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Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee - February 01, 2024
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Recording 1
Call to Order
Chair Grover called the meeting to order at 8:01 a.m.
Utah Tech University
Courtney White, Interim President, Utah Tech University gave an overview of UTU, with the assistance of Paul Morris, Vice President of Administrative Services.
3a-Utah Tech Presentation 24GS
Rep. Karen Peterson asked about the lower completion rates. Pres. White responded.
Rep. Shipp asked about the expenditures regarding scholarships over the past few years. Pres. White responded.
Approval of Minutes - January 30, 2024
Rep. Peterson moved to approve the minutes of the January 30, 2024 meeting.
Requests for Appropriation
2024 Presidential Debate
Sen. Grover explained this funding request with the assistance of Jason Perry, Vice President of Government Relations, University of Utah.
4b- RFA - 2024 Presidential Debate
The University of Utah distributed coins from the Vice Presidential debate in 2020.
Rep. Peterson asked how much was appropriated for the Vice Presidential debate. Jason Perry responded.
Sen. Millner congratulated the university for procuring this important debate. She asked about specific funding allocations. Jason Perry responded.
Rep. Garner asked what would happen to the money if the event did not take place. Jason Perry responded.
Sen. Wilson asked who will be debating. Jason Perry responded.
Chair Grover congratulated the University on securing this event.
University of Utah Medical School Expansion
Sen. Grover explained this funding request with assistance of Jason Perry and Dr. Michael Goode, CEO, University of Utah Health and Senior Vice President of Health Sciences.
4c- RFA - University of Utah Medical School Expansion
Transitioning Partial to Fully Benefited Employees
Rep. Casey explained this funding request with the assistance of Geoff Landward, USHE Interim Commissioner.
4d- RFA - Transitioning Partial to Fully Benefited Employees
Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Higher Education
Phil Dean, Public Finance Senior Research Fellow, Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute and Carrie Mayne, USHE Chief Economist, gave this presentation.
5a-Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Higher Education
RFAs (Continued) Statewide Energy Education & Workforce Initiative
Sen. Stevenson explained this funding request with the assistance of Devin Wiser, Vice President for Government and External Affairs, Utah State University.
4a- RFA - Statewide Energy Education
Shared Services Update
Comm. Landward gave an overview of shared services at USHE with the assistance of Russ Galt, Assistant Commissioner USHE.
6a-Shared Services
Sen. Kwan asked about if internships at the point of the mountain would limit access for students. She also asked about artificial intelligence contracts. Geoff Landward responded to both questions.
Rep Whyte asked about the timeline for the various shared processes. Geoff Landward responded.
Rep. Walter asked if there have been past studies or evaluations about possible savings that have been gained across the system. Geoff Landward mentioned the recent "Huron" study and will provide this information to committee members.
Rep. Karen Peterson recognized that there are difficulties in making these changes and asked how Legislators could help accomplishing some of the proposals. Geoff Landward responded.
Student Success Endowment
Geoff Landward explained this endowment program with the assistance of Marlo Oaks, Utah State Treasurer.
7a-Student Success Endowment
Sen. Riebe asked about the Board that is mentioned on Slide 7. Marlo Oaks responded.
Rep. Karen Peterson asked if USHE is considering where there are gaps across the system. Geoff Landward responded.
Utah College Advising Corps
Geoff Landward gave a brief introduction to the UCAC program.
Taylor Adams, USHE Associate Commissioner of Student Affairs and Richard Gonzales, USHE Assistant Commissioner for Access explained this program.
8a-Utah College Advising Corps
Sen. Kwan asked for more information about community partnerships. She also asked for clarification about the financing. Taylor Adams responded to both questions.
Rep. Walter discussed some of the issues with engaging high school students and their awareness about the importance of grades starting in ninth grade. Taylor Adams responded.
Rep. Peterson discussed the past funding challenges. Taylor Adams responded.
Requests for Appropriation
Higher Education for Incarcerated Youth Programs
Sen. Derrin Owens explained this funding request with the assistance of Nathan Caplin, HEIY Program Director, Utah Tech University.
9c- RFA - Higher Education for Incarcerated Youth Program Presentation
9c- RFA - Higher Education for Incarcerated Youth Program Handout
Business and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Expansion
Rep. Watkins explained this funding request from Douglas Anderson, Dean, Huntsman School of Business and USU; and Doug Miller, Chief Administrative Officer, USU Eastern & Price.
9a- RFA - Business and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Expansion Handout
Sen. Hinkins mentioned the importance of changing the Utah East Region's image.
