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The ACCESS Program offers approximately 40 women each year some extraordinary opportunities and experiences in science and mathematics at the University of Utah. A typical ACCESS recipient spends the summer of her freshman year with some of the brightest women entering the University of Utah. Taught by university professors, the student is introduces to hands-on experiences with real-world problems through instruction, laboratory work and team work on assigned projects. The class is designed to give participants not only valuable laboratory experience, but also a taste of each of the major sciences.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 581-6958
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://testscience.utah.edu/students/access.html

Adelante, a partnership between the University of Utah College of Education and Jackson Elementary School, seeks to raise awareness of higher education opportunities and to increase the expectation of university attendance and success among students, families, and teachers at Jackson. Specifically, the partnership provides higher educational experience to elementary students by taking them to the university via university visits and science camps, and brings the university to them by providing opportunities for university students to mentor in classrooms throughout the academic year.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 972-3596
• Email:[email protected]

The mission of the American Indian Resource Center (AIRC) is to provide academic support, career counseling, mentoring, and program activities for the University of Utah's American Indian community and campus community as a whole. The AIRC provides an inclusive, supportive, and nurturing environment to assist American Indian students in their journey towards academic, professional, and personal success. In addition, the AIRC aims to provide academic and cultural programs that promote American Indian sovereignty, self-determination, history, arts, ontology, and epistemology.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 581-7392
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://diversity.utah.edu/students/airc.html

The AHEC introduces youth to health care careers, supports clinical training experiences for students who are pursuing health professions degrees, and supports existing health care professionals via continuing education. The ultimate goal of Utah AHEC is to help eliminate the shortages of health care professionals in rural and other medically underserved communities.

Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 585-1940
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:www.ahec.utah.edu

The ASUU Child Care Center is committed to providing quality childcare options for student parents while they attend class.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 585-7393
• Website:http://www.asuuchildcare.utah.edu/

A comprehensive biomedical device design training program through the use of a multidisciplinary, hands-on teaching approach in classroom, clinical, and laboratory settings.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 585-7741
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://www.bioinnovate.utah.edu/

The mission of BioKids is to provide a developmentally appropriate preschool/childcare program for both the department of biology and the larger university community. BioKids provides a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to develop into caring, self-sufficient individuals. BioKids is a play-based program where children's individuality is honored; we believe that children learn skills and social consciousness through play. Our classrooms provide developmentally appropriate activities where each child can feel safe, challenged and valued. We expect and encourage children to respect each other and the world in which we live. Enrollment is capped at 30.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 585-0528
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://www.biology.utah.edu/biokids

Healthy development requires special conditions for each age-related period of growth. Knowing how to provide those conditions, and guide young children in their natural progress and healthy curiosity is the basis for our developmentally appropriate curriculum development, and to provide a framework of guidance and educational opportunities which will expand individual potential and a strong sense of self for each child. Healthy development requires special conditions for each age-related period of growth. Knowing how to provide those conditions, and guide young children in their natural progress and healthy curiosity is the basis for our developmentally appropriate curriculum development, and to provide a framework of guidance and educational opportunities which will expand individual potential and a strong sense of self for each child.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 585-6710
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://childcare.utah.edu/options/bright.htm

Career Services is the centralized department at the University of Utah charged with educating students and alumni in the discovery and realization of meaningful careers. Our services develop greater self-understanding, expand awareness of career opportunities, and foster effective job search practices which can be applied throughout a lifetime. We bridge the world of work for students/alumni by building relationships with a variety of employers in a diverse and dynamic workplace.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 581-6186
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://careers.utah.edu/

AASA began in 1992 with the goal of uniting those interested in Asian American issues through social, educational, cultural, and political events locally and nationally. This organization provides support and networking opportunities for Asian Americans everywhere, especially youth at the University of Utah.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 898-9491
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:www.aasauofu.com

The purpose of the Black Student Union (BSU) is to promote activities of student interest that is a cultural and educational benefit among the University of Utah African American student-body. Social Networking/Community and Campus engagement This organization provides social and networking support for African American students of the University of Utah.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 587-7569
• Website:http://diversity.utah.edu/students/cesa/student-groups.html

"We Native American students at the University of Utah, in order to promote greater unity and understanding among ourselves, and the community; to further our own academic achievements; and to strengthen our unique cultural roots, do hereby organize ourselves as the Inter-Tribal Student Association".

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 581-7392
• Email:http://www.itsauofu.com/contact.html
• Website:http://www.itsauofu.com/

M.E.Ch.A. is committed to social justice through education, community action, and political organizing. This organization provides networking and social support for Latina/o students on the Campus of the University of Utah.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 581-1234
• Website:http://web.utah.edu/mecha/Site/Home.html

The Pacific Islander Student Association (PISA) is an organization created for Pacific Islander and underrepresented students to aid in the enhancement of their academic, mental, personal, and social progression. PISA seeks to provide a space for its members to articulate their experiences and share their individual cultures with each other and the larger university and community populations. Which in turn, will serve as an avenue to promote and establish cultural solidarity, diversity, tolerance, and respect?

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 587-9570
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://pisauofu.wix.com/pisa

CESA offers services such as: Academic Planning to assist in developing an individualized academic program for students, Scheduling & Course Selection to assist in selecting and designing a balanced course load, Career Exploration to identify personal interests, talents and skills that match students with academic majors, Counseling to nurture and promote personal growth and development, Time Management to assist students with scheduling to balance activities, and Referral Services: to refer students to appropriate departments for assistance.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 581-8151
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://www.diversity.utah.edu/students/cesa/

The Center for Science and Mathematics Education is charged with building programs, provide resources, mentoring, and foster partnerships between academia and the community at large that promote understanding and enthusiasm for science and mathematics.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 585-1985
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://www.csme.utah.edu/

The center emphasizes the learning and creative ability of all children. The Center's four main objectives are: to explore children's creative ability through play, to facilitate parent, student and teacher education, to provide research opportunities for University faculty interested in studying young children and families, to provide an enriched learning environment for young children with an emphasis on literacy.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 581-6521
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://fcs.utah.edu/cfdc/

Helping University faculty, staff, and students select a quality program for their child is a priority of the Child Care Coordinating Office. We offer a comprehensive guide to child care resources and information that supports parents in their search for child care services.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 585-5897
• Website:http://childcare.utah.edu/

