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Press Releases

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Releases for 2008


April 25
Candidates for Student Regent forwarded to Governor
April 22
244 High School Seniors Become Utah Scholars Recipients Tonight - Former Commissioner of Higher Education Richard Kendell to Speak
April 18
244 High School Seniors Earn Utah Scholars Recognition - Former Higher Education Commissioner Richard Kendell to Speak at Awards Banquet
April 11
Board of Regents to Meet April 18 in Salt Lake City
March 27
Stephen D. Nadauld Named Interim President of Dixie State College
March 26
Board of Regents to Meet Tomorrow, March 27 at 2 p.m.
March 24, 2008
President Ryan L Thomas, President of College of Eastern Utah, announces resignation
March 21, 2008
State Board of Regents Approves Lowest Tuition Increases Since 2001
March 14, 2008
Board of Regents to Meet March 20-21 at Dixie State College
March 7, 2008
Student Enrollment Remains Relatively Consistent at Utah’s Public Colleges and Universities in Spring Semester - Students appear to be taking additional courses
March 5, 2008
Utah System of Higher Education See Modest Increase in New Funding
February 6, 2008
Senator Hillyard's Regents' Scholarship Bill Passes Senate Committee
January 25, 2008
Board of Regents to Meet January 29
January 11, 2008
Board of Regents to Meet January 18 at SLCC


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Releases for 2007


December 20, 2007
Board of Regents Executive Committee to Meet Monday, December 21
December 14, 2007
Board of Regents Executive Committee to Meet Monday, December 17
December 13, 2007
Updated Agenda - Board of Regents to Meet December 14 in SLC
December 7, 2007
Board of Regents to Meet December 14 in SLC
December 7, 2007
Higher Ed Commissioner Recommends Consolidation of SLTATC/SLCC plus “Safe Harbor” Status for Six UCAT Campuses - Announcement follows Regents’ release of regional study
December 7, 2007
SLTATC/SLCC Full Study (3.99MB to download)
December 4, 2007
Regents’ Chair Recommends David Buhler
as Interim Commissioner- The board will vote on the appointment on Dec. 14
November 13, 2007
Utah’s K-12 Teacher Shortage Update - Follow-up research demonstrates Utah will continue to experience a significant shortage of teachers
November 8, 2007
Richard White Named New President of Utah College of Applied Technology
November 7, 2007
Regents to Hold Special Board Meeting for the Appointment of the New UCAT President
November 6, 2007
Washington County School District Implements Utah Scholars Program, Utah Scholars initiative prepares high school students for college and the workplace
November 5, 2007
Washington County School District to Implement Utah Scholars Program
October 18, 2007
Board of Regents to Meet October 26 at USU
October 9, 2007
Student Enrollment Remains Relatively Flat at Utah's Public Colleges and Universities
October 4, 2007
Regents Name UCAT Presidential Search Committee
September 27, 2007

Board of Regents Releases Internal Review Following an August State Audit Report

Regents' Review Material and Report
Septebmer 20, 2007
UCAT President Robert O. Brems Resigns, Jared A. Haines to remain as acting president.
September 13, 2007
Board of Regents Executive Committee to Meet Tomorrow, September 14
September 10, 2007
Board of Regents to Meet September 13-14
August 16, 2007
Updated - Board of Regents Executive Committee to Meet August 17 at Regents' Office
August 15, 2007
Board of Regents Executive Committee to Meet August 17 at Regents' Office
August 14, 2007
Board of Regents Announce Search for Commissioner of Higher Education
August 8, 2007
State Audit Findings at MATC Require Action by Regent Chair
July 19, 2007
Scott Wyatt Named New President of Snow College
July 19, 2007

Board of Regents to Select 15th President of Snow College - Public meeting will be held this afternoon

July 16, 2007
Regents Announce Finalists for Snow College President
July 13, 2007
Board of Regents to Meet July 20 at Snow College
June 27, 2007
Commissioner of Higher Education to Retire in December
June 18, 2007

Board of Regents Executive Committee to Meet Tuesday; Regents will consider presidential salaries and SUU Bell Tower

June 4, 2007
UCAT Board of Trustees to Meet Wednesday, June 4
June 1, 2007
Board of Regents to meet June 8 at U of U
May 31, 2007
Utah Continuing Education Marketing Group Wins Prestigious Award; Utah Public Universities and Colleges Work Together
May 29, 2007

