17 Year Olds Are Graduating With Associate Degrees. Utah Tech Is Doing Something Different - with Shane Smeed, President, Utah Tech University


It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Shane Smeed, President, Utah Tech University
In this episode, President Series #468, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran , Director of Content Marketing, Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
- How does a president who led commencement on day 1 learn that 17 & 18 year olds are graduating with associate degrees the same week as their high school diplomas?
- Why does winning the 1st ever collegiate world pickleball championship against Brazil, Poland & India reflect global citizenship at a polytechnic university?
- What makes 15 students spending spring break on New Orleans beautification, coastal restoration & community gardens central to the mission of serving others?
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