TransferUtah
Unsure if you can use your college credits at a different Utah institution? Try TransferUtah, a site that shows how course credits earned at one college may transfer to Utah colleges. The guide describes whether the class will be considered equivalent to a class offered by the second institution or will be treated as elective credit.
Richard Williams Named New Dixie State University President
The Board of Regents have selected Dr. Richard “Biff” Williams as the 18th President of Dixie State University. Williams will succeed Dr. Stephen Nadauld, who is retiring after a long, storied career in higher education. “Dr. Richard Williams brings extensive experience and a high level of professionalism that will be an asset to Dixie State University… Continue Reading Richard Williams Named New Dixie State University President
Three Finalists Named in DSU Presidential Search
After an extensive nationwide search, the Dixie State University Presidential Search Committee has narrowed down the prospective Dixie State University president to three finalists: Dr. Don Capener, Dr. Reid L. Neilson and Dr. Richard Williams. “The Dixie State University Presidential Search Committee is proud to recommend the names of these three finalists to the Board… Continue Reading Three Finalists Named in DSU Presidential Search
Multi-State Collaborative
The Multi-State Collaborative to Advance Learning Outcomes Assessment (MSC) is an experimental approach to student learning outcomes assessment involving nine states throughout the country. Utah, Connecticut, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Oregon, and Rhode Island are coming together to create and pilot test a model for state system learning outcomes. The multi-campus project is focused on a different form… Continue Reading Multi-State Collaborative
StepUp READY Grants
StepUp Ready grants are made possible by the Utah State Legislature and its vision of making college more attainable to all Utahns. The most effective college readiness efforts come as a result of strong partnerships between higher education and public education. Working together, K-12 and higher education institutions achieve positive outcomes for students who graduate ready… Continue Reading StepUp READY Grants
USHE Completion Grants
The Board of Regents has awarded a Completion Grant to each of the eight public colleges and universities in the state, to help sustain and scale programs working to improve graduation rates. These grants support programs focused on one or more of the five completion strategies approved by the Board of Regents in July 2013,… Continue Reading USHE Completion Grants
Daniel W. Campbell Named Board of Regents Chair
The Utah State Board of Regents has unanimously elected a new Chair: Daniel W. Campbell, a Regent since 2010, has assumed the post of Chair from Bonnie Jean Beesley, who held the position since 2012. France Davis was also selected as Vice Chair at the meeting at Weber State University. Bonnie Jean Beesley, a Regent… Continue Reading Daniel W. Campbell Named Board of Regents Chair
State Board of Regents Meeting Scheduled for May 16
The Utah State Board of Regents will convene at Weber State University in Ogden on Friday, May 16, 2014. The meeting will take place in various rooms of the Shepherd Union building. Utah Governor Gary Herbert will be present during the Committee of the Whole in Shepherd Union Ballroom C. At noon, the groundbreaking for… Continue Reading State Board of Regents Meeting Scheduled for May 16
USHE Completion Grants
Background The State Board of Regents and the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) support the aggressive goal set by the Governor and supported by the Legislature that by the year 2020, 66% of Utah’s adult population will have earned a post-secondary degree or certificate. Also known as 66by2020, this goal is a long-term strategic… Continue Reading USHE Completion Grants
Utah System of Higher Education Receives Funding to Accelerate Strategic Student Success Planning Project
Grant Funds Collaboration with Other State Systems to Address At-risk Student Populations SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) has been selected by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to join a nationwide group of 12 higher education systems exploring higher education transformation at a large scale and solving common issues… Continue Reading Utah System of Higher Education Receives Funding to Accelerate Strategic Student Success Planning Project