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
2016 StepUp READY Grant Awards Announced
The Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) has announced awards for the StepUp READY mini-grant program (up to $75,000). This is the second year of mini-grants awarded to projects based on partnerships between local school districts and Utah higher education institutions. The purpose of the grants is to increase the number of Utah’s public high… Continue Reading 2016 StepUp READY Grant Awards Announced
USHE institutions added 79 new certificate and degree programs in 2015
The Utah System of Higher Education’s (USHE) 2016 legislative budget priorities reflect the most pressing needs of USHE institutions, specifically the need to increase market demand programs such as computer science, aerospace engineering, composite manufacturing, automation, robotics, respiratory therapy, and health information management. USHE institutions have started to take measures to add many of these… Continue Reading USHE institutions added 79 new certificate and degree programs in 2015
USHE’s 2016-2017 Legislative Budget Priorities reflect the most pressing needs of USHE institutions
The Utah State Board of Regents approved the Utah System of Higher Education’s (USHE) budget priorities last September during its meeting in preparation for the 2016 legislative session. The budget priorities supports the Regents’ long-term strategic plan and goals. Compensation is a top priority to hire and maintain the best talent for Utah college students. The… Continue Reading USHE’s 2016-2017 Legislative Budget Priorities reflect the most pressing needs of USHE institutions
New studies highlight the underemployment challenges of Utah college graduates
In the wake of the Great Recession, a common refrain took hold: That of the overeducated barista, unable to find a job in their field, working instead in a low or middle-skilled position just to get by. By 2012, more than half of college graduates under age 25 were jobless or underemployed. Underemployment, while not… Continue Reading New studies highlight the underemployment challenges of Utah college graduates
The 2016 Free Application for Federal Student Aid is now available
The 2016 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is the application that incoming and current college students fill out to see if they qualify for federal financial aid, is now available (opened Jan. 1). Current high school seniors who plan to attend college after high school and current college students should file the FAFSA, and… Continue Reading The 2016 Free Application for Federal Student Aid is now available
UESP exceeds 300,000 college savings accounts
The Utah Educational Savings Plan (UESP) announced December 30th that the number of accounts under its management has passed 300,000, as a growing number of families invest in Utah’s official 529 plan to save for their children’s future college costs. The number of UESP college savings accounts has almost doubled since the financial crisis ended… Continue Reading UESP exceeds 300,000 college savings accounts
Every Student Succeeds Act passed by Congress, signed by President
The U.S. Senate on December 9 voted 85-12 in favor of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The bill is a rewrite of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to replace No Child Left Behind, which expired in 2007. ESSA marks a major compromise that emerged between Democrats and Republicans in recent months, largely scaling… Continue Reading Every Student Succeeds Act passed by Congress, signed by President