Student Affairs relies on funding and resources to create and execute the programs and initiatives that improve the student experience. As a leadership team, we are prioritizing creating case statements for all departments and ensuring that all department leaders are equipped with the information they need to advocate for their program’s needs. Student Affairs is working to develop and support our own smaller campaigns as part of the larger EverGREEN campaign.
Public funding empowers us to bring our biggest ideas to life. Federal grants allow us to serve high school and post-secondary students in our service region through our TRIO programs, including the Educational Opportunity Center and Student Support Services. Another federal program housed at UVU is GEAR UP, a federal grant program that serves low-income 9th-12th grade students across Utah to help them graduate from high school and prepare for college.
During the 2023 Legislative Session, UVU received funding dedicated to the Native American Excellence Opportunity from the state. This allowed us to create the Native Excellence & Tribal Engagement office to provide programming, support, and engagement opportunities for students, staff, faculty, and community members from Native American, Indigenous, and First-Nation backgrounds.
UVU also receives public funding at the city level. The city of Provo sponsors the CARE Hub and empowers us to provide for our students through the food pantry and other vital resources.
Student Affairs programs are built from each and every private donation we receive, whether we’re able to open a new center or provide a scholarship to one more student.
To honor our donors, our goal is to name all Student Affairs programs and centers after a donor who exemplifies the vision and goals of each of our initiatives, such as the Barbara Barrington Jones Family Foundation Wee Care Center.
If you would like to donate to Student Affairs programs, please visit the EverGREEN campaign website.
Your donation can support individual students and make a major impact on a student’s ability to focus on their education. The Student Emergency Fund, launched in 2019, provides students with $50-$500 in immediate funding to meet short-term needs. Each year this fund assists hundreds of students and allows them to continue their educational journey when they otherwise could not.
Donations to the Student Emergency Fund are distributed to students almost as quickly as they are received. We rely on private donations to provide this crucial assistance to students. If you are interested in donating to the Student Emergency Fund, learn more here.