The Child Mentor Program is designed to provide support to children who have been through child abuse investigations. A Child Mentor's role is to be a friend, a positive influence, and a reliable and consistent presence in the life of a child. Mentors are assigned a child to work with one-on-one, on a weekly basis, for six months. Mentors are encouraged to participate in fun and healthy activities with the child. Going to story-hour at the public library, getting an ice cream cone, or going roller-skating are some of the things the mentor and child may do together. The point is to have fun and be ready to listen. As a mentor, you are in a position to let the child know that you are there for them if they need help. As a friend, you are in a position to let them know that someone really cares. We also need volunteers who can give two to four hours weekly to help children at the CJC.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 851-8504
• Website:http://www.co.utah.ut.us/Dept/CJC/Advocate.html

Community College Diverse Transfer Student Outreach offers student guidance and assistance in determining which options are best suited for the individual when transferring to the University of Utah from a community college. Student is guided through options and provided with further resources. Assistance is also available for prospective students with regard to choosing a major course of study.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 581-8151
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://diversity.utah.edu/students/transfer

Award-winning experiential classes, summer camps, college prep courses and more for kids 1-18.

Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 581-6461
• Email:http://continue.utah.edu/contact
• Website:http://continue.utah.edu/youth

EAESP(Entertainment Arts and Engineering Summer Program) combines theory with practical projects, enabling students to understand computer graphics at a high level. The EAESP will introduce high school students to the concepts of 3D modeling, texturing, rigging, animation, and rendering, using some of the most advanced software in the industry such as Autodesk Maya and Adobe Photoshop.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 581-8224
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://www.cs.utah.edu/events/eae-camp/

Medical School students make presentations to fifth- and sixth- grade students at Edison Elementary School.Presentations focus on scientific or health related topics and engage students in hands-on activities. Discussions may include information about nutrition, preventive health, good hygiene, anatomy, dissections, viruses, tools of medicine, smoking and drug abuse prevention.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 585-3724
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://medicine.utah.edu/outreach/programs/K-12/edison.htm

Offered through the University's career services, the Find-a-Mentor program links professionals and UU alumni with current students.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 581-6186
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://www.research.utah.edu/Mentoring/subnav/resources.html

A global robotics and innovation program that ignites an enthusiasm for science and technology.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 581-7461
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:www.utfll.utah.edu

Each month, Future Doctors coordinates presentations by health professionals from different fields to share their experiences. It provides hands-on activities for high school students.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 585-3724
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://medicine.utah.edu/outreach/programs/premed/k_12/future_doctors.php

Genetic Science Learning Center provides nationally and internationally-recognized resources and programs for students in grades 5-20, current and future teachers, and members of the public.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 585-3470
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/

A partnership between the School of Medicine and Youth Teaching Youth program. Youth Teaching Youth presents intensive science enrichment activities to high risk middle school students throughout the school year as an after school program, as well as during the summer. Students with an interest in science and health sciences volunteer to participate.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 585-3724
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://medicine.utah.edu/outreach/programs/K-12/glendale.htm

The Go Girlz Community Initiative is a program the Women's Resource Center at the University of Utah developed over the last five years to target underserved populations, primarily minority, first generation, economically disadvantages female students, grades 7-12 in the Salt Lake City school district, with the goal of early exposure to higher education. It is viewed as an early intervention, early recruitment effort to address not only the goal of educating young women who have historically fallen through the cracks of public education, but also to address the stated goal of the University of Utah to recruit and retain women and minority students.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 581-8030
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://womenscenter.utah.edu/initiatives/go-girlz.php

The Office of Diversity in The Graduate School partners with graduate academic departments to achieve inclusiveness of students from communities underrepresented in higher education, particularly racial and ethnic communities.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 585-0361
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:www.gradschool.utah.edu/diversity/index.php

The GREAT (Graphics and Robotics Exploration with Amazing Technology) summer camps are aimed at students who want to unleash their creativity while learning about computer graphics, robotics and programming by making games, animations, and robots.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 585-1726
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://www.cs.utah.edu/~dejohnso/GREAT/index.shtml

The Health Professionals Academy is a partnership between the Salt Lake City School District and the University of Utah Health Sciences. High School students from East, West and Highland register for a year long program of Medical Anatomy Physiology (MAP) through their school. To enhance the health sciences education they receive through MAP, students visit the Health Sciences weekly for lectures in the first semester. In the second semester students participate in hands-on activities including dissection, laboratory experiments, first aid and shadowing. HPA students will be recruited for the Health Sciences LEAP Program.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 587-9917
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://medicine.utah.edu/outreach/programs/K-12/professions_academy.htm

The Health Sciences Academy is a program targeting junior-high age women students interested in science. Eighty women from high schools all over the Wasatch Front attend six Saturday programs where they participate in hands-on science activities. The School of Medicine'sfemale medical students organize and attend these activities. The program's goal is to provide educational opportunities to young women in the community with mentorship from successful women in the sciences.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 587-9918
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://medicine.utah.edu/outreach/programs/K-12/sciences_academy.htm

Hi-GEAR stands for Girls Engineering Abilities Realized and is a special week-long camp for female high school students. Hi-GEAR is designed to expose students to 8 areas of engineering and computer science with hands-on experimental learning, collaborative team projects and field trips. Participants interact with professionals in the field, have an opportunity to interact with the female students currently in the engineering programs and receive advice on how to prepare for college. Participants have the opportunity to earn scholarships to study engineering as a college student at the University of Utah. Participants interact on a daily basis with Hi-GEAR mentors (female college engineering students, staff and faculty) who guide them through this program. Participants will also have the opportunity to earn scholarships to study engineering as a college student at the University of Utah. Past activities have included: creating a bike turn signal shirt, building your own text messenger, creating your own short film, distillation of perfume, creating your own bioreactor, tours of a potato chip manufacturing plant, bridge building contest, creating your own composites, designing your own tuning fork.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 581-6911
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://www.coe.utah.edu/summer_programs

Innovation Scholar graduates complete the Innovation Road Map course UGS 3050, develop a personal road map, create a personal portfolio, and receive recognition as an "Innovation Scholar."

