"It was just a sea of young people, smiling little faces. And I was thinking of all the tuition dollars." That's a great quote by President Sederburg. Now we know where his push to upgrade the school came from.

Anyway, regarding the important points of the article, the early college high school experience can be great for some students. I wish I had that when I was in high school. And many other students can benefit from a little push in preparing for college. It is unfortunate, however, that a bachelors degree has become the de facto standard for whether or not someone can get a full time job. There are many trades that don't need a 4 year degree, but rather technical training. We don't need to just full on push every kid towards college, but help them decide what they want to do and then help them find whatever post high school training will help accomplish that.

Research has shown that the right-wing Christian conservative republicans generally have a lower education than left-wing liberal democrats. Maybe by raising the college graduation rate, we'll also get rid of the right-leaning majority in this state.

Do you think Sederburg is biased much? If anything the importance of a college degree is diminishing. Unless you are heart-set on becoming a white-collar professional you are often better served gaining a technical degree, or work experience. Additionally, my experience with UVSC students is that they are generally buying time for themselves between high school and adulthood. This is an incredibly inefficient use of the student's money (tuition) and the state's money (paying for faculty and facilities). High school counselors need to do a better job of steering their students toward careers rather than assuming that all students should go to college. This is especially true if you consider the entry level income disparity between say a newly graduated liberal arts major (with a four year debt burden)and blue collar professional like a welder.

Overall total attendance is steady or increasing. I think that the percentage of 18-24 year old attendance is falling because in our quickly changing society more older people have been required to go back to college to change careers. Since University's and Colleges can't add more professors instantly, this usually results in seating shortages in high demand classes.

We need a bigger picture of the situation in order to determine the causes and effects.

Does he really care if more of the young people in Utah go to school? Yes, because all he wants is their money$$$. How pathetic is that.

We live in a highly educated society and a bachlors degree is becoming common. We need to help our children succede; going back to school our selves is a great way to do that. I went back about a year ago and to get my masters degree I am looking at four and a half more years, but the last 11 years of living pay check to pay check has shown me that it is worth it.

Just remember that you never hear anyone say that they regret having gotten their degree.

I was there this morning. It was a fantastic conference "Celebrating Whats Right". Charter Schools are part of what's right in Utah.

Serderburg was telling a joke!
you know, tounge-n-cheek. Humor.

Sederburg has done a fantastic job leading the charge to advance education in Utah Valley by bringing UVSC to University status. Go UVU! He truly does care about Utah's children and the students at UVU.

I for one appreciate his humor, candor and ability to inspire teachers and students alike.

BTW what exactly would be wrong with a University President recruiting students and watching the bottom line. Isn't that part of his job?