Utah Graduate Students Earn Scholarships for Out-of-State Study

May 23, 2007
New President Appointed to Ogden-Weber Applied Technology College Campus
May 17, 2007
College and University Faculty Honored for Use of Technology
May 17, 2007
Board of Regents Executive Committee to Meet Today - Regents will consider USU request to sell building
May 8, 2007
U.S. Official to Recognize Utah Scholars Recipients Tonight - 160 students will be named in the program’s first year
May 8, 2007
Utah Scholars Banquet Program - 2007
May 4, 2007
U.S. Department of Education Assistant Secretary to Honor Utah Scholar Graduates at Banquet
April 30, 2007
Candidates for Student Regent forwarded to Governor
April 20, 2007
Board of Regents Asks WSU to Add Mountainside Property to Master Plan - Regents interested in preserving ability to serve students and the economy
April 13, 2007
Board of Regents to Meet April 19-20 at DSC - Board will hold its annual planning and regular meetings
April 6, 2007
Snow College Terminates Employee for Self-Reported Fraud
April 2, 2007

Board of Regents Executive Committee Approves USU Tuition Increase

March 30, 2007
Board of Regents Executive Committee to Meet Monday - Regents will consider USU tuition increase
March 29, 2007
Utah Campus Compact Hosts Annual Recognition and Awards - 10-Year Anniversary Celebration
March 20, 2007
Five Recommendations to Solve Utah Teacher Shortage are on the Table
March 19, 2007
Utah's K-12 Teacher Shortage - Special tnskforce to present recommended solutions to the state's K-16 Alliance
March 9, 2007
Students Will Pay Modest Tuition and Fee Increases in 2007-2008
March 5, 2007

Spring Semester Student Enrollment Up Slightly for Utah Public Colleges and Universities - Half of institutions see modest increases

March 2, 2007
Updated information on March 9th Board of Regents Meeting
March 1, 2007
Morningstar Favors The Utah Educational Savings Plan - UESP In Top Five
March 1, 2007
Board of Regents to Meet March 9 - Board will finalize tuition and fee increases for 2007-08
February 28, 2007
Board of Regents Expresses Appreciation for Significant Funding Increases for Higher Education
January 29, 2007
Board of Regents Executive Committee to meet tomorrow, January 30.
January 18, 2007
Board of Regents to Meet Tomorrow at SLCC
January 8, 2007
Board of Regents Executive Committee Votes to Proceed with the Merger of CEU and SEATC
January 5, 2007
Board of Regents Executive Committee to Meet Monday Jan. 8 to consider option to purchase property and CEU/SEATC proposals.
January 1, 2007
Board of Regents Appoint Snow College Presidential Search Committee

 

Releases for 2006


December 21, 2006 New Director of Utah Campus Compact Selected, Melissa Miller Kincart expected to define the compact’s future
December 14, 2006 Utah’s K-12 Teacher Shortage - New research demonstrates Utah will continue to experience a shortage of teachers, especially in critical areas: math, science, special education and early childhood development
December 12, 2006 Utah’s K-12 Teacher Shortage - New Research on the Supply and Demand of Utah Educators will be presented on Thursday
December 8, 2006 State Board of Regents Review UVSC’s Proposal for University Status
December 8, 2006 Board of Regents Name Wheeler as the Interim President of Snow College
December 1, 2006 Board of Regents to Meet December 8 at the Gateway
November 10, 2006 Benson Named New President of Southern Utah University
November 10, 2006 Regents to Select 15th President of SUU
November 8, 2006 Regents Announce Finalists for Southern Utah University’s President
November 7, 2006 Regents’ Task Force Addresses Federal Government’s Role in Higher Ed -
National speaker will discuss international trends
October 26, 2006

David A. Feitz Named Executive Director of the Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority (UHEAA)

