Developing a Pioneer’s Heart
February 7, 2017, will forever be imprinted
in our history. Not only is this the date that
BYU-Pathway Worldwide was announced;
it is also the date that all full-time Pathway
employees were asked to leave Rexburg for
Salt Lake City, where the new organization
would be established.
Like our pioneering forebears in the Church
who left behind homes and communities
they cherished to follow a greater cause,
the employees of BYU-Pathway — both
current and future — make sacrifices to
offer higher education to Church members
throughout the world. Each of our sacrifices
are individual, personal, and unique. And
it’s in these offerings that BYU-Pathway
employees embrace the Pioneer’s Heart as
they dedicate themselves to building the
kingdom of God.
Obedience to Prophetic & Inspired Direction
We are guided by prophetic direction from the leaders of The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints. Moreover, each of us as BYU-Pathway Worldwide
employees actively seeks and acts upon inspiration through the Spirit in our
individual work to bless God’s children through higher education.
Faith & Optimism for the Unknown
Being part of a pioneering Church educational institution brings excitement
and growth, and with growth comes change. At BYU-Pathway, we work on
the frontier by embracing change with open hearts and willing minds.
Personal Sacrifice & Dedication
Since the announcement of BYU-Pathway Worldwide, employees have
packed up, left homes and communities, and moved their families to support
the growth of the organization. This continues the pattern of dedicating our
time and talents to improving lives around the world.
Humility & Frugality
BYU-Pathway was born out of BYU-Idaho, an institution that through humility
and frugality strives to serve “as many students as possible within resource
constraints.” Likewise, we strive to be stewards of consecrated resources,
offering up our talents with meekness. It is in this spirit that we work to do
more with less and to take correction when needed. In doing so, the Lord
magnifies our abilities.
Collaboration
At BYU-Pathway, we work across boundaries both internally and externally.
This requires us to counsel with our colleagues and leaders. We believe that
accomplishing the work includes acting with respect, deference, and a spirit
of teamwork and camaraderie.
Concern for the One
Working for BYU-Pathway is not just a job — it’s a belief in a cause that
matters. We are passionate about the success of each student. By “thinking
like our users” and focusing on their needs, we find ways to support and lift
students no matter their economic, cultural, and personal circumstances.