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 587-7461
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:www.innovation.utah.edu

The University of Utah JumpStart is a summer program to help 15 eligible students get on the right track to a successful University experience. JumpStart is part of the Student Support Services (SSS) Project.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 581-7188
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://trio.utah.edu/jump-start/

This fund provides financial support to current College of Social Work programs such as: Girls Leadership Forum: life goals workshops, high-risk outreach for junior and high school students. Women's Leadership Forum: mentoring seminars, fostering of collaboration, multi-generational round-tables for all ages Community Service Learning Projects: Voluntary community projects for girls to apply what they learn in the skills forum.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 581-4863
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://www.socwk.utah.edu/dixon/index.html

The Young Women Moving Forward program supports young mothers at the Horizonte Instruction and Training Center. The program provides, tutoring, case management, support groups, family workshops, and life class skills.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 581-4857
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://www.socwk.utah.edu/swmatters/fall2010/article10.html

Latino Outreach Center provides services for Latino students and their families in preparation for college. Some of the services provided are help admissions, scholarships, and academic advising. In addition to these services the center also travels to the high schools in the area and assists students in the registering for college.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 581-5952
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://latino.utah.edu/

The LGBT Resource Center seeks to provide a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members to promote, educate, and develop programs centering on sexual orientation and gender identity. The Center also provides a comprehensive range of education, information and advocacy services, and works to create and maintain an open, safe, and supportive environment for LGBT students, staff, faculty, alumni and the entire campus community.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 587-7973
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:www.sa.utah.edu/lgbt/

The Office of Inclusion and Outreach provides multiple outreach programs throughout the Wasatch Front and rural areas of Utah from pre-K to 12 grade. We also have various outreach programs for current medical students and premed undergraduate students interested in pursuing a career in medicine.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 587-7672
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://medicine.utah.edu/outreach/programs/premed/mcat_prep.htm

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 585-9478
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://www.math.utah.edu/vigre/precol/mesa/index.html

The Office of Student Recruitment and High School is a part of the admissions department. They provide services for future students. Some of the services provided are: Campus Tours &Visits, Outreach to High Schools, Promotional gear and info to future students, Large events for students including connecting to the U days.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 581-8761
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:www.utah.edu/futurestudents/

Project Youth an annual spring event, usually in the month of April, where approximately 600 sixth graders from Title I schools come to the University of Utah to experience college life. Volunteers act as "mentors for a day" by sharing their personal college experiences and taking a group of students on campus tours. University departments give classroom presentations that will excite the sixth graders about college. The students also attend a motivational program given by student and community leaders.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 581-4811
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://bennioncenter.org/about/events/project-youth.php

A variety of programs including Science Day for high school students, Science Breakfast for government leaders, and Science Night Live and Science Trivia Tourney in community social hot spots.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 581-6958
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://science.utah.edu/events/

Stimulate women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 581-8954
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://web.utah.edu/swe/

Student Support Services is a program for students who need academic assistance and other services to be successful at the University. Funded by a federal grant to the University, the project provides advising, instruction, and tutoring for eligible students.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 581-7188
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://trio.utah.edu/support/index.php

The first of the three competitions in the Utah Entrepreneur Series, techTITANS encompasses the idea stage of creating a business.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(307) 679-2877
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://www.ues.utah.edu/techtitans/

This office provides information regarding undergraduate diversity scholarships for the University of Utah.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 581-4378
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://www.diversity.utah.edu/scholarships/

University Neighborhood Partners sets out to redress historical inequity by understanding systemic barriers that have prevented access to higher education and to rewrite that history so that residents of the west side see themselves as holders and creators of knowledge.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 972-3596
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:www.partners.utah.edu

Upward Bound is a college preparation program for high school students from low income families or who are potential first generation college students. Services Provided: Academic and Career Counseling, Tutoring, College Tours, College Scholarship and Financial Aid Workshops, Career Exploration Opportunities, Cultural Enrichment Activities, ACT Preparation Workshops, Community Service Opportunities, Intensive 6 Week Summer Academic Enrichment Program (which includes living on the University of Utah campus).

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 581-7188
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://trio.utah.edu/upward-bound/index.php

The Urban Institute gathers data, conducts research, evaluates programs, offers technical assistance overseas, and educates Americans on social and economic issues - to foster sound public policy and effective government. The Urban Institute builds knowledge about the nation's social and fiscal challenges, practicing open - minded, evidence - based research to diagnose problems and figure out which policies and programs work best, for whom, and how.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 581-8221
• Website:www.ed.utah.edu/UITE/index.html

The Utah College Advising Corps (UCAC) is a university-based college access program founded on the idea that all high school students deserve equal opportunities to enter institutions of higher education. The program has been designed to increase the number of first-generation students, low-income students, and students of color who enroll in college. Our College Access Advisors serve in 11 high schools in 4 school districts across the Wasatch Front. As recent college graduates, they enthusiastically help high school students register for and complete college entrance exams, submit college applications, and apply for scholarships and financial aid.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 587-9605
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://continue.utah.edu/ucac

The Rural Outreach program hosts students interested in health sciences from rural areas for all-day visits. Students meet with current medical students who are from rural areas to discuss medicine and share common experiences. Rural students tour the Health Sciences, participate in hands-on activities, learn about the educational requirements for medicine, and converse with medical students.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 585-3724
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://medicine.utah.edu/outreach/programs/K-12/UROP.htm

Science Olympiad is a national non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of K-12 science education, increasing male, female and minority interest in science, creating a technologically-literate workforce and providing recognition for outstanding achievement by both students and teachers. These goals are achieved by participating in Science Olympiad tournaments and non-competitive events, incorporating Science Olympiad into classroom curriculum and attending teacher training institutes.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://utahscienceolympiad.utah.edu/

Project WEST is part of a National Science Foundation program to promote discovery-based science in grades 4 through 9 in public schools. Graduate student fellows from the University of Utah's departments of geology and geophysics, biology and meteorology work with public school teachers to develop hands-on lesson plans, conduct experiments, and lead field trips that immerse students in the scientific process.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 585-9244
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://unews.utah.edu/news_releases/elementary-kids-to-help-threatened-fish/

The mission of the Women in Medicine & Science Program at the University of Utah Health Sciences Center is to foster the academic progress of women faculty, house staff, graduate students, and medical students through education, advocacy, mentoring, and networking. The program provides opportunities for women to acquire the skills and strategies necessary for their professional advancement. The program aims for women to be successful in attaining senior faculty ranks and leadership positions within the Health Sciences Center and monitors the status of women in medicine in order to ensure equality of participation and reward, and to identify and address barriers to advancement. The program promotes excellence in clinical care, education, and research in women's health. It recognizes the importance of diversity, humanism, varied career paths, personal wellness and a healthy, balanced life. Our activities are intended to benefit all, regardless of gender.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 587-9105
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://medicine.utah.edu/wim/

Aone day event giving ethnically diverse and women premed students opportunities to learn more about the University of Utah School of Medicine. Specific attention is focused on the admissions process, with emphasis on personal statements, course preparation, interviewing and selection.

