About Us
Our Vision
Together, we build the beloved community of Zion by empowering individuals to strengthen hearts, families, relationships, and societies.
Our Mission
As disciples of Jesus Christ, we in the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences work to foster a deep and broad understanding of humankind. We are committed to equipping students with tools and methods to pursue truth and to solve complicated global issues from a foundation of faith. We educate students to recognize and value both diversity and unity, with the purpose of promoting the dignity and divine nature of all of God’s children. We do this by expanding knowledge and understanding; modeling curiosity and love of learning; providing challenging and faith building experiences both inside and outside the classroom; applying careful analysis and rigorous methods to hard questions; and encouraging students, faculty, and staff to be engaged and compassionate citizens. We acknowledge God will yet reveal many great and important things, and we faithfully seek after these truths.
Upcoming Events
Darius Gray Lecture
Dr. Luvuyo Wotshela, an accomplished South African historian, will speak about land in South African history.
1060 HBLL
Op-Ed Workshop
Dr. Frost, Director of Public Scholarship in the School of Family Life, professional author and editor will be teaching you how to craft compelling op-eds that grab attention, get published, and spark change!
Dean's Office Directory
Admin Support Staff
Dean & Associate Deans
Assistant Deans
Student Employees
Other Offices
Danny Damron
Assistant Dean
Experiential Learning &
Professional Development
1049U JFSB
(801) 422-2168
danny_damron@byu.edu
Experiential Learning &
Professional Development
1049U JFSB
(801) 422-2168
danny_damron@byu.edu
Joseph Olsen
Assistant Dean
Director of Information Technology and the FHSS Research Support Center
930 KMBL
(801) 422-6296
joseph_olsen@byu.edu
Director of Information Technology and the FHSS Research Support Center
930 KMBL
(801) 422-6296
joseph_olsen@byu.edu
Sherami Jara
Assistant Dean
Director, Liberal Arts Advisement & Careers
1049F JFSB
(801) 422-0983
sherami_jara@byu.edu
Director, Liberal Arts Advisement & Careers
1049F JFSB
(801) 422-0983
sherami_jara@byu.edu
Local Votes Matter: BYU’s Push for Student Civic Participation
A friendly competition with Utah Valley University encourages students to vote in local elections.
Public Education is Everyone’s Civic Engagement
A diverse panel of educational leaders spoke with BYU students about how local involvement in education can lead to meaningful civic impact.
Disagreeing Without Dividing
Robert George and Cornel West share rare model of principled disagreement rooted in integrity, love, and faith at a campus lecture.
History Alumna Receives Utah History Teacher of the Year Award
Continual improvement and focusing on individuals help Christina Jacobs impact students’ lives.
College Lecture Series
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Marjorie P. Hinckley
The Marjorie Pay Hinckley Endowed Chair in Social Work and the Social Sciences honors Sister Hinckley's commitment to strengthening home and family. The Chair enriches the educational and professional lives of students and faculty in the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences as they strive to alleviate problems faced by individuals and families worldwide.
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Martin B. Hickman
The Hickman Lecture is presented annually by a faculty member who received the Martin B. Hickman Scholar Award for being a distinguished faculty member whose professional contributions to the college emulate excellence. The 2022-23 award recipient is Dr. Matt Bekker in the Department of Geography.
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Alumni Achievement
Brigham Young University graduates with significant professional accomplishments from each college are honored with Alumni Achievement Awards during Homecoming. The honorees each give a lecture that is targeted towards students, but is open to the public. The following are lectures from FHSS Alumni Achievement Award recipients.
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Virginia F. Cutler
This lecture series is named after Virginia F. Cutler, former dean of the College of Family Living (now the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences). Dr. Cutler spent her entire life educating people on the home and family. She also cared deeply about women and people in other nations, and her career took her across the globe as she served people in Thailand, Indonesia and Ghana.
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Martin B. Hickman Belonging
The Hickman Belonging Lecture is presented annually by a faculty member who received the Hickman Belonging Award based on their research, teaching, and citizenship in the area of diversity and inclusion. The 2022–23 award recipient is Dr. Leslie Hadfield in the Department of History.
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Picture a Social Scientist
To promote feelings of belonging, the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences is hosting monthly “Picture a Social Scientist” events that will feature inspiring social science professionals students can relate to.
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Endowed Chairs
Mary Lou Fulton
The Fulton Chair supports causes and programs that uphold and strengthen the family unit. Mary Lou was particularly sensitive to helping others remain free of addictive substances or crippling afflictions that limit their possibilities in life. She understood the importance of preparing future families for success by educating youth about principles that foster strong, eternal family relationships. The Mary Lou Fulton Chair in the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences stands as a tribute to her life of service, to high values, and to family.
Marjorie Pay Hinckley
The Marjorie Pay Hinckley Endowed Chair in Social Work and the Social Sciences honors Sister Hinckley's commitment to strengthening home and family. The Chair enriches the educational and professional lives of students and faculty in the College of Family Home and Social Sciences as they strive to alleviate problems faced by individuals and families worldwide.
Lemuel Hardison Redd, Jr.
The Lemuel Hardison Redd, Jr. Chair in Western American history was established in 1972 by Charles and Annaley Redd, prominent Utah ranchers and philanthropists, to promote and honor research, publication and teaching in western American history. The chair was named in honor of the father of Charlie Redd, who settled and developed Latter-day Saint communities in the slickrock desert of southeastern Utah and established a sprawling livestock empire.