Senator Ann Millner and Representative Val Peterson introduced the bill that created OUSF during the 2024 General Legislative Session, aiming to increase volunteerism among young adults. Young adults who participate, including both current and prospective college students, can earn funding to help pay for higher education and may be able to receive academic credit toward their degree.

OUSF builds on Utah’s strong culture of service. According to AmeriCorps, Utah has the highest rate of formal volunteering in the nation. Though the program is less than two years old, OUSF Program Director Janell Torres says the program has already seen significant growth, with almost 1,300 individuals completing almost 440,000 hours of service.

Students can choose from a wide variety of public sector organizations to work with for their fellowships. Utah is home to over 11,000 nonprofits, 75% of which operate on budgets under $100,000. Torres says these nonprofits and other public sector organizations need recurring, sustainable volunteers who can make long-term impacts, and OUSF fellows provide this. For Utah colleges and universities, the program also creates more opportunities for students to apply classroom learning in community settings while developing workforce-ready skills.

OUSF fellows hold active roles and are integral to these organizations, says Torres. One example she points to is mobile dental hygiene clinics, where fellows in higher education dental hygiene programs provide no- or low-cost cleanings to Utahns, some living in rural areas. One Salt Lake Community College student fellow, Olivia Arona, previously shared with OUSF that she learned a lot during her time at a Rose Park dental clinic and found it rewarding to “see patients receive care that they really needed.”

Students participating in this program through other USHE institutions have also found the program to be a valuable source of professional experience, personal growth, and community connection. Michael Barry, an OUSF fellow and a Utah State University student studying mechanical engineering, said working with veterans was new to him when he began volunteer tutoring at the university’s Veterans Resource Office. He felt a particularly strong connection with one student, helping him with his studies, while also getting to know him personally. As their relationship developed, Barry said he learned more about the student’s service as a veteran, and they became friends.

This was Barry’s first volunteer experience. Because he was giving his time, rather than being employed as a tutor, he felt he could form genuine friendships. “People know I’m doing this because I care,” Barry said. “I see them open up and we connect more than we would if I were there because I had to be.”

Gary Ahluwalia participated in OUSF as a student in the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business. He’s volunteered with the Red Cross since OUSF began in August 2024, taking on a variety of roles, including working with Disaster Services at the Northern Utah Red Cross chapter, ensuring adequate supplies in case of a disaster, and coordinating the installation of free smoke alarms for those in need. Although Ahluwalia has since graduated and completed his fellowship, he continues to volunteer with the Red Cross. He says his time there has been a great experience and recommends OUSF to students who are curious about the program. “You get to meet a lot of great people and mentors, while making a meaningful impact on the community, and I think that’s really important.”

Experiences like these help students develop durable skills in communication, leadership, problem-solving, and project management that employers consistently value. As participation expands, OUSF is becoming an increasingly important partnership between higher education, state government, and Utah’s nonprofit and public sectors. The program helps address community needs while providing students with post-service awards based on hours served and hands-on experiences that support both educational attainment and workforce readiness.

There is a wide range of service opportunities available to OUSF fellows, but if a student is passionate about a specific cause and doesn’t see a role listed, Torres encourages them to reach out. She says OUSF can help create new placements and match students with meaningful service opportunities.

Torres says she’s excited for OUSF to continue growing and reaching more students across the state. To learn more or sign up, visit the OUSF website.

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“When I was a Weber State student, I had no idea I might one day lead this incredible university,” said Mallett. “Weber State’s mission to transform lives and communities by educating people from all backgrounds with an unyielding commitment to meet students where they are is our greatest advantage. With record enrollment, bold employer partnerships, innovative pathway programs, extraordinary faculty and staff, and pioneering students and graduates, the time to accelerate the university’s excellence is now. Together, we will build on Weber’s momentum to fuel opportunity, access and prosperity for every Wildcat and every community we serve. I am honored and so excited to return to Weber State as its next president.”

With deep Utah roots, Mallett currently serves as chief administrative officer at Northeastern University’s Roux Institute, where he works with industry, higher education, community partners, and donors to strengthen workforce development and economic opportunity across Maine and the nation. He previously spent nearly 14 years at Western Governors University as part of the institution’s founding team, helping pioneer online competency-based education and expand access to postsecondary education for hundreds of thousands of learners.

