Mindy Benson named as 17th President at Southern Utah University

The Utah Board of Higher Education selected Mindy Benson as the 17th president of Southern Utah University today, following an extensive national search. Benson will assume the position effective immediately. She succeeds Scott L Wyatt, who served as president from Jan. 2014-July 2021. Benson has served as interim president of SUU since July 2021. “I… Continue Reading Mindy Benson named as 17th President at Southern Utah University
Utah Board of Higher Education welcomes new Chair, Vice Chair at July meeting

Chair Lisa Michele Church (Left); Vice Chair Jesselie Anderson (Right) Four new Board members sworn in The Utah Board of Higher Education welcomed Lisa Michele Church as chair during its meeting hosted at Southern Utah University today. The Board also welcomed newly appointed Vice Chair Jesselie Anderson, and four new Board members were sworn in.… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education welcomes new Chair, Vice Chair at July meeting
Southern Utah University presidential search narrowed to three finalists

Public meetings with finalists July 13; presidential appointment expected July 15 After an extensive national search, the Southern Utah University Presidential Search Committee has recommended three finalists to the Utah Board of Higher Education for the position of Southern Utah University President: Mindy Benson; Mablene Krueger; and Alan Utter. Finalists will participate in public forums… Continue Reading Southern Utah University presidential search narrowed to three finalists
Utah Board of Higher Education appoints Stacee McIff as interim president of Snow College, effective July 2022

The Utah Board of Higher Education named Stacee McIff as interim president of Snow College, to take effect on July 1, 2022. McIff has served as vice president for technical education and workforce development at the college since 2021 and will lead Snow College during the Utah Board of Higher Education’s search for its next… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education appoints Stacee McIff as interim president of Snow College, effective July 2022
Gov. Spencer J. Cox Appoints Four Additional Members to Serve on the Utah Board of Higher Education

Gov. Spencer Cox has appointed the following members to serve on the Utah Board of Higher Education: Grace Acosta, Richard Wheeler, Xitlalli Villanueva, and Heather Johnson. The governor’s nominations are subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate. The Utah Board of Higher Education oversees the Utah System of Higher Education, which includes eight public colleges… Continue Reading Gov. Spencer J. Cox Appoints Four Additional Members to Serve on the Utah Board of Higher Education
Gov. Spencer J. Cox Appoints Members to Serve on the Utah Board of Higher Education

Gov. Spencer Cox has appointed the following members to serve on the Utah Board of Higher Education: Stan Albrecht, Julie Beck, Rich Christiansen, Hope Eccles, and Steve Starks. The governor’s nominations are subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate. The Utah Board of Higher Education oversees the Utah System of Higher Education, which includes eight… Continue Reading Gov. Spencer J. Cox Appoints Members to Serve on the Utah Board of Higher Education
Utah Board of Higher Education appoints Jordan Rushton as interim president of Dixie Technical College, effective May 2022

The Utah Board of Higher Education named Jordan Rushton as interim president of the Dixie Technical College, to take effect in May 2022. He will serve until a permanent president is named. In January 2022, the current college president, Kelle Stephens, who has served in the position since 2012, announced her retirement, effective April 30,… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education appoints Jordan Rushton as interim president of Dixie Technical College, effective May 2022
Utah Board of Higher Education approves tuition & fee change across Utah’s degree-granting colleges and universities

The Utah Board of Higher Education considered tuition and general student fee adjustments requested by Utah’s colleges and universities on the first day of their two-day meeting, ultimately approving tuition increases ranging from 0.65% to 4.80%, depending on the institution. On March 24, each public higher education institution president presented the institution’s proposed tuition adjustment… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education approves tuition & fee change across Utah’s degree-granting colleges and universities
2022-23 Student Board member applications now open

Since 1977, Utah’s Governor has appointed a public college and/or university student to represent Utah students on the state’s Board of Higher Education. Under the new Utah Board of Higher Education, there are now two student members, one representing the state’s degree-granting institutions (research universities, regional universities, and community colleges) and one representing the state’s technical… Continue Reading 2022-23 Student Board member applications now open
2022 Legislative Update: Week 5

February 14-18, 2022 Updated State Budget Revenues Announced Governor Cox and legislative leadership announced revised tax revenue projections on Friday, higher than projections adopted in December 2021 by the Executive Appropriations Committee: Dec 2021 Feb 2022 General Fund (Sales Tax): $245 million $1.04 billion Education Fund (Income Tax): $685 million $2.75 billion According to… Continue Reading 2022 Legislative Update: Week 5