USHE institutions encourage high school students to apply to college (part II)
The Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) is coordinating an expanded pilot of Utah College Application Week, to be held at 49 schools in 15 districts throughout Utah during Nov. 10 – 21, 2014. The purpose of College Application Week is to provide high school seniors in partner schools the opportunity to submit at least one […]
USHE institutions encourage high school students to apply to college (part I)
When surveyed, over 90 percent of middle school students say they plan to go to college, yet only about two-thirds of students actually attend. So why the drastic difference between dreams and reality? One reason is the college application process itself can become a roadblock for many of these students. In order to help high […]
Education First and Prosperity 2020 introduce 5-year plan
EducationFirst and Prosperity 2020 launched a five-year plan for education in Utah on October 28, 2014. AXL – short for Academic Excellence – showcased a couple dozen speakers covering a variety of key education issues like literacy, advising, technology, and college preparation. The event was the launching point for the five-year education plan, which aims […]
Do popular college majors and workforce needs align in Utah?
The Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) awards more than 30,000 degrees and certificates every year. Approximately 75-80% of all degrees and certificates awarded annually in Utah are from a USHE institution. What are the most popular majors? How well do they align to job demand in the state? The Department of Workforce Services provides […]
UESP receives gold rating from Morningstar for fourth consecutive year
The Utah Educational Savings Plan (UESP), Utah’s official 529 college savings program, received the highest industry stamp of approval from Morningstar, Inc., a leading provider of independent investment research, for the fourth consecutive year. Of 64 plans Morningstar analyzed, UESP was one of only four to receive a Morningstar Analyst Rating™ of Gold in 2014. […]
Utah ranked one of the most affordable states for college
Utah’s public colleges are among the best deals in the country. Utah was recently ranked “the best state for student debt.” With one of the lowest tuition rates for 4-year public colleges in the country, Utah is one of the most cost-effective states to get a college degree. Utah ranks high in key categories: • […]
Area of study of Utah college grads vs. industry where employed
Did you know many college graduates enter a different industry than their major? It’s not always a linear relationship between degree and workplace; in fact, the reality of employment post-graduation is much more dynamic than that. After all, a college degree provides graduates with much more than just skills in their particular field: It also […]
2014 USHE Scholarship Report
USHE’s Annual Scholarship Report is now available. The report provides the Utah Legislature an update on the New Century and Regents’ scholarships. Both scholarships are administered by the Commissioner’s Office. While the total recipients for the New Century Scholarship remained constant for several years, the Regents’ Scholarship continues double-digit percentage growth (average 54% annual recipient […]
Interstate Passport Initiative
Transferring between institutions in Utah is seamless, thanks to efforts such as the Faculty Discipline Majors’ Meetings and oversight by the Regents’ General Education Task Force. Throughout the Utah system, most lower-division general education courses have common numbering and aligned learning outcomes. But what if you wanted to transfer to a school out-of-state? Academic leaders […]
Enrollment holds steady at Utah’s public colleges and universities
Utah bucks national trend of declining higher education enrollment The first “snapshot” of college enrollments for the 2014-15 school year (fall semester, third week) shows that the number of students enrolled at Utah’s public colleges and universities held steady with a slight net increase. The Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) enrollment for the Fall […]