Throughout his career, Mallett has led teams focused on enrollment growth, faculty operations, academic innovation and workforce-aligned education. He has also helped launch new educational models and partnerships designed to strengthen connections between higher education and industry.

“President Mallett brings a strong track record of innovation and partnership-building that aligns well with Weber State University’s mission,” said Amanda Covington, chair of the Utah Board of Higher Education. “He endorses a strong higher education system in Utah and will be a collaborative and thoughtful partner for all USHE presidents and leaders. The Board is impressed by his understanding of the evolving role universities play in preparing students for long-term success while supporting workforce and community needs. He is a bright, hands-on leader who values a connected campus culture. We are excited about the next chapter for Weber State and know the university and Utah System of Higher Education will thrive under his leadership.”

Mallett has a personal journey with Weber State University, earning his undergraduate degrees — associate and bachelor’s — from the institution, a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Utah, and a doctorate in education from Pepperdine University.

“Our process was grounded in insights from students, employees, alumni and community members,” said Ally Isom, Weber State University trustee and co-chair of the Presidential Search Committee. “President Mallett emerged as a collaborative, student-focused leader with the vision and experience to accelerate Weber State’s impact. His own journey as a Weber Wildcat demonstrates what is possible for students and our greater community.”

The Presidential Search Committee and Board of Higher Education conducted a comprehensive national search and reviewed a strong pool of candidates. Applicants are evaluated for many qualities, including their academic credentials, leadership experience, community engagement and vision for the institution they hope to lead.

“President Mallett understands the importance of connecting higher education with workforce and community needs,” said Javier Chavez Jr., co-chair of the presidential search committee and Utah Board of Higher Education member. “His experience building partnerships across higher education, industry and community organizations positions him well at Weber State University.”

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Christensen was appointed president of Mountainland Technical College in 2006 and has provided leadership for students, faculty, staff, trustees, business and industry partners, and the broader educational community across the Mountainland Region.

“Serving as the president of Mountainland Technical College has been an honor and the highlight of my professional career,” said Christensen. “Working alongside dedicated professionals who are committed to providing opportunities for students to better their lives through technical education has been so rewarding.”

During Christensen’s tenure, MTECH experienced significant growth in students, programs, facilities and industry partnerships. The college now serves more than 6,500 students annually across dozens of industry-focused programs. MTECH has been recognized repeatedly as Utah’s Best of State winner in the technical college/vocational education category, and it earned its seventh recognition in nine years in 2026. That same year, the college also celebrated the largest graduating class of Utah’s public technical colleges while maintaining strong completion, placement and licensure outcomes.

“President Christensen’s leadership will have a lasting impact on technical education in Utah,” said Geoffrey Landward, Commissioner of Higher Education. “He has helped Mountainland Technical College grow with purpose, responded to the needs of students and employers, and strengthened the role of technical education in preparing Utahns for high-demand careers. His exceptional and steady leadership has shaped MTECH in meaningful and lasting ways.”

Under Christensen’s leadership, MTECH expanded its physical footprint and regional reach, including the opening of a new Payson Campus designed to serve more than 1,000 students each year in programs aligned with workforce needs in southern Utah County. The college will cut the ribbon on a new Heber Valley Campus later this summer, further strengthening MTECH’s presence across Utah, Wasatch and Summit counties, where it now serves students across six campus locations and 14 buildings throughout the region.

Christensen also helped strengthen major industry and education partnerships, including the creation of the Clyde School of Trades, a first-of-its-kind partnership between a Utah technical college and Clyde Companies. The school supports more than 1,000 students annually in trades programs, including automation, automotive technology, diesel technology, welding, machining and CDL training. MTECH also launched a new Civil Construction program with Clyde Companies to help meet Utah’s growing demand for skilled workers in infrastructure and construction.

In health care, MTECH expanded pathways and partnerships to meet workforce demand, including health care partnerships providing tuition support for eligible surgical technology and radiography technology students. The college’s surgical technology program also achieved a 100% pass rate on the national certification exam, reflecting the quality of MTECH’s hands-on training and faculty support.

Christensen helped advance transfer and articulation pathways between MTECH and Utah Valley University, including agreements that allow MTECH graduates to move more efficiently into UVU programs in nursing, technology and business management. These agreements help students save time and money while continuing their education without duplicating coursework.

