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Our Purpose

To ensure ongoing success of the Herriman campus including enrollment targets, academics, student success, SLCC-UU-community partnerships, and impact.

Our Mission

As strategic partners, SLCC and the University of Utah will use the Juniper Building at the Herriman Campus to provide a shared initiative of a select group of high demand programs designed to meet the workforce needs and student demands in the southwest quadrant of the Salt Lake Valley by providing a variety of programs which will enable students to receive associate and bachelor’s degrees in various disciplines. SLCC and UU intend that the Juniper Building will be a model for transfer student success within the Utah System of Higher Education and nationally.

Objective #1 Visibility

#1

GOAL

Increase visibility and awareness through outreach, community engagement, marketing, and public relations.

  • Intentionally communicate the shared vision, mission, and value of the Herriman Campus to the other UU & SLCC campuses.
  • Generate interest and increase enrollment in Herriman programs and courses.
  • Strengthen connections and partnership opportunities with community education partners.
  • Seamlessly integrate Herriman Campus into the local non-profit and business community.

Objective #2 Academics

#2

GOAL

Develop and deliver exceptional educational experiences that meet student and 21st Century workforce needs.

  • Develop and maintain effective relationships and collaboration between SLCC and U of U academic leaders and faculty.
  • Support strategic academic planning and program alignment from K12, to college, to the workforce.
  • Create high-impact experiential learning opportunities on campus and in the community for all students.

Objective #3 Student Success

#3

GOAL

Increase opportunities for student success, belonging, engagement, and timely completion.

  • Develop an authentic “shared campus” environment committed to success for all students.
  • Develop SLCC students’ transfer aspirations and capital to increase transfer access to the UU.
  • Provide communal spaces and opportunities for SLCC-UU student interactions and community building.

Objective #4 Partnerships

#4

GOAL

Create a culture of transfer through strengthened SLCC-UU partnerships and enhanced community partnerships in the Southwest portion of the valley.

  • Prioritize a continuum of care and develop opportunities for cross-training, development, and collaboration among SLCC-UU staff and faculty.
  • Co-create a unique Herriman campus culture for SLCC-UU staff & faculty.
  • Develop clear, transparent, shared, & equitable campus operations.
  • Partner with local non-profits, governments, and businesses to expand postsecondary access and completion in the SW quadrant of the valley.

Objective #5 Measurable Impacts

#5

GOAL

Measure and communicate the value and impact of Herriman on the local, regional, and state communities.

  • Develop joint metrics for Herriman campus which highlight the success of both institutions and compare data to other SLCC-UU campuses.
  • Use data to inform both strategic and operational programming.
  • Regularly assess the student experience at Herriman through surveys, interviews, etc. and integrate feedback for improvement.
  • Demonstrate the campus contributions and impact to the community.