October 20, 2006 UCAT Enrollments Up
October 19, 2006 Board of Regents to Meet October 26 at the Gateway
October 10, 2006 Student Enrollment Dips Slightly for Utah Public Colleges and Universities
September 27, 2006 Scott J. Snelson named as Acting Campus President of UCAT’s
Salt Lake-Tooele Campus
September 11, 2006 Bangerter Steps Down as UCAT Board Chair
September 8, 2006 Board of Regents to Meet September 15 at the Gateway
September 7, 2006 Governor Encourages Students to Take Challenging Courses
September 5, 2006 Governor to Launch Utah Scholars Program
September 5, 2006 UCAT Board of Trustees to Meet Wednesday, September 6
August 28, 2006 Board of Regents Executive Committee to Meet Tuesday
August 15, 2006 Next Steps if UVSC is to be Granted University Status
August 15, 2006 Higher Ed Officials Announce a Blueprint to Prepare UVSC for University Status
July 28, 2006 Bonnie Jean Beesley Elected Vice Chair of Board of Regents
July 20, 2006 Board of Regents to Meet July 27-28 in Cedar City
July 17, 2006 UCAT Names Clay Christensen MATC Campus President
June 26, 2006 Utah Graduate Students Earn Scholarships for Out of State Study
June 09, 2006 State Board of Regents Elect New Chair
June 08, 2006 Governor Announces New Student Regent
June 02, 2006 Board of Regents to Meet June 9 at Snow College
June 01, 2006 UCAT Board of Trustees to Meet on June 7
May 30, 2006 USHE Newsletter: A State of Mind.
May 15, 2006 Robert O. Brems Named New President of the Utah College of Applied Technology
May 09, 2006 Regents Announce Four Finalists for UCAT President
May 02, 2006 Dr. Sperry Named USHE 'Scholar in Residence'
April 21, 2006 President Informs Higher Ed Officials of Budget Deficit
April 21, 2006 Stauffer Named Interim President of SUU
April 19, 2006 *Agenda Revision* Board of Regents to Meet April 21 at CEU
April 14, 2006 College and University Faculty honored for Use of Technology
April 04, 2006 Utah Wins Grant to Encourage High School Students to Take Rigorous Curriculum
March 10, 2006 Board of Regents Approve Tuition Increases for 2006-2007
March 06, 2006 Dr. Steven Bennion Announces his Retirement from his Presidency at Southern Utah University
March 06, 2006 Board of Regents to Meet March 10
Board expected to finalize tuition increases for 2006-07
March 01, 2006 Higher Education to Host Symposia on Student Retention and Graduation
February 6, 2006 Executive Committee of the Board of Regents to Meet
February 1, 2006 Attorney General Concludes Tuition Statute is Valid
January 30, 2006 H.B. 151 Ensures High School Students Continue Earning College Credit
January 27, 2006 Dayton Presents Plan to Ensure High School Students Continue Earning College Credit
January 13, 2006 Board of Regents to Meet Jan. 20 at SLCC
 
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Releases for 2005
December 13, 2005 Regents Name UCAT Presidential Search Committee
December 7, 1005 Revised Agenda for December 9, 2005
December 1, 2005 Board of Regents to Meet Dec. 9 at the University of Utah
Regents to hear year-end reports
November 10, 2005
October 26, 2005

UCAT Board of Trustees to Meet Wednesday, November 2

October 19, 2005 Board of Regents to Meet Oct. 27 in Orem
Regents to approve ’06-’07 Budget Recommendations
September 21, 2005 Faculty from Utah's Colleges and Universities Meet to Improve Transfer of Credit among the State's Institutions
September 16, 2005

Board of Regents Prioritize USHE Capital Development Projects

September 8, 2005 Board of Regents to Meet Sept. 15-16
September 7, 2005 USHE Offers Help to Hurricane Katrina Students
September 2, 2005 UCAT Board of Trustees to Meet Sept. 7th
August 29, 2005 Jed H. Pitcher Elected Vice Chair of Board of Regents
August 24, 2005 Make Saving for College Part of Going Back to School
August 10, 2005 State Board of Regents Meeting on August 19, 2005
July 26, 2005 Scholarships for Non-Traditional Students in Utah Announced
July 12, 2005 Lee G. Caldwell Named New President of Dixie State College
June 29, 2005 Utah Wins Frank Newman Award for State Innovation
June 8, 2005 UCAT Board of Trustees to Meet Wednesday
June 1, 2005 Board of Regents to Meet June 10 in Ogden
May 23, 2005 Cynthia A. Bioteau Named New President Of Salt Lake Community College
May 19, 2005 The Utah System of Higher Education to Recognize Distance Learning Faculty
May 18, 2005 Regents Announce Finalists for Salt Lake Community College President
April 15, 2005 Board of Regents to Meet April 21-22 in St. George
April 12, 2005 Board of Regents Focuses on Strategic Direction for Higher Education
March 30, 2005 UCAT Board of Trustees to Meet, Wednesday, April 6, 2005
March 18, 2005 Board of Regents Approve Tuition for 2005-2006
March 10, 2005 Board of Regents to Meet March 18 Discussion and Action Expected on Tuition Increases
February 28, 2005 Utah State Board of Regents to hold town meetings regarding the next DSC president
February 23, 2005 Regents Name Dixie State College Presidential Search Committee
February 23, 2005 "What is an Educated Person?" Conference to be Held on Friday, February 23, 2005
January 26, 2005 UCAT Board of Trustees to Meet Monday, January 31
January 20, 2005 Update on Search for SLCC President Search committee to finding best possible candidate
January 18, 2005 Stan L. Albrecht Named President of Utah State University
January 17, 2005 Board of Regents to Meet January 18 in Special Meeting Regents to consider and announce plan re: USU presidential search
January 10, 2005 Board of Regents to Meet January 14 - Regents to discuss status of student financial aid and transferability of credit
 
