Higher Ed Utah

Board of Regents approves policy changes to post-tenure review

New enhancements tighten and clarify institution post-tenure review processes

SALT LAKE CITY – The Board of Regents has voted to strengthen existing post-tenure review policies for tenured faculty at Utah’s colleges and universities. These changes will tighten already existing requirements, as well as clarify language to Regents’ Policy R481: Academic Freedom, Professional Responsibility, Tenure, Termination and Post-Tenure...

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READ · Nov 18

New board member sworn in at State Board of Regents meeting

Springville mayor appointed to fill Utah County vacancy on higher education board SALT LAKE CITY – Governor Gary R. Herbert has appointed Springville Mayor Wilford W. Clyde as a new member of the State Board of Regents. At Utah Valley University today, Mayor Clyde took his oath of office during the last Board of Regents meeting for 2011. “Mayor Clyde is...

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READ · Nov 18 · 1 Comment

State Board of Regents Meeting Scheduled for November 18

SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah State Board of Regents will meet Friday November 18 beginning at 9 am in the Sorensen Student Center on the Utah Valley University campus for the Board’s regularly scheduled meeting. Key Agenda items for the day include:

• Introduction of and presentation by the President of Complete College America, Stan Jones
• Administration of Oath of...

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  READ · Nov 10

Commissioner Accepts Governor’s challenge to help Utah’s military

Utah’s colleges and universities join employment project to aid Veterans

SALT LAKE CITY – In an effort to aid Utah’s veterans in gaining skills and credentials for employment, the Utah System of Higher Education has joined forces with other state agencies by accepting a challenge presented by Governor Gary Herbert. In a press conference earlier today, Governor...

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READ · Nov 09