The Hinckley Institute Radio Hour (Air date: February 4, 2015) – A few notable and outspoken public officials serving Utah spoke last week, including Republican Congressman Jason Chaffetz (District 3) who was named “Politician of the Year” for 2014 by the Hinckley Institute of Politics. Salt Lake County Attorney General Sim Gill and Salt Lake County…
One Utah lawmaker wants to make it easier for parents to talk to their kids about sex education. This morning, a bill that would require the state school board to develop education materials for parents to teach children about sex at home passed out of committee, but as KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports lawmakers say this bill isn’t about trying to take sex education out of Utah classrooms.
Since 2008, Utah’s public colleges and universities have seen record enrollment increases, averaging about 18 percent. But this year paints a different picture. Pam Silberman with the Utah System of Higher Education says overall enrollment for this fall semester saw a slight decrease.
A new school year just got underway, but higher education experts say high school students should already be planning for next year. For the next six weeks, the Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority or UHEAA will be traveling to high schools across the state, talking to students and parents about planning and paying for college. KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports on what resources are available.
Segment 1: For-profit colleges – schools that focus on skills and job training – aren’t fulfilling their part of the bargain. That’s according to a recent Congressional report that attacks for-profit colleges for charging high tuition and coming up empty when it comes to job prospects. On Tuesday, we’ll talk about the allegations and legislation…
Democratic Utah Congressman Jim Matheson offered praise to administrators at Fortis College and students studying in fields like nursing there as he toured the school’s Salt Lake-area facility Monday. And as KCPW’s Jeff Robinson reports, Matheson’s visit comes at a time when for-profit colleges are being scrutinized heavily by Congress.
A group of University of Utah researchers are working with Salt Lake City’s Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center to develop a new prosthetic implant that could improve the lives of U.S. Veterans returning from war with amputated limbs. Thad Kelling with the U.’s Technology Venture Development says the new prosthetic implants aim to help patients who may have had trouble with standard prosthetics in the past.
Residents and business owners in the area surrounding Salt Lake City’s North Temple street continue to endure heavy construction as the thoroughfare is upgraded, not only to accommodate a new TRAX line to the airport, but bike lanes and pedestrian improvements. Now, a University of Utah study will look at just how much these long-awaited upgrades make the neighborhood healthier.
Organizers of a political action committee called Education First say last week’s primary election results in the Utah Legislature are a good sign for public and higher education in Utah. Nolan Karras, a member of the State Board of Regents and former Speaker of the Utah House of Representatives, is co-chair of the PAC, which was organized in late 2011.
More than 900 students will graduate from Westminster College in Salt Lake City this weekend, becoming part of the largest graduating class in the school’s history. Gary Daynes, Vice President for Strategic Outreach and Enrollment, says that number shows just how much the school has grown. Ten years ago 586 Westminster students received diplomas, compared to this year’s 947.
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