Current Responsibilities
Colby serves as the Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) for BYU. The Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) is a BYU faculty member appointed by the university president and advancement vice president to help ensure that athletics stays aligned with the university’s academic mission. At BYU, the FAR helps oversee the academic integrity of the athletics program, monitors student-athlete eligibility and academic progress, and serves as a resource and advocate for student-athletes’ well-being. The FAR also represents BYU in the Big 12 Conference and the NCAA, taking part in conference governance and legislative decisions and helping ensure that BYU meets conference and national rules.
Years at BYU
- 2012 - Present
Education
- Ph.D. Finance - Florida State University
- B.S. Accountancy - BYU
Prior to BYU
- Colby was a faculty member from 2007 to 2012 at Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant, MI.
Personal
- Hometown - Lewistown, MT
- Current Resident City - Mapleton, UT
- LDS Mission - Philippines, San Fernando Mission (95 - 97)
- Hobbies - Backpacking, Canyoneering, Podcasting, Lake Time