Math and graduation: Weber State University- Innovative remediation that improves proficiency
This is the fourth article in a multi-part series about math in high school and college leading to completion of a degree or certificate. The first article focused on math and high school preparation, the second on developmental/remedial math, the third on math and STEM. USHE institutions have been working at finding better ways to deliver… Continue Reading Math and graduation: Weber State University- Innovative remediation that improves proficiency
2015-16 StepUP to Higher Education College Guide
For the fourth consecutive year the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) has created the statewide StepUP to Higher Education College Guide. The guide contains information on ways to plan and prepare for college, including a grade-by-grade checklist, recommended high school courses, and ways to pay for college. Additionally, each of Utah’s public colleges and universities,… Continue Reading 2015-16 StepUP to Higher Education College Guide
USHE Institutions go back to school
Universities and colleges within the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) have been back to school for a few weeks, or are just returning this week. Each institution has worked hard to offer a variety of back-to-school events for their returning and new students. From a “Blood Battle” where a couple of institutions compete among… Continue Reading USHE Institutions go back to school
Utah higher ed leaders support Higher Ed for Higher Standards
In the last two weeks, both the SAGE test results and the 2015 ACT report “The Condition of College and Career Readiness” show more Utah students need to graduate from high school ready for college. For example: Over half of students arriving on the campuses of Utah’s public colleges and universities need remediation in math, learning or re-learning… Continue Reading Utah higher ed leaders support Higher Ed for Higher Standards
ACT releases latest College and Career Readiness report
Today, ACT released the 2015 Condition of College and Career Readiness report, based on ACT test results for the 2015 graduating class. Utah is one of 13 states that allows students to take the ACT for free during their junior year; thus, 40,629 students in the 2015 graduating class have taken the ACT. More students than ever… Continue Reading ACT releases latest College and Career Readiness report
StepUp/UHEAA Paying for College events
Students around the state are heading back to school, and Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority’s (UHEAA) Outreach team is heading out to meet them. For several years, UHEAA has hosted evening events designed to get information about paying for college into the hands of Utah high school students and their parents. Held in coordination with… Continue Reading StepUp/UHEAA Paying for College events
Math and graduation: Interested in STEM? Get going on math
The bottom line: if you’re a high school student interested in STEM, commit to it and get as much math as you can in high school. Continue Reading Math and graduation: Interested in STEM? Get going on math
StepUpUtah.com, the best advice for Utahns on college prep and success
It can be difficult to sort through all the advice out there about how best to prepare for college. Luckily for Utah students, parents and educators, there is a newly redesigned website from the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) containing all of this information in an easy-to-navigate, fresh format: StepUpUtah.com. This summer, USHE… Continue Reading StepUpUtah.com, the best advice for Utahns on college prep and success
Math and graduation: the role of remedial/developmental math
Remedial/developmental math courses play a key role in the success of students in higher education. This is the second article in a multi-part series about math in high school and college leading to completion of a degree or certificate. Continue Reading Math and graduation: the role of remedial/developmental math
Steven J. Lund approved by the Senate Education Confirmation Committee as new Regent
The Senate Education Confirmation Committee unanimously approved Governor Herbert’s appointment of Steven J. Lund to the Utah State Board of Regents. Lund serves as executive chairman of the board for Nu Skin Enterprises. He also serves as the executive director of the company’s Nourish the Children initiative, which has facilitated the donation of more than 400… Continue Reading Steven J. Lund approved by the Senate Education Confirmation Committee as new Regent