Commissioner's Report- December 2010

Commissioner’s Report
Board of Regents Meeting
December 9, 2010
William A. Sederburg

AASCU Annual Meeting
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“Presidential Conversation: Shaping Our Future with Community Colleges”
November 21-23, 2010
Charleston, SC
Panelist on embedded community colleges
Policy input on the future of AASCU institutions
Effectiveness of various models
Ann Millner

Congratulations,Dr. Cynthia Bioteau
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Salt Lake Chamber 2010 Athena Award Winner

Welcome, Carson Howell
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Manager, Policy Research
Utah System of Higher Education

United Way Education Excellence Summit
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“Educational Solutions and Strategies”
November 30, 2010
Salt Lake City, UT
Panelists from community schools, preschool, middle school and higher ed
Engaged the audience in questions about the future of education in Utah!

“Raising the Bar in Tough Financial Times”
National conference December 5-6, 2010
80 Educational Leaders
30 CEOs of National Organizations
Sponsored by
National Governors Association
National Conference of State Legislatures
Association of Governing Boards
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Legislative Conversations
Breakfast and lunch meetings with legislators prior to session have been very successful so far!
Friday, November 12, Noon UVU UVU UCCU Center
Tuesday, December 7, 7:30 am WSU WSU Davis Campus, Layton
Tuesday, December 7, Noon USU & USU/CEU USU Main Campus, Logan
Thursday, January 6, Noon U of U & SLCC Little America Hotel, Idaho Room, Salt Lake City
Friday, January 7, NoonSUU & DSC SkyWest Corporate Offices, St. George
TBD Snow College
Higher Education Day Luncheon, Capitol Rotunda
Monday, February 28, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm (All Regents)

The Latest on UESP
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“Make your Mark” Bookmark Contest
Kindergarten – 6th Grade
7th – 8th Grade
9th – 12th Grade
Judges were: Governor Herbert, Regent KathiGarff and Maria Sweeten Soliz
Thousands of kids entered for a $1,000 UESP College Savings Certificate

UESP/ Zions Bank holiday promotion
New account = $25 match from Zions Bank
Featured in Salt Lake Tribune, advertising flyer and in Zions Bank branches
Busiest season of the year!
$3.6 Billion total amount currently saved for college
Monday of Thanksgiving week to yesterday: $35 million in contributions
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The Latest on UHEAA
Regents’ Scholarship application online since November 22
Utilizing technology to help students!
Online service already working well for students
First day saw 24 applications submitted
Nearly 300 submitted so far!
Also…
National marketing blog recognizes UHEAA for student-friendly approach to privacy policy!
www.orangesoda.com

Student Body PresidentTrip to Russia
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Purpose of trip?
Who went?
Influential meetings
Lessons learned

Highlights
Adoption of 2020 Plan
Review of Technology on Campus
Approval of 2+2 Program at USU
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Commissioner's Report- December 2010

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