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SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
From its founding in 1897, Southern Utah University has evolved from
a teacher training institution to a leader in experience-based under-
graduate education. The University’s innovative model has earned
SUU rank within the top tier of all regional colleges and universities
in the West. Proving itself a unique value among its peer institutions
and state counterparts, Southern Utah University’s recent accom-
plishments include:
➣ Best graduation rate among Utah’s regional universities.
➣ Standouts in postgraduate preparedness: 100% medical, 100%
optometry, 92% pharmaceutical, 90% law & 85% dental school
prospects from SUU were accepted into top-choice programs.
➣ Excellence in professional licensure: 100% NCLEX first-time
pass rate for SUU Nursing (84% state & __% national average);
90% SUU pass rate for ETS Business Field Exam (57% state/
__% national average)
➣ Third among all schools in the West—no. 1 in Utah—for the
lowest student debt at graduation. ($15,227 for SUU borrowers
vs. $22,000 for average state & $29,400 for national borrowers)
➣ Best graduation rates among Utah’s minority students
(American Indian, Hispanic & Pacific Islander).
➣ A Princeton Review Best Value College (one of only 12 public
schools in the western U.S.).
➣ Top-Tier Regional University U.S. News ranking (one of just 40
public schools in the West).
➣ Exemplary student engagement recognized in prestigious
Carnegie Foundation Community Engagement Classification
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Southern Utah University’s more than 150 undergraduate and nine
graduate programs across six academic colleges are fully accredited.
SUU is the only university in Utah to guarantee all students will graduate
with both a diploma and field experience, through internships, under-
graduate research or study abroad. SUU has always placed its students
first, fostering small, personalized classes evident in the University’s im-
pressive. SUU offers a traditional college experience on its residential
campus. More than 90 percent of its 7,656 students live within one mile
of campus.
A member of the Big Sky Conference, the University supports 17 NCAA
Division I teams. The SUU Women’s Basketball and Softball programs
are reigning Big Sky Conference champions.
With an important role in the regional economy, the University partners
with the Utah Summer Games and the Utah Shakespeare Festival to
attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors to Cedar City each year.
SUU President Scott L Wyatt’s inaugural promise and the University’s
strategic mission: “Southern Utah University will lead students to rates
of success that no other public school in our region can match.”
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ADMINISTRATOR BIOGRAPHIES & PHOTOS
President Scott L Wyatt
Southern Utah University’s 16th Presi-
dent, Scott L Wyatt, comes to campus
from his former post as president of
Snow College, where he served for six
years.
President Wyatt led Snow in fundrais-
ing, growth initiatives and strategic
planning, including approval of its
first four-year degree program, construction of the Karen H. Huntsman
Library, and a new 400-bed student housing complex. His administra-
tion raised more money for the College, over the last six years, than has
been raised during any comparable time in the College’s history. He also
oversaw the enhancement of the Snow College brand and led the Col-
lege to a 40% increase in student enrollments over the past five years.
He also guided the realignment of Snow’s career and technical educa-
tion programs to better fit local workforce and economic development
needs. During his tenure, Snow College was consistently ranked in the
top 10% of two-year colleges in the U.S. by the Aspen Institute and
named sixth in the nation for college completion by CNN Money.
Prior to his appointment as president of Snow College, Wyatt was a
partner in the Logan law firm Daines & Wyatt, LLP.
Wyatt served in the Utah legislature for two terms, where he was a
member of the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee. He
also served on the board of trustees for Snow College and Utah State
University, and was the student member of the State Board of Regents.
He has taught political science, ethics and education law courses.
President Wyatt holds a BS in Philosophy and Economics from Utah
State University and a JD from the University of Utah.
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Provost Bradley J. Cook
Bradley J. Cook has been serving as
the provost of Southern Utah Uni-
versity since August of 2009. In this
role, he provides the final oversight
of all academic matters at SUU. Brad
comes to SUU most recently from
Dubai, where he was director of the
Abu Dhabi Women’s College in the
United Arab Emirates. Prior to that,
Brad served as vice president for academic affairs at Utah Valley State
College. Brad holds a doctorate degree in Middle East studies from the
Oxford University and two degrees, a Master of Arts in Social Science
Education and Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, from Stanford
University. In addition to his work in higher education administration
both within the U.S. and abroad, Brad has taught college courses in
Middle East politics, international relations and global communities.
Vice President for Student Services Jared Tippets
Jared Tippets has worked in both the
student affairs and academic sides
of higher education administration.
