Student Support

Student Advisory Council

The USHE Student Advisory Council (SAC) was formerly established by the Utah Board of Higher Education in November 2021 to capture student voices on issues related to student well-being and success at public Utah colleges and universities across the state. The SAC serves as an organized feedback group of students from various backgrounds, locations, identities, and lived experiences to ensure the Board and the Commissioner’s Office have structured access to student perspectives as they engage in work and make decisions that impact students.

Student Safety

Student safety is an ongoing priority effort of USHE institutions and the Utah Board of Higher Education. Alongside federal statutes including the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Board adopted a student safety policy in 2015 to ensure consistent reporting and putting resources towards best practices.

Campus Safety Plans

USHE institutions have implemented extensive policies, programs, and partnerships to make USHE campuses safe. SB 134 (2019) enacted additional reporting requirements and trainings for student groups. The current Campus Safety Plans of USHE institutions are below.

Campus Safety Baseline Report and Recommendations

December 2020

Mental Health Plans

USHE Student Safety Forum

The forum is sponsored by the Utah Board of Higher Education, in partnership with the University of Utah. Student safety is a primary concern for all of us in higher education and we are all-too-aware of how student safety and wellness directly impact the students we serve. This forum meets on an annual basis and will feature experts and practitioners from across our eight USHE institutions on topics including:

Title IX
Mental Health
Healthy Relationships
Public Safety