Senate Confirms Governor’s Appointments to New Higher Education Governance Board
The Utah Senate has confirmed Governor Herbert’s appointments to the newly-formed Utah Board of Higher Education. This restructured governance of higher education, outlined in SB111, Higher Education Amendments, combines the Utah System of Higher Education and the Utah System of Technical Colleges to create a unified system with one board, the Utah Board of Higher… Continue Reading Senate Confirms Governor’s Appointments to New Higher Education Governance Board
Utah Higher Education Leaders Unite Around ProjectProtect
“Sew Your True Colors” Campaign to Benefit Frontline Health Care Workers All of Utah’s institutions of higher education are coming together to supportProjectProtect, a grass-roots initiative that has a goal to produce 5 million medical-grade masks to address the national shortage of personal protective equipment. The collaborative effort between University of Utah Health, Intermountain Healthcare,… Continue Reading Utah Higher Education Leaders Unite Around ProjectProtect
The New Utah System of Higher Education
On July 1, 2020, a new system of higher education will emerge. During its 2020 session, the Utah Legislature passed S.B. 111, Higher Education Amendments—a sweeping change to higher education structure and governance that merges the Utah System of Higher Education and the Utah System of Technical Colleges. While passing the legislation only took a… Continue Reading The New Utah System of Higher Education
Veterans Services Summary Report Highlights
Institutions in the Utah System of Higher Education are committed to serving veterans and helping them succeed in achieving their postsecondary educational goals. Additionally, assisting veterans is an important element in increasing the number of adults in Utah earning college certificates and degrees. In an effort to assess progress made at USHE institutions since the… Continue Reading Veterans Services Summary Report Highlights
Utah Board of Higher Education
Commissioner of Higher Education Nominations The Utah State Board of Regents and Utah System of Technical Colleges Board of Trustees invite nominations and applications for the position of Commissioner of Higher Education for the Utah System of Higher Education. Beginning July 1, 2020, Utah’s two systems of postsecondary education will combine to create the Utah… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education
USU, U of U receive grants to study COVID-19
Colleges and universities across Utah are adapting to slow the spread of COVID-19. Instruction has moved online, large gatherings have been postponed or canceled, and more. Though Utah’s higher education campuses look different during this time, Utah’s two research universities are committed to tackling COVID-19 through cutting-edge research. To further slow the spread and tackle… Continue Reading USU, U of U receive grants to study COVID-19
USHE Board of Regents adopts definition of affordability, approves average 1.9% tuition increase across Utah’s public colleges and universities
USHE institution tuition and fee adjustments informed by new affordability standards The USHE Board of Regents adopted a definition of affordability on the first day of their two-day virtual meeting. This definition was used to inform the Board’s consideration of tuition and student fee adjustments requested by Utah’s public colleges and universities. The USHE Regents adopted… Continue Reading USHE Board of Regents adopts definition of affordability, approves average 1.9% tuition increase across Utah’s public colleges and universities
Utah’s public colleges and universities to postpone or cancel Spring 2020 commencement activities
Because of the public health emergency created by COVID-19, all Utah public higher education institutions will postpone or cancel their Spring 2020 commencement activities. To protect the health of Utah communities, Governor Gary Herbert and the state’s COVID-19 Community Task Force have recommended limiting the size of group gatherings and to continue practicing social distancing. These changes… Continue Reading Utah’s public colleges and universities to postpone or cancel Spring 2020 commencement activities
2020 Weekly Legislative Update – Week 7 (Final)
Budget: Beginning July 1, 2020, the Legislature approved a $90 million increase (8.2%) in ongoing tax funds and a one-time increase of $1,750,500 for higher education. The USHE Board of Regents’ budget priority items that received funding include: $27.4 million to support a 2.5% salary and wage increase and an 4.53% increase for health insurance… Continue Reading 2020 Weekly Legislative Update – Week 7 (Final)
2020 Weekly Legislative Update-Week 6
Budget: The Executive Appropriations Committee met late Friday to adopt the state’s FY 21 budget totalling approximately $20 billion. Legislative leaders substantially supported the major priorities advanced by the USHE Board of Regents: Performance Funding ($29.5 million) College Access Advisors ($1 million) Enrollment Growth ($5 million) ¾ of a 2.5% employee compensation increase, in parity… Continue Reading 2020 Weekly Legislative Update-Week 6