Dixie State University released an inaccurate public statement on personnel policy March 6 after the termination of two tenured professors, Glenn Webb and Ken Peterson, that caused confusion within the music department. Upon further research, the statement was corrected on March 12 over spring break. Part of the original statement said, “The University has secured faculty […]
Although the Dixie State University Blaze Dance Team members have unique majors and career goals, they all have one thing in common: a passion for dance. The Dixie Blaze Dance Team requires up to 13 hours of practice time a week and rigorous physical requirements. Members are required to stay fit and practice healthy habits […]
Each year, Dixie State University tenure-track faculty and professional librarians are granted tenure after applying and proving themselves for six years. Each tenure-track faculty member hired is given a six year probation period to demonstrate and develop teaching expertise. Dr. Michael Lacourse, provost and vice president of academic affairs, said tenure is a right that […]
Utah legislators are concerned with the increase in tuition waivers at Utah universities. The total amount of tuition waived at Utah universities increased by 70.6 percent in the last three years. Joni Hale, assistant director of scholarships, said at Dixie State University, the increase in tuition waivers is tied to the overall increase in student enrollment. […]
Courses like Tai Chi and Kung Fu offer students at Dixie State University a broad number of benefits. Comm edu non credit instructor Gary Whitehead teaches both courses at DSU and has been the only teacher of both classes since he first approached the school about including these two courses. Tai Chi has been a […]
At teaching-based universities with small classroom sizes like Dixie State University, students have opportunities to connect with impactful faculty members one-on-one. Professors like Dr. Marius Van Der Merwe and Dr. Jeremy Young are just two of the interesting faculty members at DSU who students have the chance to connect with. Van Der Merwe is a […]
Dixie State University offers job opportunities for students on campus and through the Work Study Program. Student Employment Specialist Cheryl Brandt said there are usually 10 to 15 total jobs on campus from custodial work to dining services. Recently, Career Services has started using Handshake, a website that connects all DSU students with employers, including […]
Dixie State University students help those who need plasma by donating their own each week and getting paid for it. In fact, getting paid may be the most common motivation behind donating plasma as most of the plasma donation centers in the U.S. are located in low-income communities, and DSU students who donate plasma often use […]
“My artwork is my life.” World-renowned artist Djibril N’Doye meant these words literally and metaphorically. N’Doye has an exhibit of personal works at the Dixie State University North Plaza gallery in honor of Black History Month called “Art in The Depth of Pyrography on Wood.” Dennis Martinez, a DSU art professor, reached out to N’Doye […]
Dixie State University’s Multicultural and Inclusion Center will be introducing a mentorship program to boost retention rates and offer more opportunities on campus for men of color. The program is part of the MIC’s initiative geared toward male students of color who wish to pursue leadership roles on campus. MIC Director Daneka Sourberbielle, said what […]
