Apr 18, 2024  
2014-2015 General Catalog 
    
2014-2015 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG–FOR INFORMATION ONLY]

University College


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School Information

Dean: Patrick Clarke
AD 304E ~ (435) 586-5479
clarke@suu.edu

Associate Dean: John “Jeb” Branin
AD 304D ~ (435) 586-5424
branin@suu.edu

Dean’s Administrative Assistant: Debra Pool
AD 304 ~ (435) 865-8582
pool@suu.edu

Associate Dean’s Administrative Assistant: Vicki Nielsen
AD 304 ~ (435) 586-7808
vickinielsen@suu.edu

Photo of Admin Building/Bennion Bulding

 

College Website: http://www.suu.edu/uc
College Fax: (435) 586-7921 

Departments/Programs

 Experiential Education Requirement - EDGE Program (1-3 Credits) 

www.suu.edu/edge

The EDGE Program contributes to a high-caliber education by allowing students a formal opportunity to create their own experiential learning project while developing a richer and more sophisticated understanding of honoring the merger of thought and action.

Students Complete One Track:

“Original Project” Track -  Students Create a project of their own design
“Select Project” Track - Students select a project to participate in from a designated list

Note

Students will choose one of five Experiential Engagement Tracks to work in to complete this requirement. These include Global, Community, Leadership, Outdoor, and Creativity.


 Mission

 University College at Southern Utah University has a threefold mission: 

 1- University College provides services and resources for students who have yet to declare a major.

Services include:

  • Academic advising
  • Career coaching
  • Aptitude, skills, and interest testing
  • Courses in personal development, the decision making process, and career preparation


2- University College serves students in their academic development and career preparation through centers and programs focused on transitional academic services including career preparation services, academic advising, and support programs for those on academic probation.

Services include:

  • Career and professional development
  • Academic advising
  • Tutoring
  • Testing


3- University College promotes and facilitates significant experiential learning opportunities for students, faculty, and staff.

Experiential Engagement Centers within University College include:

  • Community Engagement Center
  • Creativity Engagement Center
  • Center for Outdoor Engagement
  • Leadership Engagement Center
  • Sargon Heinrich Global Engagement Center 

Degrees/Program Titles, Services and Centers

Degrees

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies, B.I.S.

For further information regarding the B.I.S. degree, please visit www.suu.edu/uc

Services and Centers

 

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