February
19, 2014
President
Cecil O. Samuelson
Brigham
Young University
Provo,
UT 84604
Dear
President Samuelson:
The BYU experience is one of a kind. It’s something
that people dream of being a part of one day as they pursue their college
education. But with BYU being in high demand and the qualifications for
acceptance being even higher, many people’s dream of attending Brigham Young
University becomes only a dream and never a reality. But what if more people’s dream of attending
BYU could be a reality? With a BYU Expansion/Extension in the City of Heber,
that dream could in fact be a reality. The Heber Expansion would provide (a) a
unique location, (b) seamless integration for the BYU Education Program into
the Wasatch County School District, and (c) the opportunity for more people to
be a part of BYU experience.
Unique Location. The city of Heber is a smaller town. The 2010 census reported the
population of the city being 11,362. With a population being approximately 9.9x
smaller than the city of Provo (which has a population of 112,488 according to
the 2010 census), a BYU campus in Heber would allow for an intimate and lasting
relationships formed between students. Heber is a town described as more
“rural.” Having a college experience in a more rural area would allow for a
unique experience. BYU Provo is near a busy town filled with shopping centers,
large franchises, and many other learning institutions. A smaller expansion of
the large campus would allow for a more focused environment.
School Integration. One of the largest work forces in the city of Heber is
the Wasatch County School District. With the school district having such a
large emphasis on the town, BYU and the BYU Education Program could greatly
benefit from the opportunity of seamless integration from BYU into the work
place for hopeful graduates seeking work. A BYU expansion in Heber could be a
potential campus for the education program at BYU to grow and expand.
Provides the BYU Experience. While being on BYU’s campus, it is undeniable that there
is a certain feeling of goodness that is in the air. This feeling is a huge
selling point for BYU. It is what drives people to work hard in hopes of
getting accepted to the university. But with BYU becoming more and more
competitive each year, less and less people are able to have that opportunity
to learn in such a wholesome and unique environment. Having a Heber Expansion
would allow more people a BYU education and BYU experience. BYU is in high
demand, especially in Utah. Having another campus would respond to that demand
and still allow people the BYU experience in Utah, just on a more intimate
scale.
President
Cecil O. Samuelson
February
19, 2014
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A Heber Expansion of BYU would bring so much good for
BYU as a whole and the students attending. Its location and connection to the
local school district provide so much opportunity to grow the economy as well
as job security for graduates. A smaller, more rural campus would provide a
unique experience, yet still give students the famous BYU experience that they
are looking for. I ask you to seriously consider this proposal and respond as
soon as you have made your decision. I thank you so much for your time and
consideration towards this proposal and look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Emma
Jones, Student
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