Top 6 facts from the 2020 USHE Data Book
Enrollment at Utah public colleges and universities is up, totaling nearly 194,000 for fall 2019. Since fall 2018, enrollment at Utah’s public colleges and universities increased by 2.5%. Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) numbers are up 2.07% from fall 2018. *Total FTE approximates the number of students enrolled full-time each semester (15 semester hours for undergraduate students;… Continue Reading Top 6 facts from the 2020 USHE Data Book
Utah System of Higher Education launches Utah Transfer Guide to help students determine their best college transfer path
Includes degree mapping information from most popular majors at Utah’s public colleges and universities The Utah System of Higher Education launched the improved Utah Transfer Guide this month for students to more seamlessly plan their transfer paths between Utah’s public colleges and universities across the most popular majors. Utah has a high rate of students who transfer,… Continue Reading Utah System of Higher Education launches Utah Transfer Guide to help students determine their best college transfer path
Utah System of Higher Education to coordinate planning efforts on COVID-19 at Utah’s public colleges and universities
Will report efforts to Governor Herbert’s Utah COVID-19 Community Task Force On March 2, 2020, Governor Gary R. Herbert announced the creation of the Utah COVID-19 Community Task Force, led by Lt. Governor Spencer Cox. The Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education will coordinate Utah’s public higher education planning and response, and work closely… Continue Reading Utah System of Higher Education to coordinate planning efforts on COVID-19 at Utah’s public colleges and universities
2020 Weekly Legislative Update-Week 5
Budget: With Appropriations Subcommittees wrapped up, Senate and House leadership have spent the week preparing to compile the full budget. Legislative budgets are expected in the coming week. The Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee has put a high priority on the USHE unified budget request, which includes: compensation increases commensurate with state employees, performance funding, ongoing… Continue Reading 2020 Weekly Legislative Update-Week 5
Tuition, student fees, and college affordability: USHE Board of Regents to address college costs on March 26
Meeting to be held at Utah State University – Salt Lake SALT LAKE CITY – The USHE Board of Regents will consider adopting a definition of college affordability at their meeting at Utah State University – Salt Lake on March 26, in line with the Board’s ongoing focus on college affordability as well as with Governor… Continue Reading Tuition, student fees, and college affordability: USHE Board of Regents to address college costs on March 26
Utah’s public colleges and universities propel the state’s economy and student earnings forward
Utahns completing a bachelor’s degree see a wage premium of $15,000 per year over those with only a high school diploma According to a recent report from the Utah System of Higher Education, Utah public colleges and universities play a critical role in Utah’s success by providing the skilled labor force needed to grow and strengthen Utah’s… Continue Reading Utah’s public colleges and universities propel the state’s economy and student earnings forward
2020 Legislative Update-Week 3
Institution Presentations to Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee The University of Utah and Utah State University presented to the Higher Education Appropriation Subcommittee (HEAS) this week. The other remaining institutions presented the week prior: Snow College Salt Lake Community College Utah Valley University Dixie State University Southern Utah University Weber State University Legislative Requests for Appropriations… Continue Reading 2020 Legislative Update-Week 3
Utah students left over $55 million in unclaimed federal financial aid in 2018-19
Utah’s college access advisors to help more students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid According to a recent report from the Education Strategy Group, Utah students left over $55 million in unclaimed federal financial aid on the table in 2018-19 and only about 35.5% of Utah high school seniors completed the Free Application for Federal… Continue Reading Utah students left over $55 million in unclaimed federal financial aid in 2018-19
USHE’s 2020-21 Legislative Budget Priorities
The USHE Board of Regents approved budget and capital facilities requests for the Utah System of Higher Education at the September Board of Regents meeting in preparation for the 2020 Legislative Session. These budget priorities will enable USHE institutions to fulfill institutional missions and to maintain affordability for students. The operating budget request complies with… Continue Reading USHE’s 2020-21 Legislative Budget Priorities
2020 Legislative Update-Week 1
The 2020 Legislative Session got underway on Monday, January 27. On Tuesday, the Legislature repealed HB 185, the tax reform package it passed in December’s special legislative session. This action will impact this year’s budget in ways that are still unclear. We expect additional budget information, including FY21 budget revenue projections, in the coming week… Continue Reading 2020 Legislative Update-Week 1