Intellectual Wellness
"Seek ye diligently and teach one another words of wisdom; yea, seek ye out of the best books words of wisdom; seek learning, even by study, and also by faith." (D&C 88:118)
Intellectual wellness is the desire and ability to continually identify and engage in mentally stimulating activities such as expressing creativity, thinking critically, developing and learning skills, expanding knowledge, exposing yourself to new ideas, and other activities that allow you to strive toward continual intellectual growth.
Facilities
Harold B. Lee Library - BYU employees are welcome to check out books, rent equipment like dongles or HDMI cables or cameras, and take advantage of many services like Family History digitization.
BYU Museum of Art - The Museum of Art is generally available to the public, but visitors, including employees, can request tours or use activities or guides provided to have a greater learning and engaged experience at the museum. They also maintain an event calendar that are open to employees and students.
- Museum of Art Print Study Room
- Museum of Art Tours
- Museum of Art In-Gallery Visit Resources
- Museum of Art Online Learning Resources
Museum of Peoples and Cultures - The Museum of Peoples and Cultures is open to the general public, but you can request a docent-led or self-guided tour or an activity sheet. Events are also often hosted and employees are welcome to register for tickets.
Bean Life Science Museum - The Bean Life Science Museum is open to the public for free, but they offer many public programs to allow people of all ages to engage and learn about animals, conservation, and science.
Museum of Paleontology - The Museum of Paleontology is free for the general public. Plaques and information cards area available to learn more about paleontology and the specimens that BYU is working on currently.
Education in Zion - The Education in Zion exhibit is open to the public for free and guided tours are available. Events are regularly hosted, and a virtual tour is available on the website. The exhibit is focused around the relationship between spiritual and secular education as it relates to LDS history.
Campus Resources
BYU Trainings - Various BYU trainings are available on many personal and professional development topics. Visit the 'Learning' tab in Workday and use the 'Discover' option.
Professional Development workshops - to use, visit the Talent Development website to browse the yearly calendar of workshops and enroll in them. You can also email the Talent Development team to schedule a workshop for your department.
BYU Software Training - if you want to expand your skills in common softwares, like AdobeSuite apps or MS Excel, you can join a multi-session training through the library. The class schedule rotates, so be sure to check the website and register online when a class becomes available.
LinkedIn Learning - to use, visit the LinkedIn Learning home page and log in with your BYU net ID email address (netid@byu.edu). You will be prompted to log in with your BYU credentials, and then you can access the hundreds of professional development courses.
BYU Radio Podcasts - immerse yourself with wholesome content by listening to the many podcasts by BYU Radio. You can listen to them on the BYU Radio website for free.
Mango Languages App - if you want premium access to this popular language learning app, log in with your BYU net ID email address (netid@byu.edu).
BYU Travel Office (Simply Travel) - if you want help accessing domestic flights and comparing flight prices, you can use the SimplyTravel tool. You have to call the Purchasing and Travel office to set up your account.
New York Times Free Subscription - to use, visit the link, find BYU in the list, and sign in with your BYU credentials. You will then have basic access to New York Times news articles for 3 years.
Devotionals and Forums - BYU employees are encouraged to attend university devotionals and forums.
Classes and Coursework
BYU Independent Study - to use, make sure to get clearance or university admission to take Independent Study classes on your Tuition Benefit.
BYU Lifelong Learning Programs - there are many opportunities for employees to continue learning through BYU Continuing Education. Many courses are available and they may be covered by the BYU Tuition Benefit. Employees may also be able to get a discount on continuing education courses, conferences, and workshops. Contact BYU Continuing Education with inquiries.
Pathway Worldwide (Certificates and Degrees) - if you are interested in receiving a degree while employed at BYU, you are encouraged to consider BYU Pathway, which is a flexible, affordable program. Courses can be taken from anywhere around the world.
BYU Course Catalog (Tuition Required) | Tuition Benefit - to take classes on campus, you must first receive clearance/acceptance to the university to utilize the Tuition Benefit. After that, you may register for classes just like students. Normal registration practices apply- you may have to wait on a waiting list if the class is already full. If you want to audit a class, you must obtain a Permission-to-add code from the professor who teaches the class.
Discounts
Orlando Employee Discounts - BYU employees can save 35% on Orlando vacation packages, which can include deals on Orlando hotels, vacation home rentals, and theme park tickets. You must use the provided discount code.