On June 18, 2024, a diverse group of community leaders gathered for the fourth strategy listening session to discuss the University of Utah’s impact, strengths, and opportunities for growth. The attendees included representatives from various organizations such as NeighborWorks Salt Lake, University of Utah, First Step House, NAMI Utah, Boys & Girls Club, Columbus Community […]
Read MoreThe third of four community listening sessions took place on June 7, 2024 at University Neighborhood Partners (UNP) with nonprofit leaders and stakeholders from Utah’s immigrant, Latino, and Pacific Islander communities among other community service groups. The session was split into two groups (one for English speakers and one for Spanish speakers) and was moderated […]
Read MoreThe second of four community listening sessions took place on May 30, 2024 with representatives from various groups and stakeholders from along the Wasatch Front including from the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Filipino American Chamber of Commerce, Utah Pacific Islander Chamber of Commerce, and Black Chamber of Commerce. The session was rich with insights, concerns, […]
Read MoreProvost Mitzi Montoya hosted several listening sessions for the 2030 Strategy process. Each session was adapted to the location of Korea, organized in a similar way as the PLC and CAD sessions were hosted on the SLC campus. For the faculty session, faculty gathered for initial general Menti slides, then divided out into tables to […]
Read MoreProvost Mitzi Montoya hosted several listening sessions for the 2030 Strategy process. Each session was adapted to the location of Korea, organized in a similar way as the PLC and CAD sessions were hosted on the SLC campus. For the staff session, staff gathered for initial general Menti slides, then divided out into tables to […]
Read MoreOn April 30, 2024, a group of community, business, nonprofit and local government leaders gathered to discuss the future trajectory and current standing of the University of Utah. It was the first of four community listening sessions for Impact 2030. The session was moderated by Natalie Gochnour, associate dean at the School of Business and […]
Read MoreFaculty and staff attended a virtual listening session on April 23 to provide feedback on advancing research at the university. Facilitator Jennifer Mayer-Glenn, director of University Neighborhood Partners, explained that the purpose of the session was to gain insights to inform the strategic plan for reaching the U’s 2030 goals. Participants were divided into two […]
Read MoreFaculty and staff gathered virtually for their Impact 2030 strategy session on the topic of community engagement, communications and marketing. The session was facilitated by Kerry Case, University of Utah chief sustainability officer and Ischa Jensen, associate executive director of system planning and University of Utah Health. Case and Jensen opened the session with a […]
Read MoreMembers of the Council of Academic Deans (CAD) and other campus leaders attended their listening session in person on April 18. Facilitator Chris Nelson, chief university relations officer, introduced the session by explaining the goal of gathering feedback to inform the U’s strategic plan. The group answered questions about the U’s strengths, differentiators, and priorities, […]
Read MoreOn April 17, alumni met on Zoom to share their views on the University of Utah, its vision and mission, and its societal impact. Kris Bosman, chief alumni relations officer, hosted the session, with participants from across the country (including D.C., Massachusetts, Texas, Maryland, Florida). They ranged in age, with one in his 80s, and […]
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