This year, the joint Salt Lake Community College and University of Utah campus in Herriman is celebrating not only its first anniversary but a 34% increase in students as well. “The U and SLCC have a history of strong transfer bridges between our two institutions,” said Taunya Dressler, director of campus & site services and assistant dean of students at SLCC. “The Herriman campus is special because our faculty, staff and students have an opportunity to build relationships with one another in the same space. We provide one-stop resource hubs for our students to support their success in exciting ways.” Of the 1,000 students enrolled in the class at the Herriman campus, 50 of them are taking upper-division classes through the U. Currently the U offers three majors that can be completed entirely at the Herriman campus —economics, human development and family studies, and financial planning and counseling. As the student body grows, the U will expand its course offerings into busi
Kristen Hall, Dental Hygiene Associate Professor In a field where dedication and empathy are paramount, Kristen Hall stands out as a beacon of excellence. Kristen Hall, Dental Hygiene Associate Professor, has been named educator of the year by the Utah Dental Hygienist Association (UDHA). Her tireless outreach, collaboration with industry leaders, commitment to community service, and mentorship to new and adjunct faculty have earned her high recognition. Still, it is Kristen's dedication and commitment to educating, supporting, and nurturing future dental hygienists that she values most. “Kristen regularly demonstrates her dedication to excellence in dental hygiene education through her emphasis on ensuring each student has all of the hard skills and soft skills students need to be successful in their future career.” Says Associate Dean of the Division of Allied Health, Dr. Angela Belnap. Kristen’s path to becoming a dental hygienist and later an educator was not easy journey. He