Focus Hawaii President Eric B. Shumway

Focus Hawaii President Eric B. Shumway

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Description

Hosted by Lance Chase, this in‑depth episode of Focus Hawaii features President Eric Shumway of Brigham Young University–Hawaii, offering a personal and wide‑ranging conversation about his life, leadership, and the mission of the university. Born in small‑town St. Johns, Arizona, President Shumway reflects on his journey from missionary service in Tonga, to earning his doctorate at the University of Virginia, to more than three decades of service at BYU–Hawaii. He discusses recent university accomplishments—including national championships in athletics, international performance tours, and a thriving undergraduate research program—along with the school’s transition into NCAA Division II. Central to the interview is President Shumway’s explanation of BYU–Hawaii’s prophetic mission as outlined by President David O. McKay: to develop leaders of integrity from many cultures, united by shared values. He also addresses stewardship over sacred tithing funds, efforts to reduce per‑student costs, the pivotal role of the Polynesian Cultural Center in student employment and education, the university’s evolving academic structure, and the ongoing challenges of enrollment demand and distance education.

Length of Video

00:29:36

File Size

2.5GB

Archives Call Number

22.FH

Air Date

9-1998

Keywords

Eric Shumway, BYU–Hawaii, Focus Hawaii, university president interview, David O. McKay prophecy, BYUH mission, small‑town success story, NCAA Division II transition, Pearl Harbor Classic, undergraduate research, international student employment, Polynesian Cultural Center, South Pacific tours, educational stewardship, tithing funds, academic excellence, leadership development, multicultural campus, distance education, enrollment challenges

Disciplines

Education

Focus Hawaii President Eric B. Shumway

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