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1 in 5 undergrads don’t apply for financial aid because they believe they won’t qualify or don’t need it

According to a new report from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), 1 in 5 college undergraduates don’t apply for financial aid because they believe they would not qualify, or they think they can afford school and don’t want debt. The NCES report was based on data from the 2011-12 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS),… Continue Reading 1 in 5 undergrads don’t apply for financial aid because they believe they won’t qualify or don’t need it

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… Continue Reading New report takes aim at data-driven approaches to help college students succeed

New USHE students gear up for college with student orientations

As summer starts to wind down, Utah’s colleges and universities are gearing up for fall semester. Institutions have been helping to prepare new students for college life through new student orientations, much of which includes campus social events, campus tours, games, campus informational sessions, faculty and staff meet-and-greets, assistance registering for classes, and how to… Continue Reading New USHE students gear up for college with student orientations

Legislative committee meeting discusses student debt and higher ed costs

The Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee of the Utah Legislature met on Tuesday. Their discussions focused on the issues of student debt and increasing costs for higher education. The rising costs for students to enroll in college is a prominent topic nationally, and higher education institutions mistakenly shoulder the blame. However, a recent special report by… Continue Reading Legislative committee meeting discusses student debt and higher ed costs

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… Continue Reading Utah funds $3.4 million in grants for workforce development

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… Continue Reading USHE and UHEAA “StepUp” efforts to increase college readiness in Utah

USHE publishes 2015-16 annual report

Learn about issues facing higher education in Utah—and what USHE is doing about them—by checking out USHE’s 2015-16 annual report. Highlights include: Strategic plan Enrollment & completion Paying for college Funding higher education College prep Concurrent enrollment & math Outreach & access https://ushe.edu/reports/utah-system-of-higher-education-2015-2016-annual-report/

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… Continue Reading Regents adopt new policy clarifying role of advisor in student disciplinary proceedings