University of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 581-7203
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://medicine.utah.edu/outreach/programs/premed/women_premed_enrichment.htm

The Utah Educational Savings Plan (UESP) was established by the Utah State Legislature in 1996 as a nonprofit, tax-advantaged college savings program to help parents, grandparents, and other interested parties save for loved ones' future college expenses. After more than a decade of growth, UESP holds more than $4 billion in assets under management in over 187,000 accounts as of October 31, 2011. A leader in the college savings industry, UESP is regarded as one of the best 529 plans in the nation for its low fees, flexibility, and variety of investment options. In October 2011, Morningstar, Inc., ranked UESP a "Top" 529 college savings plan saying, "The plan's ‘Top' rating reflects the straightforward, low-cost investment options and strong management." Financial guru Clark Howard labeled it "the nation's finest 529," Clark's 529 Guide, 2010. Tens of thousands of Utah and non-Utah residents alike have benefited from UESP's mission to help account owners build up their college funds while enjoying tax advantages. UESP initially offered a single investment option in the Public Treasurers' Investment Fund (PTIF). In 1999, UESP began adding additional investment options of select Vanguard mutual funds. An FDIC-insured Zion's First National Bank savings account investment option was added in 2009.

Utah Educational Savings Plan Contact Info

• Phone:Local: (801) 321-7188 / Toll Free: (800) 418-2551
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://www.uesp.org/

The Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority (UHEAA), a subsidiary of the State Board of Regents, is an agency of the State of Utah which administers Utah's student financial aid programs, including the student loan guarantee program and secondary market, state need-based financial aid, and the Utah Educational Savings Plan Trust. UHEAA's mission includes comprehensive outreach and information to assist Utah residents in planning for and financing postsecondary education, and special programs to keep student loans affordable and help borrowers avoid delinquencies and defaults. UHEAA administers the following state and federal student financial aid programs: Utah Student Loan Guarantee Program (LGP), Utah State Board of Regents Loan Purchase Program (LPP), Higher Education Success Stipend Program (formerly UCOPE), Utah Engineering and Computer Science Scholarship Program, Utah Educational Savings Plan Trust (UESP), State Matching Grants for USHE Institutions' Campus-Based Federal Programs. These programs exist to provide financial and informational assistance to Utah residents and students attending Utah postsecondary institutions in making the best decisions about and obtaining financial access to higher education.

State Board of Regents Contact Info

• Phone:Local: (801) 321-7294 / Toll Free: (877) 336-7378
• Email:https://www.uheaa.org/contacts/send
• Website:https://www.uheaa.org/

Services: AP classes; concurrent enrollment; individual SEOP meetings; ACT prep; college information packets available; UtahFutures; tutoring; summer school; GED.

Programs: college campus visits, visits from college representatives; CTE; Gear-Up; Upward Bound.

Uintah School District Contact Info

• Phone:(435) 781-3100
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://www.uintah.net/

United Way of Salt Lake is creating opportunities for a good life for all by building pathways to prosperity. Current priorities include improving financial stability, opening doors to educational achievement, strengthening children and families, and protecting and meeting basic needs.

United Way of Salt Lake Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 736-8929
• Website:www.uw.org

The Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) is comprised of eight traditional institutions of higher learning, the State Board of Regents, and the Utah College of Applied Technology. The eight institutions are governed by the Utah State Board of Regents, with the assistance of the local Boards of Trustees. With the passage of H.B. 15 during the 2009 General session, the Utah College of Applied Technology is now governed by its own Board of Trustees. The mission of the Utah System of Higher Education is to provide educational opportunities to the citizens of the State through traditional classroom settings, distance learning, and career and technical education.

Utah State Board of Regents Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 321-7101
• Email:http://www.higheredutah.org/contact/
• Website:www.higheredutah.org

Career and Technical Education (CTE) creates Pathways to success for every secondary student by providing him or her with the technical skills and academic knowledge needed to prepare for future employment and/or a successful transition to post-secondary education. The Mission of Career and Technical Education is to create Pathways to success for every secondary student by providing him or her with the technical skills and academic knowledge needed to prepare for future employment and/or a successful transition to post-secondary education. CTE Pathways show students a direct connection between doing well in high school and being able to transition smoothly to post-secondary opportunities or getting a good job when they graduate.

Utah State Office of Education Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 538-7852
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://www.schools.utah.gov/cte

We are using the IES Practice Guide on Dropout Prevention from the national What Works Clearinghouse. One of their dropout prevention strategies is to assign adult mentors to at-risk students. I have a subcommittee working on this recommendation and how to implement it at the district and school level. A summary of the research-based recommendations can be found on pages 10 and 11.

Utah State Office of Education Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 538-7500
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://www.utahcte.org/

Informal Science Education Enhancement (iSEE) is a collaborative partnership between Clark Planetarium, Discovery Gateway, The Leonardo, The Living Planet Aquarium, Red Butte Garden, Utah Museum of Natural History and the Utah State Office of Education. iSEE programs serve K-12 teachers and students and are designed to spark students' natural curiosity and sense of wonder by providing exciting opportunities to experience science, practice science skills, and gain a deeper understanding of science.

Utah State Office of Education Contact Info

• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://www.iseeutah.org/

MESA is designed to increase the number of under served ethnic minority and all female students who pursue course work, advanced study and possible careers in mathematics, engineering, and science areas.

Utah State Office of Education Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 538-7733
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://www.mesautah.org/

Project Lead the Way is a national 501 c3, not-for-profit ,educational program that helps give middle and high school students the rigorous ground-level education they need to develop strong backgrounds in science and engineering and to prepare an increasing and more diverse group of students to be successful in science, engineering, and engineering technology.

Utah State Office of Education Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 538-7598
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://www.schools.utah.gov/cte/tech_pltw.html

Contact Diana Suddreth for more information regarding teaching and learning in K-12 STEM education in Utah.

Utah State Office of Education Contact Info

• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://schools.utah.gov/curr/mathsec/default.aspx

The Utah Science Technology and Research initiative (USTAR) focuses on leveraging the proven success of Utah's research universities in creating and commercializing innovative technologies to generate more technology-based start-up firms, higher paying jobs, and an expansion of Utah's tax base.

