A new era of leadership officially began at Salt Lake Community College on Thursday, August 21, as the community came together to celebrate its ninth president, Dr. Greg Peterson. This was no ordinary inauguration; instead of a formal ceremony, the event was a vibrant, energetic showcase of the very people at the heart of the College’s mission: its students. Held at SLCC’s South City Campus, the celebration’s mood was, truly, celebratory. Guests were invited to move through various stations, each offering an interactive experience hosted by the college’s outstanding faculty and students. In one example, attendees could walk through a mock crime scene meticulously set up by a forensic science class, offering a firsthand look at the hands-on learning that defines an SLCC education. The feedback was clear: guests loved the chance to engage directly with the talented students who make the College what it is. The evening’s theme was a perfect reflection of President Peterson himself—a...
SLCC Joins National Network Advancing High-Value Credentials that Lead to Good Jobs and Bachelor’s Degrees
Today, Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) joined the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program’s expanded Unlocking Opportunity network—an initiative designed to help community colleges reform programs in ways that improve student outcomes—ensuring students earn degrees that lead to good-paying jobs. SLCC, alongside 54 other colleges, will join 10 pilot institutions in a growing national effort to align their programs and student advising with the two most important goals of community college students: leaving college with a credential and a good job or transferring and completing a bachelor’s degree. Through three years of focused reforms, these colleges will work with Aspen to assess current programs, set goals, and implement research-based reforms to increase student success. “We are thrilled to be selected for the Aspen Institute’s Unlocking Opportunity network. This recognition reflects a proud moment for our College and the communities we serve,” said Greg Peterson...