House Bill 251, Campus Advocate Confidentiality Amendments, by Rep. Angela Romero, prohibits the disclosure of confidential communications related to advocacy services at a Utah institution… Continue Reading Making campus advocates confidential may help increase reporting & access to services
During November 2016, almost 20,000 high school seniors from 32 school districts (117 high schools) throughout the state participated in Utah College Application Week (UCAW) events. … Continue Reading Utah College Application Week reaches record 32 Utah school districts
There’s been a marked increase in Utahns seeking mental health services in recent years. This increase is exacerbated by a shortage of mental health professionals… Continue Reading Need for mental health services increases across Utah, including on higher ed campuses
Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee The Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee met for its final scheduled hearing this week, focusing on the Board of Regents’ budget priorities… Continue Reading 2017 Legislative Update – Week 3
Cost and funding A combination of relatively low costs and low tuition rates make USHE institutions among the most efficient and affordable in the country.… Continue Reading From degrees to staffing, higher ed in Utah is among the most cost-efficient in the nation
National School Counseling Week 2017, “School Counseling: Helping Students Realize Their Potential,” will be celebrated from February 6-10, 2017, to focus public attention on the… Continue Reading National School Counseling Week
Continuing growth underscores UESP’s value to families saving for higher education The Utah Educational Savings Plan (UESP) announced last week that its assets under management… Continue Reading Assets at Utah Educational Savings Plan pass $10 billion
As Utah’s public institutions enroll the vast majority of Utah high school graduates, the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) is the primary workforce pipeline… Continue Reading One year in: Progress report on the Board of Regents’ 10-year strategic plan for higher ed
Student safety has become an issue of primary concern for institutions of higher education throughout the country, in particular regarding sex discrimination, sexual violence and… Continue Reading Regents adopt statewide student safety policy to strengthen efforts in addressing sexual misconduct
The 2025 Strategic Plan of the Board of Regents, adopted in January 2016, projects USHE institutions need a combined annual average budget increase of 5%… Continue Reading Board of Regents FY18 budget priorities focus on strategic objectives, outcomes