He has a Ph.D. in Higher Education
Administration from the University of
Kentucky where his dissertation topic
was Organizational Change in Higher
Education. Tippets is originally from
Bountiful, Utah and received a B.S. in Business Information Systems
from Utah State University.
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Director of Athletics Ken Beazer
Ken Beazer was appointed Southern
Utah University’s Director of Athlet-
ics in January 2006 and is responsi-
ble for the day-to-day operation of
SUU’s Athletics Department, provid-
ing leadership and direction for 17
NCAA Division I sports and over 350
student-athletes. Ken works closely
with head coaches, administrative
staff and student-athletes to ensure athletic programs are in harmony
with the University’s mission and NCAA policy and ideals. Ken comes to
SUU from Utah State University where he served as the director of ath-
letic development for nearly five years. Prior to his time at Utah State,
Ken was the athletic director at Snow College for six years. Ken holds
an undergraduate degree from Weber State University and a graduate
degree from Washington State University.
Vice President for Advancement Stuart Jones
Stuart Jones serves as vice president
for advancement and is responsible
for the development and alumni re-
lations efforts of the University. He
also oversees SUU’s Michael O. Leavitt
Center for Politics and Public Service,
which seeks to engage students in
the political process. Stuart currently
directs the campus’ most ambitious fundraising effort to date: “The Fu-
ture is Rising” campaign – a $100 million initiative seeking to increase
funding for scholarships and endowments, enrich the student expe-
rience at SUU, and enhance campus facilities and amenities. Stuart
returned to SUU as the vice president for advancement in 2007, hav-
ing served in similar positions at two northern California universities.
He holds a law degree and Master of Public Administration from the
University of Utah, an MBA from Utah State University and a bachelor’s
degree from Southern Utah University.
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Vice President for Alumni and Community Relations Mindy Benson
Mindy Benson has progressed
through a variety of positions, includ-
ing director of student life and leader-
ship and executive director of alumni
relations. She is a professional event
planner and has produced a range
of concerts and other productions
nationally. She oversees Alumni Relations, Regional Services (which en-
compasses Head Start and Early Intervention, the Utah Center for Rural
Health and the Business Resource Center and Small Business Develop-
ment Center), Utah Summer Games, Community Outreach & Summer
Conferences, and Special Events (such as commencement, homecom-
ing and concerts).
Vice President for Finance and Administration, Marvin Dodge
Marvin Dodge was appointed vice
president for finance and admin-
istration July 2014 after serving in
the same capacity at Snow College
beginning in 2008. As a member of
President’s Council, Marvin oversees
all financial operations at SUU includ-
ing business offices, cashiers, treasury
services, purchasing and auditing. He is also responsible for all buildings
on SUU’s campus including maintenance, renovation and construction.
Marvin’s experience also includes serving for three Utah governors in
various administrative functions. He holds bachelors and masters de-
grees in public administration, both from Brigham Young University,
where he also taught government and finance classes at its Marriott
School of Management.
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Chief Information Officer, Thomas McFarland
Thomas McFarland was appointed
to the position of chief information
officer in January 2013 as Southern
Utah University’s first CIO. In this role,
he is responsible for the operation of
campus networks and computers for
the safe, effective use of information
technology and strategic planning.
Coming to SUU with more than 30 years of experience in information
technology within the academic and private fields; most recently was
the dean of Utah Valley University’s School of Technology and Comput-
ing and prior to that served for 21 years with the U.S. Air Force in ana-
lytical marketing and as chief of operations. McFarland received a bach-
elor’s degree in psychology with studies in computing and electrical
engineering from the United States Air Force Academy and a master’s
degree in computer resource management from Webster University.
