Salt Lake Community College Begins National Search for New President

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Salt Lake Community College announces 11-member Presidential Search Committee and upcoming public meetings. As part of its delegated duties and responsibilities, the Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) Board of Trustees named an 11-member committee to conduct a national search for the next president of SLCC. The college is working with AGB Search, a national search firm, to… Continue Reading Salt Lake Community College Begins National Search for New President

Utah Board of Higher Education votes to remove in-state application fees, hears community college study

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The Utah Board of Higher Education convened for its two-day meeting on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 in Salt Lake City. Notably, the Board voted to remove college application fees for in-state students, a move that will greatly support student access to college. The Board also unanimously passed a Resolution Establishing Expectations for Implementing Principles of… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education votes to remove in-state application fees, hears community college study

Entire public higher education system unifies to eliminate in-state college application fees moving forward

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Board of Higher Education votes unanimously on the move The Utah Board of Higher Education voted today, Dec. 1, 2023, to eliminate application fees for in-state applicants moving forward, supporting its mission to equitably provide accessible, valuable, innovative, and affordable higher education for students to expand their economic mobility, enhance their cultural awareness, and improve… Continue Reading Entire public higher education system unifies to eliminate in-state college application fees moving forward

USHE’s Talent Ready Utah and partners announce Manufacturing Youth Apprenticeship Program

Students guaranteed interview for full-time job Talent Ready Utah, housed within the Utah System of Higher Education, in partnership with Utah PaperBox, Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City School District and Salt Lake Education Foundation, on November 9, 2023, announced a partnership expansion for the Talent Ready Apprenticeship Connection (TRAC), the state’s youth apprenticeship program.… Continue Reading USHE’s Talent Ready Utah and partners announce Manufacturing Youth Apprenticeship Program

Utah Board of Higher Education hears Prosperity 2020 Report, discusses priorities

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Completion of a postsecondary credential is as valuable as ever The Utah Board of Higher Education convened today in Salt Lake City. The Board notably discussed the USHE Prosperity 2020 Update Cicero Report, a common application and institutional and Board priorities, among other items.  Key findings and recommendations of the USHE Prosperity report include: Value: Completion of a postsecondary credential is as valuable as ever. Postsecondary… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education hears Prosperity 2020 Report, discusses priorities

USHE enrollment grows at degree-granting colleges and universities

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Technical college enrollment data to be released later this month SALT LAKE CITY, October 17, 2023 – In its annual release, data from the Utah System of Higher Education shows enrollment at Utah’s degree-granting public colleges and universities rose 1.80% compared to last year. Systemwide, enrollments grew in each category: Concurrent Enrollment (5.9%), undergraduate (0.30%)… Continue Reading USHE enrollment grows at degree-granting colleges and universities

Utah Board of Higher Education Appoints Geoffrey Landward as Interim Commissioner of Higher Education and Commences National Search

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During its meeting today, Sept. 13, 2023, the Utah Board of Higher Education appointed Geoffrey Landward as interim commissioner and announced it will commence a comprehensive national search for the next Utah commissioner of higher education following the resignation of Commissioner Dave R. Woolstenhulme. Incoming Interim Commissioner Landward has been with USHE for eight years.… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education Appoints Geoffrey Landward as Interim Commissioner of Higher Education and Commences National Search

Utah Board of Higher Education holds roundtable with presidents

The Utah Board of Higher Education convened virtually on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, for a productive discussion with presidents and other representatives of Utah System of Higher Education institutions on critical issues and opportunities for the future of higher education in the state. Chair Amanda Covington began the meeting by saying that the Board wants… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education holds roundtable with presidents