USHE Board of Regents adopts definition of affordability, approves average 1.9% tuition increase across Utah’s public colleges and universities
USHE institution tuition and fee adjustments informed by new affordability standards The USHE Board of Regents adopted a definition of affordability on the first day of their two-day virtual meeting. This definition was used to inform the Board’s consideration of tuition and student fee adjustments requested by Utah’s public colleges and universities. The USHE Regents adopted… Continue Reading USHE Board of Regents adopts definition of affordability, approves average 1.9% tuition increase across Utah’s public colleges and universities
Utah’s public colleges and universities to postpone or cancel Spring 2020 commencement activities
Because of the public health emergency created by COVID-19, all Utah public higher education institutions will postpone or cancel their Spring 2020 commencement activities. To protect the health of Utah communities, Governor Gary Herbert and the state’s COVID-19 Community Task Force have recommended limiting the size of group gatherings and to continue practicing social distancing. These changes… Continue Reading Utah’s public colleges and universities to postpone or cancel Spring 2020 commencement activities
2020 Weekly Legislative Update – Week 7 (Final)
Budget: Beginning July 1, 2020, the Legislature approved a $90 million increase (8.2%) in ongoing tax funds and a one-time increase of $1,750,500 for higher education. The USHE Board of Regents’ budget priority items that received funding include: $27.4 million to support a 2.5% salary and wage increase and an 4.53% increase for health insurance… Continue Reading 2020 Weekly Legislative Update – Week 7 (Final)
2020 Weekly Legislative Update-Week 6
Budget: The Executive Appropriations Committee met late Friday to adopt the state’s FY 21 budget totalling approximately $20 billion. Legislative leaders substantially supported the major priorities advanced by the USHE Board of Regents: Performance Funding ($29.5 million) College Access Advisors ($1 million) Enrollment Growth ($5 million) ¾ of a 2.5% employee compensation increase, in parity… Continue Reading 2020 Weekly Legislative Update-Week 6
Top 6 facts from the 2020 USHE Data Book
Enrollment at Utah public colleges and universities is up, totaling nearly 194,000 for fall 2019. Since fall 2018, enrollment at Utah’s public colleges and universities increased by 2.5%. Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) numbers are up 2.07% from fall 2018. *Total FTE approximates the number of students enrolled full-time each semester (15 semester hours for undergraduate students;… Continue Reading Top 6 facts from the 2020 USHE Data Book
Utah System of Higher Education launches Utah Transfer Guide to help students determine their best college transfer path
Includes degree mapping information from most popular majors at Utah’s public colleges and universities The Utah System of Higher Education launched the improved Utah Transfer Guide this month for students to more seamlessly plan their transfer paths between Utah’s public colleges and universities across the most popular majors. Utah has a high rate of students who transfer,… Continue Reading Utah System of Higher Education launches Utah Transfer Guide to help students determine their best college transfer path
Utah System of Higher Education to coordinate planning efforts on COVID-19 at Utah’s public colleges and universities
Will report efforts to Governor Herbert’s Utah COVID-19 Community Task Force On March 2, 2020, Governor Gary R. Herbert announced the creation of the Utah COVID-19 Community Task Force, led by Lt. Governor Spencer Cox. The Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education will coordinate Utah’s public higher education planning and response, and work closely… Continue Reading Utah System of Higher Education to coordinate planning efforts on COVID-19 at Utah’s public colleges and universities
2020 Weekly Legislative Update-Week 5
Budget: With Appropriations Subcommittees wrapped up, Senate and House leadership have spent the week preparing to compile the full budget. Legislative budgets are expected in the coming week. The Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee has put a high priority on the USHE unified budget request, which includes: compensation increases commensurate with state employees, performance funding, ongoing… Continue Reading 2020 Weekly Legislative Update-Week 5
Tuition, student fees, and college affordability: USHE Board of Regents to address college costs on March 26
Meeting to be held at Utah State University – Salt Lake SALT LAKE CITY – The USHE Board of Regents will consider adopting a definition of college affordability at their meeting at Utah State University – Salt Lake on March 26, in line with the Board’s ongoing focus on college affordability as well as with Governor… Continue Reading Tuition, student fees, and college affordability: USHE Board of Regents to address college costs on March 26
2020 Weekly Legislative Update-Week 4
Revised Revenue Projections The Governor’s Office and legislative leaders announced revised tax revenue projections that set the stage for final budget preparations in the coming weeks. They announced over $900 million in new revenues, primarily in Income Tax (Education Fund): Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee Prioritization The Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee (HEAS) submitted its list of… Continue Reading 2020 Weekly Legislative Update-Week 4