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Over the last week or two, many of us have stepped back into the world of face-to-face professional conferences and the whirlwind of dynamic dialogues on the challenges and opportunities facing our disciplines, student success, and higher education writ large. In the last few days, I've had the privilege of participating in a joint convening hosted by the Association for Undergraduate Education at Research Universities (UERU) and the Association of American Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) as well as EAB's national gathering: CONNECTED24. Each of these conferences offered new, exciting, and unique perspectives as well as spotlights on innovation—they also provided the chance to connect with peers, colleagues, and the special community of professionals who make up the collective: "higher education."
These gatherings not only highlighted the current challenges facing undergraduate education but also shed light on the sustained and immense potential it possesses as the cornerstone of engaging and educating the American mind. The discussions and proceedings also underscored the pivotal role undergraduate education plays in fostering liberal democracy and purposefully contributing to the American experiment in self-governance.
As we embark on 2024, I trust we can each commit ourselves anew to the work and joy of undergraduate education as a gateway to knowledge and opportunity, exploration and empowerment, mobility and fulfillment. We invite readers to learn more about the events and values of US and to seek out opportunities for partnership and collaboration with US!
And as always, Go Utah!
Chase
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Things happening in and around the Dean's Office. |
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| Justice by Means of Democracy
Danielle Allen
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| | The Academic Minute
Lynn Pasquerella,
AAC&U
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| Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program - Spring 2024 |
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| OUR Scholarship Recipients |
Each Fall, students in their second semester of UROP or recently completed 2 semesters of UROP are invited to apply for a $1200 scholarship to support a third semester of research with the same faculty mentor during the following Spring semester. Congratulations to 2023-2024 scholarship recipients.
Click below to view recipients.
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| Research on Capitol Hill—Celebrating an annual opportunity for student researchers |
On January 18, students from the U and Utah State University convened in the Capitol Rotunda for the 24th annual Research on Capitol Hill (ROCH). Student research projects are selected annually through an application process by the Office of the Vice President for Research, the Office of Government Relations, and the Office of Undergraduate Research. The annual event demonstrates the importance of undergraduate research and creative work from the top two research universities in the state.
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| Humans of the U: Brittny Lolohea |
“I decided to go to school so that I can set myself and my family up for a more secure future. I want to be a reliable provider for them," says Brittny Lolohea in a new issue of Humans of the U.
Read more about Brittny and her education journey in @theU.
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| Community Engaged Faculty Award Applications |
Applications are now open for our two Community Engaged Faculty Awards! Please nominate or apply.
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Designed to help a faculty member strengthen community-engaged learning experiences and opportunities tied to civic engagement, and to foster stronger partnerships with the local community.
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| Honors a faculty member who has demonstrated a commitment to the campus-community connection through a life of active, unpaid community service and the integration of service with research and teaching.
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Applications are due January 31.
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Setting up and creating successful group work assignments
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| Deadline to apply for SPUR
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| Experiential Learning Requirement Workshop
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Strategic plans for Undergraduate Studies units due
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| Community Engaged Faculty Award applications due
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| Creative Content Intern, Undergraduate Studies
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Ava is a first year student at the University of Utah studying both Film & TV and Strategic Communications. As an intern in Undergraduate Studies she creates content for various social media platforms. She is a proud third generation U student. From a young age, Ava knew she wanted to pursue a creative career. When not shopping, Ava spends her spare time hanging with friends, watching movies and shows, and creating witty social media pop culture content.
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| Creative Content Intern, Undergraduate Studies
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Robert “Robby” Helling is in his last semester as a Film and Media Arts major here at the University of Utah. Originally, he is from Overland Park, KS. Go Chiefs! In his free time, he enjoys skiing, playing soccer, and running. Robby looks forward to a career in Content Creation and making commercials for companies around the world.
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