Overview of Utah's System of Higher Education
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This document provides an overview of higher education in Utah. It discusses the state's public universities and community colleges, including their enrollments and geographic makeup of students. It also outlines how higher education fuels Utah's economy through degrees/credentials awarded and facilities space. The structure of the Utah System of Higher Education is described, including the State Board of Regents. The document discusses the economic and social benefits of higher education, including higher wages and lower unemployment for degree holders. Utah's goal of having 66% of adults hold a postsecondary credential by 2020 is presented. The results of the 2013 legislative session in supporting higher education are summarized.
Overview of Utah's System of Higher Education
- 1. David L. Buhler, Commissioner of Higher Education Utah Financial Aid Directors Forum March 15, 2013
- 2. Overview of Higher Education in Utah
- 3. Research Universities •University of Utah (Flagship) –medical school, law school, pharmacy school, etc. •Utah State University (Land Grant) –includes regional campuses Regional Universities •Weber State University •Utah Valley University •Southern Utah University (Liberal Arts & Sciences) •Dixie State University Community Colleges •Snow College •Salt Lake Community College Utah’s Eight Public Colleges & Universities
- 4. Fall 2012 Enrollment Institution Budget-Related FTE Total Headcount U of U 26,966 32,398 USU 19,296 28,786 WSU 14,233 26,681 SUU 6,193 8,297 Snow 3,306 4,599 DSU 6,287 8,863 UVU 19,117 31,556 SLCC 15,361 30,112 USHE Total 110,760 171,292
- 5. Geographic Makeup of Utah College Students Institution Home County % from Home County % Other Utah % Out of State/U.S. University of Utah Salt Lake 48% 24% 28% Utah State University Cache 16% 59% 25% Weber State University Weber 34% 58% 8% Southern Utah University Iron 26% 53% 21% Snow College Sanpete 20% 74% 6% Dixie State University Washington 62% 24% 14% Utah Valley University Utah 64% 25% 11% Salt Lake Community Salt Lake 70% 15% 15% Source: IPEDS, Utah Data Alliance
- 6. Higher Ed Fuels the State’s Economy 2012 Degrees & Credentials • Certificates; 1,985 • Associates: 10,641 • Bachelors: 14,467 • Masters, PhD, Prof: 4,246 Space Inventory • 31,981,492 square feet (67% of state inventory) Funding per FTE • Tuition = 51% • Taxes = 49%
- 7. Structure of the Utah System of Higher Education
- 8. Board ofBoard of RegentsRegents Office of theOffice of the CommissioneCommissione rr Utah HigherUtah Higher EducationEducation AssistanceAssistance AuthorityAuthority UtahUtah EducationalEducational Savings PlanSavings Plan CommissionerCommissioner GovernorGovernor AppointsAppoints SenateSenate ApprovesApproves Vice Chair Dan Campbell Chair Bonnie Jean Beesley Commissioner Dave Buhler Structure of USHE
- 9. State Board of Regents 19 members 16 appointed by the Governor 3 non-voting (State Board of Ed, UCAT) Geographic diversity required
- 10. State Board of Regents Responsibilities Presidential appointments & evaluations Program & mission approval Unified Budget Request Prioritize for system with input from presidents Prioritize Capital Facilities Request Set tuition Statewide policies Statewide programs Scholarships Financial aid Access & outreach Strategic Planning Implementation of Utah’s 66% goal
- 11. Economic & Social Benefits of Higher Education
- 12. Median Wage Unemployment Rate Sources: American Communities Survey 2009, Utah Department of Workforce Services Learn & Earn median wages by degree earned
- 13. Who pays the taxes? Utah population 25 & over by education level & state tax contribution
- 14. Higher Education Means Higher Income in Utah Degree Median Earnings Less than High School Diploma $24,183 High School Diploma $32,176 Some College, No Degree $37,126 Associate’s Degree $41,251 Difference in Earnings, HS v. AA/AS $9,075 Bachelor’s Degree $50,381 Difference in Earnings, AA/AS v. BA/BS $18,205 Source: National Center for Higher Education Management Systems, 2010
- 15. Societal Benefits of Higher Education • Greater civic engagement • Better health • Less reliance on public support programs • Improved parenting • Greater job satisfaction
- 16. Utah’s 66% Goal • We must reverse current trends • Among US adults 65 & older, Utah ranks 6th in associate’s degree or higher • Among US adults age 25-34, Utah ranks 23rd
- 17. • By 2020, 66% of jobs in Utah will require post- secondary education. • Currently, only 43% of adults in Utah hold a higher education degree or certificate. • The Governor & the Board of Regents have set a goal that 66% of adults will hold a higher education credential by 2020. • We must increase & certificates awarded by 4% each year to reach the goal. • Utah must adopt a bold, new approach of investment & innovation to reach the goal. Utah’s 66% Goal
- 18. Legislative Support of Higher Education
- 19. Higher Education Funding Trends
- 20. • $18 million for Mission Based Funding • Partial funding of compensation • Expansion of University of Utah medical school • Dixie State University transition • Utah Valley University classroom building • Support of Regents’ and New Century scholarships • Removal of cap on tuition waivers – To address impact of LDS missionary age change • What’s missing? – Need based financial aid (Success Stipends) Results of 2013 Legislative Session
- 21. Questions?