Math and graduation: Weber State University- Innovative remediation that improves proficiency
This is the fourth article in a multi-part series about math in high school and college leading to completion of a degree or certificate. The first article focused on math and high school preparation, the second on developmental/remedial math, the third on math and STEM. USHE institutions have been working at finding better ways to deliver […]
2015-16 StepUP to Higher Education College Guide
For the fourth consecutive year the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) has created the statewide StepUP to Higher Education College Guide. The guide contains information on ways to plan and prepare for college, including a grade-by-grade checklist, recommended high school courses, and ways to pay for college. Additionally, each of Utah’s public colleges and universities, […]
Utah Educational Savings Plan and Step Up Utah launch 2015 “Make Your Mark” bookmark contest
Eight $1,000 UESP college savings scholarship accounts to be awarded to Utah students In observation of National College Savings Month in September, the Utah Educational Savings Plan (UESP) and Step Up Utah will award $1,000 UESP college savings scholarship accounts to eight Utah students in kindergarten through 12th grade chosen for their winning entries in […]
USHE Institutions go back to school
Universities and colleges within the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) have been back to school for a few weeks, or are just returning this week. Each institution has worked hard to offer a variety of back-to-school events for their returning and new students. From a “Blood Battle” where a couple of institutions compete among […]
Utah higher ed leaders support Higher Ed for Higher Standards
In the last two weeks, both the SAGE test results and the 2015 ACT report “The Condition of College and Career Readiness” show more Utah students need to graduate from high school ready for college. For example: Over half of students arriving on the campuses of Utah’s public colleges and universities need remediation in math, learning or re-learning […]
ACT releases latest College and Career Readiness report
Today, ACT released the 2015 Condition of College and Career Readiness report, based on ACT test results for the 2015 graduating class. Utah is one of 13 states that allows students to take the ACT for free during their junior year; thus, 40,629 students in the 2015 graduating class have taken the ACT. More students than ever […]
StepUp/UHEAA Paying for College events
Students around the state are heading back to school, and Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority’s (UHEAA) Outreach team is heading out to meet them. For several years, UHEAA has hosted evening events designed to get information about paying for college into the hands of Utah high school students and their parents. Held in coordination with […]
Math and graduation: Interested in STEM? Get going on math
The bottom line: if you’re a high school student interested in STEM, commit to it and get as much math as you can in high school.
StepUpUtah.com, the best advice for Utahns on college prep and success
It can be difficult to sort through all the advice out there about how best to prepare for college. Luckily for Utah students, parents and educators, there is a newly redesigned website from the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) containing all of this information in an easy-to-navigate, fresh format: StepUpUtah.com. This summer, USHE […]
Math and graduation: the role of remedial/developmental math
Remedial/developmental math courses play a key role in the success of students in higher education. This is the second article in a multi-part series about math in high school and college leading to completion of a degree or certificate.
