Leaders from Utah's higher education institutions are preparing for potential budget cuts and changes to the state's education system during the 2025 legislative session. The panelists discussed the importance of adaptability, innovation, and collaboration to ensure Utah's universities can meet the needs of students and the state's workforce.
Graduates from Utah 's colleges and universities will step into a world that demands adaptability and reinvention. The abilities to nimbly adapt, collaborate and thrive amid evolving challenges are just as essential for the state's higher education institutions.
That was a core message shared Thursday at a University of Utah Hinckley Institute forum that featured three key players in the state's higher education community: University of Utah President Taylor Randall, University of Utah Provost Mitzi Montoya and Utah System of Higher Education Commissioner Geoffrey Landward. The trio of educators paneled a Utah legislative session preview entitled 'Making the Case for Higher Education'. Lawmakers have signaled higher education as being on the short list of defining issues for the fast-approaching 2025 Utah Legislative session. The state's public colleges and universities likely face budget cuts and fiscal reallocations to reduce operating costs and purported inefficiencies – even while being asked to prioritize industry demands and workforce needs. Such changes to Utah's higher education system are likely to raise questions about the future of public universities and how they can best serve the needs of students and the state. The panelists discussed the importance of collaboration between higher education institutions, businesses and government to ensure that Utah's workforce is prepared for the jobs of the future. They also highlighted the need for innovation in teaching and learning to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world. Randall emphasized the importance of universities as engines of economic growth and innovation, while Montoya stressed the need for diversity and inclusion in higher education. Landward discussed the challenges facing public higher education in Utah, including funding constraints and the need to improve access and affordability.
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