The document discusses trends in transnational education (TNE), including international branch campuses (IBCs). Some key points:
- There were 200 degree-awarding IBCs worldwide in 2011, up from 162 in 2009, with 40 more expected by 2014. The top host countries were UAE, Singapore, China, Qatar, and Malaysia.
- The largest numbers of IBCs originated from the UK, US, Australia, India, and Malaysia. Non-traditional exporters opened 40 new IBCs. There were also 34 South-South IBCs.
- Governments are establishing education hubs to attract foreign universities and students, including in UAE, Malaysia, Singapore
This document outlines the Wisdom Thailand 2015 project, a major initiative to develop human resources in Thailand's higher education system through 20 strategic research consortia. The project aims to address issues in Thai higher education like low percentages of faculty with PhDs and low research output. The consortia will focus on problems in areas like alternative energy, health sciences, nanotechnology, and more. The project expects to train 9,600 PhDs, develop 2,800 faculty, generate 12,000 research publications, and establish 60 centers of excellence through international collaboration and grants over 6 years.
Phil Mechanisms for e-Gov, ICT Devt, Innovation and EntrepreneurshipAlejandro Melchor III
The document provides an overview of Philippine mechanisms for e-government services, ICT development, innovation and entrepreneurship. It discusses key initiatives like the i-BPLS project to streamline business permits, the E-Serbisyo portal for online government services, and the Philippine Digital Strategy to promote transparent governance. It also outlines the country's growing ICT infrastructure including expansions of broadband access and fiber optic networks, as well as programs to develop IT talent and leverage the labor force.
2014-15 USHE Budget Priorities - Presentation to the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee of the Utah Legislature by David L. Buhler, Commissioner of Higher Education. (February 5, 2014)
USHE's role in Career and Technical EducationHigherEdUtah
Given by Assistant Commissioner of Academic Affairs Blair Carruth at the joint meeting of the Board of Regents and Institutional Boards of Trustees 07-30-2015, at Southern Utah University
This document provides an overview of higher education in Utah for regents and trustees attending a training. It includes statistics on student enrollment at Utah public institutions, benefits of higher education on earnings and employment, challenges around maintaining quality and access with decreasing funding, and the process for developing the unified state budget for higher education.
State Board of Regents: Roles & ResponsibilitiesHigherEdUtah
The document summarizes the roles and responsibilities of higher education in Utah. The State Board of Regents oversees 8 public colleges and universities and is responsible for appointing presidents, approving programs and budgets, and setting tuition. The Board aims to coordinate higher education and avoid duplication through centralized long-term planning. Higher education fuels Utah's economy by awarding degrees, providing facilities and research space, and being a major employer. It also benefits society by increasing individuals' earning potential and tax contributions.
The document discusses trends in transnational education (TNE), including international branch campuses (IBCs). Some key points:
- There were 200 degree-awarding IBCs worldwide in 2011, up from 162 in 2009, with 40 more expected by 2014. The top host countries were UAE, Singapore, China, Qatar, and Malaysia.
- The largest numbers of IBCs originated from the UK, US, Australia, India, and Malaysia. Non-traditional exporters opened 40 new IBCs. There were also 34 South-South IBCs.
- Governments are establishing education hubs to attract foreign universities and students, including in UAE, Malaysia, Singapore
This document outlines the Wisdom Thailand 2015 project, a major initiative to develop human resources in Thailand's higher education system through 20 strategic research consortia. The project aims to address issues in Thai higher education like low percentages of faculty with PhDs and low research output. The consortia will focus on problems in areas like alternative energy, health sciences, nanotechnology, and more. The project expects to train 9,600 PhDs, develop 2,800 faculty, generate 12,000 research publications, and establish 60 centers of excellence through international collaboration and grants over 6 years.
Phil Mechanisms for e-Gov, ICT Devt, Innovation and EntrepreneurshipAlejandro Melchor III
The document provides an overview of Philippine mechanisms for e-government services, ICT development, innovation and entrepreneurship. It discusses key initiatives like the i-BPLS project to streamline business permits, the E-Serbisyo portal for online government services, and the Philippine Digital Strategy to promote transparent governance. It also outlines the country's growing ICT infrastructure including expansions of broadband access and fiber optic networks, as well as programs to develop IT talent and leverage the labor force.
