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Utah Valley University was pleased to host the Utah Women and Education Project (UWEP) during the academic years of 2009-2012. The purpose of this project was to lead efforts within the state to understand and then motivate more young women to enter and stay in school long enough to obtain college degrees. To effectively move forward in any type of change intervention, thorough research had to be conducted to understand these complex issues within the lives of young women and within their families, schools, and communities. This project was focused on conducting research, disseminating findings, initiating dialogue, providing resources, and leading change. The project has now ended, but efforts have continued through the Women's College Task Force and the Utah Women and Education Initiative.
In 2011, Governor Herbert created the Women's College Task Force, which finished it's work in February of 2012. The Task Force received unanimous support for its 10 recommendations by the Governor's Education Excellence Commission on February 21, 2012.  Although some information can be found on this website, the UWEP has now merged with the Utah Women and Education Initiative.