In 2024, Christensen was inducted into the Council on Occupational Education Hall of Fame as the inaugural recipient of the Chief Administrative Officer of the Year award, recognizing his leadership, vision and commitment to advancing technical and occupational education.

Before joining MTECH, Christensen taught at Uintah and Lehi High Schools, worked at the Utah State Office of Education as a program specialist, and served as advisor to the Utah FFA and Utah Young Farmer Educational Association. He also served as director of career and technical education for Alpine School District and held state and national leadership roles in professional organizations. 

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Bridgerland Technical College President K. Chad Campbell announced his retirement effective June 30, 2026, after 41 years of service in Utah technical education, including the past 11 years as president of Bridgerland Technical College.

Campbell began his career at Bridgerland Technical College in 1985 and served for three decades as the institution’s chief financial officer before being named president in 2015. Throughout his tenure, he has helped guide the college through significant growth, campus expansion, governance changes and evolving workforce needs while maintaining a strong focus on students, employees and industry partnerships.

“Throughout my career, one constant has remained clear: our students are at the heart of everything we do,” said Campbell. “Their ambition, resilience and growth inspire every decision and effort made here at Bridgerland Technical College. It has been the greatest honor of my life to support technical education and serve this institution and community.”

During Campbell’s presidency, Bridgerland Technical College expanded instructional capacity, strengthened partnerships with employers and increased opportunities for students through strengthened transfer and articulation pathways with Utah’s degree-granting institutions. Under his leadership, the college continued to increase student completions across high-demand workforce programs while investing in online and hybrid learning capabilities that helped minimize disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic and supported long-term instructional flexibility.

Campbell also played a key role in securing funding for major capital development projects, including the college’s Health Sciences Building, and helped advance long-term campus planning through strategic property acquisitions. He helped establish the college’s first chief development officer position to strengthen external partnerships and expand fundraising and resource development efforts.

“President Campbell’s impact on Bridgerland Technical College and technical education in Utah has been extraordinary,” said Geoffrey Landward, Commissioner of Higher Education. “His leadership and collaboration have helped strengthen opportunities for students, expand workforce training across the region and position the college for long-term innovation and growth. We are deeply grateful for his decades of service and dedication.”

In addition to his work at the college, Campbell has served on numerous boards and leadership committees, including the Cache Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Northern Utah Chamber Coalition and legislative and higher education committees focused on workforce and facilities planning.

“It has been a privilege to collaborate with President Campbell for over five years on the Bridgerland Technical College Board of Trustees and learn from his rich experience and mentorship,” said Paul Nelson, Bridgerland Board of Trustees chair and Sr. Director of Space Systems Digital Transformation at Northrop Grumman. “President Campbell has a unique ability to align what may appear to be conflicting priorities into win-win scenarios. He achieves this through one-on-one relationships, a listen-first leadership style, and an unwavering focus on student success and the college’s long-term future. Chad leads with humility, builds trust naturally, and is a joy to work alongside. He will be greatly missed at Bridgerland, but his impact on the college and its students will continue for years to come.”

The Utah Board of Higher Education will launch the search for Bridgerland’s next president in the coming weeks. More information will be shared as it becomes available.

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The Bonds are to be issued and sold by the Board pursuant to the Resolution, including as part of said Resolution a form of a General Indenture of Trust previously executed by the Board and the University and a Supplemental Indenture of Trust (collectively, the “Indenture”).

The Bonds are secured by a pledge of revenues of the University auxiliary and campus facilities system, hospital system, research facilities and other legally available moneys of the University (as described in the Indenture).

A copy of the Resolution and the Indenture are on file in the office of the Board at 60 South 400 West, 5^th Floor, Salt Lake City, Utah, where they may be examined during regular business hours of the Board from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for a period of at least thirty (30) days from and after the date of publication of this notice.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a period of thirty (30) days from and after the date of the publication of this notice is provided by law during which any person in interest shall have the right to contest the legality of the Resolution, the Indenture (but only as it relates to the Bonds), or the Bonds, or any provision made for the security and payment of the Bonds, and that after such time, no one shall have any cause of action to contest the regularity, formality or legality thereof for any cause whatsoever.