2014-15 USHE Budget Priorities - Presentation to the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee of the Utah Legislature by David L. Buhler, Commissioner of Higher Education. (February 5, 2014)
USHE's role in Career and Technical EducationHigherEdUtah
Given by Assistant Commissioner of Academic Affairs Blair Carruth at the joint meeting of the Board of Regents and Institutional Boards of Trustees 07-30-2015, at Southern Utah University
This document provides an overview of higher education in Utah for regents and trustees attending a training. It includes statistics on student enrollment at Utah public institutions, benefits of higher education on earnings and employment, challenges around maintaining quality and access with decreasing funding, and the process for developing the unified state budget for higher education.
State Board of Regents: Roles & ResponsibilitiesHigherEdUtah
The document summarizes the roles and responsibilities of higher education in Utah. The State Board of Regents oversees 8 public colleges and universities and is responsible for appointing presidents, approving programs and budgets, and setting tuition. The Board aims to coordinate higher education and avoid duplication through centralized long-term planning. Higher education fuels Utah's economy by awarding degrees, providing facilities and research space, and being a major employer. It also benefits society by increasing individuals' earning potential and tax contributions.
Granite Company Overview 2013 | Nationwide Voice and Data for BusinessesShane Hoff
Granite is one of the premier telecommunications solutions providers for businesses across the United States and Canada, servicing more than 70 Fortune 100 companies. Granite offers dial-tone, infrastructure solutions, advanced data services, broadband, and security services to our customers at significant savings. Some of the key benefits of Granite’s solutions include: Consolidated billing and support, Nationwide coverage in the US and Canada, Optimized for multi-location companies
Higher Education as an Economic EnterpriseHigherEdUtah
1. Higher education is a large $4.5 billion enterprise in Utah, employing over 33,000 people.
2. Higher education is critical to innovation in Utah through research and creation of startups.
3. Expanding the talent pool is needed to meet the goal of 66% of Utah's workforce having postsecondary education by 2018 through increasing enrollment, participation, and completion rates.
4. Partnering with business and industry ensures students receive an education aligned with industry needs through internships, research collaborations, and business resources housed at institutions.
The document provides analysis and statistics on JAMB applicants for 2012. Some key points:
- Total applicants were 1,503,889, seeking about 500,000 admission spaces. The fate of the remaining 70% is unclear.
- Federal institutions will admit 68.56% of candidates, state 29.87%, and private 1.57%, despite private institutions outnumbering federal and state.
- Top courses applied to were social sciences, administration, medical, engineering and science. Top institutions mirrored this trend.
- Only 10% of applicants to top institutions like UNILAG are offered admission, highlighting the competitiveness of admission.
The document provides a summary of the Governor's Education Excellence Commission 2013-14 budget priorities preview. It outlines decreases in state funding for higher education since 2008 and increased tuition costs. It then discusses the economic and tax benefits of higher education for individuals and the state. The top three budget priorities are: 1) compensation increases for faculty and staff, 2) $16 million for mission-based performance funding, and 3) expanding teaching capacity and completions to reach a goal of 66% of Utahns with a postsecondary degree or certificate by 2020. Other priorities include operational costs, program funding, capital development projects, and land acquisitions.
The document outlines CARD Bank's commitment to client protection in their operations. It discusses 6 key areas: 1) Appropriate product design, 2) Transparency, 3) Responsible pricing, 4) Responsible treatment of clients, 5) Effective complaint resolution, and 6) Privacy of client data. For each area, it provides examples of how CARD Bank implements policies and practices to protect clients, such as designing affordable products based on client needs, providing transparent terms, offering competitive savings returns, treating clients fairly, and resolving complaints quickly. The overall message is that CARD Bank is fully dedicated to upholding strong client protection standards.
The Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities is required by statute to make an annual report to the Council on Postsecondary Education. This presentation was delivered by AIKCU President Gary S. Cox, along with AIKCU Board Chair John Roush (Centre College President) and Vice Chair Bill Huston (St. Catharine College President) at the 9/10/09 CPE meeting in Bowling Green Kentucky.
The document provides an overview of the 2014 budget for Ekiti State of Nigeria. It summarizes the state's estimated revenue sources for 2014 which total 103.88 billion Naira. It also outlines the budget allocation with 48.3% or 50.11 billion Naira allocated for recurrent expenditures like personnel costs and other charges. The remaining 51.7% or 53.78 billion Naira is allocated for capital expenditures across economic, social, environmental, and administrative sectors. Personnel costs account for the largest portion of recurrent spending at 7.9% or 8.21 billion Naira of the total budget.
