A 3% merit-based compensation increase (and a 7.3% health increase) is the top budget priority for the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE). Competitive compensation… Continue Reading Merit-based compensation increase for USHE employees crucial to remaining competitive in a national market
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… Continue Reading 2016 Legislative Update – Week 3
Overview The 2016 Session of the Utah State Legislature got underway Monday, January 25, and will conclude Thursday, March 11. It is anticipated there will… Continue Reading 2016 Legislative Update – Week 1
It’s been proven time and again that those with a college education have a significantly higher earning potential, lower unemployment rates, and better health and… Continue Reading Using the state’s Education Fund for higher ed is not only appropriate, it’s critical to Utah’s success
Board of Regents Prioritization of Capital Development Projects Unlike local school districts in K-12 that use property tax for support of facilities, higher education must… Continue Reading USHE building priorities are vital to keep up with student growth
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… Continue Reading USHE releases ten-year strategic plan, open for public comment
In preparation for the 2016 legislative session, the Utah State Board of Regents prioritized the state-funded capital facilities requests from institutions in the Utah System… Continue Reading 2016-17 USHE capital facilities requests prioritized by Board of Regents
***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… Continue Reading Math and Graduation: Overview of SB 196 – Math Competency Initiative
The Utah State Board of Regents approved the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) budget priorities during its meeting on September 18 at Utah State University… Continue Reading 2016 Legislative Budget Priorities approved by the State Board of Regents
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… Continue Reading U.S. Department of Education launches revised College Scorecard