USHE institutions lecture on sustainability and practice it too
Communities around the world are set to celebrate and advocate for Earth Day on April 22. Utah System of Higher Education institutions and their communities realize the importance of sustainable practices. Currently, no systemwide policy exists surrounding sustainability on USHE campuses, but each institution has implemented their own set of important measures. Here’s a snapshot… Continue Reading USHE institutions lecture on sustainability and practice it too
Qualified Concurrent Enrollment instructors’ level of education credential has no significant impact on student success
The Utah System of Higher Education released a report reviewing the performance of students who took a Concurrent Enrollment math course(s) during 2016-17, who then took a subsequent math course during 2017-18 as freshmen on a college campus. It was found that 78% of students who took a CE math course(s) during 2016-17 and subsequently… Continue Reading Qualified Concurrent Enrollment instructors’ level of education credential has no significant impact on student success
How postsecondary education is governed in Utah
Postsecondary education governance structures were adopted in order to best serve each state’s higher education institutions, and for that reason, no two are exactly the same. Many states are split between having a single or multiple statewide coordinating boards, agencies, or governing boards to fulfill their postsecondary education needs. Governance structures in each state are… Continue Reading How postsecondary education is governed in Utah
2019-2020 Student Regent applications due March 26
Since 1977, the Governor has appointed 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 is a voting member of the Board and serves at the Governor’s appointment for one year. Any eligible USHE student is encouraged to apply.… Continue Reading 2019-2020 Student Regent applications due March 26
College Access Day on the Hill: Regents, presidents, students, higher ed leaders advocate for college access
Regents, Utah college presidents, higher education leaders, institutional boards of trustees, college access advisors, and student leaders met with lawmakers on Monday to talk about the importance of making college accessible to every Utahn. The lunch, held in the Capitol rotunda, focused on two initiatives: the college access advising initiative and HB 260, Access Utah… Continue Reading College Access Day on the Hill: Regents, presidents, students, higher ed leaders advocate for college access
Engineering and Computer Technology Initiative has produced nearly 40,000 degrees
In 2001, the Utah legislature approved a bill to establish Enhancements to the State Systems of Public and Higher Education (SB61) within the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE). The bill was created with the goal to increase the number of students graduating from engineering, computer science, and related technology programs. In order to track… Continue Reading Engineering and Computer Technology Initiative has produced nearly 40,000 degrees
2019 Legislative Update – Week 4
Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee The Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee Chairs presented the subcommittee’s priorities to the Executive Appropriations Committee last week. Final 2019-20 budget revenue projections were announced on February 22. While new revenue estimates are $120 million lower than estimates announced in December 2018, the Legislature will still have over $1 billion surplus going… Continue Reading 2019 Legislative Update – Week 4
Board of Regents approves updated strategic system metrics
For the past year, the Board of Regents has been working to set metrics to measure progress towards the Board’s 2025 Strategic Plan, both for the entire system of public colleges and universities as well as for individual institutions. These metrics and goals will assist the Board in its statutory responsibilities to measure progress of… Continue Reading Board of Regents approves updated strategic system metrics
2019 Legislative Update – Week 3
Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee The Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee (HEAS) wrapped up its work capping a busy week filled with requests for appropriations, presentations from presidents of the seven remaining USHE institutions, and ultimately a prioritization of higher education-related budget requests including several of the Board of Regents’ priorities. On Monday, the Subcommittee reviewed the… Continue Reading 2019 Legislative Update – Week 3
Utah Student Association: “College Access Advisor Initiative is a win-win for our state, students, and workforce”
The Utah Student Association, comprised of the student body presidents at Utah’s colleges and universities, and Jakell Larsen, the student regent for the Board of Regents, co-authored a letter of support of the Board of Regents’ college access advising initiative. The Utah Board of Regents approved a statewide proposal in September 2018 that will provide a permanent, full-time college access advisor for… Continue Reading Utah Student Association: “College Access Advisor Initiative is a win-win for our state, students, and workforce”