The document provides an agenda and data on undergraduate admissions, enrollment, demographics, and academics for Stony Brook University. Key points include:
1) Total enrollment and admissions are up, with increases in the number of students with high SAT scores of over 1200.
2) Top feeder states are New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, and top countries are China, South Korea, and Taiwan.
3) The student body is diverse, with the largest ethnic groups being Asian, White, and Hispanic.
4) Mean SAT scores for enrolled students have increased each year and are over 1230. Scholarship dollars have also risen steadily.
The document summarizes findings from a survey of USQ students about their use of technology. Key findings include:
1) Most USQ students access information online as 77% are external/online students. Laptops are the most common device used for study.
2) Popular technologies used by students in daily life include search engines, texting, email and social media like Facebook.
3) Technologies preferred for learning include the LMS, email, online conferencing and mobile phones for contributing to classes.
4) Students have varying levels of interest in using new technologies like tablets, ePortfolios and social media for educational purposes.
This PowerPoint presentation discusses population growth projections and development needs for the Upstate region of South Carolina through 2025. Some key points:
- The population is projected to grow by 340,000 people (28% increase) by 2025, with over half that growth in Greenville and Spartanburg counties.
- This will require an additional 6.75 million square feet of retail/commercial space, 6.1 million square feet of office space, and 27.1 million square feet of industrial/manufacturing space.
- It will also require an estimated 60,433 additional students, necessitating 2,518 new classrooms and 2,904 additional teachers at a cost of $735-
This document provides an overview of Cambodia Re's annual report for 2010. It includes sections on the company's financial highlights, messages from leadership, company role and profile, Cambodia's insurance market overview, economic review of Cambodia for 2009, Cambodia Re's performance and review for 2010, risk factors and management, internal audit, outlook, activities, and review of financial performance. The document provides detailed information on Cambodia Re's operations and performance in 2010 as well as the insurance market and economy in Cambodia.
SACDECO - Santiago Amos Credit & Development cooperativesacdeco
Finally, embedded in the mind of our members, officers, management and staff that THE GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT OF SACDECO IS TO STAND UP FROM ITS FAILURES.
The document contains multiple charts and graphs showing trends over time. The first chart shows production numbers increasing from 2006 to 2015. The second chart shows monetary values increasing from 2008 to 2015. The third chart shows viewership numbers for a TV channel peaking in 2010 and generally declining since.
The document summarizes the phase one report of College Station's Economic Development Master Plan presented to the City Council on July 26, 2012. Phase one included an analysis of existing economic and demographic trends, sector overviews, and research including data, interviews and a business survey. Key findings included opportunities like TAMU graduates and challenges such as limited commercial air service. Next phases will evaluate opportunities/constraints, define goals and implementation strategies.
Here is the presentation that was shared with our MA Chapter AMTA members on Sunday May 6, 2012 at our 52nd Annual Meeting. The meeting was held at the Boston Newton Marriott and was attended by close to 275 people. Please visit www.massamta.org to learn more about massage therapy and the MA Chapter AMTA.
China Education Statistics for international educatorsEIC Group China
This document provides key education statistics for China, including participation rates in secondary and higher education that have grown substantially from 1990 to 2010. It also shares statistics on the increasing number of Chinese students studying abroad and applying to graduate programs, with significant unmet demand remaining. While higher education capacity has expanded rapidly, growth is slowing as school age cohorts decline in size.
The UCAS planning forum discussed how UCAS can help higher education planners through data analysis and reporting. UCAS provides national trend analysis, institution-specific data on applications and admissions, and products like Marketscan and Catchment to analyze markets. Future directions may include forecasting student numbers for access agreements, intra-cycle acceptance projections, and institutional demand forecasts to aid strategic planning. Attendees were encouraged to provide feedback on UCAS' current and potential future support.
The document discusses client protection at CARD Bank, a microfinance institution in the Philippines. It outlines CARD Bank's commitment to 6 principles of client protection: 1) appropriate product design, 2) transparency, 3) responsible pricing, 4) responsible treatment of clients, 5) effective complaint resolution, and 6) privacy of client data. For each principle, it provides examples of how CARD Bank implements that principle, such as designing loans based on client needs, providing transparent loan terms, offering competitive savings rates and client dividends, and maintaining privacy of client financial data. The document emphasizes CARD Bank's dedication to fully protecting client interests.
Utah college presidents, higher education leaders, institutional boards of trustees, college access advisors, and student leaders met with lawmakers on Monday to talk about the importance of making college accessible to every Utahn. The lunch focused on two initiatives: the college access advising initiative and HB 260 Access Utah Promise Scholarship.
