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 Utahs colleges or universities will help ensure a productive and fulfilling future. Workers with a bachelors 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...
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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.
Mr. Rogers’ Bloggerhood – Guest Blogger Wyatt Frasier
On occasion I like to have a guest blogger come and give a unique perspective on higher education. This blog will focus on a particular service academy...
Utah colleges try to keep up with enrollment surge
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Administrators at some of Utah's colleges are working on one very complex math problem. While it's great to see so many students furthering their...
Walter Bumphus to Lead Community College Association
Walter Bumphus has been chosen to lead the American Association of Commnity Colleges as thier new CEO and President. The American Association of Community Colleges represents community and technical...
Fewer Utah women seeking higher education degrees (KSL.com)
The percentage of women in Utah attending and graduating college has traditionally been high. Dr. Susan Madsen, an associate professor of management at Utah Valley University says, "When...
Many college graduates find transition difficult
As thousands of students prepare for graduation from Utah's colleges and universities, many of them are finding it harder to move on to the real...
Education Experts Define Career Readiness
Education Secretary Arne Duncan says that kids need to be college and career ready, but the definition of those terms isn't exactly clear. That's why the Read More »
Community Colleges Get Attention
The AP (4/5, Gorski) reports, "Politicians and policymakers are lavishing unprecedented attention on community colleges, promoting them as engines to train workers in the recession and boost the...
Students Lack Skills to Succeed
The Chronicle of Higher Education (3/29, Marchand) reports, "Even though most community-college students say they are motivated, many haven't developed the habits that could lead them to actually...
The End of University Prestige?
Higher education in this country is in a state of crisis. Nearly nine out of 10 American high school seniors say they want to go to college. Yet almost...
Report Examines Why Men Outnumber Women in Science and Math
The American Association of University Women, in a new report, weighs in on the social and environmental factors that contribute to the underrepresentation of women in science, technology, engineering,...
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