Digital Forensics Crime Lab Training Expansion
Rep. Brooks explained this funding request with the assistance of Mark Spooner, Director of the UT Crime Lab and Kylie Bucanan, student intern at the lab.
9b-Digital Forensics Lab 1
9b-Digital Forensics Lab 2
Sen. Riebe congratulated the Crime Lab on the great work.
K-12 STEM Outreach Community/Rural Expansion
Rep. Joseph Elison explained this funding request with the assistance of Jessica Davis, Director of STEM Outreach, UTU.
9d- RFA - K-12 STEM Outreach Community Rural Expansion Presentation
9d - RFA - K-12 STEM Outreach Community Rural Expansion Handout.pdf
Utah Academic Library Consortium
Rep. Dan Johnson explained this funding request with the assistance of John Ostler, Director of Libraries, Snow College; and Jennifer Duncan, Dean of Libraries at USU.
9e- RFA - Utah Academic Library Consortium Presentation
9e- RFA - Utah Academic Library Consortium Handout
Tanner's Program for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
Rep. Jennifer Dailey-Provost explained this funding request with the assistance of Mary Ann Lee, Director and Lisa Thornton, attorney, and mother of student with intellectual disabilities.
9g-Tanner Dance
9g- RFA - Tanner's Program for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
9g - RFA Tanner's Dance Program LEADD video
USHE Marine Sciences Laboratory Partnership
Sen. Kirk Cullimore explained this funding request with the assistance of Brent Anderson, Founder CEO, Loveland Living Planet Aquarium.
9f- RFA - USHE Aquarium Marine Sciences Laboratory Partnership
Sen. Riebe moved to adjourn.
Chair Grover adjourned the meeting at 10:32 a.m.
Call to Order
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes - January 30, 2024
Approval of Minutes - January 30, 2024
Utah Tech University
Utah Tech University
Requests for Appropriation
Requests for Appropriation
Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Higher Education
Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Higher Education
Shared Services Update
Shared Services Update
Student Success Endowment
Student Success Endowment
Utah College Advising Corps
Utah College Advising Corps
Requests for Appropriation
Requests for Appropriation
Other Business and Adjourn
Other Business and Adjourn
AGENDA
AGENDA
MINUTES
MINUTES
NOTICE
NOTICE
3a-Utah Tech Presentation 24GS
3a-Utah Tech Presentation 24GS
4a- RFA - Statewide Energy Education
4a- RFA - Statewide Energy Education
4b- RFA - 2024 Presidential Debate
4b- RFA - 2024 Presidential Debate
4c- RFA - University of Utah Medical School Expansion
4c- RFA - University of Utah Medical School Expansion
4d- RFA - Transitioning Partial to Fully Benefited Employees
4d- RFA - Transitioning Partial to Fully Benefited Employees
5a-Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Higher Education
5a-Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Higher Education
6a-Shared Services
6a-Shared Services
7a-Student Success Endowment
7a-Student Success Endowment
8a-Utah College Advising Corps
8a-Utah College Advising Corps
9a- RFA - Business and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Expansion Handout
9a- RFA - Business and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Expansion Handout
9b- RFA - Digital Forensics Lab 1
9b- RFA - Digital Forensics Lab 1
9b- RFA - Digital Forensics Lab 2
9b- RFA - Digital Forensics Lab 2
9c- RFA - Higher Education for Incarcerated Youth Program Presentation
9c- RFA - Higher Education for Incarcerated Youth Program Presentation
9c- RFA - Higher Education for Incarcerated Youth Program Handout
9c- RFA - Higher Education for Incarcerated Youth Program Handout
9d- RFA - K-12 STEM Outreach Community Rural Expansion Presentation
9d- RFA - K-12 STEM Outreach Community Rural Expansion Presentation
9d - RFA - K-12 STEM Outreach Community Rural Expansion Handout.pdf
9d - RFA - K-12 STEM Outreach Community Rural Expansion Handout.pdf
9e- RFA - Utah Academic Library Consortium Presentation
9e- RFA - Utah Academic Library Consortium Presentation
9e- RFA - Utah Academic Library Consortium Handout
9e- RFA - Utah Academic Library Consortium Handout
9f- RFA - USHE Aquarium Marine Sciences Laboratory Partnership
9f- RFA - USHE Aquarium Marine Sciences Laboratory Partnership
9g- RFA - Tanner's Program for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
9g- RFA - Tanner's Program for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
9g - RFA Tanner's Dance Program LEADD video
9g - RFA Tanner's Dance Program LEADD video
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