Southern Utah University - Technology, Engineering, and Design BuildingHigherEdUtah
Southern Utah University is requesting $39.9 million from the Utah State Board of Regents for a new 95,000 square foot construction project. The project would cost $331.72 per square foot for construction and $89.05 per square foot for soft costs, totaling $420.77 per square foot. The project aims to improve space utilization and help students complete courses in high-demand fields like STEM programs that are experiencing enrollment growth. Southern Utah University has received the least capital development funding of any USHE institution and has less space per student than its peers.
Granite Company Overview 2013 | Nationwide Voice and Data for BusinessesShane Hoff
Granite is one of the premier telecommunications solutions providers for businesses across the United States and Canada, servicing more than 70 Fortune 100 companies. Granite offers dial-tone, infrastructure solutions, advanced data services, broadband, and security services to our customers at significant savings. Some of the key benefits of Granite’s solutions include: Consolidated billing and support, Nationwide coverage in the US and Canada, Optimized for multi-location companies
Higher Education as an Economic EnterpriseHigherEdUtah
1. Higher education is a large $4.5 billion enterprise in Utah, employing over 33,000 people.
2. Higher education is critical to innovation in Utah through research and creation of startups.
3. Expanding the talent pool is needed to meet the goal of 66% of Utah's workforce having postsecondary education by 2018 through increasing enrollment, participation, and completion rates.
4. Partnering with business and industry ensures students receive an education aligned with industry needs through internships, research collaborations, and business resources housed at institutions.
The document provides analysis and statistics on JAMB applicants for 2012. Some key points:
- Total applicants were 1,503,889, seeking about 500,000 admission spaces. The fate of the remaining 70% is unclear.
- Federal institutions will admit 68.56% of candidates, state 29.87%, and private 1.57%, despite private institutions outnumbering federal and state.
- Top courses applied to were social sciences, administration, medical, engineering and science. Top institutions mirrored this trend.
- Only 10% of applicants to top institutions like UNILAG are offered admission, highlighting the competitiveness of admission.
The document provides a summary of the Governor's Education Excellence Commission 2013-14 budget priorities preview. It outlines decreases in state funding for higher education since 2008 and increased tuition costs. It then discusses the economic and tax benefits of higher education for individuals and the state. The top three budget priorities are: 1) compensation increases for faculty and staff, 2) $16 million for mission-based performance funding, and 3) expanding teaching capacity and completions to reach a goal of 66% of Utahns with a postsecondary degree or certificate by 2020. Other priorities include operational costs, program funding, capital development projects, and land acquisitions.
The document outlines CARD Bank's commitment to client protection in their operations. It discusses 6 key areas: 1) Appropriate product design, 2) Transparency, 3) Responsible pricing, 4) Responsible treatment of clients, 5) Effective complaint resolution, and 6) Privacy of client data. For each area, it provides examples of how CARD Bank implements policies and practices to protect clients, such as designing affordable products based on client needs, providing transparent terms, offering competitive savings returns, treating clients fairly, and resolving complaints quickly. The overall message is that CARD Bank is fully dedicated to upholding strong client protection standards.
The Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities is required by statute to make an annual report to the Council on Postsecondary Education. This presentation was delivered by AIKCU President Gary S. Cox, along with AIKCU Board Chair John Roush (Centre College President) and Vice Chair Bill Huston (St. Catharine College President) at the 9/10/09 CPE meeting in Bowling Green Kentucky.
The document provides an overview of the 2014 budget for Ekiti State of Nigeria. It summarizes the state's estimated revenue sources for 2014 which total 103.88 billion Naira. It also outlines the budget allocation with 48.3% or 50.11 billion Naira allocated for recurrent expenditures like personnel costs and other charges. The remaining 51.7% or 53.78 billion Naira is allocated for capital expenditures across economic, social, environmental, and administrative sectors. Personnel costs account for the largest portion of recurrent spending at 7.9% or 8.21 billion Naira of the total budget.
The document provides an agenda and data on undergraduate admissions, enrollment, demographics, and academics for Stony Brook University. Key points include:
1) Total enrollment and admissions are up, with increases in the number of students with high SAT scores of over 1200.
2) Top feeder states are New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, and top countries are China, South Korea, and Taiwan.
3) The student body is diverse, with the largest ethnic groups being Asian, White, and Hispanic.
