Students can expect a change in their class sizes due to Dixie State University’s considerable growth. Provost Michael Lacourse, also vice president of academic affairs, said changing class sizes may help DSU use their resources more effectively and help grow the university. One way to do this, Lacourse said, is to “better align scheduling patterns, classroom assignments […]
This article is one of a series, which provides media recommendations relevant to the interviewed faculty member’s field, as well as their thoughts on pursuing a similar career path. Tenured professor Chip McLeod has been at DSU since 1999, and was elected history department chair in 2016. He teaches courses on US history, from colonization through to the […]
Seven games into the season and the Dixie State University women’s soccer team finally has a home game. Although the team had a lot of good work ahead of them when first stepping on the field, Head Coach Gerry Lucey said, it has been a good start to the season. Whitley Johns, a sophomore education major from Gilbert, […]
The Dixie State University cross-country team is testing its limits and setting its sights on the RMAC championship. Coach Justin Decker said this year they are playing a step up in competition by being in the RMAC. He said practices started in the second week of August to prepare the runners for the meets. Mia Smith, a junior art […]
Student athletes rarely get the best of both worlds, but Dixie State University student athletes are finding the perfect balance between academic and athletic performance. Student athletes must register for a minimum of 12 credits of academic work and not drop below that number at any time during the semester. Athletes must be in good […]
This article is one of a series, which provides media recommendations relevant to the interviewed faculty member’s field, as well as their thoughts on pursuing a similar career path. Randy Jasmine is an associate professor of English at Dixie State University with a passion for reading, writing and teaching. His academic articles on the works […]
Santa Clara is going back to its roots as painted cardboard cows go to pasture on front lawns for Swiss Days. The three-day event, which runs from Sept. 20 to Sept. 22 at Santa Clara Town Hall includes food and merchandise vendors, an array of entertainment and cardboard cows, which are traditionally painted and displayed at local businesses and […]
Social media has perpetuated the fantasy of coffee and coffee shops, but don’t count tea out just yet. Tea, next to water, is the cheapest beverage. Hence, the cost of a box of 20 bags of tea is around $3. Tea bags can be reused multiple times before you must throw them away. Coffee, on the other […]
Step challenges are becoming widely popular, with competitions being conducted in different areas. Dixie State University holds a step challenge twice a year that staff and faculty can participate in. Ali Threet, director of career services, said, “On our campus it is sponsored by the Staff Association and Health and Wellness Committee.” Threet said there is a […]
On Thursday, Dixie State University held a FBI session, which entertained and informed a full room of students and community members. Special Agent Benton Larsen said the job is mainly paperwork which can last for days: most people do not realize that the job is not just about the action. Lish Harris, associate professor of criminal justice, said the […]
