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
Utah Hispanic/Latino college enrollment takes a giant leap
Since 2004, there has been a 207 percent increase in Hispanic/Latino student enrollment at Utah’s public higher education institutions, according to USHE data. In 2014, 15,493 Hispanic/Latino students were enrolled in college, a notable increase from 5,041 in 2004. In just one year (2013-2014), the demographic increased 6.5 percent from the previous school year, the… Continue Reading Utah Hispanic/Latino college enrollment takes a giant leap
Math and graduation: high school math & first year of college critical to completion
A significant predictor of college success is when students meet the general education math requirement by the end of their first year of college, even when remediation is required. Continue Reading Math and graduation: high school math & first year of college critical to completion
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… Continue Reading Regents establish performance metrics for new state funding
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… Continue Reading Engineering and Computer Technology Initiative receives new funding
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… Continue Reading Utah college completion focus: Reverse transfer
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).… Continue Reading USHE institutions awarded $1.6 million in grants through Utah Cluster Acceleration Partnership