At the Capitol Rotunda on March 21, 2017, Governor Gary Herbert unveiled the Talent Ready Utah initiative, including the accompanying grant program. Talent Ready Utah… Continue Reading Governor Herbert announces $2.1M in available Talent Ready Utah grants
The 2017 Legislative Session concluded on March 9, 2017. There were over 100 bills impacting public higher education during the 2017 Legislative Session on a… Continue Reading Summary of the 2017 Legislative Session
2017-2018 Budget The Executive Appropriations Committee approved its first round of funding items on Friday. For higher education, initial items include: Compensation: 2% labor market… Continue Reading 2017 Legislative Update – Week 6
2017-2018 Budget With revised revenue projections announced last week, significant budget decisions continue to loom before a final budget takes shape. There is still a… Continue Reading 2017 Legislative Update – Week 5
Higher Education Luncheon Regents, Trustees, Presidents and student leaders gathered on Friday for the annual higher education luncheon in the Capitol Rotunda. Attended by over… Continue Reading 2017 Legislative Update – Week 4
There’s been a marked increase in Utahns seeking mental health services in recent years. This increase is exacerbated by a shortage of mental health professionals… Continue Reading Need for mental health services increases across Utah, including on higher ed campuses
Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee The Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee met for its final scheduled hearing this week, focusing on the Board of Regents’ budget priorities… Continue Reading 2017 Legislative Update – Week 3
Cost and funding A combination of relatively low costs and low tuition rates make USHE institutions among the most efficient and affordable in the country.… Continue Reading From degrees to staffing, higher ed in Utah is among the most cost-efficient in the nation
The Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee The subcommittee met twice this week, hearing from seven of the eight USHE presidents. Each president advocated the Board of… Continue Reading 2017 Legislative Update – Week 2
Overview The 2017 Session of the Utah State Legislature got underway Monday, January 23, and will conclude Thursday, March 9. It is anticipated there will… Continue Reading 2017 Legislative Update – Week 1