Academic & Student Affairs
The Academic and Student Affairs staff advises, engages, and supports the Board of Regents, Commissioner, colleges and universities, and other partners to ensure quality academic programs and student services are provided throughout the Utah System of Higher Education. These efforts include managing academic approval and revision processes, fostering statewide collaboration and coordination, contributing to regional and national organizations and projects, and overseeing state and federal programs.
Contact Us
Phone: 801.321.7122 Fax: 801.321.7199
Elizabeth Hitch, Associate Commissioner for Academic & Student Affairs
Trina Weller, Executive Assistant for Academic & Student Affairs
Blair Carruth, Assistant Commissioner for Academic Affairs
Gregory Benson, Assistant Commissioner for Academic & Student Affairs
Julie Hartley, Assistant Commissioner for Outreach & Access
Cyd Grua, Director of Instructional Technology
Jessica Miller, Director of Completion Initiatives
Megan Brown, Project Manager
Carrie Beckman, Scholarship Manager
Lindsey Salgado, Senior Scholarship Specialist
Denise Carter, Scholarship Specialist
Melinda Bowles, Scholarship Specialist
Ashlee Blackham, Scholarship Specialist
Cassidy Stortz, Scholarship Specialist