Posted by Stephanie Gricius on 12/1/2024 to
Preparing for the 2025 General Session |
As this year comes to a close, we are busy preparing for the 2025 General Session. I'm looking forward to serving as the chair of the Administrative Rules Review and General Oversight Committee! This committee is tasked with holding executive agencies accountable as well as general oversight within the state. I'll also be serving on the Health and Human Services and Judiciary policy committees. Lastly, I'm looking forward to continuing to serve on the Social Services Appropriations committee which oversees the largest portion of the state's budget. I will keep you updated throughout the session, but please reach out to me with questions and concerns. I want to hear from you! |
You are invited to our House Majority Caucus Town Hall, where my colleagues and I will share our policy goals for the 2025 General Session and hear about the issues that matter most to you and our community. Click here to learn more. I hope to see you there! |
Legislative Auditors Release Report on Higher Ed
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In November, legislative auditors released a major report on higher education efficiency and workforce alignment. The report urges institutions to better address Utah’s workforce needs, especially as they face projected declines in student enrollment. Explore the latest legislative audits, including detailed reviews of OpenEd (formerly My Tech High) and emergency medical transportation in Utah. Findings from the higher education audit: Institutions do not calculate program-level costs or fully understand market demand when making institutional decisions. Institution presidents should act with the system in mind to reduce program duplication, improve program outcomes, and coordinate programs. In some areas, institutions are losing student market share to private non-traditional institutions.
Recommendations: Perform ongoing system review for operational efficiencies, including of programs, and determine whether system-level performance funding is desired. Use program cost, enrollment, completion, employment, and workforce demand data to determine if programs should be expanded, reduced, or discontinued.
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I hope this holiday season brings you joy, peace, and cherished moments with loved ones. May the new year be filled with prosperity, good health, and endless opportunities. From my family to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! |