4) Mean SAT scores for enrolled students have increased each year and are over 1230. Scholarship dollars have also risen steadily.
The document summarizes findings from a survey of USQ students about their use of technology. Key findings include:
1) Most USQ students access information online as 77% are external/online students. Laptops are the most common device used for study.
2) Popular technologies used by students in daily life include search engines, texting, email and social media like Facebook.
3) Technologies preferred for learning include the LMS, email, online conferencing and mobile phones for contributing to classes.
4) Students have varying levels of interest in using new technologies like tablets, ePortfolios and social media for educational purposes.
This PowerPoint presentation discusses population growth projections and development needs for the Upstate region of South Carolina through 2025. Some key points:
- The population is projected to grow by 340,000 people (28% increase) by 2025, with over half that growth in Greenville and Spartanburg counties.
- This will require an additional 6.75 million square feet of retail/commercial space, 6.1 million square feet of office space, and 27.1 million square feet of industrial/manufacturing space.
- It will also require an estimated 60,433 additional students, necessitating 2,518 new classrooms and 2,904 additional teachers at a cost of $735-
This document provides an overview of Cambodia Re's annual report for 2010. It includes sections on the company's financial highlights, messages from leadership, company role and profile, Cambodia's insurance market overview, economic review of Cambodia for 2009, Cambodia Re's performance and review for 2010, risk factors and management, internal audit, outlook, activities, and review of financial performance. The document provides detailed information on Cambodia Re's operations and performance in 2010 as well as the insurance market and economy in Cambodia.
SACDECO - Santiago Amos Credit & Development cooperativesacdeco
Finally, embedded in the mind of our members, officers, management and staff that THE GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT OF SACDECO IS TO STAND UP FROM ITS FAILURES.
The document contains multiple charts and graphs showing trends over time. The first chart shows production numbers increasing from 2006 to 2015. The second chart shows monetary values increasing from 2008 to 2015. The third chart shows viewership numbers for a TV channel peaking in 2010 and generally declining since.
The document summarizes the phase one report of College Station's Economic Development Master Plan presented to the City Council on July 26, 2012. Phase one included an analysis of existing economic and demographic trends, sector overviews, and research including data, interviews and a business survey. Key findings included opportunities like TAMU graduates and challenges such as limited commercial air service. Next phases will evaluate opportunities/constraints, define goals and implementation strategies.
Here is the presentation that was shared with our MA Chapter AMTA members on Sunday May 6, 2012 at our 52nd Annual Meeting. The meeting was held at the Boston Newton Marriott and was attended by close to 275 people. Please visit www.massamta.org to learn more about massage therapy and the MA Chapter AMTA.
China Education Statistics for international educatorsEIC Group China
This document provides key education statistics for China, including participation rates in secondary and higher education that have grown substantially from 1990 to 2010. It also shares statistics on the increasing number of Chinese students studying abroad and applying to graduate programs, with significant unmet demand remaining. While higher education capacity has expanded rapidly, growth is slowing as school age cohorts decline in size.
The UCAS planning forum discussed how UCAS can help higher education planners through data analysis and reporting. UCAS provides national trend analysis, institution-specific data on applications and admissions, and products like Marketscan and Catchment to analyze markets. Future directions may include forecasting student numbers for access agreements, intra-cycle acceptance projections, and institutional demand forecasts to aid strategic planning. Attendees were encouraged to provide feedback on UCAS' current and potential future support.
The document discusses client protection at CARD Bank, a microfinance institution in the Philippines. It outlines CARD Bank's commitment to 6 principles of client protection: 1) appropriate product design, 2) transparency, 3) responsible pricing, 4) responsible treatment of clients, 5) effective complaint resolution, and 6) privacy of client data. For each principle, it provides examples of how CARD Bank implements that principle, such as designing loans based on client needs, providing transparent loan terms, offering competitive savings rates and client dividends, and maintaining privacy of client financial data. The document emphasizes CARD Bank's dedication to fully protecting client interests.
Utah college presidents, higher education leaders, institutional boards of trustees, college access advisors, and student leaders met with lawmakers on Monday to talk about the importance of making college accessible to every Utahn. The lunch focused on two initiatives: the college access advising initiative and HB 260 Access Utah Promise Scholarship.