State of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 538-8879
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://innovationutah.com

A wide variety of programs and events for elementary, secondary, and college students in agriculture, robotics, hydrology and other areas.

Utah State University Contact Info

• Phone:(435) 797-0930
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://utah4h.org

The mission of the Access and Diversity Center is to promote access and full involvement in all aspects of student life at Utah State University. This center serves as a catalyst for the creation of a campus and community environment where all people are free to affirm and celebrate their differences, including but not limited to differences of race, sex, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, class, age, ability, and parental or veteran status. The Access and Diversity Center fosters relationships and develops new partnerships across surrounding communities to serve the public through learning, discovery, and engagement. The programs that make these community relationships possible are: America Reads, PAWS, USU Arts Bridge, and The Uncommon Collective; all of which service secondary schools settings. The Access and Diversity Center also has programs that service USU college students. These are the LGBTQA, Multicultural, Non-Traditional Student, Veterans, Scholarship, and Undergraduate Internship programs.

Utah State University Contact Info

• Phone:(435) 797-1728
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:www.usu.edu/accesscenter/

Designed to improve agricultural literacy by developing programs that increase student awareness about agriculture and instill in students an appreciation for our food and fiber system.

Utah State University Contact Info

• Phone:(435) 797-0765
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://utah.agclassroom.org

The Association for Women in Mathematics encourages women and girls from USU to study and to have active careers in the mathematical sciences. It promotes equal opportunity and the equal treatment of women and girls in the mathematical sciences.

Utah State University Contact Info

• Phone:(435) 797-3302
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://www.math.usu.edu/awm/index.htm

Utah State University's Center for Women and Gender provides a professional and social climate to enhance opportunities through learning, discovery, and engagement. The Center supports human empowerment in professional, social, and educational arenas by bringing together diverse expertise and resources.

Utah State University Contact Info

• Phone:(435) 797-9222
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:www.usu.edu/womenandgender/

Club Med helps pre-service teachers become better prepared for entering the teaching field of mathematics.

Utah State University Contact Info

• Phone:(435) 797-2826
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://mseg.wikispaces.com/Club+Med

To serve as a University-wide group with permanent standing that is actively-engaged in addressing diversity issues across all campuses and centers of the Utah State University. The Diversity Council's general charge, along with the priority issues that it is asked to address, is provided to them by the president and/or the Vice President for Student Services.

Utah State University Contact Info

• Phone:(435) 797-1712
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:www.usu.edu/diversity/

The Access and Diversity Center fosters relationships and develops new partnerships across surrounding communities to serve the public through learning, discovery, and engagement.

Utah State University Contact Info

• Phone:(435) 797-1728
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:www.usu.edu/outreach/

The Talent Search program identifies and assists individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in higher education. The program provides academic, career, and financial counseling to its participants and encourages them to graduate from high school and continue on to and complete their postsecondary education.

Utah State University (Blanding Campus) Contact Info

• Phone:(435) 678-8163
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://sjc.usu.edu/trio/htm/educational-talent-search

Engineering State provides a week of activities and challenges to provide experiences in engineering for high school students.

Utah State University Contact Info

• Phone:(435) 797-2843
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://www.engineering.usu.edu/htm/information/engineering-state

Hector Mendiola, a retired pediatrician from Mexico City, who was living in Utah, noticed that many of the children of migrant workers were illiterate in their native tongue and so he developed, along with Fred Berthong, a local community volunteer, a computer assisted program to help Hispanic youth who were illiterate in their native language to learn to read and write in Spanish. The CALFNES program (Computer Assisted Language For Non English Speakers), which they created, and is now in the public school system, got the attention of the Mexican Federal Government, which in turn has led to recognition and connections with other federal officials and private businesses who provide educational programs to Mexicans living abroad. Other successes then followed Dr. Mendiola's success.

Utah State University Contact Info

• Website:http://usuextensionlatinoforum.blogspot.com/

Multicultural Student Recruitment Initiative provides access and diversity center is to promote access and full involvement in all aspects of student life at Utah State University. This center serves as a catalyst for the creation of a campus and community environment where all people are free to affirm and celebrate their differences, including but not limited to differences of race, sex, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, class, age, ability, and parental or veteran status.

Utah State University Contact Info

• Phone:(435) 797-1132
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://www.usu.edu/accesscenter/

TheNASA Space Grant Consortiumis a multi-institutional group designed primarily to recruit, mentor, and fellowship outstanding students into space-related educational career paths. In addition, the Consortium provides space-related research design experiences for undergraduate students through projects which involve student participation and which are relevant to NASA Strategic Enterprises and Centers.

Utah State University Contact Info

• Phone:(435)-797-0496
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://www.utahspacegrant.com

The Center is a network of scholars from nine universities that conducts research into learning and teaching of engineering content in high school settings.

Utah State University Contact Info

• Phone:(435) 797-0214
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://www.ncete.org/flash/index.php

We provide programs, information, support, and referrals to nontraditional students. We partner with other departments to provide a range of programs and services including a student lounge, Rapid Learning Drop-in, Nontraditional SOAR, Nontraditional Connections, Nontraditional Student Association, No-Nonsense Nontrad Newsletter, as well as connections to resources both on and off campus.

Utah State University Contact Info

• Phone:(435) 797-1728
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://www.usu.edu/accesscenter/nontraditional/

The Aggie CARE mission is to assist students, staff, and faculty in maintaining a balance in their family during their time at USU. They offer support and referrals to community resources for family needs.

Utah State University Contact Info

• Phone:(435) 797-3052
• Email: [email protected]
• Website:https://www.usu.edu/aggiecare/htm/

Physics competitions and activities for high school students at Lagoon amusement park.

Utah State University Contact Info

• Phone:(435) 797-2979
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://physicsday.usu.edu/

The Office of Retention and Student success is to help students succeed by meeting their educational goals, remaining enrolled, and graduating on time. Programs and services are designed to integrate students into the University community throughout their college experience from orientation through graduation with a focus on the first year experience.

Utah State University Contact Info

• Phone:(435) 797-1132
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:www.usu.edu/rfye

A free, monthly presentation series, open to the public, hosted by Utah State University's College of Science. Inquiring minds of all ages are invited to learn about the wonders, the joys, the mishaps, the fun, the unexpected detours and the excitement of scientific discovery.

Utah State University Contact Info

• Phone:(435) 797-8838
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://www.usu.edu/unwrapped/

The Society of Women Engineers encourages women engineers to attain high levels of educational and professional achievement.