DATED this May 14, 2026.

/s/ Alison Adams, Secretary 

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• Instructure has created a Security Incident Update & FAQs website to provide public information about this incident.
• Instructure released a statement on May 11 indicating that it had reached an agreement with the actor involved in the incident to return data, and has confirmed the actor’s destruction of all copies of the data.

Update: May 8, 2026, 12:26 p.m.

Instructure, an educational software vendor used by several Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) institutions, has announced that it experienced a data security incident as a result of an attack by a criminal threat actor. USHE institutions contract with Instructure for Canvas, the primary web-based learning management system used by many USHE institutions. Instructure has notified several USHE institutions (listed below) that personally identifiable information about students and instructors at those institutions was disclosed in this incident.

What Information Was Compromised?

According to Instructure, the incident resulted in the compromise of names, email addresses, student ID numbers, and user messages. The compromised information relates to students, instructors, and other users. Instructure does not believe that passwords, dates of birth, government identifiers, or financial information were compromised. While media reports and information from non-USHE institutions suggest that this incident affects a very large number of users at many educational institutions and the threat actor has made unconfirmed claims about individuals and institutions involved, Instructure has not yet identified affected users or confirmed the involvement of specific institutions.

What is Being Done About This Incident?

USHE and its institutions are actively monitoring the situation and are committed to assessing and addressing the potential ramifications of this incident. USHE has notified the Utah Cyber Center and the Utah Office of the Attorney General on behalf of affected USHE institutions.

Due to the scope of this incident and the fact that the data systems that were compromised are operated by Instructure, not USHE institutions, Instructure is the focus of the response to this incident. Instructure has restored most normal Canvas functions. The company is providing information about its response to affected institutions but has not yet identified affected users. Instructure has engaged a third-party forensics firm and has notified law enforcement, including the FBI, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and international law enforcement partners. Based on the remedial action that it has implemented, the company believes that both the initial incident discovered on April 29 and the subsequent incident of May 7 have been contained.

Independent of Instructure, affected USHE institutions are taking steps to identify potentially affected users and compromised data. Institutions have previously taken preventative measures in anticipation of the possibility of attacks such as this, which USHE believes may have reduced the number of users involved and the amount of data compromised.

What Can Students Do to Protect Themselves?

Because this incident involves Instructure’s systems and not USHE’s or any USHE institution’s, there is nothing more that students need to do to secure their institutional accounts or data. The compromised information will not allow access to a student’s Canvas or institutional accounts.

Students and other Canvas users should remain cautious of unsolicited emails claiming to be from Instructure, Canvas, or their institutions, especially emails asking them to provide personal information or instructing them to reset passwords. Changing passwords is unnecessary, but users who wish to change their passwords as a precaution should do so by accessing their institution’s website or Canvas directly rather than through a link in an unsolicited email.

In accordance with federal guidelines for protection against identity theft after a data incident, USHE encourages affected students to remain vigilant about potential indications of identity theft over the next 12 to 24 months and to report suspected identity theft incidents to their institutions and, if appropriate, law enforcement authorities.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) provides useful information to help protect affected students from identity theft at identitytheft.gov/databreach. If affected students find that their personal information has been misused, they can visit the FTC’s site at IdentityTheft.gov to report the identity theft and get recovery steps.

Instructure has stated that information regarding identity protection resources for affected individuals will be forthcoming as its investigation progresses.

As always, USHE recommends that students practice good data security habits and adhere to their institution’s recommended security practices.

What is Instructure?

Instructure is a private education technology company that provides Canvas, a learning management system used to provide online content for fully online and hybrid courses. USHE institutions contract with Instructure for Canvas and, as permitted under the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), provide student data to Instructure as needed for use in Canvas.

What Happened in the Incident?

According to Instructure, the incident took place between April 25 and April 30; the company discovered the incident on April 29. Instructure believes that a criminal threat actor compromised application programming interfaces (APIs) within Instructure’s data systems used to communicate data between applications. The actor was then able to use the compromised APIs to extract user data. The threat actor issued ransom demands on May 7 directed at Instructure, threatening to publish the user data that were visible to Canvas users.

This data incident involved only Instructure’s data systems. No systems managed by USHE or any institutions have been compromised, and no institutional data that was not sent to Instructure has been affected. Instructure believes that its systems have been secured against further intrusion.

