Brigham Young University--Hawaii Campus

In 1974 the Church College of Hawaii, already a fully-accredited four year undergraduate university, was renamed Brigham Young University--Hawaii Campus and put under the jurisdiction of Brigham Young University. Under Brigham Young University (Provo) the Hawaii campus grew in enrollment and recognition. In 2003 the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints restored the independence of BYU--Hawaii, having it report directly to the Church Board of Education instead of to the President of BYU (Provo). Presidents included: Dan W. Andersen (1974-1980), J. Elliot Cameron (1980-1986), Alton L. Wade (1986-1994), and Eric B. Shumway (1994-2003).

Variant names

BYU-H

BYU Hawaii

Brigham Young University-Hawaii

Description

Established: 1974

Abolished: 2003

Location: Laie, Hawaii (1974-2003)

Functions

The mission of Brigham Young University–Hawaii is to integrate both spiritual and secular learning, and to prepare students with character and integrity who can provide leadership in their families, their communities, their chosen field, and in building the kingdom of God. BYU--Hawaii offers services to students seeking Bachelors' or Associates' degrees in a wide variety of majors. The university also offers online courses. The University is a research hub for Pacific and Hawaiian Island studies, with a large collection of historical artifacts from the Pacific Rim and Pacific Islands housed in the university library. The university also facilitates student life and athletic events for the student body.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Brigham Young University--Hawaii campus president reported to the Brigham Young University (Provo campus) president.

Associated Units

Superior Unit: Brigham Young University (1974-2003)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1975-1976: p. 11 ("The Hawaii Campus at Oahu became a part of Brigham Young University in September 1974 by action of the Board of Trustees. An academic dean was designated to report directly to the President of Brigham Young University.")

Brigham Young University The First One Hundred Years, 1975: vol. IV p. 217-218 (In 1974 the Church College of Hawaii becomes a branch of BYU; BYU Hawaii, a four year undergraduate university; first President of BYU Hawaii campus is Dan W. Andersen)

BYU-Hawaii WWW website, accessed Sept. 27, 2011: About BYU-Hawaii page (J. Elliot Cameron becomes president, 1980; Alton L. Wade becomes president, 1986; Eric B. Shumway becomes president, 1994; BYU-Hawaii reports directly to the Board of Trustees instead of BYU-Provo, 2003) About BYU-Hawaii Vision & Mission (The mission of Brigham Young University–Hawaii is to integrate both spiritual and secular learning, and to prepare students with character and integrity who can provide leadership in their families, their communities, their chosen field, and in building the kingdom of God) About BYU-Hawaii Facts (An undergraduate university with an enrollment of approximately 2,500 students who represent over 70 different countries and cultures from the Pacific Rim, the U.S. mainland, and other parts of the world.)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2011-00164

Creator: ARC