Utah State University Contact Info

• Phone:(435) 797-3332
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://ususwe.wix.com/engr#

The STEM Education Initiative supports interdisciplinary and collaborative teaching, research, and service activities.

Utah State University Contact Info

• Phone:(435) 797-1469
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://stemed.usu.edu/

Student Support Services is a federally funded Trio program designed to provide specific activities and services for 190 students. These students are in need of academic support and meet at least one, if not more, of the following criteria: 1) low income, 2) first generation, and/or 3) have a documented disability. Student Support Services provides services to enhance students' academic success, personal skills, and social skills.

Utah State University Contact Info

• Phone:(435) 797-3372
• Website:www.usu.edu/sss/

Faculty and students share their research with alumni, community and business leaders from the Salt Lake area. Held quarterly. Open to anyone. Sponsorship by Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Utah State University Contact Info

• Phone:(435) 797-8275
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://research.usu.edu/sunrise

Upward Bound provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in pre-college performance and ultimately in higher education pursuits.

Utah State University Contact Info

• Phone:(435) 678-8175
• Email:[email protected]

UMEP offers mathematics courses at USU regional campus and extension sites without cost to Utah's teachers whose schools or school districts endorse their applications.

Utah State University Contact Info

• Phone:(435) 797-1415
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://umep.usu.edu

The Utah State Math Contest rotates between institutions around the state and provides students the opportunity to compete in math challenges.

Utah State University Contact Info

• Phone:(435) 797-2809
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://www.math.usu.edu/index.php?program=mcon

Upward Bound helps young students to prepare for higher education. Participants receive instruction in literature, composition, mathematics, and science on college campuses after school, on Saturdays and during the summer.

Utah State University Contact Info

• Phone:(435) 722-1731
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:www.usu.edu/upwardbound

Designed for incoming female freshman engineering students. Speakers selected from practice share their knowledge and experience about the many career options available in engineering. Discussions center on ways in which women balance their professional and personal lives. Provides information and strategies for the academic and interpersonal skills needed for women to succeed in engineering.

Utah State University Contact Info

• Phone:(435) 797-3332
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://catalog.usu.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=3&coid=11265

Encourage our members to believe in themselves, give them a place they can go to find support and answers to questions about the science and medical fields, and to give them opportunities to get experience while having fun!

Utah State University Contact Info

• Phone:(435) 797-2577
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:https://www.facebook.com/groups/WISMUSU/

Utah's Youth and Families with Promise 4-H Mentoring Program (YFP) is a mentoring program designed for youth, ages 10-14, and their families. Young adult mentors establish caring relationships with the identified youth. This program allows youth to develop their interpersonal and academic skills by participating with them in structured recreation, community service, and community youth groups. Youth involved in the program: meet 4 times each month with their mentor, 1 meeting sponsored by 4-h attend weekly Afterschool clubs attend monthly Family Night Out programs with their family.

Utah State University Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 851-8475
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://utahcounty4-h.org/htm/mentoring/

Child Care Resource & Referral offers parents referrals to licensed child care providers. If you are in need of child care, call our office or do an online search, and we will refer you to licensed child care providers. There is no charge for this service. We do not make recommendations, only referrals. However, we will provide you with information on quality child care to help you make the best choice for your child.

Utah State University - College of Eastern Utah Contact Info

• Phone:Local: (435) 613-5619 / Toll Free: (888) 637-4786
• Website:http://www.ceu.edu/childcare/

2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember telephone number that connects people with important community services and volunteer opportunities. By making services easier to access, 2-1-1 encourages citizen involvement and fosters self-sufficiency.

United Way of Salt Lake Contact Info

• Phone:211
• Website:http://www.informationandreferral.org/

A statewide consortium of over 100 afterschool practitioners, youth advocates and leaders of state agencies. We work to connect key decision makers and resources to establish statewide structures that foster policies committed to funding and sustaining quality school-based/school-linked afterschool programming.

Utah After School Network Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 359-2722
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:www.utahafterschool.org

The ARCS Foundation supports and nurtures students in doctoral programs in the University of Utah College of Engineering.

Utah ARCS Foundation Contact Info

• Phone:(800) 341-0904
• Website:http://www.arcsfoundation.org/utah

The Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies is charged: To provide a forum for CCR&R Directors to discuss issues of mutual concern including but not limited to best practices, state-wide political and public affairs initiatives, relations with funding sources, data development, etc.; To issue or supervise the approval of course work; supervise awarding of and records relative to the issuance of CEUs; To serve as a contact point with NACCRRA and other national organizations as well as state organizations working on child care issues; To purchase materials, attend meetings, and engage in similar activities which are not funded by other sources but which are deemed to be of collective value to the CCR&Rs in Utah; To facilitate the collection, analysis, interpretation, coordination and dissemination of data about child care services and needs in Utah; To initiate and support efforts to increase state and private support for child care services; To coordinate efforts to increase diversity of funding for CCR&R services.

UACCRRA Contact Info

• Website:http://www.utahccrra.org/contact.htm

UEN connects all Utah school districts, schools, and higher education institutions to a robust network and quality educational resources.

State of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 581-2999
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:www.uen.org

The goal of Utah's diversity plan is increasing the institutional, individual, disciplinary, and geographic diversity of the STEM enterprise in Utah. Specifically, iUTAH's strategy for diversity enhancement is focused on creating opportunities for women, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, Hispanic Americans, and rural communities. iUTAH will work with Utah colleges and universities to improve the levels of female enrollment and completion in STEM disciplines.

Utah State University Contact Info

• Phone:(435) 797-2466
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:https://research.usu.edu/htm/news/articleID=14763

Education: UFY provides educational opportunities and resources to youth, parents, and the community to encourage leadership and communication and to reduce and prevent drug abuse and violence. UFY programs rely increasingly on service-learning as a proven practice to develop character, skills, and leadership. As a community-based organization, UFY has taken a lead in promoting service-learning training and opportunities in order to help other local organizations to create service learning projects within their own spheres.

Target Population & Needs: Having observed the particular needs and problems that at-risk, low income, and minority youth experience in our Utah community, UFY focuses on providing access to opportunities and resources. Often, these youth lack positive interaction with adults and have limited access to appropriate resources. UFY takes the lead in creating partnerships so that local youth have increased access to mentors and facilitating programs that develop leadership skills and respect for self and community.