Who to Contact for More Information?

Information from Instructure is available on the Instructure Security Incident Update & FAQs website. The company has not provided information regarding which users have been affected by the incident at this point, citing its ongoing investigation. Affected students can contact their institution’s data privacy officer for more information.

More information from USHE institutions regarding this incident is available online at:

• Davis Technical College
• Snow College
• Southern Utah University
• Southwest Technical College
• University of Utah
• Utah State University
• Utah Tech University
• Utah Valley University
• Weber State University

USHE will update this notice as more information becomes available.

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Over the past several weeks, the Tooele Technical College Presidential Search Committee gathered feedback from students, faculty, staff, industry partners and community members through an input session, emails, and anonymous online submissions. The input directly shaped the presidential leadership profile and official job posting, and will guide the committee as it reviews and evaluates candidates.

“The feedback we’ve received from across the Tooele Tech community has provided important direction for this search,” said Lori Haines-Little, search committee chair and Tooele Technical College Board of Trustees chair. “The next president should be an authentic, collaborative leader who inspires trust, strengthens partnerships with local industry and the community, and ensures students are prepared to enter high-demand careers through hands-on, competency-based training that meets the needs of Utah employers.”

Tooele Technical College is a public technical college serving high school students and adults in Tooele County and surrounding areas. Tooele Tech provides open-enrollment, competency-based training across more than 20 certificate programs in high-demand fields, helping prepare a skilled workforce aligned to regional and statewide employer needs.

Interested candidates can learn more about the position and application process through the Tooele Technical College Presidential Leadership Profile.

The presidential search committee will review applications, conduct interviews and recommend three prioritized finalists to the Board of Higher Education, which will make the final selection in an open and public meeting. To attract the strongest possible pool of candidates and protect the integrity of the process, the search process and applicant information are kept confidential in accordance with state law.

While the Board strives to name a new president as soon as possible, it is committed to taking the necessary time to identify, evaluate and hire the best candidate for the position and its stakeholders.

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Governor Cox first announced the AI Workforce Credential during his remarks at the Utah State of Innovation Conference on April 30, 2026, emphasizing the state’s efforts to prepare graduates for the rapidly evolving workforce. It’s designed to complement students’ existing technical and durable skills by adding AI credentialing within their field of study. More than 50,000 graduates from Utah’s public colleges and universities in the classes of 2025, 2026 and 2027 will be eligible to earn the AI Workforce Credential at no cost beginning July 1, 2026, in a statewide online learning environment.

“Utah’s economy is strong, our workforce is strong and we work hard to keep it that way,” Governor Cox said. “In Utah, our leaders are thinking big, solving big problems, and working at the speed of industry. That’s why Talent Ready Utah, the Board of Higher Education’s AI Task Force, and my AI Pro-Human Committee have created a university-issued AI Workforce Credential, designed with local employers for Utah students.”

Beyond the credential, the task force will develop actionable recommendations for Utah’s public colleges and universities to prepare students for an AI-enabled workforce, support the responsible use of AI in teaching and research, and strengthen alignment between education and industry.

The task force includes 11 statewide partners representing business, education and government. Additional members may be added as the task force’s work progresses.

AI Task Force members:

• Cydni Tetro, Utah Board of Higher Education (Task Force Chair)
• Vic Hockett, Associate Commissioner of Talent Ready Utah, Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education (Staff Lead)
• TJ Bliss, Associate Commissioner for Academic Affairs, Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education
• TBD,  Director of Artificial Intelligence Integration, Talent Ready Utah
• Jefferson Moss, Executive Director, Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity
• Charles Musgraves, Dean of John and Marcia Price College of Engineering, University of Utah
• Barclay Burns, Chief AI Officer and Assistant Dean of Smith College of Engineering and Technology, Utah Valley University
• Tim Kapp, Adjunct Professor of Computer Science (AI and Data Science), Brigham Young University
• Aaron Davis, Executive Director, Atwood Innovation Plaza, Utah Tech University
• Alice Schwarze, Head of Research at the Office for Artificial Intelligence Policy, Utah Department of Commerce
• Jami Hughes, Deputy Chief Information and Security Officer, Zions Bancorporation

“The Utah Board of Higher Education recognizes that artificial intelligence is reshaping the world, and the board is leading efforts to ensure our students are prepared for an AI-driven economy by building on the innovative work already underway at Utah’s colleges and universities,” said Cydni Tetro, chair of the Artificial Intelligence Task Force. “This task force brings together higher education, industry, workforce and public-sector leaders to translate that direction into practical, actionable recommendations that help Utah lead nationally in human-centered artificial intelligence. The AI Workforce Credential is just one way the Utah System of Higher Education is preparing graduates for the future of work.”

