As the 2015-2016 academic year comes to an end, new Student Body Presidents have been elected at USHE’s colleges and universities. The Student Body Presidents,… Continue Reading Introducing the 2016-2017 Student Body Presidents
The Utah Cluster Acceleration Partnership (UCAP) program provides funding to public colleges and universities, applied technology colleges, and K-12 school districts, charters and individual schools to… Continue Reading Utah Cluster Acceleration Partnership announces availability of $3.5 million in 2016 grant funds
HB 379, Interstate Reciprocity Agreement for Postsecondary Distance Education, sponsored by Rep. Val Peterson and Sen. Ann Millner, was passed during the 2016 Legislative Session.… Continue Reading Newly-passed legislation will reduce administrative costs for online courses
The Board of Regents Chair Daniel Campbell has named a 25-member committee to conduct a national search for the next president of Utah State University.… Continue Reading Utah State University Presidential Search Committee members announced
The 2016-17 Student Regent Application is now available for any interested student planning to attend a USHE institution during the 2016-17 academic year. Governor Herbert will appoint the Student Regent for a one-year term and plays an important role in representing the voice of USHE students to the Board of Regents. Applications must be submitted by April 5, 2016. Continue Reading 2016-17 Student Regent Application Now Available
General education is a required component of any associate (AA/AS) or bachelor’s degree in Utah’s public colleges and universities. Students must take at least 27 college… Continue Reading Students can finish general ed requirements and easily transfer institutions using certificates of completion
HB 182, Concurrent Enrollment Education Amendments, co-sponsored by Rep. Val Peterson and Sen. Ann Millner improves the administration of concurrent enrollment (CE) courses statewide, streamlines… Continue Reading Concurrent Enrollment legislation will better assist students to college success
Career and Technical Education (CTE) consists of technical training and education in shorter intervals–from less than one year to two years–and prepares students for specific skills… Continue Reading USHE institutions provide most of the post-secondary career & technical education in Utah
The Utah System of Higher Education’s budget priorities for the 2016 Legislative session include two crucial statewide programs: enhanced cyber security at Utah’s public higher… Continue Reading USHE budget priorities include crucial statewide initiatives, such as IT security & Regents’ Scholarship funding
A 3% merit-based compensation increase (and a 7.3% health increase) is the top budget priority for the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE). Competitive compensation… Continue Reading Merit-based compensation increase for USHE employees crucial to remaining competitive in a national market