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DEPARTMENTS & DEAN INFORMATION
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Dean Carl R. Templin [email protected]
Phone: 435-586-5401
Office: Business Building 302
Departments Accounting Aviation Economics and Finance Management, Marketing and Hospitality Military Science
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Interim Dean James Johnson
Phone: 435-865-8628
Office: Old Main 212
Departments
Teacher Education and Family Development
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Dean Patrick Clarke [email protected]
Phone: 435-586-5479
Office: Administration Building 304
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College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Dean James McDonald [email protected]
Phone: 435-586-7898
Office: Old Main 205
Departments Communication English Languages and Philosophy History, Sociology and Anthropology Political Science and Criminal Justice Psychology Undergraduate Legal Studies
College of Science
Dean Robert Eves [email protected]
Phone: 435-586-1934
Office: Science Building 310A
Departments Agriculture and Nutrition Science Biology Integrated Engineering Mathematics Nursing Physical Science Computer Science and Information Systems Engineering Technology and Construction Management
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COLLEGE OF PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS
Dean Shauna Mendini [email protected]
Phone: 435-865-8185
Office: South Hall 101C
Departments Art and Design Music Theatre Arts and Dance Arts Administration Shakespeare Studies
SCHOOL OF GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
Dean Mark C. Atkinson [email protected]
Phone: 435-865-8099
Office: Continuing & Professional Studies Main Office
Master of Accountancy Master of Arts in Professional Communication Master of Business Administration Master of Education Master of Arts in Arts Administration Master of Public Administration Master of Science in Sports Conditioning and Performance
LIBRARY
Dean Richard Saunders [email protected]
Phone: 435-865-8392
Office: Library 302C
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1. AD Bennion Administration Building 2. AL J. Reuben Clark, Jr. Alumni House 3. AM Adam’s Memorial Theatre 4. AU Auditorium 5. BBF Bud Bowman Field 6. BC R.C. Braithwaite Liberal Arts Center & Braithwaite Fine Arts Gallery 7. BSF Softball/Soccer Fields 8. BM Burch Mann House 9. BU Dixie Leavitt Business Building 10. CA Carter Carillon 11. CC R. Haze Hunter Conference Center 12. CDL Shakespeare Child Care Center 13. CEC Community Engagement Center 14. CH Cedar Hall 15. CN Centrum Arena 16. COC Community Outreach Center 17. ED Emma Eccles Jones Education Building 18. ELC Electronic Learning Center 19. ELL Eccles Living and Learning Center 20. FM Facilities Management Administration 21. FMS Facilities Management Shops 22. GC General Classroom Building
23. GEC Sargon Heinrich Global Engagement Center 24. HC J.D. & Alice C. Harris Center 25. HP Heat Plant 26. JT Randall L. Jones Theatre 27. LEC Leadership Engagement Center 28. LIB Gerald R. Sherratt Library 29. MC Multipurpose Center 30. MT Motor Pool/Receiving 31. MU Music Center 32. OM Old Main 33. PD SUU Police Department 34. PEB J.L. Sorenson Physical Education Building 35. PR President’s Residence 36. PT Ponderosa Terrace 37. RCC Rocky Mountain Power Challenge Course 38. SC Science Center 39. SCA L.S. & Aline W. Skaggs Center for Health & Molecular Sciences 40. SH South Hall 41. SM Eccles Coliseum (the stadium) 42. ST Sharwan Smith Student Center 43. TC Tennis Courts 44. TH Engineering & Technology
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Campus facilities vary from the historical Old Main and Braithwaite Liberal Arts Center building built in 1898 and 1899 to the Dixie Leavitt Business Building, to the Centrum special events center and classroom building, the Science Center, the Gerald R. Sherratt Library, the J.L. Sorenson Physical Education Building, and the new South Hall. As the home of the Utah Shakespearean Festival, SUU also features one of the world’s most authentic Shakespearean stages and the Randall L. Jones Performing Arts Theatre.
Guided tours of the University are available by appointment. Please contact the SUU Admissions Welcome Center at (435) 586-7740 to schedule tours.
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Lake Powell (2.5 hrs.)
Lake Mead(2.5 hrs.)
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Las Vegas (2 hrs.)
St. George (45 min.)
Salt Lake City(3 hrs.)
Bryce Canyon Nat’l Park (90 min.)
Zion Nat’l Park (20 min.)
Grand Canyon Nat’l Park (3 hrs.)Death Valley
Nat’l Park (4.5 hrs.)
Cedar Breaks (20 min.)
Brian Head Ski Resort (30 min.)
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Los Angeles (5.5 hrs.)
San Diego (6.5 hrs.)
Great Basin Nat’l Park
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Phoenix (6.5 hrs.)
Flagstaff (4.5 hrs.)
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Located in Cedar City, Southern Utah University is in the heart of Utah’s color country. As part of the American Southwest’s Grand Circle region, the area is close in proximity to the largest concentration of national parks and monuments in the nation. A brief 40-minute drive from SUU will land you in the “greatest snow on Earth” for spectacular skiing and snowboarding. In the opposite direction, you can access year-round sunshine, golfing and a host of other outdoor recreational opportunities.
Arches Nat’l Park (3.5 hrs.)
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About Southern Utah University www.suu.edu/general
Athletics www.suutbirds.com
Facebook www.facebook.com/SUUTBirds
Twitter www.twitter.com/suutbirds
Office of Marketing Communication www.suu.edu/mc
News Release Archives www.suu.edu/news