The University of Utah has an institutional membership with the American College Personnel Association (ACPA). This means you can sign up for a membership at a reduced price. The benefits of having an ACPA membership range from access to professional resources to networking and involvement opportunities.
The Utah Board of Higher Education approved adding Juneteenth to university calendars. The U will observe the holiday on Monday, June 20, but classes are not canceled this year. Student Affairs leaders are determining team availability, and hourly employees will be paid time and a half. The Office of the Dean of Students will assist with student inquiries if needed. An on-campus Juneteenth event is planned for June 21.
The Center for Campus Wellness, supported by the Huntsman Mental Health gift, offers free Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training to the campus community. This evidence-based course helps participants support others experiencing mental health challenges. Training includes a 2-hour self-paced online module and 6 hours of virtual instruction via Zoom. Summer training dates are June 8-9, June 29-30, and July 13-14.
Student Affairs is inviting staff to submit inspiring names for its strategic plan by June 3. There is no limit to the number of ideas you can submit. The strategic plan, developed using the Balanced Scorecard model, aims to guide the future direction of Student Affairs and clearly communicate its vision, mission, and strategy.
The University of Utah created "Remembering U," a virtual memorial for students who have passed away. With family permission, photos and names are shared, and memories can be submitted online. This space aims to help the campus community heal.