Regents establish performance metrics for new state funding
In January 2015, the Board of Regents adopted and advanced a Performance Funding proposal for legislative review. In working closely with the co-chairs of the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee of the Legislature Senator Stephen Urquhart and Representative Keith Grover, the Board of Regents established performance metrics for a portion of the new funds appropriated to […]
Engineering and Computer Technology Initiative receives new funding
In 2001 the Legislature established an Engineering and Computer Technology Initiative within the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) to increase the number of students graduating from engineering, computer science, and related technology programs. During the past 14 years, the initiative has increased awards in these areas by nearly 27,000 degrees within USHE, making a […]
Utah college completion focus: Reverse transfer
Background: Completion Initiative In July 2013, the Board of Regents unanimously passed a Completion Resolution, with five specific recommendations: With support from the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE), institutions have worked hard and made good progress on these strategies, in particular, strategies 1-4. The fifth strategy is challenging and merits further focus to help […]
USHE institutions awarded $1.6 million in grants through Utah Cluster Acceleration Partnership
Several of Utah’s public colleges and universities were awarded grants totaling over $1.6 million through the Utah Cluster Acceleration Partnership (UCAP). These grants are for projects that strengthen education and industry alignment. UCAP is a joint effort between the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE), the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), and the Department of Workforce Services (DWS). […]
College Savings Month: Act now to avoid or limit student debt
A UESP account can help families manage the challenge of paying for college The cost of college is rising, and growing numbers of families at all income levels are turning to student loans to pay for higher education. Nationally, nearly seven in 10 students (69 percent) who graduated from college in 2013 had student loans […]
Causal link between education and good health suggested in new study
A new study by researchers at the University of Colorado, New York University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill found earning a high school diploma is as good for health as quitting smoking. While the connection between education levels and health has been well-documented, this study shows it is growing among recent generations. […]
Patricia Jones to join the Board of Regents
Patricia Jones will be the newest member of the Utah State Board of Regents. She was appointed by Governor Gary Herbert and unanimously approved by the Utah Senate last month. Jones is currently the CEO of the Women’s Leadership Institute, which aims to elevate the stature of female leadership in the state of Utah. Prior to […]
New study projects ROI for public colleges will surpass private colleges by 24% in 2025
The latest report from Payscale.com compares the projected return on investment (ROI) of a college education from public versus private colleges. While a degree from both types of institutions provides an ROI greater than just a high school diploma, the gap between the ROI of a public institution and a private one continues to grow. Payscale […]
Bailey Bowthorpe, SUU student, appointed as 2015-16 Student Regent
Governor Gary Herbert appointed Bailey Bowthorpe as the 2015-16 Student Regent. She is a student at Southern Utah University (SUU) pursuing her Masters of Public Administration. Ms. Bowthorpe was selected from among three finalists submitted to the Governor by the Utah Student Association. She will serve one year as a voting member of the Board of […]
Gift aid a significant factor in making college more affordable
In order to better understand how Utah students are paying for college, a new analysis by the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) looks at the gift aid received by in-state, undergraduate students during the 2014 academic year. “Gift aid” is defined as funding for students that does not need to be repaid, such as scholarships and grants. […]
