Longitudinal data & higher education in Utah
In recent years, longitudinal data has become an oft-referenced term in relation to educational data. The Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) has long utilized longitudinal data to inform policy decisions and provide reporting information to the Board of Regents, the state legislature and other primary stakeholders. USHE has used a central data warehouse since… Continue Reading Longitudinal data & higher education in Utah
Projected growth in Utah high school graduates buck national trends in new report
After decades of growth and few years of decline, the nation is facing a decade of stagnating growth in high school graduates, according to a new report by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE). The report, the latest update to its seminal study, “Knocking on the College Door”, projects high school graduates nationwide… Continue Reading Projected growth in Utah high school graduates buck national trends in new report
2016 High School Feedback Reports
To show how Utah’s high school graduates are making the transition from high school to higher education, the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) created the High School Feedback Reports. Now in their second year, these reports show the college performance of the 2014-15 high school graduating class who went on to enroll at a public… Continue Reading 2016 High School Feedback Reports
2016 Annual USHE Scholarship Report
USHE’s annual Scholarship Report for 2016 is now available. The scholarship programs are administered by the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education and funded by the Legislature. This year, the Regents’ Scholarship continued to see increased growth with an almost 12% increase in awards from last year, with a total of 3,270* students qualifying… Continue Reading 2016 Annual USHE Scholarship Report
Annual update for Engineering and Computer Science Initiative
The Technology Initiative and Advisory Board (TIAB) recently released its 15th annual update to the Engineering and Computer Science Initiative. Established in 2001 with support from then-Governor Leavitt and the State Legislature (SB 61, Sen. Hillyard), the initiative’s primary objective is to increase the number of students graduating from engineering, computer science, and related technology… Continue Reading Annual update for Engineering and Computer Science Initiative
Regents establish working group on student mental health
The Board of Regents has appointed a special working group focused on student mental health at USHE institutions. The committee will be lead by Regents Pat Jones, Ty Aller, Jesselie Anderson, Mark Stoddard, and Nina Barnes. This action was part of a discussion facilitated by two Vice-Presidents of Student Affairs with the Board and USHE… Continue Reading Regents establish working group on student mental health
USHE offers more than 70% of all Career & Technical Education in Utah
Career and Technical Education (CTE) is a key ingredient to meet the needs of Utah’s fast-growing economy. Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) institutions offer CTE programs in all regions of the state, working closely with local business and industry leaders to develop and deliver programs specifically tailored to local workforce development needs. According to… Continue Reading USHE offers more than 70% of all Career & Technical Education in Utah
USHE Presidents, dignitaries kick off Utah College Application Week events
Presidents and key officials from Utah’s public colleges and universities, and local public figures are helping to kick off Utah College Application Week (UCAW) by speaking to high school seniors about the importance of postsecondary education. UCAW gives Utah high school seniors in partner schools the opportunity to apply to college during the school day. Thirty-two additional high… Continue Reading USHE Presidents, dignitaries kick off Utah College Application Week events
Students earning college credit in high school saves over $34 million in tuition
Since 1985, Utah has provided an opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to take college courses while in high school. Through the Concurrent Enrollment program, students earn both high school credit for graduation and college credit corresponding to the first year at a college or university in the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE).… Continue Reading Students earning college credit in high school saves over $34 million in tuition
Sixth-annual “Expect the Great” hosted by the University of Utah
Over 400 individuals attended the sixth-annual “Expect the Great” college and career fair on Saturday, November 5, at the University of Utah. The free event is a college and career awareness conference targeting members of the African, African-American and black communities to provide information, resources and other support to increase college participation, retention and graduation.… Continue Reading Sixth-annual “Expect the Great” hosted by the University of Utah