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Recently, SLCC's Health Science Respiratory Therapist Program received an important award from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC ), earning the Distinguished RRT Credentialing Success Award. Associate Dean for the Division of Allied Health, Angela Belnap, says, "This award is a big deal and a proud moment for everyone involved in the Respiratory Therapy program at Salt Lake Community College. It demonstrates how our faculty go above and beyond to prepare students for success in one of healthcare's most vital roles." The recognition received through CoARC confirms that SLCC is among a select group of programs that effectively prepare graduates for a successful career in respiratory therapy. Furthermore, it is a testament to the commitment of SLCC professors to helping students reach their educational and professional goals. The Respiratory Therapy program is a highly competitive program that provides students with classroom experience, as wel...

  Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is pleased to announce Gary Verón as its new Athletic Director, effective June 2, 2025. Verón brings over a decade of distinguished experience in collegiate athletics administration to SLCC, including leadership roles at Brigham Young University, the University of Wyoming, and BYU-Hawaii. “I'm honored to lead in this new role and am excited to build on SLCC's remarkable foundation. Our coaches and student-athletes rank among the best in the country—not just in junior college athletics, but at any competitive level,” said Verón. “This is truly the opportunity of a lifetime." As SLCC's Athletic Director, Verón will leverage his extensive background in NCAA compliance, student-athlete development, and administrative leadership to advance the College's athletic programs. “We are thrilled to welcome Gary to lead our outstanding Athletics program. In addition to his years of collegiate athletics experience, he brings tremendous vision...

Salt Lake Community College recently partnered with InsideTrack , an organization dedicated to helping students navigate their educational journeys. This collaboration aims to provide personalized re-enrollment support to students who have stopped attending college without adding a burden to SLCC staff and faculty. “The work that Inside Track does as a nationwide nonprofit is tailored to supporting learners on their academic journey ,” says InsideTrack Senior Vice President for Partner Success, Steve Ast, “we generally focus on non-traditional learners -- such as adult learners, first-generation college students, minorities, or Pell eligible individuals -- those are the folks who we want to benefit from coaching .” The primary focus of the partnership is targeting students who began their educational journey at SLCC but did not complete it. InsideTrack will handle the outreach to students and guide them through the process. Personalized Coachi...