The task force was first authorized by the Board in a December 2025 resolution to guide the systemwide integration of AI. Its work aligns with the Board’s strategic imperatives on artificial intelligence to: equip every student with pro-human AI skills and workforce readiness at scale, harness AI to transform education and research, and reimagine higher education for an AI-accelerated economy.

Additional details on how eligible graduates can enroll and complete the AI Workforce Credential will be shared in the coming weeks.

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Over the past several weeks, the UVU Presidential Search Committee gathered feedback from students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members through listening sessions, emails and anonymous online submissions. The input directly shaped the presidential leadership profile and official job posting, and will continue to guide the committee as it reviews and evaluates candidates.

“As Utah Valley University continues to expand its impact across the region and the state, we are looking for a president who can help shape the university’s future while building on its strong foundation,” said Shauna Smith, search committee co-chair and UVU Board of Trustees member. “The next president should be a collaborative leader who communicates clearly, champions student success and academic excellence, and strengthens partnerships that align UVU to workforce, industry and community needs.”

UVU is one of the fastest-growing public universities in the United States and plays a key role in preparing Utah’s workforce and supporting economic growth. The university emphasizes access, applied learning, workforce alignment and student success, serving a growing student population across multiple campuses in Utah County and beyond.

Interested candidates can learn more about the position and application process on the AGB Search application page for Utah Valley University.

The search committee is committed to providing meaningful opportunities for engagement and input. Additional suggestions or comments regarding the search may be sent to UVU-President@agbsearch.com or by submitting an anonymous comment online on the USHE UVU Presidential Search Feedback page.

“The feedback we’ve received from across the UVU community has been incredibly valuable in helping guide this search,” said Aaron Skonnard, search committee co-chair and Utah Board of Higher Education member. “That input will continue to inform our work as we identify a leader who can build on UVU’s momentum and help shape its next chapter. The search committee is grateful to the many students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members who have taken the time to share their perspectives so far.”

The search committee will review applications, conduct interviews and recommend three prioritized finalists to the Board of Higher Education, which will make the final selection in an open public meeting. To attract the strongest possible pool of candidates and protect the integrity of the process, the search process and applicant information are kept confidential in accordance with state statute.

While the Board strives to name a new president as soon as possible, it is committed to taking the necessary time to identify, evaluate and hire the best candidate for the position.

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The Tooele Technical College Presidential Search Committee is seeking public input to help identify the next president of Tooele Technical College.

To ensure broad participation and gather perspectives from across the college and the Tooele community, the search committee is offering multiple opportunities to engage. Faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members are encouraged to participate.

The search committee will host an in-person public input session on Tuesday, April 7.

In addition, individuals may submit feedback through the links below:

• Submit anonymous feedback through this Google Form. 
• Email suggestions or nominations to president.search@tooeletech.edu.

“Input from the Tooele Technical College community and regional industry partners is essential as we identify the next president of Tooele Technical College,” said Lori Haines-Little, chair of the presidential search committee and Tooele Technical College Board of Trustees chair. “We encourage students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members to share their perspectives to help guide the search for a leader who can continue strengthening workforce training and expanding opportunities for students.”

The input collected through these methods will help shape the presidential leadership profile that will be included in the official job posting and guide the committee in reviewing and evaluating candidates. In the coming weeks, the search committee will approve a job posting and call for nominations and applications.

As required by state statute, the search committee will conduct the process with an enhanced level of confidentiality to attract the strongest and most robust pool of candidates. The search committee will review applications, conduct interviews and recommend three prioritized finalists to the Board of Higher Education, which will make the final selection in an open public meeting. To protect the integrity of the process and the privacy of candidates, applicant and candidate information is confidential.

The search committee is committed to providing meaningful opportunities for engagement and input.

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