Utah Gov. Spencer Cox appointed the Larry H. Miller Company’s CEO Steve Starks to serve on the Utah Board of Higher Education. Along with Starks, the governor also named the following members: Stan Albrecht, Julie Beck, Rich Christiansen, and Hope Eccles. The Utah Senate confirmed the governor’s nominations on June 6, 2022.
“I’m grateful how my higher education has shaped my life and given me opportunities,” Starks said during the confirmation hearing. “I believe our higher education system is a competitive advantage in this state.”
The Utah Board of Higher Education oversees the Utah System of Higher Education, including eight public colleges and universities and eight technical colleges. The 18-member board sets policy, reviews degrees and programs, hires and evaluates institutional presidents, and submits an annual budget request to the governor and Legislature, among other responsibilities.
“Each member of this cohort of exceptional Utahns has a deep respect for learning and a track record of success,” said Gov. Cox in a press release. “I’m grateful to each of them for their willingness to take on this new responsibility and look forward to their wise management of Utah’s colleges and universities.”