Skip to main content

About CS Belonging

Our Mission

The Computer Science Department Belonging Committee and Belonging Mentors at BYU seek to build a covenant community of belonging — a Zion where hearts are knit together in unity and love (Mosiah 18:21) as we follow Jesus Christ. Grounded in mutual respect and charity toward all, we commit to nurturing an environment where excellence in computer science and the full realization of human potential can be pursued as we strive to bless and assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.

Our mission is grounded in the BYU Statement on Belonging.

Reach Out

Not sure where to start, or don’t see what you need? Please reach out — we’re here to help you find the right support.
Feel free to reach out to Jen with any questions or concerns.

Jen Bonnett
Director of Belonging and Advising

Our Belonging Committee

The Belonging Committee is a group of staff and faculty who care deeply about making Computer Science a place where everyone in the department feels seen, supported, and at home. Throughout the year, the committee strengthens belonging through training, resources, and policy guidance, and by leading department initiatives. Its work is informed by ongoing assessment — listening to students, faculty, and staff and drawing on department data to understand needs and guide its efforts. In all of this, the committee looks to the Savior’s example of ministering to each person individually, and never overlooking the one.

Committee

Jen Bonnett

Director of Belonging and Advising, Graduate Academic Advisor
Staff & Student Employees, Belonging Committee

2248 TMCB

Cory Barker

Professor
Faculty, Belonging Committee

2226 TMCB

Michael Goodrich

Professor
Faculty, Belonging Committee

3328 TMCB

Seth Holladay

Professor
Faculty, Belonging Committee

2220 TMCB

Daniel Zappala

Professor
Faculty, Belonging Committee

2224 TMCB