“Higher Ed 101”David L. Buhler, Commissioner of Higher Education

November 14, 2012

• Overview of Higher Education in Utah

• Role of the Utah System of Higher Education• Benefits of the System Approach

• Structure of USHE• State Board of Regents• Institution Boards of Trustees• Operations

• Legislative Contacts

Overview of Higher Education in Utah

Research Universities•University of Utah (Flagship)

–medical school, law school, pharmacy school, etc.•Utah State University (Land Grant)

– includes regional campuses

Regional Universities/Colleges•Weber State University•Utah Valley University•Southern Utah University (Liberal Arts

& Sciences)•Dixie State College

Community Colleges•Snow College•Salt Lake Community College

Utah’s Eight Public Colleges & Universities

Fall 2012 Enrollment

Institution Budget-Related FTE Total Headcount

U of U 26,966 32,398USU 19,296 28,786WSU 14,233 26,681SUU 6,193 8,297Snow 3,306 4,599DSC 6,287 8,863UVU 19,117 31,556SLCC 15,361 30,112

USHE Total 110,760 171,292

Higher Ed Fuels the State’s Economy

2011 Degrees & Credentials• Certificates; 2,152• Associates: 10,067• Bachelors: 13,699• Masters, PhD, Prof: 4,058

Space Inventory• 25,047,104 square feet (67% of state inventory)

Funding per FTE• Tuition = 51%• Taxes = 49%

Higher Ed is a Major Employer

USHE Institutions 33,162Tax funded: 15,204Other: 17,958

Intermountain Healthcare: 32,000State of Utah: 25,000Hill Air Force Base: 15,000Wal-Mart (in Utah): 20,000

Role of the Utah System of Higher Education

Utah Code 53B-1-101

To provide high quality, efficient, and economical public system of higher education through centralized direction and master planning

To avoid unnecessary duplication To provide coordination and consolidation To provide systematic development of the roles

of each institution

Benefits of the System Approach

Accountability & Transparency Data collection Statewide policies

Transferability Common course names & numbers

Efficiency Concurrent Enrollment Sharing best practices

Societal value of higher education Higher incomes/less unemployment Contribute to tax base Non-monetary benefits

Structure of the Utah System of Higher Education

State Board of Regents

19 members 16 appointed by the Governor 3 non-voting (State Board of Ed, UCAT) Geographic diversity required

State Board of RegentsResponsibilities

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

Institution Boards of Trustees Appointed by the Governor 10 members per institution USU has 11 members, 1 representing USU-Eastern

Responsibilities Sit on presidential search committee; consult with

regents on selection Review & approve institution policies Review & approve president recommendations on

institution budget Review & approve institution requests on new programs;

forward to regents Review & approve president recommendations on

capital facilities development, prior to submission to regents

Review institutional strategic plans, including academic programs, land acquisitions, technology; submit to regents

USHE Operations

Legislature appropriates budget & adopts laws for operation of higher education

We are happy to work with you on any legislation impacting Higher Education you’re considering

Legislative Contacts

Institution President Legislative LiaisonUSHE David Buhler

(Commissioner)Spencer Jenkins

U of U David Pershing Jason Perry

USU Stan Albrecht Neil Abercrombie

WSU Ann Millner/Chuck Wight Brad MortensenChris Millard

SUU Michael Benson Dorian Page

Snow Scott Wyatt Rick Wheeler

DSC Stephen Nadauld Frank Lojko

UVU Matthew Holland Cameron Martin

SLCC Cynthia Bioteau Tim Sheehan