Buhler has occupied the position since former Commissioner Rich Kendell resigned from the office in 2007. Buhler has tackled tough budgetary issues as well as successfully promoted the new Regent's Scholarship, which advocates a more difficult study regimen in high school.

"I'm discouraged that we're not seeing more who are interested in college," Buhler said. "For the first time in history, our younger age groups are less educated than their parents, and that is not a good trend to follow." He will continue working as the associate commissioner for public affairs and hopes to continue contributing to the system now that he has had "the great opportunity to become familiar with all the functions of it."

Sederburg said he will try his best to be "fair" and "equitable" to each of the colleges and universities, forecasting no major changes at least for his first week.

On his way out the door at UVU, Sederburg was able to accomplish a few last-minute wishes, including authorization for a new running track at the Orem campus.

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