The Utah Federation for Youth is proud to announce the opening of our new youth center. We will be housed in the South Parc apartment complex, and our program will be a part of the complex's Hser Ner Moo Community Center. In partnership with the South Salt Lake Recreation Department, youth will receive academic support, one on one mentoring, drug and violence prevention and lots of fun activities. We are always in need of lots of supplies to keep the center running.

The Utah Federation for Youth Contact Info

• Phone:801-468-0699
• Email:josh at ufyi dot org
• Website:http://www.ufyi.org/

This is a small group that meets annually to inspire young women in STEM.

Utah Math/Science Network Contact Info

• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://www.facebook.com/pages/Utah-MathScience-Network/89379120849?sk=wall

Utah Mentoring Partnership, formerly Utah Mentors Network is actively seeking new partners. The Utah Mentoring Partnership is a non-profit organization serving community organizations by matching volunteers and mentors with mentoring experiences to benefit youth and their family since 1995. The alliance coordinates and shares resources across its network for promoting best practices and defines methods to improve volunteer recruitment and mentoring programs. The partnership promotes through public awareness activities, hosts trainings for mentors, mentees and program administrators, aids in the recruiting and retention of volunteer opportunities and mentor programs, offers quality assurance and technical assistance to ensure quality in all affiliated programs and projects that benefit members, mentors, youth and families.

Utah Mentoring Partnership Contact Info

• Website:http://www.facebook.com/pages/Utah-Mentoring-Partnership/132026325681

The Utah Partnership Foundation and the Governor's Office are creating six New Century High Schools in partnership with public and higher education systems. These "magnet" early colleges emphasize the sciences. They were designed, in part, to address the needs of Utah's high-technology companies, which require individuals who have the ability to communicate effectively, work well in teams, solve problems, and meet deadlines.

Utah Partnership Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 278-9460
• Website:http://www.earlycolleges.org/partners.html#851

The Utah Scholars Initiative is a high impact program intended to motivate students to complete a defined course of study, the Utah Scholars Core Course of Study, in high school which will prepare them for post-secondary education and the workforce. The Utah Scholars Initiative has three main goals: first, to aid students, particularly minority and disadvantaged students, understand the academic preparation needed to succeed in post-secondary education and the work force; second, to increase the number of adults earning a sufficient wage to be self-sustaining; and third, to provide a way for local communities and businesses to interact with their schools in a meaningful way.

Utah System of Higher Education Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 321-7179
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:www.utahscholars.org

A coalition of the science deans from all the colleges and universities in the state, teamed with representatives from public education and from industry with the goal to promote programmatic cooperation among the state's institutions of higher education, as well as to develop a better dialog between higher education and K-12 schools. These efforts are improving STEM education and the pipeline of qualified college graduates who enter the technical workforce.

Utah Science and Math Education Consortium Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 581-6958
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://www.science.utah.edu/mission.html

The Utah Science Teachers Association is a group of scientists and science educators who work together to promote excellent science teaching in grades K-College.

Utah Science Teachers Association Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 422-6882
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://www.utahscienceteachers.org/Home.html

GEAR UP is an acronym for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs. It is a federal discretionary seven-year grant program designed to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education. It provides services and assistance for low-income students in order to help them successfully graduate from high school, as well as prepare for, enroll in, and succeed in their first year of college.

Utah Valley University Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 863-6000
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://www.uvu.edu/gearup

Each CTE specialist at the Utah State Office of Education works diligently to deliver quality professional development in program area.

State of Utah Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 538-7852
• Email:[email protected]

A professional organization for life science, clean-tech and high-tech companies to foster growth, develop workforce resources and attract funding resources.

Utah Technology Council Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 568-3500
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://www.utahtech.org

Technology Student Association strives to inspire its student members to prepare for careers in a technology-driven economy and culture.

Utah Technology Student Association Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 256-5981
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://www.utahtsa.org/

Utah Youth Mentor Project is designed for youth who will age out of foster care are participants of the Transition to Adult Living program, a service of the Division of Child and Family Resources. Transition to Adult Living works with the Mentor Project to recruit and select youth who are interested in having a mentor. We work together to serve youth in foster care and help provide resources to solve problems that youth may have after foster care. Youth volunteer to participate in the Mentor Project; they are not compelled or court ordered. By cooperating with case workers, foster families, and service providers youth can have a spectrum of support that continues even after they are released from state custody.

The Division of Child and Family Resources Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 746-0215
• Email:info at youthmentorproject dot org
• Website:http://youthmentorproject.org/about-us/community-partners

UtahFutures.org is Utah's career information system for students, job seekers, employment service providers, educational institutions and more… featuring cutting-edge career planning tools, leading labor market information, job search success skills, education and training options and direct links to Utah employers and employment opportunities. UtahFutures.org is provided free of charge to all Utah residents and personal data entered by the user is not released to third parties without the user's express consent and direction.

A Statewide Consortium of Partners Contact Info

• Phone:Local: (801) 321-7294 / Toll Free: (877) 336-7378
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:www.utahfutures.org

Turning Point, the Center for Personal and Career Development, is a community and university resource for individuals wanting to improve on a personal, educational and/or professional level. The Center is dedicated to quality support services which increase the emotional, social and economic well-being of all participants. Participants can access numerous services to help complete education goals, build personal relationships, master communication skills, learn job-seeking strategies, explore career options and enter the work force.

Utah Valley University Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 863-7580
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:www.uvu.edu/turningpoint/

CTE supports and provides opportunities for students to acquire and use high-quality technical and career skills through focused, engaged learning to prepare them for meaningful employment in a competitive global workforce.

Utah Valley University Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 863-8906
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://www.uvu.edu/cte/

Child Care Resource and Referral Mountainland promotes quality child care by: Providing parents with free customized child care referrals in English and Spanish; Educating parents and community partners about quality child care; Offering technical assistance to licensed centers and family home child care; Teaching early childhood career ladder classes to child care providers; and Collaborating with community partners to improve child care.

Utah Valley University Contact Info

• Phone:Local: (801) 863-8589 / Toll Free: (800) 952-8220
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:www.uvu.edu/ccrr/

The goals of the Equity in Education Center are to: Promote inclusion, acceptance, and respect for diversity in Utah classrooms, work environments, and communities; Assist Utah's workforce and future workforce become self-sufficient through knowledge of opportunities and positive decision making; Raise awareness of the harmful effects of media and advertising on our society; Raise awareness and advocate prevention of violence and abuse in our community. These goals are accomplished as the center assists educators to become aware of and address stereotyping and bias in the curriculum, classroom and school environment, and in teaching the process of becoming self-reliant and good citizens. The Equity in Education Center also focuses on providing training and resources to students, educators, youth mentors, and community members throughout Utah in an effort to help all succeed by developing skills and awareness to better prepare them to deal with many common societal challenges.

