

BYU President: "This Is the Most IMPORTANT Decision I'll Make" | Pres. Shane Reese E0019
May 9, 2024
Shane Reese, President of Brigham Young University, shares his insights one year into leadership. He discusses the critical mission of BYU and the risks of not fulfilling it. Addressing student loneliness, he introduces a new mandatory course designed to foster connections among students. Reese emphasizes the importance of maintaining BYU’s unique identity and integrating spiritual growth with academic rigor. He also highlights efforts toward inclusivity, diversity, and mission-aligned hiring to enrich the student experience.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Fostering Connection in Education
02:07 • 23min
Preserving Uniqueness in Higher Education
25:30 • 16min
Exploring the Concept of Belonging in Education
41:39 • 2min
The Importance of Primary Questions in Building Community
43:44 • 3min
Embracing Diversity for Deeper Connections
46:18 • 3min
Mission-Aligned Hiring and Student Success
49:47 • 21min