Southern Utah University - Technology, Engineering, and Design BuildingHigherEdUtah
Southern Utah University is requesting $39.9 million from the Utah State Board of Regents for a new 95,000 square foot construction project. The project would cost $331.72 per square foot for construction and $89.05 per square foot for soft costs, totaling $420.77 per square foot. The project aims to improve space utilization and help students complete courses in high-demand fields like STEM programs that are experiencing enrollment growth. Southern Utah University has received the least capital development funding of any USHE institution and has less space per student than its peers.
Weber State University - Noorda Engineering and Applied Science BuildingHigherEdUtah
This document summarizes plans for expanding the College of Engineering, Applied Science & Technology (EAST) at Weber State University. It discusses renovating and expanding existing buildings to convert 162,000 square feet of outdated space into 254,000 square feet of new instructional space. The expansion aims to address rapid growth in EAST programs and keep up with workforce demands. It will leverage partnerships and private funding to maximize the impact of state funding.
University of Utah - Interdisciplinary Physical Science Education and ResearchHigherEdUtah
The document proposes building an Interdisciplinary Physical Science Education and Research Building at the University of Utah through renovating and expanding the William Stewart Building, and demolishing the East Wing of the Fletcher Building. It notes the increasing demand for STEM professionals and the University's role in producing nearly half of all STEM degrees in Utah. The proposed project would provide over 140,000 square feet of additional instructional and research space to help meet workforce needs and enable innovative education and research. Demolishing the obsolete Fletcher Building wing would save on costly upgrade requirements, while renovating the historic Stewart Building is more reasonable and would utilize its ideal location.
Utah Valley University - New Business School BuildingHigherEdUtah
This document discusses plans for growth at UVU's Woodbury School of Business. It notes that Utah County is growing rapidly and will surpass Salt Lake County in population by 2065. This growth is impacting state and regional needs, with Utah County seeing strong job and wage growth. The Woodbury School of Business has also seen significant enrollment increases and projects further growth. However, the current building is outdated and too small, limiting program expansion and quality. The document proposes a new Woodbury School of Business building to address these issues and better meet student, programmatic, and community needs.
Salt Lake Community College - Herriman Campus General Education BuildingHigherEdUtah
The document summarizes plans for a new SLCC campus in Herriman, Utah. It notes that Herriman is one of the fastest growing areas in Salt Lake County and is projected to increase nearly 200% in population by 2050. The new campus will help address the need for higher education and workforce development in the region. It will offer degrees from certificates to bachelor's levels across various subjects. The campus is expected to enroll 1,500-3,000 students by 2025. It will help improve affordability, completion rates, and support the local workforce needs. The total cost is estimated at $55.2 million with funding from various sources including the state legislature.
Dixie State University - Science Building HigherEdUtah
The document proposes building a new science building at Dixie State University (DSU) based on several factors:
DSU has experienced the second highest growth rate in student headcount among Utah universities. A new science building is proposed in DSU's approved campus master plan to support additional students in science programs. The building site is located near existing and planned pedestrian paths and parking areas according to the master plan.
A table shows projected population and workforce growth in southern Utah counties including Washington County where DSU is located. The region will need additional healthcare workers and the science building could help increase degrees in fields like nursing.
In a table ranking capital development project proposals across Utah universities, DSU's new science building scores
Snow College - Social Science and General Education BuildingHigherEdUtah
This document proposes a new 45,000 square foot Social Science and General Education Classroom building at Snow College to accommodate projected enrollment increases. It summarizes that social science courses are in high demand for degree completion and these programs will benefit from consolidated facilities. The building would improve timely completion rates through innovative classroom spaces and labs for skills like research methods. It would replace two aging buildings and address capacity needs by consolidating departments into a single modern facility.
Utah State University - Center for Languages and CulturesHigherEdUtah
The document requests state funding for a new 60,600 square foot Center for Languages and Cultures building at a cost of $24 million. The building would consolidate departments in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences that are currently spread across campus, and address the growing space needs of fast-growing programs in languages, the anthropology museum, and Utah Public Radio. It would house units from languages, philosophy, communication studies, sociology, social work, anthropology, the anthropology museum, and Utah Public Radio.
USU Biology & Natural Resources, Center for Languages & CultureHigherEdUtah
The document requests state funding for two capital development projects at Utah State University: 1) A $59 million renovation and expansion of the Life Sciences Building and Biology/Natural Resources Building to address critical space shortages for STEM programs and bring facilities up to 21st century standards. 2) A $15 million new Center for Languages and Cultures building to consolidate departments currently in fragmented locations across campus, addressing significant enrollment growth in relevant programs.
