Board of Regents approves lowest tuition increase in 16 years
The Utah State Board of Regents approved an average system-wide tuition increase of 3.06 percent for the 2015-16 academic year—the lowest average increase since 1999—at their meeting today at Dixie State University. “In higher education, our first concern is the students. We want to keep tuition as low as possible, while ensuring that students receive… Continue Reading Board of Regents approves lowest tuition increase in 16 years
New online interactives featuring USHE data now available
USHE has published its Annual Data Book since 2002, an important resource relied upon by institutions, policy makers, and higher education leaders. New online interactives provide easy access to relevant information – including wage information and job placement of USHE graduates, historical enrollment information, and national peer institution comparisons. https://ushe.edu/data/
Report: More U.S. families choosing 529 plans to save for college
A new College Savings Plans Network (CSPN) report shows 2014 was another good year for the Utah Educational Savings Plan (UESP) and the nation’s other 529 college savings programs as total assets under management, number of accounts, and average account balance reached new record highs. Statistics CSPN released earlier this month underscore the continuing appeal… Continue Reading Report: More U.S. families choosing 529 plans to save for college
2015 Legislative Summary
Overview In preparation for the 2015 Legislative Session, the Board of Regents established a multi-layered budget strategy to continue addressing the most critical needs of USHE institutions as well as prioritize STEM needs in capital development. The Board, with the support of institutional presidents, prioritized merit-based compensation increases, continued support for Mission Based Funding, expanded… Continue Reading 2015 Legislative Summary
University of Utah develops UOnline Initiative
From MOOCs to “flipped” classrooms, technology has forever changed how higher education is delivered to students. In the Utah System of Higher Education, one in four students take at least one class online, and 81 degrees and certificates are offered entirely online. The University of Utah has recently developed the UOnline Initiative to help meet… Continue Reading University of Utah develops UOnline Initiative
Weber State University reaches out to K-12 students with ‘Brain Week,’ Latinos in Action conference
Brain Awareness Week Forty students from the Weber State University Neuroscience program volunteered to spend their spring break discussing the brain with about 1,300 students in area elementary, middle and high schools. During March 9-13, these students learned about the basic anatomy of the brain, including structures, functions, and interesting cases throughout history. Students also… Continue Reading Weber State University reaches out to K-12 students with ‘Brain Week,’ Latinos in Action conference
Student Regent applications now being accepted
Every year, the Governor appoints a student from an institution in the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) to represent Utah students on the State Board of Regents. The Student Regent participates in Regents’ meetings and is a voting member of the Board. The Governor asks the Student Regent to serve for one year. https://ushe.edu/boardmembers/student-regent-application/
Utah College Application Week: 2014 Overview
Last November 2014, the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) sponsored Utah College Application Week events at high schools around the state. Higher education leaders, partnering with K-12, worked with thousands of Utah high school seniors as these students applied to college. The events were especially geared towards students who would be the first in their families… Continue Reading Utah College Application Week: 2014 Overview
2015 Legislative Update – Week 6
2015-2016 Budget The Executive Appropriations Committee approved its first round of funding items on Thursday. For higher education, initial items include a beginning 2% merit increase in compensation, $8 million in performance funding ($2 million ongoing, $6 million one-time), and $2.5 million for growth in the Regents’ Scholarship. In addition, three of the Regents’ capital… Continue Reading 2015 Legislative Update – Week 6
2015 Legislative Interns (Part 2)
As mentioned in a previous post, while the Utah State Legislature is in session, 93 college students from around the state of Utah get the opportunity to intern for state legislators. This internship gives college students the opportunity to take part first hand in the legislative process and interact with state leaders on key issues. Whether… Continue Reading 2015 Legislative Interns (Part 2)