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...
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Facts about The American Graduation Initiative
In an increasingly competitive world economy, Americas economic strength depends upon the education and skills of its workers.
Education panel sets ambitious goal for higher education
(Salt Lake Tribune) -The Governor’s Education Excellence Commission wants 66 percent of Utah adults to have college degrees or postsecondary certificates by 2020. The commission, which includes education...
College Graduates Earn More – More Satisfied
The College Board has just released a report titled "Education Pays 2010: The Benefits of Higher Education for Society." The report indicates that College graduates do earn significantly more...
More Utah Students taking ACT (SL Tribune)
More Utah students than ever are taking the ACT college admissions exam but with mixed results, according to data released Wednesday. About 71 percent of Utah’s...
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UVU Creates School of Public Services
The first school of public services in the Utah System of Higher Education has been created at Utah Valley University. The School of Public Services, recently approved...
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 »
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