Utah higher education leaders approved a new regional framework Thursday meant to make the state’s public colleges and universities work more closely together.
For students at Salt Lake Community College, one of the biggest local changes could be a closer connection with the University of Utah.
Under the plan approved by the Utah Board of Higher Education, SLCC and the university would be part of the same Wasatch Central Region. State leaders said the goal is to improve transfer pathways, reduce lost credits, and make it easier for students to move from one institution to another…