In the world that we live in today, education is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Completing a certificate or a degree at one of Utah’s colleges or universities will help ensure a productive and fulfilling future. Workers with a bachelor’s degree earned an average of $56,788 in 2006; those with a high school diploma earned $31,071.
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USHE Transfer Credit Information
A Transfer Credit Evaluation shows students how course credits earned at one college should transfer to other institutions. The nature of the transfer credit is more important than whether the class transfers. Click USHE Transfer Credit Information for links to campus transfer credit...
Frank Chong Named Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Colleges
This week, Dr. Frank Chong began serving as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Colleges at the United States Department of Education. This office is housed within the Office of Vocational and Adult Education. Dr. Chong had served as president of Laney College in Oakland, California since July, 2006. Dr. Chong...
UtahFutures.org
Utah’s comprehensive education-to-workforce resource to access information on schools, scholarships, occupations, and prep materials for the SAT, ACT, and AP tests.
Facts about The American Graduation Initiative
In an increasingly competitive world economy, Americas economic strength depends upon the education and skills of its workers.
UVU Launches Its First MOOC
Utah Valley University is offering its Math Refresher with College Success Tips course this summer as a MOOC (Massively Open Online Course.) The class runs from June 17 to July...
New Assistant Commissioner for Academic & Student Affairs Named
February 28, 2013 Greg Benson has been appointed Assistant Commissioner for Academic and Student Affairs and is responsible for providing academic support to the Board of Regents and the System’s...
Happy Holidays and Warm Wishes!
From the Academic Affairs Staff at the Utah System of Higher Education: Liz Hitch, Teddi Safman, Blair Carruth, Gary Wixom, Cyd Grua, and Tamara Raty.