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2020 Legislative Update-Week 2
Institution Presentations to Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee Several Institutions presented to the Higher Education Appropriation Subcommittee (HEAS) this week: Snow CollegeSalt Lake Community CollegeUtah Valley
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
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 On Tuesday, the Legislature repealed HB 185, the tax reform package it passed in December’s
USHE institutions enter statewide agreement for JED Campus program to support student mental health and well-being
Statewide agreement made possible by The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation In response to growing mental health and wellness needs on national and
5 Fast Facts about the University of Utah
1. The University of Utah was invited to join the Association of American Universities. This year, after an evaluation of its qualities, including the strength
Jessica Gilmore named USHE Associate Commissioner for Workforce Development and Industry Engagement
Pictured above: USHE Associate Commissioner for Workforce Development and Industry Engagement Jessica Gilmore USHE Commissioner Dave R. Woolstenhulme to refocus existing positions The Utah System
State Scholarship Taskforce Issues Recommendations
Scholarships are awarded based on various criteria that reflect the values and purposes of the donor or founder of the award and are often used
Weber State University inaugurates Brad L. Mortensen as 13th president
On January 7th, Weber State University inaugurated its 13th president, Brad L. Mortensen. Mortensen has been leading WSU for more than a year since he
USHE Career and Technical Education: Helping to meet state workforce needs
Each year, the Utah System of Higher Education produces an annual report on Career and Technical Education. CTE can be defined as organized educational programs offering
Board of Regents honor Utah’s state higher ed governing body’s 50th anniversary
[Pictured above: 1969 Utah Board of Regents] Fifty years ago, the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) was formed by the state legislature with a
Record 165 Utah elementary, middle, junior, and high schools partner with USHE for Utah College Application Week events
Governor Herbert declares October as Utah College Application and Awareness Month SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah System of Higher Education is partnering with 165
USHE Board of Regents welcomes four new members
Pictured above from left to right: Harris H. Simmons, USHE chair; Lisa-Michele Church, USHE regent; Sheva Mozafari, USHE student regent; Alan Hall, USHE regent The
In a national context: Utah’s growing opportunity gap
At the August Board of Regents meeting, the new Workforce, Access, and Advocacy Committee tasked the Commissioner’s office with taking a closer look at data on Utah’s growing opportunity gap. Further evaluation of this gap will help to identify statewide strategies that address barriers for minority populations to access and complete postsecondary educational opportunities.
Regional coordinators hired for college access advisor expansion
June 20th, 2019 Pictured above, from left to right: Nicole Batt, University of Utah Office of Engagement Managing Director; Dallyn Hallows; Tanner Telford; Cassandra Fa’amuli;
Trending in higher ed: food insecurity among college students
When thinking of concerns that college students face, it is common to think of rising tuition rates, choosing a major, and studying for and passing
State of Utah Scholarships – 2019 Updates
This year, four major scholarships offered from the State of Utah have been updated. These scholarships include two academic, one new need-based scholarship, and one
Trending in higher ed: the value of college
How is value measured? The value of a higher education has been long debated. Some traditional colleges and universities have prided themselves on not only
43,000 additional students expected at Utah’s public colleges and universities over the next ten years
According to updated enrollment projections from the Utah System of Higher Education, Utah’s public colleges and universities can expect to see over 43,000 additional students
Report: Utah saw 82% decrease in state need-based financial aid over the last decade
The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education released Tuition and Fees in the West 2018-19: Trends and Implications, which discusses the results of the 2018-19
Board of Regents implements first need-based scholarship from the State of Utah
Board of Regents also adopts changes to Regents’, New Century, and T.H. Bell Scholarships The Board of Regents adopted a policy implementing the Utah Promise
