About Y-Serve
Established in 1999, the Brigham Young University Center for Service and Learning has a unique focus on student service both on campus and in the local community. Students are encouraged to participate in service throughout their time at BYU. The Center for Service and Learning offers a range of services to assist students in locating opportunities which best suit their interests (major and career goals), schedules, and aspirations.
Our mission is to provide every student with a meaningful service opportunity. We seek to instill in the heart and mind a desire to give lifelong service.
We are guided by the following principles:
- Safety - The safety of every student is paramount.
- Respect - We will show respect in every way for the dignity of the individual or agency served.
- Reflection - Reflection should be an integral part of each service experience.
- Selflessness - Our motivation is to give without expectation of reward.
- Meaning - Our service opportunities will meet real and meaningful community needs
As part of a BYU education, BYUSA’s vision is to be leaders centered on Jesus Christ, who contribute to the building of
To attain this vision, our mission is to engage students in opportunities which cultivate: a sense of belonging, refined skills and talents, Divine-centered leadership, meaningful contributions, and a commitment to future service.
BYUSA is comprised of seven areas, each with unique responsibilities in the organization:
Campus Activities –Campus Activities puts on hundreds of activities a year, ranging from huge campus parties like Fall Fest, small, semi-weekly events like Live at the Terrace, or complex celebrations like Homecoming. The area oversees relationships with hundreds of volunteers and many key offices on campus.
Communications – Communications manages BYUSA’s image. The area coordinates media contact, volunteer recruitment, Web site management and overall publicity for the organization.
Clubs –The Clubs area sponsors between 60 and 70 clubs at any given time, with membership totaling in the thousands. The area manages weekly club nights while also showcasing BYU’s unique clubs twice a year at the huge Friday Night Live program. With so many clubs, the area uses much of its time training and aiding club presidents and members as they seek to grow their clubs through hundreds of individual activities each year.
Human Resources—The Human Resources area manages the registration and placement of the thousands of volunteers that participate throughout the year. They are responsible for fostering a family environment in the organization.
Student Advisory Council –Student Advisory Council (SAC) fulfills much of BYUSA’s roll of advising the administration. The 40-member council meets twice weekly to discuss student issues in committee and with key university administrators. The area also sponsors monthly Q&As, College Forums with deans, and programs to gather student input including focus groups, surveys, and suggestion boxes.
Student Honor Association – The Student Honor Association (SHA) takes an active role in educating students about BYU’s honor code and the standards of Christian living. The area designs, coordinates and performs presentations involving skits and musical numbers to inform students on the honor code.
Presidential Initiatives – The Presidential Initiatives area manages the executive presidency’s campaign initiative implementation as well as other incidental projects that are spearheaded throughout the year. It is an area that requires everything from planning events and programs to meeting with administrators and designing surveys.
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