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2016 Legislative Update – Week 3

Higher Education Budget The Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee met for its final scheduled hearing this week, focusing on the Board of Regents’ budget priorities for USHE. The committee also considered other budget requests from other legislative sponsors. After the Board’s budget priorities by Chair Dan Campbell and Commissioner Buhler, Senator Howard Stephenson commented, “To the… Continue Reading 2016 Legislative Update – Week 3

Students earning college credit in high school increases 6%

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 Education (USHE).… Continue Reading Students earning college credit in high school increases 6%

USHE releases ten-year strategic plan, open for public comment

Utah is a state of opportunity. As the state with the youngest population in the nation and a quickly growing economy, Utah is full of opportunity. It continually ranks as the top state for business, career opportunity and economic competitiveness. To maintain this upward trajectory, higher education is critical. Today’s jobs require an increasing amount of… Continue Reading USHE releases ten-year strategic plan, open for public comment

Workforce Services publishes annual report on intergenerational poverty

The Department of Workforce Services (DWS) released the 2015 Utah Report on Intergenerational Poverty, Welfare Dependency and the Use of Public Assistance. Overall, the report shows a growing economy influences the intergenerational  poverty (IGP) in Utah families. From 2013-2014, the share of both the adult and child intergenerational poverty cohorts decreased slightly. However, 31 percent… Continue Reading Workforce Services publishes annual report on intergenerational poverty

Math and Graduation: Overview of SB 196 – Math Competency Initiative

***This is an archived post. Please see ushe.edu/initiatives/prior-learning-assessment for the most current information. This is the fifth article in a multi-part series about math in high school and college leading to completion of a degree or certificate. The first article focused on math and high school preparation, the second on developmental/remedial math, the third on math… Continue Reading Math and Graduation: Overview of SB 196 – Math Competency Initiative

U.S. Department of Education launches revised College Scorecard

The U.S. Department of Education has unveiled a new College Scorecard intended to better inform prospective students, the public, and policymakers about graduation rates and college students’ earnings once in the workforce. Any college or university in the United States eligible to participate in Federal Student Financial Assistance programs (e.g., credit-granting institutions) is available to… Continue Reading U.S. Department of Education launches revised College Scorecard