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Faculty Member

Kathy Andrist

Biography

Kathy joined the UVU math faculty in 2000. She is committed to student success, enjoys teaching and is engaged in activities which enrich UVU's learning environment. Past service includes being the Math Club Advisor, UVU General Education chair and a member of the Board of Directors for the Mathematics Association of America (MAA). Currently Dr. Andrist is the Associate Chair of Mathematics, is a member of the Math Department Rank, Tenure and Promotion committee, and the Graduate Executive Committee, is the course facilitator for Math 100r and serves on various other committees.

Education

PhD, Brigham Young University, 2000

Major: Mathematics

MS, Brigham Young University, 1995

Major: Mathematics

BS, Brigham Young University, 1993

Major: Mathematics

Teaching

MATH 1000R

Math Leap, Spring 2026

Presentations

Andrist, Kathy , AAC&U Conferences, "Array". ()
Andrist, Kathy , AMS/MAA Joint National Meetings 2005, 2009, 2010, "Array". ()
Andrist, Kathy , MAA Intermountain Section Meetings , "Array". ()
Andrist, Kathy , Spring Topological and Dynamical Systems Conference, "Array", Morelia, Mexico. ()
Andrist, Kathy , UVU Mathematics Department Colloquiuia, "Array". ()
Andrist, Kathy , Workshop in Geometric Topology , "Array". ()

Scholarly/Creative Works

Andrist, Kathy , Halverson, D. , Purcell, J. , Vasilevska, V. , "3-dim Lens Spaces as Codimension-2 Fibrators" .
Andrist, Kathy , (2023) "ALEKS PPL Case Study Utah Valley" . McGraw Hill Textbook Publisher.
Andrist, Kathy , (2022) "UVU ALEKS Case Study for McGraw Hill (update)" . McGraw Hill Corporation, ALEKS Case Study Update. mheducation.com
Andrist, Kathy , (2007) "The Whitehead Manifold Has No Orientation Reversing Homeomorphism" (Issue: 1, vol. 31). Topology Proceedings.
Andrist, Kathy , (2000) "On Computing The Geometric Index" . Proceedings of the Seventeenth Annual Workshop in Geometric Topology.

Awards

SPOT Award

Laurie Sharp, Assoc VP for Academic Programs, Assessment & Accreditation - October 24, 2025

Kathy, In recognition for your work towards strengthening General Education (GE) assessment over the last year in response to recommendations made by NWCCU, Laurie Sharp has asked me to submit a Spot Award for you in the amount of $1000. Please know that your efforts have been greatly appreciated, and that they have not gone unnoticed!
You should see the payment for this award on an upcoming paycheck.
Let me know if you have any questions!
Sincerely,Erik KollerUtah Valley UniversitySr Admin SupportAcademic Programs, Assessment, and Accreditation

OLC Accelerate 2021_ Best In Track

Online Learning Consortium - February 11, 2022

Receive "Best in Track" award for 2021 for a joint presentation in November, 2021.

Faculty Excellence Award

UVU Faculty Sentate - March 2, 2018

For significant contributions to UVU's mission through demonstrated excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.

Mathematics Department Service Award

UVU Mathematics Department - May 4, 2017

For dedication and support to the UVU Mathematics Department, UVU Community and Student Success.