coordinator Susan V. Overstreet Lynette Bybee DEPARTMENT OF INDEPENDENT STUDY HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR 2011 In 2011, Independent Study continued to provide online courses for university and high school students throughout the United States and in many foreign countries, while making major investments in pedagogy, technology, and personnel to operate successfully with the future challenges and opportunities in distance education. The education marketplace is driven by increasing expectations for meaningful interaction between teachers and students. Many parents, educators, government organizations and professional associations are seeking additional learning options for students with individual needs. To meet these needs, Independent Study has introduced additional pedagogical dimensions in our courses. Along with discussion boards and webinars that have had limited pilots, new “Instructor-Guided” courses have been introduced with one-on-one student-teacher checkpoints to establish learning goals, monitor progress, stimulate critical thinking, and motivate students toward academic success. This enhanced pedagogy places additional requirements on the technology utilized and personnel employed. While retaining registration services in the Orion system, this year Independent Study focused on transitioning courses into a new Learning Management System (Agilix BrainHoney). This new course delivery platform provides a solid technical foundation for teaching and learning functions that are not available with standard websites (e.g., student homepage, gradebook, discussion boards, and progress calendar). Other technologies introduced to the department this year include PC videoconferencing (Adobe Connect), knowledgebase (Microsoft Dynamics CRM), and collaboration software (Microsoft SharePoint). In addition to these technology investments, Independent Study made several additions to personnel and functions. A new director was appointed, and three new positions were staffed: associate director academic, faculty coordinator, and proctor specialist. These last three positions are critical in support of the enriched course pedagogy and represent a significant commitment to academic quality and faculty relations. Finally, after completing the first phase, construction of additional student housing has continued to surround the Morris Center. To address growing space needs, it was decided late last year to relocate our production staff to the Amanda Knight Building south of BYU campus. Enrollments High School enrollments: University enrollments: Personal Enrichment enrollments: 2009 total paid enrollments: 101,605—9% decrease 19,520—8% decrease 13 121,138—9% decrease Independent Study also provided: Free Personal Enrichment course enrollments: 29,844 Grand total of all Independent Study enrollments: 150,982—10% decrease over 2010 Financial Aid Independent Study awarded $36,876 in division scholarships and grants-in-aid to students. The awards included $7,464 in university course scholarships, $17,163 in university grants, $3,249 in grants for single parents, $471 in grants for disabled students, and $8,529 in high school grants. Diploma and Certificate Programs Within the High School Standard Program, 29 students completed their studies through BYU Independent Study and 20 students completed the Advanced Program. Three students completed the Adult Diploma Program and received diplomas from the Provo School District. Two students completed the requirements for and received a Family History Certificate, and 63 students completed the Organ Performance program and received certificates. Over 6,500 transcript requests were processed. Course Production One hundred twenty new or revised courses were added to the curriculum this past year—29 high school and 91 university, which include revisions into the new LMS BrainHoney. Independent Study now has a total of 456 active courses. Of these, 193 are active high school courses, 212 are university courses, and 51 are personal enrichment courses. Student Services The Student Services team provides support for high school and university students for all Independent Study courses. Student Services is organized in the areas of Customer Service, Proctor Services, Testing, and Materials Processing. During 2011, the Customer Service group handled over 276,000 phone calls and 51,000 e-mails, and administered over 9,000 exams in the testing center. Due to the Orion implementation in January 2011 and the self-serve features in that system, call volume was significantly reduced from the prior year. The testing area processed 82,681 exams, and the materials area processed over 122,000 pieces of incoming mail, 7,100 faxes and over 100,000 e-mails. Marketing Activity The marketing team consists of five administrators, two staff employees, and 10 student assistants. The five administrators make visits to schools across the nation, attend counselor and administrator conferences, and attend home school conferences to promote Independent Study. One staff member supervises three advertising assistants and all the advertising for BYU Independent Study. The other staff member supervises seven marketing assistants and all the marketing efforts of Independent Study, including working with over 20 independent contractors who also do visits to schools. The marketing team prepares and exhibits at over 60 conferences each year, while at the same time visiting over 4,000 schools each year to promote BYU Independent Study. Presentations Mary Stevens “BrainHoney Implementation: Pedagogical Challenges and Solutions,” presented at ADEIL conference Tony Nisse Open Educational Resources,” presented at Learning Solutions Conference Joseph Roberson “Bringing BYU to You: Education Anytime, Anywhere, for Anyone,” presented at BYU Education Week Conferences Attended and Exhibited Jedd Maylett American School Counselor Association—National Conference NAPCS 2012 National Charter Schools Conference California Small School District Association Regional Conferences John Bushman California Small School District Association Regional Conferences Washington School Counselors Association Conference ACSA Arizona Charter School Association Conference Nathan Hallows California Small School District Association Regional Conferences Missouri School Counselor Conference Indiana School Counselors Conference John Kent Virtual Virginia Conference, Newport News, VA, March 2011 Southern California Online Learning Symposium, Costa Mesa, CA, May 2011 Florida Parent Educators Association Conference, May 2011 Virginia Educational Technology Leadership Conference, Roanoke, VA, November 2011 Georgia School Counselor Association Conference, Macon GA, November 2011 Florida Charter School Conference, Orlando, FL, November 2011 Hill Air Force Base Education/Career Fair, Clearfield, UT, December 2011 James Rawson IDEA (Interior Distance Education of Alaska) Homeschoolers’ Conference, Soldotna, Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau, AK, April 26–May 6, 2011 ISBA (Idaho School Boards Association) Conference, Coeur d’Alene, ID, November 2011 (presentation to 350 superintendents, statewide school board members) National School Boards Association 71st National Conference, Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA, April 2011 MAPSA (Michigan Association of Public School Academies) Conference, November 2011 Joseph Roberson Presentation: Indiana School Counselor Association, Indianapolis, IN Presentation: Latter-day Saint Eastern Home Educators Conference, Virginia Beach, VA Nevada School Counselor Association Conference, Reno, NV Florida Parent-Educators Association, Orlando, FL American School Counselor Association Conference, Seattle, WA Southeast Homeschool Expo, Atlanta, GA Small School District Association, Arcata, CA National Black Child Development Institute, Nashville, TN Awards and Recognitions Course Awards o ART 45 (Drawing)—UPCEA (University Professional and Continuing Education Association) K–12 Distance Distinguished Course Award o CHEM 61 (Honors Chemistry, Part 1) ADEIL (Association for Distance Education and Independent Learning) Monty McMahon Award Mary Stevens o Serves as the Bylaws Committee Chair and member of the ADEIL Board Tony Nisse o Co-authored an open-resource textbook for project management in instructional design; Amado, M., Ashton, K., Ashton, S., Bostwick, J., Darnall, R., Nisse, A., Preston, J., Randall, D., Terakhova, V., & Wiley, D. (2011). Project Management for Instructional Designers ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL Director Associate Director Operations Associate Director Academics Assistant Director Student Support Services Assistant Director Course Development Support Service Administrator Faculty Coordinator High School Academic Administrator Instructor Administrator Project Manager Editing and Curriculum Administrator Quality Control Administrator Broadcast Media Producer Interactive Media Producer Graphic and Art Designer Instructional Designer Instructional Designer Instructional Designer Instructional Designer Instructional Designer Instructional Designer Instructional Designer Instructional Designer Instructional Designer Instructional Designer Instructional Designer Instructional Designer University Consultant Account Manager Account Manager Account Manager Account Manager Account Manager Systems Engineer Technical Support Administrator John Taylor Russell