USHE studying the college application process
In March 2014, the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) kicked off a study to explore the feasibility of a statewide common college application. The study explored whether potential benefits and cost savings to students could be achieved by identifying areas of improvement during the application experience for students, including the possibility of a shared USHE-wide… Continue Reading USHE studying the college application process
How often do students transfer institutions before college graduation?
Approximately half of USHE students attend more than one institution before graduation. (This does not include students taking Concurrent Enrollment courses in high school.) USHE students attend more than one institution at a higher rate than the national average of 32%. < Transfer from 2-year to 4-year institutions For students who transfer after completing a two-year degree,… Continue Reading How often do students transfer institutions before college graduation?
Free online math refresher course at UVU designed to help students succeed
For the third year in a row, Utah Valley University is offering a free online math refresher course designed to help students who haven’t recently taken any math courses prepare for placement exams and meet college graduation requirements. Registration is now open for the seven-week course, which kicks off June 8 and is designed to… Continue Reading Free online math refresher course at UVU designed to help students succeed
Commencement 2015: U of U, SUU, DSU & SLCC celebrate their graduates
Utah’s colleges and universities have been celebrating the accomplishments of their graduates with commencement ceremonies over the past two weeks. See photos from USU, WSU, Snow College and UVU. University of Utah: 8,363 graduates Bachelor’s: 5,665 Master’s: 2,158 Doctorate: 744 Juris Doctorate: 124 Doctors of Medicine: 80 Doctors of Pharmacy: 59 Southern Utah University: 1,643… Continue Reading Commencement 2015: U of U, SUU, DSU & SLCC celebrate their graduates
New report analyzes factors for rising tuition
A new report released by the national public policy organization, Demos, uses national data to explain the primary causes for tuition increases in the past 10-15 years. There is no shortage of pundits attempting to explain the rise in tuition. Is it administrative bloat? Increased spending on construction? Decreased state support? The report argues more… Continue Reading New report analyzes factors for rising tuition
State Auditor publishes report on college prep and student success
The State Auditor’s Office released a report on the preparedness of college students as well as the success of students who attend USHE institutions. The report provides an independent analysis of the USHE data maintained by the Office of the Commissioner, which has been maintained since 1999 and provides foundational data for key reporting, including… Continue Reading State Auditor publishes report on college prep and student success
Regents’ Scholarship: Meet with a scholarship representative; learn how to qualify for the UESP supplemental award
NEW: Meet with a Regents’ Scholarship representative If you are in grades nine through eleven, you can sign up for a meeting with a Regents’ Scholarship representative. They will help you understand the requirements of the Regents’ Scholarship and review the course work you have already completed to make sure you are on-track to completing the requirements. The… Continue Reading Regents’ Scholarship: Meet with a scholarship representative; learn how to qualify for the UESP supplemental award
2015 USHE Conference for School Administrators and Counselors
The 2015 conference, Engage Parents to Empower Students, will be held on Friday, September 11th, at the South Towne Exposition Center in Sandy, Utah. Dr. Deneece Huftalin, President of Salt Lake Community College, will be the keynote speaker, discussing “Parental Involvement in K-12 and Beyond.” Over 750 attendees are expected to attend this free, one-day conference,… Continue Reading 2015 USHE Conference for School Administrators and Counselors
Introducing the 2015-2016 Student Body Presidents
As the 2014-2015 academic year comes to an end, new Student Body Presidents have been elected at USHE’s colleges and universities. The Student Body Presidents, elected by their student peers, will serve during the 2015-16 academic year. The presidents, together, form the leadership for the statewide student association that advocates on behalf of students on… Continue Reading Introducing the 2015-2016 Student Body Presidents
2015 awardees announced for the first-ever Alan E. Hall Innovation for Undergraduate Student Success Award
Thanks to the generosity and forward-thinking of Alan E. and Jeanne Hall, eight deserving projects/programs focused on increasing undergraduate student success will receive awards to further their efforts. In its first year, the Alan E. Hall Innovation for Undergraduate Student Success Award funded awards for one project at each of the institutions in the Utah… Continue Reading 2015 awardees announced for the first-ever Alan E. Hall Innovation for Undergraduate Student Success Award