UVU employees have expressed how much they love working at Utah Valley University. After discussing with them their reasons why, we found their responses correspond with three core themes adopted by Human Resources: Great People working with Great Passion for a Great Purpose. A few employees shared their insights on video. The video segments below are categorized into each theme.
As Faculty and Staff alike have expressed time and again, their favorite reason they love working at UVU are their fellow coworkers and the students. Watch the following segments to learn why.
Keith Mulbery
Associate Dean, College of Engineering and Technology
In this short clip, Keith recounts how the support received from campus leadership has given him greater capacity to develop his department and students.
Daniel Fairbanks
Professor, Biology and Research Office Director, Academic Affairs
From the unique perspective of a Dean, Fairbanks shares his feelings about the people he works with at UVU.
Nikki Scott
Associate Athletic Director, Finance & Business
Nikki appreciates being part of an athletic department that supplements academic education at UVU.
Janet Colvin
Associate Dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
In this brief video, Janet shares how UVU's unique mission to provide "Engaged Learning" has enabled her to teach in a way that she loves.
Alexis Palmer
Associate Vice President & Dean of Students
Through her many roles, Alexis finds great purpose and passion through interacting with the people at UVU.
At UVU we strive to promote a culture of employee engagement by encouraging assignments that facilitate employees' strengths and interests. The following videos give examples of areas in which UVU has enabled employees to work according to their passion.
Cynthia Krebs
Professor, Information Systems/Technology
As a seasoned instructor, Cynthia describes how fellow employees with the same passion and enthusiastic students across campus have significantly enhanced her employee experience.
Fern Caka
Associate Dean, College of Science
Fern expresses how her role on campus has allowed her to live and pursue her passions among people she cares about.
Keri Howlett
Assistant to the Dean, College of Science
After nearly 30 years of "bleeding green" at UVU, Kerri's ample view of campus-life experience is worth listening to.
Victor Narsimulu
Program Director, Cultural Envoy
Victor's account of his experience on campus demonstrates how UVU strives to be the chosen place for everyone on a quest for higher education.
UVU is an open admission institution committed to student success. With a focus on teaching and providing real-world experiences, these employees express why UVU's vision and purpose stimulates their desire to make a difference in the lives of our students.
Jonathan Westover
Director, Academic Service Learning
Dr. Westover, who juggles many titles beyond that of being a director, such as serving as an Associate Professor in the Woodbury School of Business, expresses his distinctive outlook on the UVU experience.
Jesse Spencer
Custodian, Custodial Services
The positive relationship developed by faculty and staff show why Jesse enjoys being part of the UVU team.
DaSheek Akwenye
Director, Campus Recreation & Wellness
DaSheek's robust energy will catch your attention as he explains why he loves what he does here as a devout Wolverine.
GREAT PEOPLE.