Bryant Veldon Law Caye Wycoff Steven Park Lauri McPhillen Robert Anderson Joseph Roberson Keenan Adcock Heather Bryce Maurianne Dunn Marga Petersen Glen Anderson Scott Gutke Suzanne Gerhart Greg Baird Jessica Draper Marilyn Fowles Ben Fryar Joel Hemingway Cheryl Morse Tony Nisse Kelly Olsen Mary Stevens Spencer Taylor Eleanor Thorne Jay Young Nina Lewis John Bushman Nathan Hallows John Kent Jedd Maylett Jim Rawson Dale Murri William Dastrup TABLE VIII INDEPENDENT STUDY COMPARATIVE ENROLLMENTS REPORT FOR 2010 AND 2011 COLLEGE OR DIVISION Enrollment 2010 FTE¹ 2011 2010 2011 574 310 4,984 1,040 560 3,156 1,630 1,788 180 5,019 1,401 567 21,209 710 204 5,148 1,126 213 3,095 1,852 1,757 132 2,984 1,643 656 19,520 40 29 501 100 39 319 161 162 12 466 90 25 1,944 60 19 513 109 13 311 161 157 9 281 106 33 1,772 High School Enrollments Personal Enrichment Noncredit totals: 111,736 315 112,051 101,605 13 101,618 0 0 TOTALS: 133,260 121,138 1,944 1,772 Education Engineering and Technology Family, Home, and Social Sciences Fine Arts and Communications Health and Human Performance Humanities Life Sciences Management Nursing Physical and Mathematical Sciences Religious Education Unclassified Credit totals: ¹Beginning in 2007, FTEs for noncredit courses will no longer be collected. CENTER REPORT BYU SALT LAKE CENTER FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION During 2011, the Center’s administrative personnel contacted most of the chairs of academic department with courses being offered at the Center. Leaders of the English, Political Science and Religion departments conducted specialized faculty meetings at the Center. The Department of Communications held its annual faculty retreat at the Center. Some significant changes involving enrollment management were introduced in the Undergraduate Office. A firmer minimum enrollment requirement was set at five students to better foster the academic experience for students and reduce expenses. Also, an in-house policy was set to determine class status (cancel or carry) one week before the start of the semester or term rather than waiting until the first day of class. The intent was to give students and instructors more lead time to readjust schedules since studies showed that, unlike on the main campus, most enrollment changes at the Center occur before the first day of class. This year all instructors were required to use the university’s new Syllabus Builder tool to prepare and submit their syllabi. They included the 14 new instructors who were hired and oriented to teach at the Center. This tool helped the Center better align, organize, and integrate instructional activities and learning objectives with those on the main campus. After a multi-year moratorium on adding new classes was lifted, the Center began adding carefully selected courses. This eased pressure on some courses in Provo and added enrollments at the Center. Enrollments continued to decrease due to policy changes and economic conditions, but adding these carefully selected courses to the Center helped mitigate declining enrollments. Summary and Comparison Table for All Credit Programs (2002 to 2011) A summary table compares the calendar year (2011) with previous years (2002 to 2010), and additional tables summarize the activity of credit programs at the BYU Salt Lake Center for the year. Enrollment data for undergraduate course offerings and the Executive Master’s Degree in Public Administration (EMPA) are also included. Year 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Course Offered 565 569 557 539 561 628 617 637 594 533 Courses Carried 544 556 525 509 544 588 581 580 554 439 Enrollments 8,525 9,029 8,172 8,393 8,689 8,697 8,660 7,791 6,399 5,660 Undergraduate Program Winter 2011 186 156 1,206 2,174 Courses Offered Courses Carried Head Count Only Total Enrollment Spring 2011 100 83 581 828 Summer 2011 74 60 450 638 Fall 2011 173 140 1,066 2,020 Totals 533 439 3,303 5,660 Executive Master’s of Public Administration (EMPA) Winter 2011 Spring 2011 Summer 2011 Fall 2011 Totals 6 3 0 6 15 135 122 0 136 393 Courses Total Student Enrollment At the April, June, August, and December 2011 commencement exercises, 5, 20, 21, and 3 students, respectively, graduated from the EMPA program for a total of 49 graduates in 2011. Academic Advisement The following chart shows the number of academic advisement appointments conducted by the academic advisor. Advisement Sessions (by month) Jan. 45 Apr. 45 Feb. 26 May 26 Mar. 39 Jun. 37 Total Jul. Aug. Sep. 37 86 28 Oct. Nov. Dec. 34 37 45 485 The advisor attended monthly academic advisor in-service sessions to keep current with university policies and practices. He also distributed literature on campus and in the community, attended 10 career and information fairs, and assisted in the administration of student evaluations. The following table shows the percentage of students who completed evaluations, along with campus percentages. Winter 2011 65% Main Campus 62% Spring 2011 66% Main Campus 54% Summer 2011 61% Main Campus 52% Fall 2011 63% Main Campus 65% Student and Auxiliary Services This area continues to provide services and support to students, faculty and staff at the Center, even making arrangements for free BYU basketball tickets to one game at the nearby arena and arranging participation in the local United Way event for local businesses. After receiving training from the Copyright Office, certain procedures were implemented to help avoid infringements when making copies for classroom use. Since non-matriculated students are not eligible for federal financial aid, Student and Auxiliary Services reached out with great success to these enrollees and encouraged them to apply for financial assistance provided by the Division. Sufficient parking for students in the evening was a challenge. After the North Temple viaduct reopened, Zion’s Securities made available an additional 100 stalls in the surface parking lot on the corner of North Temple Street and 400 West. The LDS Church’s Global Security Operations Center successfully tested the BYU Salt Lake Center’s YAlert system in May and November 2011. An unannounced building-wide fire drill was successfully conducted on October 27, 2011. Refurbishing the outdoor plaza began in March 2011 with the demolition of the old surface and landscaping around the BYU Salt Lake Center and LDSBC buildings. New waterproofing was added to protect the underground parking structures. New cement, planters, landscaping, and lighting were added to beautify the plaza and the entrances to each building. New cabinets and a work surface were installed in room 342, designated as the faculty workroom. Testing Center In 2011 the testing center implemented several changes that resulted in greater efficiency and betterquality service: Eliminated test services to third-party organizations. In an effort to align the Center more closely with testing services and practices on the Provo campus, all test proctoring services to outside entities were eliminated. This has allowed the Center to focus solely on improving services to instructors and students at BYU. The Center continues to offer testing services to Independent Study in the Division of Continuing Education, BYU–Idaho and LDSBC. Increased cost-effectiveness by shortening hours of operation. Careful analysis determined that by closing the testing center on Saturdays and between semesters/terms there would be little reduction in services and significant cost savings. Operating hours were also shortened by one hour a day during the workweek. This change reduced expenses and increased employee productivity by increasing traffic over a shortened time frame. Improved test availability to students. Arrangements were made between the Provo and Salt Lake testing centers to make testing services available to students at the Center on both campuses. This has been a benefit to many students who are full-time BYU Provo students. The Center also offered testing services during the final exam period to any faculty member who used testing services during the semester. The area efficiently administered a significant number of finals to students during summer term and fall semester. Faculty members who previously had not used testing services are now interested in developing a relationship with the area for testing support. Arranged daily courier service between testing centers. A daily test pickup between the Provo and Salt Lake testing facilities was organized. This service ensures instructors a timely turnaround of student exams for scoring and review. These changes allowed the testing center to efficiently meet the needs of students (most of whom live in Provo) and increase the value of its service to the faculty. The number of tests administered this year is reported below. Tests Administered in the BYU Salt Lake Center Testing Center BYU Salt Lake Center BYU Independent Study LDSBC Total 6,692 1,007 765 8,464 Accounting and Finance On August 1, 2011 the information analyst assigned to the Center, Steve Christensen, was given additional responsibilities within Financial Services and relocated from the Center to the Harman Building. He continues to service the Center along with his other assignments for the division. Technologies and Library Services The year saw continued growth in the use of the library and computer lab. The instructors became more familiar with the audiovisual equipment available as evidenced by its increased