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Weber State highlights dual mission, requests tuition differential and workforce funding

Utah Legislature Higher Education Subcommittee
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Summary

Interim President Durham presented Weber State's dual-mission outcomes, access and affordability efforts, and asked the committee to support an associate-degree tuition differential (board-supported $1M ask; larger $6.25M scenario discussed) plus funding for faculty retention, mandated costs and program capacity.

Interim President Durham told the Higher Education Subcommittee Weber State serves more than 33,000 students and emphasizes a dual mission of associate-level and bachelor-level credentials that create upward mobility for regional students.

Durham said more than 91% of Weber State students are Utah residents and highlighted strong pathways from technical colleges, growth in concurrent enrollment, and expansion of first-credential programs (an 87% increase…

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