Workforce Services publishes annual report on intergenerational poverty
The Department of Workforce Services (DWS) released the 2015 Utah Report on Intergenerational Poverty, Welfare Dependency and the Use of Public Assistance. Overall, the report shows a growing economy influences the intergenerational poverty (IGP) in Utah families. From 2013-2014, the share of both the adult and child intergenerational poverty cohorts decreased slightly. However, 31 percent […]
2016-17 USHE capital facilities requests prioritized by Board of Regents
In preparation for the 2016 legislative session, the Utah State Board of Regents prioritized the state-funded capital facilities requests from institutions in the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) during the Board of Regents meeting at Utah State University on Friday, September 18. Each year, the Regents re-evaluate the capital facilities needs of USHE institutions. This […]
Math and Graduation: Overview of SB 196 – Math Competency Initiative
This is the fifth article in a multi-part series about math in high school and college leading to completion of a degree or certificate. The first article focused on math and high school preparation, the second on developmental/remedial math, the third on math and STEM, and the fourth on math instruction innovations at Weber State University. […]
Utah one of five states chosen by the AAC&U for its first cohort of Faculty Fellows
The Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) has announced the first cohort of Faculty Fellows in five states: Utah, California, Indiana, Texas, and Wisconsin. In Utah, Faculty Fellows will collaborate with colleagues across the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) to share best practices for general education and lead faculty development activities. The goal […]
U.S. Department of Education launches revised College Scorecard
The U.S. Department of Education has unveiled a new College Scorecard intended to better inform prospective students, the public, and policymakers about graduation rates and college students’ earnings once in the workforce. Any college or university in the United States eligible to participate in Federal Student Financial Assistance programs (e.g., credit-granting institutions) is available to […]
Competency-Based Learning and Prior Learning Assessment common themes at Joint Legislative Education Conference at SUU
The Utah Legislature held a joint education conference with all legislators serving on education committees as well as the governing boards of the three education entities – The State Board of Regents, the Utah College of Applied Technology Board of Trustees, and the Utah State Office of Education. The two-day conference took place September 2-3 […]
Math and graduation: Weber State University- Innovative remediation that improves proficiency
This is the fourth article in a multi-part series about math in high school and college leading to completion of a degree or certificate. The first article focused on math and high school preparation, the second on developmental/remedial math, the third on math and STEM. USHE institutions have been working at finding better ways to deliver […]
2015-16 StepUP to Higher Education College Guide
For the fourth consecutive year the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) has created the statewide StepUP to Higher Education College Guide. The guide contains information on ways to plan and prepare for college, including a grade-by-grade checklist, recommended high school courses, and ways to pay for college. Additionally, each of Utah’s public colleges and universities, […]
USHE Institutions go back to school
Universities and colleges within the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) have been back to school for a few weeks, or are just returning this week. Each institution has worked hard to offer a variety of back-to-school events for their returning and new students. From a “Blood Battle” where a couple of institutions compete among […]
Utah higher ed leaders support Higher Ed for Higher Standards
In the last two weeks, both the SAGE test results and the 2015 ACT report “The Condition of College and Career Readiness” show more Utah students need to graduate from high school ready for college. For example: Over half of students arriving on the campuses of Utah’s public colleges and universities need remediation in math, learning or re-learning […]