use. The new Windows 7 operating system was installed on computers in the labs, TEC podiums, and offices. The IT team also developed faculty and staff portals for the Center’s website and began updating the website. Library and IT personnel focused on improving service to students, faculty, and staff. Continued coordination with campus departments and other Church entities remains a priority at the Center. The most important meeting held to ensure this coordination is the monthly one with the OIT account managers assigned to the Center. Library literacy instruction sessions were presented in all English classes that require this instructional module, as well as in other courses that requested it. A training session was held to acquaint faculty with the services and equipment available in the library. As a result, demand for library resources and equipment continues to increase. Administrative Personnel Director, BYU Salt Lake Center Undergraduate and noncredit programs administrator Accounting and testing services administrator Student and auxiliary services administrator Technologies and library services administrator Center librarian Scott L. Howell Dane S. Rigby Steven Christensen Kevin Bezzant Garren Durtschi Amy Bernards SERVICE AREAS DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER OPERATIONS Computer Operations had another busy year in 2011. Several new strategic initiatives were introduced and implemented. After the successful release of Orion for Independent Study, it was determined that in order to become more fully aligned with academic data regulations and best practices—coming both from within the university and via external legislation—we would need to separate Orion into two distinct systems. We created an “academic” version of Orion which could more closely mirror the campus systems. And, we released “nonacademic” Orion with the freedom to pursue an environment that more closely matches customer expectations in a business relationship. Another strategic initiative that gained ground this year was the continued consolidation of custom software development (found throughout DCE) under the direction of Computer Operations. For example, the Independent Study Dashboard product was transitioned to the Computer Operations Software Development Group, along with portions of PayRight and other Financial Services software products. Our Software Development Group undertook several large projects this year. Apart from those mentioned above, they transitioned many of our systems to the BYU Central Authentication Service (CAS), unifying user log-in credentials across many systems. They have implemented a new development framework, a more advanced quality assurance and testing program, and new build processes designed to manage the two distinct Orion flavors now in production. They have also explored mobile application development this year. New software development is ongoing in the areas of: Women’s Conference Program Management, Education Week Program Management, and improved hiring practices via tighter integration with PeopleSoft. The Systems Administration Group spent considerable time and effort preparing for our eventual move to the OIT Virtual Data Center product. This service (or product) provided by OIT will allow us to transition away from dedicated hardware operating in our own data center to a centrally managed hardware cluster that can be virtually partitioned for use by campus areas such as our own. This potentially presents a substantial reduction in our operating and maintenance costs for server computing resources. Other accomplishments from this group include: rehosting the Independent Study video XSAN to FibreJet technology, rebuilding the Visual Communications XSAN, reconfiguration of servers to support the dual Orion strategy, several equipment upgrades, and the retiring of equipment that has been virtualized elsewhere. Our Help Desk and Client Relations area managed over 3,200 customer-initiated work/help requests in 2011. They were able to migrate approximately 50% of our workstations to Microsoft’s Windows 7 operating system. Also, all workstations were upgraded to Microsoft Office 2010. They are about halfway complete on the migration of our user accounts from DCE-managed Active Directory accounts (in the CONED domain) to OIT-managed accounts (in the BYU domain). This move is essential to enable our full use of the OIT Virtual Data Center product. They have also been instrumental in supporting the adoption and implementation of Microsoft SharePoint throughout the division. Finally, apart from their regular duties, they are developing a desktop hardware replacement plan that will allow us to schedule incremental refreshes of PCs each year, reducing the purchasing spikes we’ve experienced in the past. The DCE WebTeam was transferred from Computer Operations to Visual Communications to better leverage our DCE web presence design, planning, development, and implementation via better synchronization with division marketing strategy. ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL Director Client Relations Manager Senior Systems Administrator Systems Administrator Software Architect / DBA Software Development Manager Software Development Team Lead Software Development Team Lead (effective October 12, 2011) Software Developer Software Developer Software Developer Software Developer Software Developer Software Developer (effective October 12, 2011) Barton D. Schaerrer Steven G. Walker K. Demar Bowman W. Lamar Newton Bryan D. Henderson Shelly N. Farmer Gary L. Smith W. Dale Murri Kenneth R. Sears Daniel A. Jones J. Nicole Stevens Scott H. Taylor Evan R. Larson Jonathan D. Anderson DEPARTMENT OF VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS The year 2011 saw significant changes, progress and improvements that are helping the division raise awareness, registrations and revenues. We are improving in our skills and abilities. We are growing into several new areas of services, including online and social media. We are asking for and receiving more opportunity to assist program administrators with their marketing challenges. And we are growing. In June 2011 we welcomed the web team back into the core marketing team. Alfonso Flores, Daniel Fuller, and Michael Ivanyo are now reunited with the VisCom, enabling better communication and improved customer service. We added a new position to our roster: Gracie Hardie was hired December 1 as an account manager. Carol Salmon’s role of production manager was also formally redefined this year. Several specifics of our 2011 advances can be detailed in these major areas: 1) Marketing Milestones 2) Web and Online Presence 3) Social Media 4) Processes and Practices Marketing Milestones The various program directors, administrators, and coordinators have been exhibiting more trust and reliance on the VisCom team to help market their respective programs more effectively. Specific successes include: AOD Conference Jean Israel, Greg Thomas and their team renovated the Academy of LDS Dentists promotional mailer this year, adding more color, removing detailed information, and including a strong call to visit the renewed AOD website. Overall registrations increased, with revenues increasing $14K. Salt Lake Center A visiting General Authority singled out Greg Thomas’ SLC brochure redesign as an example of excellent work. Test Prep Brochure and website revisions, along with new pricing structures, helped the Test Prep program see an increase of over $100K in revenues. Newswriting Cindy Moorhead has established herself as a Deseret News Contributor, and has had two feature articles accepted for publication. The first, published in February 2012, featured Counseling Conference headliner Leslie Greenberg. The second, to be published in spring of 2012, highlights the new Latin American Classical Music Festival. Music Downloads Matt Southerland and the web team were instrumental in creating a new music download service for EFY internationally. This will save the program and the Church tens of thousands of dollars annually in CD production and distribution costs. Expanding Independent Study Service Gracie Hardie oversaw research for Independent Study’s website that included studying other distance learning entities, website layout styles, and pricing options. RootsTech Partnership Tyler Wangsgard, Daniel Fuller and Michael Ivanyo worked with Kevan Allbee to deliver the RootsTech website, posters and mailer designs, helping Family Search successfully launch this inaugural event. Web and Online Presence With only two full-time programmers managing over 200 program sites and more than11,000 pages of code, it is arguable that we have half to a third the staff necessary to meet the minimum demands of programming, tool creation, maintenance and website innovation. In spite of this limitation, the web team enjoyed a productive year and made great strides in moving our web capabilities forward. 