The quality of the University of Utah’s programs and services is defined by our faculty. Their teaching, research and service make the U a flagship university that strives for unsurpassed social impact and student success. Thus, the U serves its students, staff and community better when it consistently supports its faculty. The Compensation Project—a component […]
Read MoreThe cost of higher education is one of the biggest obstacles students face when they enroll in college. Scholarships have long been offered to University of Utah students, but without a comprehensive platform of available scholarships or a way to bypass repetitive application tasks, students often didn’t have the time or resources to apply to […]
Read MoreEarlier this year, Academic Affairs introduced a new regional model for academic advising and career coaching as part of the Student Experience Project (SEP). Designed to better connect advising and career coaching through a regional model, the new structure ensures students receive coordinated support throughout their academic journey and into their careers. This month, Academic […]
Read MoreBy Audrey Iffert-Saleem, Special Advisor, Strategic Initiatives in the Office of the EVPAA / SCC Co-Chair Stella Liechty, Sr. Organizational Change Manager & Process Analyst, Strategic Planning & Process Analysis, UIT Emily Thoures, Communications Coordinator, University Connected Learning On June 4, the Student Communications Council (SCC) gathered for its quarterly meeting to share updates on […]
Read MoreBy Audrey Iffert-Saleem, Special Advisor, Strategic Initiatives in the Office of the EVPAA / SCC Co-Chair Stella Liechty, Sr. Organizational Change Manager & Process Analyst, Strategic Planning & Process Analysis, UIT Emily Thoures, Communications Coordinator, University Connected Learning In May, the Student Communications Council (SCC) convened two workshops with campus partners to help shape the […]
Read MoreBy Audrey Iffert-Saleem, Special Advisor, Strategic Initiatives in the Office of the EVPAA / SCC Co-Chair Paul Kohn, Senior Vice Provost, Strategic Enrollment + Student Success / SCC Co-Chair Rachel Aho, Assistant Vice President for Strategic Initiatives & Chief of Staff to the VP for Student Affairs / SCC Message Prioritization Sub-Committee Co-Captain Ravneet Chadha, […]
Read MoreAcademic Affairs is making changes to create a more coordinated, student-focused approach to academic advising and career coaching. As part of the Student Experience Project (SEP), a new regional structure is being implemented to improve how students access support and how advising teams work together across campus. Why this change is happening Over the past […]
Read MoreStrategic planning is how colleges and schools set a clear direction, focus limited resources and build a shared sense of purpose across faculty, staff, students, alumni and partners. An effective strategic plan lays the groundwork for meaningful, sustained progress over the next three to five years. At the University of Utah, strategic planning also serves […]
Read MoreMitzi M. Montoya, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Provost Paul R. Kohn, Sr Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment and Student Success T. Chase Hagood, Vice Provost for Student Success This fall, Academic Affairs is launching a new regional structure that integrates academic advising and career coaching under the leadership of Vice Provost for Student […]
Read MoreFAQ: Why are we changing the stacked class schedule? Update — Dec. 16, 2025: For Fall 2026, we are maintaining the current guideline of a 50/50 course scheduling distribution: no more than 50% of classes scheduled during primetime and at least 50% scheduled outside primetime. Units may go further toward a target of no more […]
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