New report takes aim at data-driven approaches to help college students succeed
Higher education leaders across the country have long-wrestled with improving student retention and degree completion. A new national report highlights the disparity between the intentions of college students and their often short-term impulses, especially during their first year of college. The report, from non-profit research organization ideas42, focuses on behavioral science—applying insights from psychology and […]
Utah funds $3.4 million in grants for workforce development
Utah Cluster Acceleration Partnership brings government, industry and education together through grant program The Utah Cluster Acceleration Partnership today announced the recipients of more than $3.4 million in grants. Each year the partnership awards grants to strengthen collaboration between education, industry and economic development leaders to better respond to the needs of regional and state-designated […]
USHE and UHEAA “StepUp” efforts to increase college readiness in Utah
This past year, the Utah System of Higher Education’s outreach and access department, along with the Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority (UHEAA)’s outreach, have worked together to increase college readiness among Utah’s high school students through the StepUp to Higher Education social awareness campaign. StepUp encourages all Utah students to dream big about their futures, and then act […]
Regents adopt new policy clarifying role of advisor in student disciplinary proceedings
At the Board of Regents meeting on Friday, July 15, the Board passed a new policy that provides more clarity for students involved in disciplinary proceedings at Utah’s public colleges and universities. Essentially, the policy makes it clear that students are allowed to have an advisor—whether that be an advocate or legal representative—when involved in […]
Improving teacher preparation: A K-20 partnership
Teacher preparation is a top issue among education leaders—not just for K-12, but for higher education as well. The issue rose to the top of several higher education issues at a recent roundtable event hosted by the Utah Business Magazine. Weber State University President Chuck Wight observed, “Right now we have 1,240 computer science majors, […]
Ty Aller appointed 2016-17 Student Regent
Governor Gary Herbert appointed Ty Aller, a PhD student at Utah State University, as the 2016-17 Student Regent. Mr. Aller is majoring in Family and Human Development and previously earned a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and a bachelor’s degree in both Psychology and Political Science—all from USU. He will serve one year […]
Step2theU partnership offers early college option for Utah high school students
A new partnership between the University of Utah and Alta High School is the latest option Utah students have to earn college credit from a Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) institution while still in high school. Several USHE institutions have similar partnerships with area high schools to help students get going on college classes while […]
Students increasingly rely on scholarships & grants to cover the cost of college
A new study, How America Pays for College 2016, surveyed nearly 1,600 undergraduate students ages 18-24 and parents of undergraduate students ages 18-24. This survey looked at their attitudes toward college, how much they spent, and the sources they used to pay for it. 97% of American families believe college is an investment in their children’s future, and […]
New report demonstrates earning value of liberal arts degrees in today’s workforce
A new analysis by Burning Glass Technologies, a leading job market analytics firm, surveyed over 500 million job listings. The study confirms findings the firm initially published in 2013: Employers consistently value the “soft skills,” or social/interpersonal skills, that a liberal arts education provides. According to Burning Glass CEO Matthew Sigelman, “the reality is the liberal […]
FAFSA completions up in Utah, down nationwide
Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Education released data showing that fewer high school seniors nationwide are completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) than last year. During April 2015 to April 2016, FAFSA completion fell 3.2% nationwide. Experts suspect the decline is due to the lack of students not fixing mistakes on their application […]