2011 ushered in a new era of website design and online presence. Both from within the division and from the university, new practices, procedures and protocols were introduced, signaling a shift in how we use the web to digitally distribute our message, engage our audiences, enable registrations, and deliver our content. These changes and advances include: Web Team Remerges with VisCom In June 2011 the web team was reunited with the core VisCom team. Michael Ivanyo remains focused on application and back-end programming, while Daniel Fuller is directing efforts to the front end of projects and also supervising the student programmers. Alfonso Flores is now focusing on visual asset creation and management, lightweight programming assistance, and special projects. New BYU Template BYU released the much-awaited web template revision that promises to be more attractive, flexible, and robust. This will allow our VisCom team to develop more effective program websites in 2012. New Web Looks Daniel Fuller, Matt Southerland, Tyler Wangsgard, Alfonso Flores, and Greg Thomas teamed up to renovate several sites this year, adding more visual attraction and informational utility to the Financial Planning, Books for Young Readers, Professional Certification, Counseling Conference, Women’s Conference and Test Prep sites, among many others. Goodbye ColdFusion Much to the joy of our web programmers, the highly proprietary and little-used development platform ColdFusion has been replaced by the faster, more stable and more widely used PHP. This is already increasing productivity substantially. Tools and Utilities Developed Michael Ivanyo has directed the development of the following this year: o Division Web Gallery - an image gallery to provide designers with high quality graphics; allows clients to view and choose photos for their websites o Web Analytics Application - a self-service application allowing our clients to view and analyze website trends o Web Task Tracker Tool - a command line interface to the Web Task Tracker to manipulate and process tasks quickly o Web Tools Website Tools for web developers to extract data directly from the registration system and to construct quality web pages o Archive and Repository programs - a program that updates the online repository keeping track of all website changes, along with another program that archives all websites to a local storage device for quick recovery when needed Social Media Facebook, Twitter and blogs continue to explode in popularity and are emerging as the prime media for exposure and customer engagement. With this in mind, VisCom initiated a “Digital First” philosophy in 2011, directing our efforts toward training, investigating, and otherwise becoming proficient in how we might best move forward the interests of the division with these tools. Our efforts include the reading and sharing of numerous articles about Facebook, Twitter, Wordpress and more. We have refined the processes of sending mass e-mails. We have assisted several programs with their own Facebook presence, including Books for Young Readers, EFY, and the Salt Lake Center. We are also preparing to enter the world of blogs and community interaction by writing what we now call “feature articles,” but which will shortly evolve into actual blogs. Processes and Practices VisCom continues to refine processes and revisit established practices in the interest of improving customer service and increasing effectiveness. Certain milestone advances include: The VisCom Tracker was retired in May, and the project inventory and time tracking system RoboHead, a third-party online service, was contracted and is proving to be a solid program. The international version of the EFY handbook and other marketing materials are transitioning to the Priesthood Department of the Church. Streamlining printing processes move forward with the development of Carol Salmon’s position as production manager and “single point of contact” for BYU Press. VisCom has established relationships with AdLab, an on-campus student-run ad agency, with which we expect to team on several projects in 2012. Several brands have been strengthened with better management of imagery, logos, layouts and such. These include Especially for Youth, Women’s Conference, Education Week and Bachelor of General Studies. Jean Israel introduced Independent Study to the use of bishops’ packets for their chapel poster shipments, saving an estimated $10,000 annually. Administrators: Kevan Allbee Jean Israel Gracie Hardie Carol Salmon Greg Thomas Matthew Southerland Tyler Wangsgard Alfonso Flores Michael Ivanyo Daniel Fuller Director Account Manager Account Manager Production Manager Designer Designer Designer Web Designer, Illustrator Back-end Web Developer Front-end Web Developer CONTINUING EDUCATION CASHIER SERVICES The Continuing Education Cashier Services department provides customer services for walk-up, on-site, and telephone registration inquiries, and cashiering services for most of the division’s programs. Department personnel facilitate these functions by working closely with program management and the Financial Services Department. The department strives to provide excellent customer service and program management support. (Effective August 1, 2011, Cashier Services was created as a separate department from Registration Services.) Walk-up registrations are processed on the first floor of the Harman Building in the cashiering front office. An office is also located in the Morris Center to process payments for Independent Study Programs. The cashier front office has a vault, and the office located in the Morris Center is equipped with a safe. Each office operates according to university policies and procedures. The registration and cashiering duties are segregated appropriately. The department also provides telephone help for online registrants who have payment concerns or need assistance. On-site cashiering and registration services are provided for Campus Education Week and Women’s Conference. The department offers cash, check, and credit card payment options working in conjunction with the division’s Financial Services department and the BYU Treasury Services department. All on-site cashiering is reconciled, processed through CashNet (BYU cashiering system), and deposited according to university policies and procedures. CONTINUING EDUCATION FINANCIAL SERVICES The Continuing Education Financial Services Department provides accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting services; business advisory services; management system development and analysis services; and financial internal control services. In addition, the department oversees auditing, employee contracting, payroll, purchasing, travel, registration, and financial strategic planning. A professional staff facilitates these functions in coordination with division program management and BYU administration. The department adopts the mission of BYU Financial Services: “To support the university’s mission, we promote and protect the economic interests of all BYU stakeholders. We endeavor to be trusted business advisors in a self-service environment.” Department personnel attend campuswide coordination meetings and committees where accounting, student finance, tax, payroll, purchasing, treasury, budgeting, travel, hiring, and regulatory issues are discussed. Department personnel also attend various program department staff meetings within the division as business advisors and information analysts. Department personnel participated with the BYU Office of Information Technology in updating and maintaining PeopleSoft’s Personnel Manager module (online job posting and application); in updating and maintaining a custom PeopleSoft contracting module for the division; and in creating a Business Objects data universe to better support program-specific information reporting. Department personnel continue to participate with the division’s Computer Operations Department in developing and beta testing a custom registration system known as Orion. PERSONNEL Assistant to the Dean—Financial Services, Controller Associate Controller Assistant Controller Accountant Accountant Accountant Accountant Analyst Jonathan S. Spackman Scott H. Payne Joshua R. McDaniel Steve Christensen Duane Dalby Shauna K. Hawkins Jenny L. Mortensen Daril C. Johnson CONTINUING EDUCATION HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES The primary mission of Continuing Education Human Resource Services is to see that part-time, contract personnel for the Division of Continuing Education are eligible for employment, properly hired, and accurately paid on time. Eligibility includes compliance with U.S. Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization laws, academic and professional qualifications, and BYU Board of Trustees policies and conditions of employment. Recognizing the influence of employees on Continuing Education patrons, Continuing Education HR strives to hire role models who demonstrate a life that combines the quest for intellectual rigor with spiritual values and personal integrity. The Human Resource office’s financial stewardship includes accurate payroll processing, appropriate accounting practices, and timely payments. At the end of 2011, our Continuing Education Human Resource Services office maintained job information on 3,301 active contract employees and had prepared 12,789 contracts. In an effort toward process improvement, Continuing Education HR has continued to assist in the development of automated processes in the PeopleSoft system. This development has produced multiple electronic processes to replace paper ones and has assisted in reducing the cycle time to process contracted hires. In addition, PeopleSoft provides compliance controls and keeps the university’s HR/Payroll operation integrated. 