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+ # Brigham Young University–Idaho (BYU–Idaho)
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+ **Website**: [https://www.byui.edu](https://www.byui.edu)
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+ **Location**: Rexburg, Idaho, United States
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+ **Type**: Private University (Non-profit)
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+ **Affiliation**: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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+ **Focus Areas**: Higher Education
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+ ## 👋 About Us
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+ Brigham Young University–Idaho (BYU–Idaho) is a private university located in Rexburg, Idaho. With a student population of over 20,000 and a strong emphasis on teaching, innovation, and student mentoring, BYU–Idaho is dedicated to providing high-quality, spiritually grounded education in a rapidly evolving world.
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+ We offer a wide range of undergraduate degrees with a growing emphasis on **STEM fields**, **data science**, **AI**, and **technology-driven education**.
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+ ## 🤖 AI and Automation at BYU–Idaho
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+ At Brigham Young University–Idaho, generative AI should be applied with clear purpose and measurable outcomes. AI adoption is guided by four institutional priorities: reducing costs, increasing quality, improving the student and employee experience, and expanding the reach of the university. These principles ensure that AI is not used for novelty or experimentation alone, but as a strategic tool to enhance the university’s mission of delivering spiritually grounded, affordable, and high-quality education at scale. Every AI initiative should be evaluated against these criteria to ensure sustainable impact and meaningful alignment with BYU–Idaho’s goals.
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+ Our AI Engineering initiatives focus on:
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+ - **Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Systems** for student and faculty support
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+ - **AI Agents** tailored to departments like Admissions, Financial Aid, and Tech Support
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+ - **Data Integration & Automation** using low-code tools like [TeamDynamix iPaaS](https://www.teamdynamix.com/products/ipaas/)
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+ - **Domain-specific Datasets** derived from university knowledge for secure internal use
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+ Our work is grounded in ethics, educational purpose, and technological stewardship.
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+ ## 🎯 Mission
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+ > *"To develop disciples of Jesus Christ who are leaders in their homes, the Church, and their communities."*
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+ As an institution, our mission drives us to use technology not just for efficiency—but for **meaningful impact** in student lives and educational outcomes.
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+ ## 📚 Datasets & Models
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+ We publish carefully curated, domain-specific datasets derived from public BYU–Idaho resources to support research, development, and experimentation with campus-oriented AI systems. These datasets are primarily intended for **internal R&D use** or **AI agent orchestration** across support services.
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+ ## 📬 Contact
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+ For questions, collaborations, or to learn more about our AI efforts:
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+ **Developer**: Ron Vallejo – AI Engineer
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+ **Email**: [vallejor@byui.edu](mailto:vallejor@byui.edu)
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+ *All datasets and models are developed in alignment with BYU–Idaho’s data governance and acceptable use policies.*