Math and Graduation: Overview of SB 196 – Math Competency Initiative
This is the fifth 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, and the fourth on math instruction innovations at Weber State University. […]
2016 Legislative Budget Priorities approved by the State Board of Regents
The Utah State Board of Regents approved the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) budget priorities during its meeting on September 18 at Utah State University in preparation for the 2016 legislative session. “These budget priorities reflect the most pressing needs of our state’s higher education institutions as well as the strategic objectives of the Board […]
Engaging Parents to Empower Students – 2015 USHE Counselor Conference
For the seventh consecutive year, the Utah System of Higher Education hosted its annual statewide conference for secondary school administrators and counselors last Friday at the South Towne Exposition Center with 750+ attendees. This year’s theme was “Engage Parents to Empower Students” focusing on resources and strategies to help enable parents to become more involved […]
Utah one of five states chosen by the AAC&U for its first cohort of Faculty Fellows
The Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) has announced the first cohort of Faculty Fellows in five states: Utah, California, Indiana, Texas, and Wisconsin. In Utah, Faculty Fellows will collaborate with colleagues across the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) to share best practices for general education and lead faculty development activities. The goal […]
U.S. Department of Education launches revised College Scorecard
The U.S. Department of Education has unveiled a new College Scorecard intended to better inform prospective students, the public, and policymakers about graduation rates and college students’ earnings once in the workforce. Any college or university in the United States eligible to participate in Federal Student Financial Assistance programs (e.g., credit-granting institutions) is available to […]
Competency-Based Learning and Prior Learning Assessment common themes at Joint Legislative Education Conference at SUU
The Utah Legislature held a joint education conference with all legislators serving on education committees as well as the governing boards of the three education entities – The State Board of Regents, the Utah College of Applied Technology Board of Trustees, and the Utah State Office of Education. The two-day conference took place September 2-3 […]
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 […]