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Releases for 2004
December 29, 2004 Reaction to President Hall's Appointment as President of University at Albany
December 23, 2004 Dr. Darrell K. White Named Interim President of Utah College of Applied Technology
October 20, 2004 Board of Regents Urges Support for Amendment 2
October 19, 2004 Regents Request $35.4 Million in New State Funding
September 21, 2004 Lynne Ward is New Director of Utah Educational Savings Plan
September 20, 2004 Commissioner Praises Utah's Low Default Rate on Student Loans
September 15, 2004 Utah Commissioner of Higher Education Reacts to Measuring Up 2004
August 12 ,2004 Nolan Karras Re-Elected as Chair of the State Board of Regents George Mantes Re-Elected as Vice Chair
June 24, 2004 Commissioner Kendell Announces Pilot Program to Encourage College Savings among Lower Income Utahans
June 8, 2004 Search Committee Named for President of Salt Lake Community College
May 28, 2004 Board of Regents Meeting Set for Snow College and College of Eastern Utah- June 3-4
May 18, 2004 Higher Education Mourns the Passing of Chalmers Gail Norris
May 4, 2004 18 Faculty Receive USHE Technology Award
April 29, 2004 Michael K. Young Named New President of University of Utah
April 22, 2004 Regents Announce Finalists for President of University of Utah
April 12, 2004 Regents to Allocate Technology Funding
April 9, 2004 State Board of Regents Meeting on April 16
 
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Releases for 2003
November 6, 2003 Search Committee for University of Utah President Seeking Input from Community
October 31, 2003 Dr. Richard E. Kendell to Take Office November 17 As Utah's Sixth Commissioner of Higher Education
October 31, 2003
Regents Set Budget Priorities For Higher Education
October 24, 2003 Regents to Approve Budget Request at October 31 Meeting
October 22, 2003 2003-2004 Enrollment Reported for Utah's Public Colleges and Universities
October 17, 2003 Search Committee Named for President of University of Utah
October 13, 2003 Jim Jardine to Head Search for New President of University of Utah
September 23, 2003 Search for New SLCC President to be Continued
September 19, 2003 Student Loan Default Rates Hit All Time Low of 5.4%; Utah's Loan Default Remains Below The National Average
September 18, 2003 Dr. Richard E. Kendell Named Commissioner of Higher Education
September 16, 2003 Regents Announce Finalists For Presidency Of Salt Lake Community College And Meeting Notice
September 12, 2003 Regents Announce Finalists for Commissioner of Higher Education and Meeting Notice
August 27, 2003 SLCC Presidential Search Committee Begins Process of Considering Candidates
August 5, 2003 Regents Chair Nolan Karras Links Economic Development to Higher Education In Speech to the Economic Development Corporation of Utah Annual Meeting
July 28, 2003 UCAT Board Meeting on August 6
July 9, 2003 George Mantes Elected Vice Chair of Board of Regents
July 8, 2003 Search Committee Releases Selection Criteria for New SLCC President
July 2, 2003 Board of Regents to Meet on Wednesday, July 9th
April 30, 2003 Commissioner of Higher Education Cecelia H. Foxley Plans to Step Down At the End of Year
April 4, 2003 Search Committee Named for President of Salt Lake Community College
March 26, 2007 Salt Lake Community College Leadership Change, President H. Lynn Cundiff Resigns, Jud Morgan Appointed Interim President
March 21, 2003 First Bachelors of Applied Technology Degrees Approved
February 5, 2003 If Budgets Are Cut Further, Impact Will Be Significant
January 13, 2003 Board of Regents to Meet
January 10, 2003 Commissioner Reiterates Policy on Students and Employees in Military
 
