About Ensign College
OUR MISSION
Ensign College is an institution of higher education founded and sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.The school’s mission is to develop capable and trusted disciples of Jesus Christ.
As an institution, we seek and follow the counsel and guidance of inspired leaders in harmony with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its purposes, and in fulfilling our stated mission.
As Ensign College students learn by faith, they prepare to assume responsible positions in the workplace as well-qualified professionals.
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Fulfilling Our Mission
ENSIGN COLLEGE AND CES
COLLEGE-WIDE CAPABILITIES
- TEAMWORK AND LEADERSHIP:
Create and sustain a culture of trust, vision, and continuous improvement that adds value to an organization. - COMMUNICATION: Share information in diverse audiences, modes, and environments for the purpose of mutual understanding and edification.
- TECHNICAL SKILLS: Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish specific tasks through proper systems, processes, and tools.
- PROBLEM-SOLVING: Analyze complex problems and generate creative solutions supported by informed evidence.
- PROFESSIONALISM: Exhibit behaviors reflecting a moral foundation of strong ethics and accountability.
Strategic Priorities & Objectives
Mission: Develop Trusted and Capable Disciples of Jesus Christ
EXPAND THE REACH | ENHANCE CAPABILITIES AS THE APPLIED CURRICULUM PROVIDER | ENABLE SPIRITUAL AND PROFESSIONAL PREPAREDNESS |
As a committed partner to the BYU-Pathway Worldwide relationship, we will assist in serving & retaining more students worldwide | Improve the impact of the Learning Signature on students through the delivery of the applied curriculum | Integrate the application of spiritual principles more widely and deeply across all programs and courses |
Obtain a sustainable campus enrollment & retention with a focus on underrepresented Wasatch front populations | Increase institutional effectiveness in the design and expertise of applied learning and teaching | Integrate career preparation, certifications, and internships that lead to in-demand market skills and quality employment into all programs |
Innovation: Innovate new models & approaches in applied, skills-based education to better meet the needs of adult learners and a worldwide audience
PRESIDENT'S EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
Dr. Bruce C. Kusch
Ph.D., Instructional Design,
Idaho State University
M.B.A., DeVry University
Timothy Q. Sloan
M.B.A., Brigham Young University
Doctorate, Educational Leadership & Foundations - Brigham Young University
Master's Degree, Educational Psychology - Kansas State University
Alan L. Young
Masters of Science, Instructional Technology, Utah State University
Undergraduate, Ricks College & Brigham Young University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), IT Management - Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering - University of Utah
Jon Nichols
M.B.A., University of Utah - David Eccles School of Business
BA, University of Utah
M.P.A., Weber State University
BS, University of Utah
Certified Public Accountant; Certified Internal Auditor
Master's Degree, Human Resource Training & Development - Idaho State University
Bachelor's Degree, Psychology - Utah State University