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House approves bill to unify Utah's higher-education systems into single governing structure
Summary
The House passed first substitute S.B. 111 to combine Utah's two higher-education systems under a unified board, create industry advisory councils, and promote credit transfer and efficiency; sponsor and supporters said students will be primary beneficiaries; vote was 72'yea, 1'nay.
Speaker Wilson introduced first substitute S.B. 111 on March 4, calling it “one of the most important things we've done for our post secondary education system in the state of Utah in probably 5 decades.” The bill would combine the state's two separate higher-education systems (two- and four-year UHI institutions and eight UTech institutions) under a single governing board, establish industry advisory councils, and set common goals and metrics for program approval and articulation.
Supporters emphasized student outcomes and administrative efficiency. Representative Bauer said the bill helps align K–20 goals, requires institutional leaders and…
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