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Releases for 2002
December 16, 2002 Dr. William A. Sederburg Named President of Utah Valley State College
December 13, 2002 Regents Announce Finalists for Presidency of Utah Valley State College and Meeting Notice
December 12, 2002 Regents to Meet to Change Policy on Presidential Searches
November 22, 2002 Board of Regents to Release Names of Finalists in Presidential Searches
November 6, 2002 UVSC Presidential Search Committee Begins Process of Considering Candidates
October 2, 2002 Reaction to "Measuring Up 2002" Report
October 1, 2002 UVSC Search Committee Adopts Selection Criteria, Updates Position Announcement
September 10, 2002 Public Input Invited as Part of Search for New President of Utah Valley State College
September 5, 2002 Board of Regents to Meet September 12 & 13
August 28, 2002 Ann Millner Named President of Weber State University
August 23, 2002 Regents Begin Search for New President of Utah Valley State College
August 19, 2002 UHEAA Unveils A New System For Students To Learn About And Apply To Utah's Colleges And Universities
August 19, 2002 Audit Released on Salt Lake Community College
July 2, 2002 State Regents Take Action To Address Budget Shortfalls
June 19, 2002 Further Cuts Would Put Higher Education "At Risk"
June 11, 2002 Robert O. Brems Named Regional President of Mountainland Applied Technology College
June 3, 2002 Nolan E. Karras New Chair of State Board of Regents
May 7, 2002 Dr. Deanna Daines Winn Appointed Associate Commissioner for Academic Affairs
April 25, 2002 Mark H. Spencer Appointed Associate Commissioner for Finance and Facilities
April 25, 2002 Public Input Invited as Part of Search For New President of Weber State University
April 12, 2002 Regents Name Search Committee For New President of Weber State University
April 2, 2002 Regents Give Final Approval to Tuition for 2002-2003
 
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Releases for 2001
December 20, 2001 Regents Propose Transferring Regulatory Oversight of Proprietary Schools
November 7, 2001 Former Governor Bangerter Elected First Chair of UCAT Board
November 1, 2001 Regents Approve Budget Recommendation
October 31, 2001 First Meeting of UCAT Board Set for November 7
October 18, 2001 Michael T. Benson Named President of Snow College
October 18, 2001 UCAT Board of Trustees Named
October 1, 2001 Regents Prioritize Building Needs
September 5, 2001 Technology-Delivered Education, Budget, and Building Needs to Highlight September Meeting of Board of Regents
August 30, 2001 Regents Select Gregory G. Fitch as First President of Utah College of Applied Technology
August 29, 2001 Utah Colleges and Universities to Make Adjustments For Student Firefighters
August 24, 2001 Special Meeting of State Board of Regents Announced Regarding Utah College of Applied Technology
August 13, 2001 Regents Named to College of Applied Technology Boards
August 13 , 2001 Pamela J. Atkinson Elected Vice Chair of Board of Regents
August 3, 2001 Board of Regents to Meet in Ephraim
July 16, 2001 Richfield Meeting Scheduled for Public Input Snow College Presidential Search
July 9, 2001 Search Begins for First President of New Utah College of Applied Technology
May 25, 2001 Board of Regents to Meet in Logan on June 1
May 7, 2001 Search Underway for New President of Snow College
April 30, 2001 Regents Approve Allocation of Technology Funds & SLCC Downtown Lease
April 23, 2001 Ryan L. Thomas Named President of the College of Eastern Utah
April 10, 2001 Regents' April Agenda Includes A Look to the Future
March 19, 2001 Regents Approve Nine New Degrees
March 16, 2001 Regents Approve Tuition for 2001-2002
March 13, 2001 Selection Criteria Set for New CEU President
March 9, 2001 Regents to Consider Variety of Issues at March Meeting
March 6, 2001 Closure of Alpha Computer Solutions Ordered
February 15, 2001 Regents Release Report of Internal Audit of College of Eastern Utah
 
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Releases 2000
November 30, 2000 Reaction to the Measuring Up 2000 Report on Higher Education
November 8, 2000 Kermit L. Hall Named President of Utah State University
 
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