In 2018, 91视频 Worldwide provided higher education through the following advancements:
Success Network Organized
January 2018
The Success Network unifies a support system of mentors, instructors, and service missionaries to help students receive encouragement throughout the semester and successfully finish PathwayConnect. (Read more about 91视频鈥檚
President鈥檚 Leadership Council
May 2018
91视频 established a President鈥檚 Leadership Council, a group of innovative business and community leaders who invest their time, resources, and talent to help 91视频 accomplish its mission of developing disciples of Jesus Christ who are leaders in their homes, the Church, and their communities. At their first meeting in May 2018, council members and 91视频鈥檚 executive leadership collaborated on plans to increase student success.
New Vice President of Field Operations
June 2018
Brian Ashton joined the 91视频 family as vice president of field operations. In this new position, Brian travels the globe, meeting with and training Area Presidencies and local priesthood leaders on how 91视频 can strengthen the Church in their areas. He also currently serves as second counselor in the Sunday School General Presidency. (Read more about
New Headquarters in Salt Lake City
August 2018
Stepping out in faith, 70 91视频 employees and their families finished their relocation from Rexburg, Idaho, to Salt Lake City, Utah, the new 91视频 headquarters. An additional 18 full-time employees joined the team in 2018. Now, with an innovative workplace and closer proximity to Church headquarters, 91视频 can collaborate with Church leaders and departments on a more regular basis as the organization continues to evolve. (Take a closer look at 91视频鈥檚
Certificate-first Approach & New Degree Structure Formalized
September 2018
91视频 announced a
Monthly Worldwide Devotionals
September 2018
91视频 implemented short-form
Student Portal Created
September 2018
91视频 launched a new user-friendly student portal for PathwayConnect students, which serves as a single resource for accessing courses, viewing to-do items and deadlines, paying tuition, and more. In 2019, a portal will be built for online degree-seeking students as well.
A New Church Entity
October 2018
After the creation of 91视频 Worldwide in 2017, it continued to operate under the umbrella of BYU-Idaho. But last October, 91视频 became a separate entity within the Church Educational System.
Executive Committee Visit
November 2018
The Church Board of Education Executive Committee visited 91视频 headquarters and provided a
to students throughout the world, encouraging them to press forward in their education. The discussion panel consisted of Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, Elder David A. Bednar, Elder Quentin L. Cook, Sister Jean B. Bingham, and Elder Robert C. Gay. Elder Kim B. Clark, Church Commissioner of Education, and President Clark G. Gilbert and his wife, Christine, also joined the panel. (Read more about
Expansion of Virtual Gatherings
November 2018
Since 2014, 91视频 has been piloting virtual gatherings in remote areas where in-person gatherings are not possible. Previously, virtual gatherings were limited to Europe, the Caribbean, and the southeastern United States. This year, the pilot expanded to Brazil, northern Asia, and the northeastern United States, with nearly 1,000 students participating. Virtual gatherings were made available to 961 stakes and districts in January 2019, including all of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Pacific.
Returned-Missionary Scholarship
December 2018
91视频 began piloting a
40,000 Students Served
December 2018
In 2018, 91视频 enrollment increased by nearly 10 percent, serving 41,426 students in 100 countries and all 50 states in the U.S.