BYU-Hawaii President's Report
Aloha from President Wheelwright
ALOHA! Since its founding more than 54 years ago, Brigham Young University–Hawaii has been developing young men and young women of character and integrity. Recent events around the globe have once again confirmed the importance and need for leaders who have such character and integrity and who are willing to take responsibility for not only themselves but for all those they influence.
Speaking on the BYU–Hawaii campus, President Henry B. Eyring said, “Success will be realized as young people gain greater power to make the world better for others. Success will be an increase of the power of students to improve families, communities, and the world. The legendary vision of President David O. McKay for this place was about young people going forth to be an influence for peace worldwide.”
It is our charge, even our obligation and sacred duty, to help facilitate thisinfluence through education and leadership development.
Accelerating the work
The mission of BYU–Hawaii is to develop leaders and to do so while combining both a spiritual and an academic foundation for a lifetime of learning. Much is required to do this, and we thank you for your part as an alumnus or friend of this blessed institution. We are grateful for your support and example to the wonderful students who come here to learn and to grow. Thank you!
We have focused our efforts on accelerating this leadership development through a coordinated emphasis on three imperatives: continued improvement in quality, continued efforts to lower costs, and serving even more students. We are excited with the progress being made on each of these imperatives.
A year-round calendar, online courses to assist prospective students in their preparations, the I-WORK financial aid program, and the returned missionary voucher program all have been established to help achieve these three imperatives—and they are working!
Planning for the future
Additionally, BYU–Hawaii is working with local communities and all of those in our extended ohana as we pursue approval of our plans for growth and further development so that we can serve even greater numbers of students—especially those from throughout the Pacific Rim.
Mahalo for your commitment and participation in blessing the lives of the students at BYU–Hawaii. As you continue to help in this great work, we hope your life will continue to be filled with the blessings of Heavenly Father and His Son.
Sincerely,
Steven C. Wheelwright
President
Brigham Young University–Hawaii
Fall 2009 President's Report (Full report)