2011 Contracts Jan 1,553 Feb 1,169 Mar 2,690 Apr 1,157 May 1,820 Jun 1,120 Jul 1,048 Aug 860 Sep 133 Oct 94 Nov 825 Dec 320 Total 12,789 DCE Part-time Contracts–2011 Total = 12,789 3,000 2,690 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 1,553 1,169 1,820 1,157 1,1201,048 860 825 133 94 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL HR Coordinator 320 Jennie M. Voorhis CONTINUING EDUCATION REGISTRATION SERVICES The Continuing Education Registration Services Department provides walk-up, on-site, telephone, and online registration services and cashiering services for most of the division’s programs. Department personnel facilitate these functions by working closely with program management and the Financial Services Department. The department strives to provide excellent customer service and program management support. Walk-up registrations are processed on the first floor of the Harman Building in the cashiering front office. The room has a vault and operates according to university policies and procedures. The registration and cashiering duties are segregated appropriately. Online registrations are self-service and processed through a custom registration system known as Orion. The department sets up and maintains master data screens in Orion for each program, section, and registration option offered online. The department also provides a telephone help desk for online registrants. On-site registration and cashiering services are provided for Campus Education Week and Women’s Conference. The department offers cash, check, and credit card payment options, working in conjunction with the division’s Financial Services Department and the BYU Treasury Services Department. All onsite cashiering is reconciled, processed through CashNet (BYU cashiering system), and deposited according to university policies and procedures. Department personnel continue to participate with the division’s Computer Operations Department in developing and beta testing the Orion system. PERSONNEL Registrar Kevin M. Smith BYU CONFERENCE CENTER The Conference Center continued operations under the direction of Spencer Hansen. Spencer is assisted by Jen Cardon and three part-time/on-call audiovisual technicians. In 2011, two major upgrades were made to the Conference Center. In time for Women's Conference in April, a new digital video overflow system was installed with a dual encoder for IPTV and set-top decoder boxes for each room that has video capabilities. In November and December the building's room partitions were replaced, including a new key-operated divider between rooms 2258 and 2260. The keyoperated divider will save a lot of time when the rooms need to be divided or combined. In conjunction with this project, the ceilings in our kitchens (rooms 2256 and 2262) were replaced. MONTH January February March April May June July August September October November December TOTAL: DAILY COUNT OF PARTICIPANTS ATTENDING PROGRAMS 7,075 IN 2003 8,700 12,487 11,372 4,674 12,636 15,446 24,085 10,749 13,511 9,399 5,122 135,256 This count is based on expected attendance counts provided by program planners per day, Monday through Saturday only. It is an attempt to count each participant once per day. STAFF PERSONNEL Manager, BYU Conference Center Secretary, BYU Conference Center Spencer E. Hansen Jennifer Cardon TABLE IX NUMBER OF HOURS SCHEDULED IN CONFERENCE CENTER ROOMS BY HOUR OF THE DAY AND DAY OF THE WEEK JANUARY 1, 2011–DECEMBER 31, 2011 MON TUE WED THU FRI HOURLY TOTALS 7-12 12-5 5-10 339 396 215 364 520 2,793 308 399 247 806 732 352 493 615 286 2,310 2,662 3,893 11.5 13.2 19.3 TOTAL 950 3,677 954 1,890 1,394 8,865 14.7 7-12 12-5 5-10 510 442 209 558 500 490 633 614 405 1,050 910 759 920 966 701 3,671 3,432 2,564 26.5 24.8 18.5 1,161 1,548 1,652 2,719 2,587 9,667 23.2 57 70 40 64 81 122 93 97 119 121 108 80 105 80 82 440 436 443 34.9 34.6 35.2 TOTAL 167 267 309 309 267 1,319 34.9 7-12 12-5 5-10 112 111 131 136 133 148 191 161 147 257 245 199 220 228 207 916 878 832 36.3 34.8 33.0 TOTAL 354 417 499 701 655 2,626 34.7 7-12 12-5 5-10 122 120 149 235 230 224 257 229 164 343 274 188 277 297 255 1,234 1,150 980 49.0 45.6 38.9 TOTAL 391 689 650 805 829 3,364 44.5 7-12 12-5 5-10 1,140 1,139 744 1,357 1,464 3,777 1,482 1,500 1,082 2,577 2,269 1,578 2,015 2,186 1,531 8,571 8,558 8,712 21.3 21.2 21.6 TOTAL 3,023 6,598 4,064 6,424 5,732 25,841 21.4 ROOM HOUR FLOOR 1 (16 RMS) FLOOR 2 (11 RMS) TOTAL AUD (1 RM) 7-12 12-5 5-10 KITCHENS (2 RMS) MULTI (2 RMS) BLDG TOT (32 RMS) PERCENT UTILIZATION TOTALS** ** UTILIZATION RATES ARE BASED ON 252 AVAILABLE DAYS FOR THE YEAR OF JANUARY 2011 TO DECEMBER 2011. TOTAL HOURS USED % UTILIZATION = x 100 # ROOMS x HRS AVAILABLE PER ROOM Graph F UTILIZATION OF CONFERENCE CENTER JANUARY 2011–DECMBER 2011 50 45 40 PERCENT UTILIZATION 35 30 25 7am–Noon Noon–5pm 20 5pm–10pm All Day 15 10 5 0 AREA ASSOCIATED PROGRAMS BYU JERUSALEM CENTER FOR NEAR EASTERN STUDIES During 2011, Study Abroad programs at the BYU Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies continued to accommodate 82 students participating in each of three four-month programs during winter semester, spring/summer combined terms, and fall semester. Programs were again limited to full-time students currently enrolled at one of the BYU schools (Provo, Idaho, or Hawaii) and only to those who had successfully completed at least two semesters of full-time enrollment. Participants were able to study a core curriculum that focused on Old and New Testament and ancient and modern Near Eastern studies. Classroom study was built around field trips that covered the length and breadth of the Holy Land and included travel to Turkey and Jordan. The field trip program also included travel to several areas in Israel proper, with limited travel to a few areas in the West Bank, and no travel to Gaza. The curriculum is designed to achieve a balance of spiritual, academic, and cultural development consistent with the unique goal of the Jerusalem Center. Students who participate in a Jerusalem Center Program are expected to 1) develop a strong understanding of political, social, and cultural history of the Holy Land; 2) develop an appreciation for peoples of diverse backgrounds by interacting with residents of the Holy Land; 3) gain an understanding and appreciation of the history of the Holy Land and the events leading to the presence of the Jerusalem Center; and 4) learn how to navigate in major world cities and how to adjust to local customs, practices, and manners. A major focus in all programs is the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and the early apostles in their original biblical setting. This year, the university’s General Education Council approved a proposal to allow all BYU students who pass the 347 (Palestine) and 349 (Israel) courses to automatically receive 3 hours of Global and Cultural Awareness general education credit. Additionally, BYU is now accepting and approving all petitions for Ancient Near East 336 to qualify for 3 hours of GE “Letters” credit. Jerusalem Center faculty and administration meet regularly to assess the program and discuss changes that may need to be made to the curriculum or field trip schedule. They coordinate with one another in keeping the learning outcomes clearly defined and in improving and assessing courses. An extensive review of the field trip manuals was undertaken during 2011, resulting in the production of a new set of materials for student use beginning in January 2012. The Jerusalem Center continued to support humanitarian and community outreach activities in the Holy Land during 2011. Each student group participated in the production of school and hygiene kits for local distribution. Four senior couples lived in the Holy Land on volunteer service assignments through BYU. In particular, three of the couples were involved with assisting student programs and LDS branch activities, hosting, and handling the distribution of humanitarian donations, primarily to hospitals, clinics, orphanages, and special-needs schools. The couples were also involved in music and cultural arts programs that included concerts in the Center. A fourth couple resided at the Tiberius Branch facility in the Galilee and was involved in LDS branch activities, community outreach, and ESL education. Several artistic displays are now on permanent loan to the Center and are displayed in public areas of the building. Visitors may participate in a 40- to 50-minute tour of the Jerusalem Center, which includes a hosting video, a 10-minute organ recital, and a tour of the eighth floor and the Jerusalem Center gardens. ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNNEL BYU (Provo) Assistant to the President for the Jerusalem Center ...........................................................................J. R. Kearl Program Administrator .............................................................................................................Debbie Petersen Administrative Assistant ........................................................................................................... Jana Longhurst Controller (retired in September) .................................................................................................... Carl Bailey Controller (from September)....................................................................................................... Kevin Walker BYU (Jerusalem) Executive Director ...........................................................................................................................Eran Hayet Assistant Executive Director, Chief of Security ...........................................................................Tawfic Alawi Security Department Coordinator .................................................................................................. Tarek Safadi Office Manager ............................................................................................................................. Malak Sharaf Controller .................................................................................................................................... Ghalib Nubani Associate Director, Academics (January–August) .................................................................. Ray Huntington Associate Director, Academics (August–December) ............................................................. Andrew Skinner Faculty, Ancient Near Eastern Studies (to August) .............................................................. Jeffrey Chadwick Faculty, Ancient Near Eastern Studies (from August)................................................................. Jared Ludlow Faculty, Religious Education (to August) ............................................................................. Kerry Muhlestein Faculty, Religious Education (to August) ........................................................................................ Frank Judd Faculty, Religious Education (from August) ............................................................................ Stephen Harper Faculty, Religious Education (from August) ............................................................................. Eric Huntsman Faculty, Modern NES: Israeli & Jewish Civilization....................................................................Ophir Yarden Faculty, Modern NES: Arab & Islamic Civilization (to April) ............................................ Adnan Musallam Faculty, Modern NES: Arab & Islamic Civilization (from April) .............................................. Bashir Bashir Faculty, Introduction to Arabic .................................................................................................... Ayman Jebera Faculty, Introduction to Hebrew ................................................................................................. Judy Goldman TABLE X BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY TOTAL STATISTICAL REPORT BYU JERUSALEM CENTER 2007–2011 YEAR CREDIT ENROLLMENTS FTES STUDENTS ENROLLED 2011 2,254 121 246 2010 2,210 118 301 2009 2,216 119 290 2008 1,840 120 330 2007 2,284 145 254 DOCUMENTARY AND HISTORICAL ITEMS ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES AND ASSIGNMENTS January 1, 2011 John E. Taylor was hired as director of Independent Study, replacing Justin Johansen. January 1, 2011 Jean R. Israel was promoted to account manager in Visual Communications. January 7, 2011 Camille Funk from Independent Study left for other employment. May 1, 2011 Howard T. Rainer retired from Native American Educational Outreach Programs. June 13, 2011 Jennie M. Voorhis was hired as the Human Resource Coordinator. June 20, 2011 Lynell E. Lutes from Independent Study left to work at CTL. June 23, 2011 Veldon L. Law was hired as an associate director-academic in Independent Study. July 1, 2011 Alfonso Flores was transferred from Computer Operations to Visual Communications along with the other members of the web team in an effort to unify our web presence with division marketing strategies. July 1, 2011 L. Daniel Fuller was transferred from Computer Operations to Visual Communications along with the other members of the web team in an effort to unify our web presence with division marketing strategies. July 1, 2011 Michael Ivanyo was transferred from Computer Operations to Visual Communications along with other members of the web team in an effort to unify our web presence with division marketing strategies. July 1, 2011 Scott B. Froerer retired from Human Resource Services. July 11, 2011 Laurel Hornberger transferred to Von Phillips’ area to work with dance camps. July 15, 2011 Sharon A. Meyers was promoted to assistant program administrator. August 6, 2011 Matthew J. Wright from Independent Study left for other employment. August 25, 2011 Russell Shakespear left the university to pursue a new employment opportunity. August 27, 2011 James Paxman left the university to pursue a new employment opportunity. September 1, 2011 Chelsy Erickson left the university to be a stay-at-home mother following the birth of her first child. September 7, 2011 Jay R. Young was hired as an instructional designer in Independent Study, replacing Lyndell Lutes. October 10, 2011 Maurianne Dunn was hired in Independent Study, replacing Matthew Wright. October 12, 2011 Jonathan D. Anderson filled the vacancy left by Russell Shakespear as a software developer in Computer Operations. October 12, 2011 W. Dale Murri filled the vacancy left by James Paxman as a software development team lead in Computer Operations. November 1, 2011 Robert A. Anderson, Jr. was hired as faculty coordinator in Independent Study. November 7, 2011 Chrystine M. Whyte left the university to accept a job at Utah Valley University. November 12, 2011 Emilee Barrett was promoted from program assistant to assistant program administrator to replace Chrystine Whyte. November 28, 2011 Phyllis G. Nielsen was hired as an assistant program administrator in EFY, replacing Lindsay Wilson. December 1, 2011 Gracie J. Hardie was hired as an account manager in Visual Communications. DIVISION DOCUMENTARY ITEMS August 15–19, 2011 Campus Education Week had an attendance of 18,999 people (20,475 enrollments/1,617 FTES) on BYU’s Provo, Utah campus. These participants came from 49 of the United States and from 14 other countries. The program theme was “That All May Be Edified” (D&C 88:122). Fall 2011 The BYU Salt Lake Center began hosting the newly formed doctoral program in Educational Leadership and Foundations (EDLF) during fall semester. Visitors August 16, 2011 Elder Jay E. Jensen of the Presidency of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was the Campus Education Week devotional speaker at the Marriott Center. President Cecil O. Samuelson conducted the devotional, which was attended by 7,687 CEW participants. October 19, 2011 Elder Paul Johnson, Church Commissioner of Education, visited and toured the BYU Salt Lake Center. PROFESSIONAL HONORS, AWARDS, AND APPOINTMENTS 2011 Awards: Barton D. Schaerrer was given the Administrative Excellence Award for the Division of Continuing Education at Brigham Young University. Kelcie G. Beck was given the Staff Excellence Award for the Division of Continuing Education during the Staff Seminar held in September at the BYU Salt Lake Center. Recipients of the Staff and Administrative Employee Recognition Award (SAERA): J. Nicole Stevens March Garren E. Durtschi April Ben Fryar July H. Bruce Payne December Service Award Recipients: Nathan J. Hallows Leanne M. Olson Scott H. Payne Camille Funk Michael J. Hemingway Eleanor T. Thorne Shauna K. Hawkins Garren E. Durtschi K. James Hartshorn Janice J. Bristow Jeff E. Hoyt Cheryl L. Morse Daniel A. Jones Jennefer M. Johnson Troy L. Cox Jean S. Hwang Lee J. Glines Steven W. Taggart Ellen R. Allred 5 years 5 years 5 years 5 years 5 years 5 years 5 years 5 years 5 years 5 years 5 years 5 years 10 years 15 years 15 years 30 years 30 years 30 years 35 years January January February April May May June August August October October October June July September May September November October Journal Articles: Hoyt, J., Howell, S., (2011). Beyond customer satisfaction: re-examining customer loyalty to evaluate continuing education programs. The Journal of Continuing Higher Education, 59(1), pp. 21–33. Presentations: Howell, S. (October 27, 2011). The changing context for student ethical behavior: Aligning institutional policies and faculty support. (Presenter and panelists.) WCET (WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies) 23rd Annual Conference, Denver, CO. Howell, S. (October 28, 2011) Why students choose the branch campus of a large university. Featured in the Pecha Kucha Smackdown 2.0. WCET (WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies) 23rd Annual Conference, Denver, CO. SPECIAL DIVISION PROGRAMS February 22–24, 2011 Winter Workshop. The workshop began on Tuesday, February 22, following Division Council and the CE adult and youth religious education programs meeting. On Wednesday morning, Max Molgard of Church correlation spoke about his department’s history, noting that God and Christ “have the big picture. They know what it’s to look like before it’s put together. The Lord often sets up a program or gives a commandment long before we see a real need for it.” Correlation has its beginnings in 1906, but it took about a century to bring the “big picture” into focus, and there are still some “missing pieces that the Lord will put in” when the time is right, he said. Also Wednesday morning, Jeffrey H. Dyer, chair, Organizational Leadership and Strategy, spoke on “The Innovator’s DNA,” saying it’s possible to develop creativity skills. His research has found that innovators have expertise in an area, are intrinsically motivated and have creativity skills— meaning they are divergent thinkers who use more of their right brain—and are intuitive. People can become more innovative at problem solving by using certain techniques: questioning, observing, experimenting