Academic 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 […]
Read MoreHow MAP helps the U make smart, mission-driven choices about academic programs and resource use Mitzi M. Montoya, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Provost When we talk about the cost of college, we usually focus on tuition. But behind the scenes, there’s another important question: how much does it actually cost to teach a […]
Read MoreThis message from Provost Montoya was written as part of her May 19, 2025, Provost Perspectives newsletter for Academic Affairs leaders. Over the last few weeks, many of Utah’s universities have released details of their plans to respond to H.B. 265, the “Higher Education Strategic Reinvestment” bill passed during the state’s 2025 legislative session. The […]
Read MoreUniversity of Utah Provost Mitzi M. Montoya announced today that Peter Trapa has accepted an offer to serve as the inaugural vice provost and senior dean of the Colleges and Schools of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS). Trapa, who currently serves as dean of the College of Science, will begin his new role on March […]
Read MoreLocal support is necessary for effective work, according to a survey of U faculty and staff, who are concerned that sharing some administrative services may prevent their colleges and departments from receiving help to meet their unique needs. The survey was designed to gauge faculty and staff perceptions as the university considers proposals to share […]
Read MoreFaculty and staff from four University of Utah academic units expressed concerns about sharing services during 12 recent listening sessions and in online feedback, but they also described several areas where a shared services model could improve operations. Approximately 264 faculty and staff from the College of Humanities, College of Science, College of Social and […]
Read MoreThe University of Utah is preparing to implement a shared services model, with service design to begin in the Spring 2025 semester. The colleges of Humanities, Science, Social and Behavioral Science and School for Cultural and Social Transformation have started exploring sharing a variety of services, such as communication and marketing, finance, human resources, and […]
Read More