National survey focuses on outcomes of new college graduates
A new survey of graduate outcomes on the graduating class of 2014 from over 200 U.S colleges and universities was released last week. Published by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, this survey of over 274,000 graduates provides recent, relevant national data on the success of college graduates going into the workforce. Of the… Continue Reading National survey focuses on outcomes of new college graduates
SLCC pilots competency-based education with applied tech
Salt Lake Community College is among 40 colleges and universities nationwide experimenting with competency-based education and prior learning assessment, granting it a waiver from certain rules that govern federal financial aid. SLCC is leveraging a $2.5 million Department of Labor grant and existing college resources to roll out a competency-based education (CBE) delivery model at its School… Continue Reading SLCC pilots competency-based education with applied tech
Monte and the World of Possibilities children’s book encourages kids to dream big at local festival
On May 30, the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) participated in the KSL Read Today Summer Book Festival, which partnered with the Salt Lake City Police Department and the Five-O Fest. The local festival for youth and their families was held on the plaza of the Public Safety building in downtown Salt Lake City. USHE used… Continue Reading Monte and the World of Possibilities children’s book encourages kids to dream big at local festival
USHE studying the college application process
In March 2014, the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) kicked off a study to explore the feasibility of a statewide common college application. The study explored whether potential benefits and cost savings to students could be achieved by identifying areas of improvement during the application experience for students, including the possibility of a shared USHE-wide… Continue Reading USHE studying the college application process
Compared with nation, Utah has high rate of nontraditional students
Nationally, ‘traditional’ college students are on the rise. A recent report by the Urban Wire Institute discussed how, on a national scale, traditional college students (those 24 years old and under, and enrolled full-time) are actually a large percentage of the college population, and that percentage has risen in the past few years. The Institute… Continue Reading Compared with nation, Utah has high rate of nontraditional students
UESP spotlights the importance of saving for college with a 5∙29 Day promotion
Saving for college is an investment in a student’s future. Research by the U.S. Census Bureau shows college graduates earn an average of $1 million more in their lifetimes than high school graduates. But there is another reason to put aside money for college. Even a small amount of money saved in a tax-advantaged 529… Continue Reading UESP spotlights the importance of saving for college with a 5∙29 Day promotion
How often do students transfer institutions before college graduation?
Approximately half of USHE students attend more than one institution before graduation. (This does not include students taking Concurrent Enrollment courses in high school.) USHE students attend more than one institution at a higher rate than the national average of 32%. < Transfer from 2-year to 4-year institutions For students who transfer after completing a two-year degree,… Continue Reading How often do students transfer institutions before college graduation?
Enrollment at USHE institutions expected to grow to over 226,000 students by 2024
Over 50,000 students are expected to be added to Utah’s college and university campuses over the next ten years, according to enrollment projections approved last week by the Utah State Board of Regents. The total headcount in the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) is expected to grow from 174,010 students in Fall 2014 to 226,251… Continue Reading Enrollment at USHE institutions expected to grow to over 226,000 students by 2024
Free online math refresher course at UVU designed to help students succeed
For the third year in a row, Utah Valley University is offering a free online math refresher course designed to help students who haven’t recently taken any math courses prepare for placement exams and meet college graduation requirements. Registration is now open for the seven-week course, which kicks off June 8 and is designed to… Continue Reading Free online math refresher course at UVU designed to help students succeed
Commencement 2015: U of U, SUU, DSU & SLCC celebrate their graduates
Utah’s colleges and universities have been celebrating the accomplishments of their graduates with commencement ceremonies over the past two weeks. See photos from USU, WSU, Snow College and UVU. University of Utah: 8,363 graduates Bachelor’s: 5,665 Master’s: 2,158 Doctorate: 744 Juris Doctorate: 124 Doctors of Medicine: 80 Doctors of Pharmacy: 59 Southern Utah University: 1,643… Continue Reading Commencement 2015: U of U, SUU, DSU & SLCC celebrate their graduates