This document discusses the need for a new building for the Woodbury School of Business at Utah Valley University. It notes that enrollment in the school has grown significantly in recent years and is projected to continue growing. The current building only has 78,000 square feet of space for over 5,000 students, resulting in very little space per student. A new building is proposed that would provide more innovative learning spaces, labs, and technology to accommodate continued enrollment growth and support regional economic development through its academic programs.
Dixie State University is requesting $50 million to construct a new 120,000 square foot Science, Engineering, and Technology Building. The existing 46,402 square foot science building was constructed in 1963 for a student body of 350 and is now inadequate and obsolete, as enrollment in science programs has increased 20% and laboratories are too small. The new building would triple the number of laboratories to accommodate the current student population and provide needed space for engineering, chemistry, biology, physics, anatomy, physiology, and genetic counseling programs.
The document discusses approval for a Phase II Space Dynamics Laboratory building project at Utah State University. Phase II will consist of a new building to be constructed south of the current Phase I building to provide additional specialized laboratory and office space for growing programs. The new building will include space for offices, laboratories, server rooms, conference rooms, and a board room. Existing facilities are at maximum capacity and limiting growth, so the new building will allow for expansion and consolidation without needing modifications to leased spaces. The project is funded through bonds and will be repaid using research overhead without requesting state funds.
The document summarizes the plans for Salt Lake Community College's (SLCC) new campus in Herriman, Utah. It discusses that the campus was approved in 2008-2012 to address the underrepresentation of higher education in the southwest quadrant of Salt Lake Valley. Land was donated, and state and local governments provided funding. The new campus aims to support the rapidly growing population in Herriman and partner with the University of Utah to offer 2+2+2 degree pathways. It is expected to help meet the region's needs for skilled workers and relieve capacity constraints at other SLCC locations.
The document proposes a new 45,000 square foot Social Science and General Classroom building at Snow College to address projected enrollment increases. It summarizes that the new building would (1) consolidate social science programs and classes to support growing enrollment, (2) replace aging infrastructure like the 1911 Social Science Building and 1968 Family Life Building, and (3) allow for innovative teaching spaces and labs to support workforce training programs. A feasibility study found the new building could include classrooms, computer labs, early childhood education space, and faculty offices at an estimated cost of $17.2 million.
Dixie State University Human Performance CenterHigherEdUtah
The document summarizes a proposed Human Performance Center at Dixie State University. It would include 142,000 square feet with both student services space (including an Olympic pool, courts, fitness areas) and academic spaces (offices and labs for exercise physiology and other fields). The $50 million project is now proposed to cost $25 million, with half the funding identified from student fees, county and private donations. It argues the center is needed to support increased student enrollment and applications, and to provide exercise facilities and academic spaces currently lacking on campus.
Salt Lake Community College – Herriman Campus General Education BuildingHigherEdUtah
Salt Lake Community College is building a new campus in Herriman, Utah to serve the growing population in southwest Salt Lake County. The 80,000 square foot building will initially serve over 1,000 students and is expected to serve over 3,000 students by 2025. The campus will offer associate and bachelor's degree programs in high-demand fields like business, health professions, and IT. The $47.2 million construction project aims to address workforce and student needs in the rapidly developing region.
Utah Valley University New Business School BuildingHigherEdUtah
The document proposes a new building for the Woodbury School of Business at Utah Valley University. It summarizes the following key points in 3 sentences:
The Woodbury School of Business has experienced rapid growth, with current enrollment over 5,000 students but only 78,000 square feet of space, resulting in 15.6 square feet per student. Projections estimate enrollment will reach 6,500 by 2020 and 8,400 by 2025. The current building is over 40 years old, structurally limited, and unable to support the school's continued growth and technological needs.
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Odoo 17 CRM allows us to track why we lose sales opportunities with "Lost Reasons." This helps analyze our sales process and identify areas for improvement. Here's how to configure lost reasons in Odoo 17 CRM
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptxDenish Jangid
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
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This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
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population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
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significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
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to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
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providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
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changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
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these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
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occur natural.
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1. Innovating for Our Future
Reaching Utah’s 66% Goal
David L. Buhler
Board of Regents Meeting
September 13, 2012
2. Innovating for Our Future
Funding Utah’s 66% Goal
• 2020 Goal: 66% of Utah’s adults hold post-
secondary degree or certificate
• Achieve through increase in Innovation &
Investment
• Phase One of 7-year investment plan to
increase:
• Program Capacity
• Student Completion
3. Funding Priority #1
Increase Program Capacity
• Need annual investment in programs that supply
talent to Utah’s economy
• Focus on high-growth, high-wage occupations
(STEM & health professions)
• Innovative approaches (hybrid, tech-
intensive, open-source courseware, etc.)