Utah Valley University Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 863-8498
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://www.uvu.edu/equitycenter/

GEAR UP is an acronym for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs. It is a seven-year federal grant program that provides services and assistance for low-income students in order to help them successfully graduate from high school and prepare for college.

Utah Valley University Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 863-6000
• Website:www.uvu.edu/partnerships/gearup

The Latino Initiatives Program includes UVU campus partnerships involving UVU's Wasatch Campus, English as a Second Language, Prospective Student Services, Freshmen Orientation, Concurrent Enrollment, Business, Education, Multicultural, and a Summer Bridge program. UVU's Latino student enrollment has dramatically increased because of the superior programs and efforts of the Latino Initiatives with the support of UVU, administration, staff, and the community.

Utah Valley University Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 863-7297
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://www.uvu.edu/multicultural/aboutus/latino_initiatives.html

A year-long math engagement program aimed toward female undergraduate UVU math/math education majors and all levels of high school girls from the surrounding area. The program offers various fun math projects and activities to explore and discover, as well as discussions about math, and women and math.

Utah Valley University Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 863-8649
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://www.uvu.edu/csh/mathematics/mgr

A week of activities intended to develop a broad appreciation for mathematics across campus. Includes hands-on activities, academic lectures, and competitions.

Utah Valley University Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 863-7419
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://www.uvu.edu/csh/mathematics/involved/mathweek.html

The Multicultural Center helps create and sustain an inclusive community that appreciates, celebrates, and advances multiculturalism, internationalism, and diversity at Utah Valley University. We provide an environment of warmth, assistance, accountability, and support. We empower and promote the success of students of color, international students, and all other diverse populations. In partnership with community members, our initiatives help prepare students to graduate, live, serve, and succeed in a global, multicultural world.

Utah Valley University Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 863-8357
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:www.uvu.edu/multicultural/

UVU's School Community University Partnership (SCUP) has been developed to helpK-16 students find success with their academic endeavors by: (1) accessing all applicable on-campus and community resources; (2) supplying low cost, personalized, academic tutoring; (3) providing professional career & academic counseling; and (4) giving follow-up assistance as needed.

Utah Valley University Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 863-6800
• Website:http://www.uvu.edu/partnership/

A club that provides leadership opportunities and academic advisement to women pursuing studies in science.

Utah Valley University Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 863-8580
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:http://www.uvu.edu/csh/saw/

Student Success and Retention (SSR) provides programs to engage students with their university experience in multiple and meaningful ways. From orientation through graduation, SSR is committed to supporting UVU students in their academic goals. We recognize the unique characteristics of each student and seek to provide an atmosphere of inclusion and understanding. SSR promotes student connections with faculty and advisors, provides training for students and UVU personnel, and facilitates cross campus collaboration to help fulfill university commitment to student success.

Utah Valley University Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 863-6814
• Website:www.uvu.edu/retention/

The program provides opportunities for academic development, assists students with basic college requirements, and serves to motivate students toward the successful completion of their post-secondary education. Student Support Services (SSS) projects also may provide grant aid to current SSS participants who are receiving Federal Pell Grants (# 84.063). The goal of SSS is to increase the college retention and graduation rates of its participants and help students make the transition from one level of higher education to the next.

Utah Valley University Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 863-8541
• Website:www.uvu.edu/trio/sss/

Utah Valley University Summer Bridge cultivates a diverse community of scholars and prepares them to engage actively with and meet the challenges of a university education. The program supports UVU's commitment to access and excellence by providing students with: A stimulating and challenging academic experience; Access to student support programs and services; An intellectually and socially enriching transition to campus life at UVU.

Utah Valley University Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 863-8376
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:www.uvu.edu/bridge

The mission of the TRIO programs is to advance the ideal of equal educational opportunities in postsecondary education. It is to assure that the least advantaged segments of the American population have a realistic chance to enter and graduate from a postsecondary institution. Our purpose here at UVU is to empower youth who have academic potential, but who lack adequate information or school preparation to enter and continue in postsecondary education. Through the TRIO (Educational Talent Search/Upward Bound) developmental curriculum and guidance processes, students are expected to improve their academic skills, social skills, and motivation to pursue and complete their postsecondary options.

Utah Valley University Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 863-8081
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:www.uvu.edu/trio/ets/

Utah Valley University's (UVU) TRIO SSS Department is a federally funded project whose purpose is to provide services which encourage and assist UVU TRIO SSS eligible student to remain in college and graduate with their bachelor's degrees.

Utah Valley University Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 863-8541
• Website:www.uvu.edu/trio/sss/

Upward Bound is a federally funded program sponsored by UVU. It assists high school students who will be the first generation in their family to graduate with a post-secondary degree.

Utah Valley University Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 863-8570
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:www.uvu.edu/trio/ub/

The mission of the Wee Care Center is to provide quality child care and early education for the children of student parents at UVU, MATC, and Turning Point. Then, on space availability, childcare will be offered to the children of employees at UVU. We are here to show through example and action what it means and feels like to care. The children who are entrusted to us need that example, for without it, who will they grow up to be? We are Caregivers, we are Teachers, and we are Mentors. It is not enough to simply watch and observe it is a matter of planning, executing, and taking the time to create an environment of learning trust and care. For us this is more than just a part time job. Children are discovering who they are. We are here to help them find that person and they in turn, will pass that on to the next generation. What we do is not day by day, but it extends by generation.

Utah Valley University Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 863-7266
• Website:www.uvu.edu/weecare/

The Women's Success Center inspires, supports, and develops women's aspirations and commitment to set and complete degree-based educational goals. The Center invites women of all backgrounds to engage and advance in academic programs that prepare them for meaningful lifework in their homes, workplaces, communities and beyond.

Utah Valley University Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 863-3010
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:www.uvu.edu/wsc/

A committee that identifies and addresses issues related to women's success at the university.

Utah Valley University Contact Info

• Phone:(801) 863-3010
• Email:[email protected]
• Website:www.uvu.edu/wsc

The Utah Envirothon is a way for high school students to get involved in environmentally-related science projects and compete on the national stage. The program motivates students to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to address the complex issues and challenges associated with the management of natural resources while empowering them to be active and involved citizens.

Contact Info

• Email:[email protected].
• Website:http://utahenvirothon.org/