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2016 Legislative Update – Week 3

Higher Education Budget The Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee met for its final scheduled hearing this week, focusing on the Board of Regents’ budget priorities for USHE. The committee also considered other budget requests from other legislative sponsors. After the Board’s budget priorities by Chair Dan Campbell and Commissioner Buhler, Senator Howard Stephenson commented, “To the… Continue Reading 2016 Legislative Update – Week 3

Tech use in higher ed continues to increase, but less than 3% of students enroll solely online

Technology plays an increasingly important role in college students’ lives. Students use technology throughout their college education, from courses taught partially or entirely online, to registration, instructor evaluations, and tuition payments. Completely online programs offered USHE institutions now offer 1,738 fully online courses, 140 of which were added in the last year. There are also… Continue Reading Tech use in higher ed continues to increase, but less than 3% of students enroll solely online

2016 Legislative Update – Week 2

The Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee The Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee met twice this week, focusing on the existing base budget for higher education as well as extensive discussion on career and technical education (CTE) at postsecondary institutions. More information is available from the USHE 2015 CTE Report. Presidents Dave Pershing of the University of Utah… Continue Reading 2016 Legislative Update – Week 2

Number of engineering and computer science degrees continues to rise

The number of engineering and computer science degrees earned in Utah continues to rise, thanks in part to the Engineering and Computer Technology Initiative. In 2001, the State Legislature established this initiative within the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE), which aimed to increase the number of students graduating from engineering, computer science and related technology… Continue Reading Number of engineering and computer science degrees continues to rise

2016 Legislative Update – Week 1

Overview The 2016 Session of the Utah State Legislature got underway Monday, January 25, and will conclude Thursday, March 11. It is anticipated there will be several bills with potential impact to the Utah System of Higher Education, all of which will be carefully tracked by the Commissioner’s Office and institutions. 2016-2017 Budget According to… Continue Reading 2016 Legislative Update – Week 1

Dr. Kimberly Henrie selected as USHE’s new Associate Commissioner for Finance and Facilities

Last Friday, the Utah System of Higher Education announced Dr. Kimberly Henrie has been selected as the new Associate Commissioner for Finance and Facilities. Before joining the Utah System of Higher Education, Dr. Henrie served as the Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer for the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), where she led the… Continue Reading Dr. Kimberly Henrie selected as USHE’s new Associate Commissioner for Finance and Facilities

Using the state’s Education Fund for higher ed is not only appropriate, it’s critical to Utah’s success

It’s been proven time and again that those with a college education have a significantly higher earning potential, lower unemployment rates, and better health and well-being than those with only a high school diploma. Higher education also breaks the cycle of intergenerational poverty and reduces reliance on government assistance.   Utah’s affordable and high-quality public… Continue Reading Using the state’s Education Fund for higher ed is not only appropriate, it’s critical to Utah’s success

10-year strategic plan for Utah higher ed unanimously approved by Board of Regents

Last Friday, the Board of Regents unanimously approved a 10-year strategic plan for Utah higher education. The strategic planning process started in the summer of 2014, with the Board of Regents reviewing several drafts of the plan in 2015. A draft of the plan was open for public comment in November 2015. The Utah State Board of… Continue Reading 10-year strategic plan for Utah higher ed unanimously approved by Board of Regents