Improving graduation rates at Utah’s public colleges and universities
What are the college graduation rates for today’s students, and what can be done to help these students graduate on time? Advocacy organization such as Complete College America, which released a report this week titled “The Four-year Myth,” strive to answer questions like these in states across the nation. Improving college graduation rates has been identified as a priority of the Utah… Continue Reading Improving graduation rates at Utah’s public colleges and universities
The economic impact of veterans who complete college
A new Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) study shows as veterans in Utah attain a greater education, the more they will earn in wages. Over 4,000 veterans were enrolled at USHE institution in 2013-14, a growing population of students on Utah’s campuses. The further indicates the short term investment of state funds in tuition and… Continue Reading The economic impact of veterans who complete college
UESP Gift Program: This holiday season, give the gift of education
The Utah Educational Savings Plan (UESP), Utah’s official nonprofit college savings plan, launched a new Gift Program, just in time for the holidays. The UESP Gift Program makes it easy for family and friends to contribute to a child’s future qualified higher education expenses. When UESP account owners enroll in the Gift Program under Account… Continue Reading UESP Gift Program: This holiday season, give the gift of education
Board of Regents to meet Friday, Nov. 14 at UVU
The agenda for the upcoming Board of Regents Meeting is now available. The meeting will be this Friday, November 14, 2014 at Utah Valley University in Orem. There are several agenda items of interest: Performance Funding Performance funding is one of the five 2015-16 Budget Priorities approved by the Board of Regents at its previous meeting.… Continue Reading Board of Regents to meet Friday, Nov. 14 at UVU
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… Continue Reading Enrollment holds steady at Utah’s public colleges and universities
Three finalists named in Salt Lake Community College Presidential Search
After a nationwide search and a review of 55 applicants, the Salt Lake Community College Presidential Search Committee has recommended three finalists to the State Board of Regents for the position of Salt Lake Community College President: Dr. Deneece G. Huftalin, Dr. Tony Miksa and Dr. Christopher Villa. “After an exhaustive search the Salt Lake… Continue Reading Three finalists named in Salt Lake Community College Presidential Search
Concurrent enrollment – students saving big on college costs
Since 1985, Utah has provided an opportunity for prepared high school juniors and seniors to take college courses while still in high school. Through the Concurrent Enrollment program, students earn both high school credit for graduation and college credit corresponding to the first year at a college or university in the Utah System of Higher… Continue Reading Concurrent enrollment – students saving big on college costs
Volunteer with Utah Scholars
The school year has just begun, and Utah Scholars is excited to get back into Utah schools to give presentations to eighth grade students on how to best plan and prepare for college. We would like to invite those interested to our monthly USI training at our USHE offices in downtown Salt Lake City. WHEN: Thursday, September… Continue Reading Volunteer with Utah Scholars
UESP celebrates College Savings Month with $8,000 in scholarships
The Utah Educational Savings Plan (UESP) and Zions First National Bank will award eight $1,000 UESP college savings scholarship accounts to celebrate Governor Gary Herbert’s declaration designating September as College Savings Month in Utah. These scholarship accounts will be given to the winners of the Make Your Mark Bookmark Contest, open during September to Utah… Continue Reading UESP celebrates College Savings Month with $8,000 in scholarships
Regents prioritize STEM building proposals in support of state’s economic priorities
The Board of Regents met on Wednesday, August 19 to prioritize this year’s capital development requests from USHE institutions in preparation for the 2015 legislative session. This year, the board has made STEM its top priority (STEM=Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). The 2015 top USHE capital facilities priorities: University of Utah – Crocker Science Building Snow… Continue Reading Regents prioritize STEM building proposals in support of state’s economic priorities