| Members Present: Sen. Ann Millner, Senate Chair Rep. Karen M. Peterson, House Chair Rep. R. Neil Walter, House Vice Chair Sen. John D. Johnson Sen. Karen Kwan Sen. Michael K. McKell Sen. Kathleen A. Riebe Sen. Evan J. Vickers Sen. Chris H. Wilson Rep. Katy Hall Rep. Jon Hawkins | Rep. Sahara Hayes Rep. Trevor Lee Rep. Michael J. Petersen Rep. Mark A. Strong Rep. Ryan D. Wilcox Members Absent: Sen. Keith Grover Staff Present: Joseph Ryan Fitzgerald, Finance Officer Ben Leishman, Finance Manager Nancy Skidmore, Committee Secretary |
||
|
Note: A copy of related materials and an audio recording of the meeting can be found at www.le.utah.gov.
|
| Chair Peterson called the meeting to order at 8:06 a.m. |
| University of Utah Budget Presentation |
| Joseph Fitzgerald introduced University of Utah budget. |
| 3a. University of Utah Budget Introduction |
| Taylor Randall, President, University of Utah presented University of Utah Budget. |
| University of Utah Presentation |
| Sen. Kwan asked several questions including access and retention data, progress on the student center, and job placement numbers. President Randall responded. |
| Sen. Johnson expressed the need for funding models compared with other schools. President Randall responded. |
| Rep. Hall asked if the proposed medical program in St. George will be run through the University of Utah or Utah Tech. Michelle Hoffman, Associate Dean, University of Utah Medical Center responded. |
| Rep. Walter asked about the progress of operational excellence initiatives that were initiated last year. President Randall responded. |
| Chair Peterson asked questions about performance funding and student access for Utah students. President Randall responded. |
| University of Utah Health Care System Presentation |
| Michael Good, Senior Vice President of Health Sciences, University of Utah, Dan Lundergan, Chief Executive Officer, University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics presented University of Utah Health Care System. |
| University of Utah Health Care Presentation |
| Rep. Wilcox asked several questions including clarification of the charts presented, graduate medical education numbers and comments on Children Health Graduate Medical Education (CHGME). Dr. Good responded. |
| Sen. Wilson asked if there is a possibility for expansion in the Cache Valley area. Dr. Good responded. |
| Sen. Vickers expressed appreciation for Doctor Good's leadership through COVID. He also commented on the high quality of health care that we have in Utah. |
| Rep. Strong asked about the drastic increase in state funding in the last year. Dr. Good and Dan Lundergan responded. |
| Southern Utah University Budget Presentation |
| Joseph Fitzgerald introduced Southern Utah University budget. |
| 5a. Southern Utah University Budget Introduction |
| Mindy Benson, President, Southern Utah University and Colter Bennett, Student Association President, Southern Utah University presented Southern Utah University Budget. |
| 5b. Southern Utah University 2025 GS Presentation |
| Rep. Wilcox asked for an explanation of the requested funding for the accelerated masters degree program and if there are any policies that would prevent this program from being implemented. President Benson responded. |
| Approval of Minutes |
| MOTION:House Vice Chair Walter moved to approve the minutes of the January 23, 2025 and January 27, 2025 meetings.The motion passed with a vote of 15-0-2. | |||
| Yeas - 15 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
| Rep. K. Hall Rep. J. Hawkins Rep. S. Hayes Sen. J. Johnson Sen. K. Kwan Rep. T. Lee Sen. M. McKell Sen. A. Millner Rep. M. Petersen Rep. K. Peterson Sen. K. Riebe Rep. M. Strong Sen. E. Vickers Rep. R. Walter Rep. R. Wilcox | Sen. K. Grover Sen. C. Wilson |
| Sen. Riebe commented on the quality of education provided by SUU for teachers who want advanced degrees in our state. President Benson responded. |
| Rep. Hawkins asked for a further explanation of the accelerated masters degree program. President Benson responded. |
| Rep. Hall echoed positive comments about SUU. Presidnet Benson responded |
| Sen. Johnson commented on the richness of the educational experience at SUU. President Benson responded. |
| Sen. Vickers asked Colter about what attracted him to SUU. Colter Bennett responded. |
| Chair Peterson commented that the committee needs to be aware that SUU is the lowest funded university in Utah. |
| Utah Tech University Budget Presentation |
| Joseph Fitzgerald introduced Utah Tech University Budget. |
| 6a. Utah Tech University Budget Introduction |
| Courtney White, Interim President, Utah Tech University and Bella Estes, Student Body President, Utah Tech University presented Utah Tech University Budget. |
| 6b. Utah Tech University 2025 GS Presentation |
| Sen.Riebe asked about the judging catgories of the belly flop competition and commented on the debate competition hosed at SUU. Bella Estes responded. |
| MOTION:Rep. Wilcox moved to adjourn.The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-7. | |||
| Yeas - 10 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 7 | |
| Rep. K. Hall Rep. S. Hayes Sen. J. Johnson Rep. T. Lee Sen. A. Millner Rep. K. Peterson Sen. K. Riebe Rep. M. Strong Rep. R. Walter Rep. R. Wilcox | Sen. K. Grover Rep. J. Hawkins Sen. K. Kwan Sen. M. McKell Rep. M. Petersen Sen. E. Vickers Sen. C. Wilson |
| House Chair Peterson adjourned the meeting. at 10:43 a.m. |