4,500 FTE Students
X $6,700 per FTE
$30 Million
$15M State $15M Institution
4. Funding Priority #2
Increase Student Completion
• Annual incentive for students to enter &
complete targeted programs based on:
• Participation in STEM or health profession
• Demonstrating adequate progress toward
completion
Participation & Progress
Scholarships
$10 Million
$5M State $5M Institution
& Private
5.
6. Reaching the 66% Goal
• Total of 361,000 Utah adults need to hold post-secondary
credentials by 2020
• USHE institutions will need to award total of 51,400
credentials, above current awards
• To reach 51,400, 4% rate of growth is needed
• To support growth rate, investment in technology, classroom
space, infrastructure improvements, etc. is needed
7. Current & Ongoing Base of Credentials Awarded in Utah
49,000
47,000
45,000
43,000
41,000
39,000
37,000
35,000
33,600 33,600 33,600 33,600 33,600 33,600 33,600 33,600 33,600
33,000
2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20
Utah Base
8. Needed Growth in Credentials Awarded in Utah
to Reach 66% Goal by 2020
49,000
47,000
45,000
43,000
41,000
39,000
37,000
35,000 100
1,300
33,600 33,600
33,000
2011-12 2012-13
Utah Base USHE Other (UCAT, All Private)
9. Needed Growth in Credentials Awarded in Utah
to Reach 66% Goal by 2020
49,000
47,000
45,000
43,000
41,000
39,000
37,000
300
35,000 100 2,600
1,300
33,600 33,600 33,600
33,000
2011-12 2012-13 2013-14
Utah Base USHE Other (UCAT, All Private)
10. Needed Growth in Credentials Awarded in Utah
to Reach 66% Goal by 2020
49,000
47,000
45,000
43,000
41,000
39,000
500
37,000
300
4,000
35,000 100 2,600
1,300
33,600 33,600 33,600 33,600
33,000
2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Utah Base USHE Other (UCAT, All Private)
11. Needed Growth in Credentials Awarded in Utah
to Reach 66% Goal by 2020
49,000
47,000
45,000
43,000
41,000
800
39,000
500
37,000
300 5,500
4,000
35,000 100 2,600
1,300
33,600 33,600 33,600 33,600 33,600
33,000
2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Utah Base USHE Other (UCAT, All Private)
12. Needed Growth in Credentials Awarded in Utah
to Reach 66% Goal by 2020
49,000
47,000
45,000
43,000
41,000 900
800
39,000
500
37,000 7,000
300 5,500
4,000
35,000 100 2,600
1,300
33,600 33,600 33,600 33,600 33,600 33,600
33,000
2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Utah Base USHE Other (UCAT, All Private)
13. Needed Growth in Credentials Awarded in Utah
to Reach 66% Goal by 2020
49,000
47,000
45,000
43,000 1,200
41,000 900
800
39,000
500 8,600
37,000 7,000
300 5,500
4,000
35,000 100 2,600
1,300
33,600 33,600 33,600 33,600 33,600 33,600 33,600
33,000
2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18
Utah Base USHE Other (UCAT, All Private)
14. Needed Growth in Credentials Awarded in Utah
to Reach 66% Goal by 2020
49,000
47,000
45,000
1,400
43,000 1,200
41,000 900
800
39,000
10,300
500 8,600
37,000 7,000
300 5,500
4,000
35,000 100 2,600
1,300
33,600 33,600 33,600 33,600 33,600 33,600 33,600 33,600
33,000
2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
Utah Base USHE Other (UCAT, All Private)
15. Needed Growth in Credentials Awarded in Utah
to Reach 66% Goal by 2020
49,000
66%
47,000
1,600
45,000
1,400
43,000 1,200
41,000 900
800 12,100
39,000
10,300
500 8,600
37,000 7,000
300 5,500
4,000
35,000 100 2,600
1,300
33,600 33,600 33,600 33,600 33,600 33,600 33,600 33,600 33,600
33,000
2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20
Utah Base USHE Other (UCAT, All Private)
16. Innovating for Our Future
Reaching Utah’s 66% Goal
• Bold plan
• Enjoys presidential support
• Principles of innovation & investment
• Targets resources
• Builds capacity
• Affordable approach for the state