and networking. To add value to your organization, you have to innovate, change the way you do things, he said. If you haven’t adapted or modified in 10 years, you’re not doing very well. He urged administrators to have the courage to innovate by challenging the status quo, taking smart risks and learning from them. In the afternoon, George Durrant, a former Missionary Training Center president, spoke about being happy and having a positive attitude. His comments included: “Time goes by really fast, and before you know it you’re old. There’s no time to be unhappy” and “Your most important job here is to go around spreading happiness.” Derek Marquis, managing director, and Scott Swofford, director of content and media of BYU Broadcasting, spoke about changes in their organization and what the new BYU Broadcasting building means to the program. Derek shared a comment made by Elder M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of the Twelve when he toured the new building: “Remember, it’s not about the building. It’s only about the content that comes out of the building.” Derek said the content will see some major changes. One is the tagline. Before, it was “Keeping you connected,” a slogan targeting BYU alumni and LDS audiences. Research showed, though, that non-Church members felt excluded by that tagline. It has been changed to “See the good in the world,” with the intent of reaching out beyond the campus and the borders of the Church. “Scott is here to ensure that the content is what the Church and the Brethren want,” Derek said. The future of BYU Continuing Education depends to a large extent on our willingness to innovate, Dean Wayne J. Lott, and associate deans, Darin R. Oviatt and Lee J. Glines told administrators Thursday morning. “The university continues to say, ‘keep doing what you’re doing; you’re doing well with it,” Dean Lott said. “They have great trust in us. However, it isn’t the same as it was in 1978, or even 2010. That’s why you’ve got to look at things through different eyes. You’ve got to innovate.” Darin Oviatt pointed out that we tend to be planners and executers, not innovators. He said, “How accepting is our culture of questioning our leaders? Of failure? Sometimes we’re going to fail in some of these ideas.” He recommended that administrators use any empty time to think and come up with ideas. “There needs to be some space to plan and envision the right way to do things,” he said. Lee Glines said that in department strategic plans for the next three years, administrators should identify two or three “mission kinds of statements” that guide what we do. And instead of only identifying “changes,” the document should articulate plans for the next three years. Ideas for new programs shouldn’t just be “straw men to be shot at,” he said. “When you have an idea, when the department works together and comes up with something, believe in it. Ground it in research and serious thought. Hold it up to your strategic plan to see if it fits.” The workshop culminated with a reception and banquet on Thursday night. Faculty Teaching Awards were presented to Kelley MacKay-Shane, who began working for BYU Independent Study in 2001 as a writing instructor, and R. Don Cook, BYU organ faculty since 1991, who has supported continuing education for many years. Appreciation Awards were given to Royce Veater of BYU’s Office of Information Technology, and Ryan J. Bateman, who has worked in various facilities management departments at Church headquarters for over 12 years. The workshop committee consisted of Gregory J. Baird, chair, and Jennefer Johnson, Susan Overstreet and Joseph Roberson, with Duane Lemley assisting by assignment from the dean’s office. September 14, 2011 Staff Seminar. “Building a Firm Foundation” was the theme for the 2011 Staff Seminar held at the Salt Lake Center. Committee members were Spencer Hansen, Denan Cox, Janice Bristow and Wilda Watts. Following a tour of the Center, the staff were treated to a slide show by Andy Horton, manager of visual curriculum for LDS Seminaries and Institutes. Andy’s presentation was about the building of the Jerusalem movie set on the LDS Motion Picture Studio South Campus, near Goshen, Utah. The huge new set, dedicated in August, will first be used for parts of the New Testament Scripture Library Project. The new set is unique because it includes camera angles for Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Nazareth, Andy explained. The area near Goshen also resembles the area around Jerusalem as it was at the time of Christ. Part of Utah Lake can double as the Sea of Galilee. Like Jerusalem, the area is all sand, with no rocks in the soil. Finding the location was a miracle, with property owners’ hearts being changed to let the Church use the land, Andy said. Set construction began last November. Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve dedicated it, saying it would be used for things we haven’t even thought of yet, Horton said. The films will help the Church in its online media campaigns. When people search “religion,” “Christ,” or “church,” they will be taken first to the media that teach the gospel, Andy said. “I know the Lord’s hand is in it.” Following lunch on the patio outside the Devereaux House, the staff met back in the Center for a seminar by Larry Richards, president of LDS Business College. His topic was “Good Leaders Facilitate Good Relationships.” He asked the staff to think of a leader who really had an impact on them, and list that person’s traits. He then asked if each trait was primarily rooted in attitude or skill. It quickly became apparent that, as he said, “effective leadership is primarily an attitude issue. The skills come later. When you come to see (employees) as God sees them, your perspective will be very different. You will build relationships in very different ways.” The day concluded with a tour of the Tabernacle Choir facilities below the Tabernacle on Temple Square. September 20–22, 2011 Fall In-service Workshop. This workshop for division administrators was held September 20–22, 2011. After departmental and division council meetings on Tuesday, the event moved to Aspen Grove Family Camp on Wednesday. Opening the retreat, Daniel C. Peterson, BYU professor of Islamic and Arabic studies, gave his thoughts on the current situation in the Middle East. “Things are in flux in the Middle East right now, but when have they not been in flux?” he said. The Church is not making much progress right now in the Middle East, he said, though long-term progress has been really good. The Middle Eastern Texts Initiative, which he heads, has helped, making contacts with highlevel, influential people. The Church’s humanitarian work in Indonesia has made a good impression. And the Church always has been “very careful to obey the law and not sneak or proselytize,” he said. Steve Sandberg of the BYU Office of the General Counsel spoke about partnering and innovation in a case study: the complicated process leading to the BYU football team’s decision to go independent and contract with ESPN. Steve reviewed some facts spanning four years. He concluded that the lessons from the experience are: Do your research and be prepared. Figure out your goals, what you need, and go then after it. Greg Danklef, a professional development specialist in BYU Human Resources, spoke about “Getting Things Done,” based on the books by David Allen (Getting Things Done and Making It All Work). “What’s on your mind right now?” he asked. “Usually, if something is on your mind, it’s not getting done. You haven’t figured out yet what you’re going to do about it. You’re not really working on those things—you’re just holding them in there.” Rather than worrying about something that pops into your head, you need to store it in a safe place. You need a trusted system where you will see the thought or idea when you need to see it, he said. “If you have an idea more than once, it’s a waste of resources and energy. You need to capture it and store it. Your brain’s great for having ideas, but not for holding them.” Your system should have a list of active tasks, a list of active projects, a calendar, a someday/maybe list, reference files, and a capturing device (paper, folders, phone, etc.), he said. Administrators highlighted this year were Nicole Stevens, Duane Dalby, Rob Hunt and Will Dastrup. Sheldon Martin spoke about “Focusing on the Positive.” He is a seminary teacher and mental health counselor who often speaks at Education Week, EFY, BEFY and youth conferences. Thinking positively is a skill that can be developed, he said. It’s all about perception. We need to confront negative thoughts, challenge them, and modify them. We have reasons to be optimistic and hopeful about the future, Martin said. “The Savior has promised to come. That single event alone should provide so much hope. He is going to come back.” The retreat concluded with a question-and-answer session from the dean’s office. Darin Oviatt spoke about faith and humility. Partnering and innovation are needed, he said. “We all need professional humility to allow this organization to be successful.” President Benson said the central feature of pride is enmity, which is competitive in nature, he said. “It doesn’t matter where the good idea comes from. Are we professionally humble enough to hear that innovative idea when it comes, wherever it comes from?” Lee Glines noted that in his visits to the departmental