Steven J. Lund approved by the Senate Education Confirmation Committee as new Regent
The Senate Education Confirmation Committee unanimously approved Governor Herbert’s appointment of Steven J. Lund to the Utah State Board of Regents. Lund serves as executive chairman of the board for Nu Skin Enterprises. He also serves as the executive director of the company’s Nourish the Children initiative, which has facilitated the donation of more than 400 […]
Utah Hispanic/Latino college enrollment takes a giant leap
Since 2004, there has been a 207 percent increase in Hispanic/Latino student enrollment at Utah’s public higher education institutions, according to USHE data. In 2014, 15,493 Hispanic/Latino students were enrolled in college, a notable increase from 5,041 in 2004. In just one year (2013-2014), the demographic increased 6.5 percent from the previous school year, the […]
Math and graduation: high school math & first year of college critical to completion
A significant predictor of college success is when students meet the general education math requirement by the end of their first year of college, even when remediation is required.
Regents establish performance metrics for new state funding
In January 2015, the Board of Regents adopted and advanced a Performance Funding proposal for legislative review. In working closely with the co-chairs of the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee of the Legislature Senator Stephen Urquhart and Representative Keith Grover, the Board of Regents established performance metrics for a portion of the new funds appropriated to […]
Engineering and Computer Technology Initiative receives new funding
In 2001 the Legislature established an Engineering and Computer Technology Initiative within the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) to increase the number of students graduating from engineering, computer science, and related technology programs. During the past 14 years, the initiative has increased awards in these areas by nearly 27,000 degrees within USHE, making a […]
Causal link between education and good health suggested in new study
A new study by researchers at the University of Colorado, New York University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill found earning a high school diploma is as good for health as quitting smoking. While the connection between education levels and health has been well-documented, this study shows it is growing among recent generations. […]
New study projects ROI for public colleges will surpass private colleges by 24% in 2025
The latest report from Payscale.com compares the projected return on investment (ROI) of a college education from public versus private colleges. While a degree from both types of institutions provides an ROI greater than just a high school diploma, the gap between the ROI of a public institution and a private one continues to grow. Payscale […]
Bailey Bowthorpe, SUU student, appointed as 2015-16 Student Regent
Governor Gary Herbert appointed Bailey Bowthorpe as the 2015-16 Student Regent. She is a student at Southern Utah University (SUU) pursuing her Masters of Public Administration. Ms. Bowthorpe was selected from among three finalists submitted to the Governor by the Utah Student Association. She will serve one year as a voting member of the Board of […]
Gift aid a significant factor in making college more affordable
In order to better understand how Utah students are paying for college, a new analysis by the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) looks at the gift aid received by in-state, undergraduate students during the 2014 academic year. “Gift aid” is defined as funding for students that does not need to be repaid, such as scholarships and grants. […]
Dr. Julie Hartley named Assistant Commissioner for Outreach and Access
The Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) is pleased to announce Dr. Julie Hartley, former Director of the Utah State University Tooele Campus and of USU’s programs in Wendover, Delta and Nephi, has been appointed as the Assistant Commissioner of Outreach and Access. This position is responsible for developing and executing the Utah State Board of […]