sessions, “There was commonality in desires to communicate, to provide greater service to one another. It is heartwarming to see how dedicated you are to the work you are involved in.” In his closing remarks, Dean Lott observed what a great challenge it is to lead during times of change. “Change is here,” he said. “So how are we going to meet it? ‘How’ springs from ‘why’—it’s more than your job or my job. Prophets, seers and revelators say this institution (BYU) has a responsibility to reach out to the entire Church. It is our charge. Our responsibility is to bring it to them in a responsible way so they can use it in whatever way they see fit. Why? Because we’ve been charged to do it.” With that charge, he said, “We are entitled to the blessings—revelation and the powers of heaven—in the work that we do. We are about the work of the Lord in all that we do. We are entitled to guidance, direction, encouragement, support, faith, hope and understanding.” He urged administrators to remember what Darin Oviatt said about pride. “Take pride in what you do in your work. Don’t become proud of your work—be proud of what happens in the lives of these people.” October 21, 2011 BYU Salt Lake Center sponsored its annual faculty banquet on the 26 th floor of the Church Office Building. The featured speaker was Professor Steven Walker, who titled his remarks, “The Illuminating Humor of the Bible.” The banquet also included musical performances by the famed opera singer Ariel Bybee (spouse of instructor) and harpist Merinda Christensen (daughter of instructor). Special service awards were given to four retired instructors at the Center: Brenton Yorgason, Larry Lunt, Elaine Burrows, and Dave Pack. December 2011 Division employees enjoyed varied and creative Christmas celebrations within their individual departments. December 2011 Division employees received the university Christmas gift. This year the book Pathways to Perfection by President Thomas S. Monson was distributed to all qualifying university employees. UNIVERSITY COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS OF DIVISION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION PERSONNEL 2011 Wayne J. Lott Darin R. Oviatt Lee J. Glines R. Neil Carlile Duane C. Lemley Ellen R. Allred Matthew D. Greene Barton D. Schaerrer Steven W. Taggart John E. Best Michelle Moore Susan V. Overstreet Lynette A. Bybee Jonathan S. Spackman R. Duane Dalby Shauna K. Hawkins Deans Council CES Task Committee for Coordinating Curriculum Developments and Religious Education State of Utah Continuing Education Deans Council Portal Governance Advisory Board (PGAB) Academic Technology Advisory Committee (ATAC) University Learning Suite Advisory Committee Academic Technologies Advisory Committee (ATAC) University Curriculum Council (UCC) University Advisement Council (UAC) Bachelor of General Studies Faculty Advisory Committee University Student Ratings Task Force University Information Security and Privacy Committee University Compliance Coordinating Council University Disability Standards Committee DCE Compliance and Ethics Committee United Way Division Inservice Committees Bachelor of General Studies Faculty Advisory Committee Operational Advisement Committee Independent Study Portfolio Management Team MyMap Task Force Educational Support Unit Review Committee Bachelor of General Studies Faculty Advisory Committee Data Management Committee Information Foundations Product Review Board (IPRB) Campus Scheduling Board Employee Giving Committee Office Professionals Advisory Committee (OPAC) Division Inservice—Winter Workshop Committee Operational Advisement Committee (OAC) Advisement In-service Committee University Admission Reads Committee University Auxiliary Controllers’ Council BYU Controllers’ Group BYU PeopleSoft Administrative Advisory Team DCE Handbook Committee DCE Accounting Council BYU Controllers’ Group DCE Accounting Council BYU Controllers’ Group DCE Accounting Council Member Member BYU Representative Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Ex Officio Member Member Member Member Chair Representative Chair Chair Member Member Member Member Ex Officio Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Chair Chair Member Member Member Member UNIVERSITY COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS OF THE DIVISION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION PERSONNEL 2011 (cont.) Joshua R. McDaniel Jenny Mortensen Scott H. Payne Scott B. Froerer BYU Controllers’ Group DCE Accounting Council BYU Controllers’ Group DCE Accounting Council HRS Administrative Advisory Group Personnel/Payroll Advisory Group BYU Controllers’ Group DCE Personnel Management Council DCE Handbook Committee BYU PeopleSoft Administrative Advisory Team DCE Accounting Council Campus Hiring Offices Coordinating Council—CHOCC Campus Hiring Offices Coordinating Council—CHOCC Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Chair Member Member Member Member Member (Jan-Jun) HRS Administrative Advisory Group (Jan-Jun) Personnel/Payroll Advisory Group (Jan-Jun) Member Member Member Jennie Voorhis Campus Hiring Offices Coordinating Council—CHOCC John E. Taylor HRS Administrative Advisory Group (Jul-Dec) Personnel/Payroll Advisory Group (Jul-Dec) Educational Support Unit Review Committee Academic Innovation Task Force Annual Employee Giving Campaign Member Member Member Member Member BYU Audiovisual Review Committee Division Inservice—Winter Workshop Committee Phi Kappa Phi, BYU BYU Website Design Committee Administrative Advisory Council Division Inservice—Fall Retreat Committee DCE Division Council BYU Phi Kappa Phi Executive Committee Academic Innovation Task Force (AIFT) HBLL—Reference Coordinating Committee CCLA—Public Services Committee (Consortium of Church Libraries and Archives) Triad Campus Coordinating Council Salt Lake Center Safety Committee Salt Lake Center Financial Aid Committee OIT Computer Services Representative Group University’s Social Media Committee Operational Advisement Committee University’s Social Media Committee Member Member College Advisor Member Member Member Member President Member Member (Jul-Dec) Keenan Adcock Glenn L. Anderson Greg J. Baird Jessica E. Draper Suzanne Gerhart Eleanor T. Thorne Scott L. Howell Amy E. Bernards Kevin J. Bezzant Garren E. Durtschi Dane S. Rigby Chair Member Chair Chair Member Member Member Member TABLE XI BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY VOLUNTEER HOURS DONATED 2006–2011 C&W Ed Week/PowWow¹ Religious Enrichment² EFY Programs³ Independent Study Total Hours 2006 24,408 11,361 33,414 0 69,183 2007 26,972 11,554 50,095 0 88,621 2008 31,972 11,462 38,290 7 81,731 2009 30,819 11,441 0 19,975 0 62,235 2010 43,088 2011 40,380 3,259 315 93,000 139,662 2,539 360 80,720 123,999 No volunteer hours for the years listed have been reported from the BGS, Evening Classes, or Salt Lake Center departments. ¹Beginning in 2010, Ed Week and PowWow are included with C & W. ²Prior to 2010, Religious Enrichment included Ed Week/PowWow. ³Beginning in 2010, stay-at-home counselors for EFY are being paid for their services. EMPLOYEE INFORMATION TABLE XII BYU CONTINUING EDUCATION NUMBER OF ADMINISTRATIVE, STAFF, AND PART-TIME OR STUDENT EMPLOYEES 2007–2011 2007 Admin Staff Bachelor of General Studies Religious Enrichment Programs² Especially for Youth Programs³ Computer Operations Conference Center Conferences and Workshops DCE Human Resource Services Dean’s Office¹ Evening Classes ELC 2008 PT/Stu Admin Staff 3 3 9 14 0 12 1 14 2 2 2 2 4 1 2 5 1 5 1 2 1 0 18 4 2 24 1 29 5 26 29 12 172 Visual Communications 6 5 4 2 # of Employees by Classification: 100 43 PT/Stu 2011 Admin Staff 18 6 1 0 14 4 2 24 1 0 4 25 1 186 25 21 5 2 3 8 14 0 13 1 6 2 2 8 33 1 6 8 2 2 4 1 2 5 1 2 1 2 1 12 4 4 2 2 0 14 5 3 19 1 0 3 19 6 197 28 21 4 3 1 8 17 0 12 1 7 2 2 8 32 1 6 5 2 1 4 1 2 6 1 2 1 2 1 12 4 4 2 2 0 15 7 3 20 2 0 3 22 7 211 28 26 1 3 1 9 14 0 11 1 7 2 2 9 34 1 5 10 2 1 3 1 2 5 1 2 1 2 1 14 4 4 1 2 0 10 7 3 25 2 0 3 20 9 221 27 24 2 306 108 45 313 107 45 322 105 45 347 109 44 355 Total Number of Employees: 449 466 474 497 508 Full-Time Equivalent (EFTE): 296 309.5 313 323.5 330.5 469,805 429,027 422,182 360,952 359,669 Total Enrollments: PT/Stu 3 2 4 1 2 4 1 2 1 2 1 12 4 4 2 Registration¹ Salt Lake Center 2010 PT/Stu Admin Staff 3 3 9 14 0 14 1 6 2 2 8 32 1 5 8 Financial Services¹ Independent Study 2009 PT/Stu Admin Staff ¹Prior to 2008, the employee numbers for Dean’s Office, Financial Services, and Registration were combined. ²BYU Adult Religious Education Programs' name was changed to Religious Enrichment Programs in 2010. ³BYU Youth Religious Education Programs' name was changed to Especially for Youth Programs in 2010. Graph G DIVISION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION Administrative, Staff, and Part-Time or Student Employees Growth Comparison 2006–2011 400 355 347 350 322 313 306 Admin 289 300 Staff PT/Student 250 200 150 100 50 108 100 95 107 109 105 44 43 45 45 45 44 2006 (Enrollments 456,018) 2007 (Enrollments 469,805) 2008 (Enrollments 429,027) 2009 (Enrollments 422,182) 2010 (Enrollments 360,952) 2011 (Enrollments 359,669) 0 Graph H DIVISION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION Full-Time Staff and Administrative Employees Growth Comparison 2006–2011 120 108 107 109 105 100 100 95 80 60 2006 44 43 45 45 45 2007 44 2008 40 2009 2010 2011 20 0 Staff Administrative
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