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UCAPUCAP
Utah Utah Cluster Cluster AcceleratioAcceleration n Partnership Partnership
The UCAP initiative is designed to capitalize on the position and contribution that institutions of higher education can make to the overall economic development of both their respective regions and the Utah state economy as a whole in accelerating the growth and capacity of key industry clusters and businesses by addressing their need for talent and innovation support.
Purpose Statement
Utah’s Economic Clusters
• Aerospace and Aviation
• Defense and HLS
• Energy and Natural Resources
• Financial Services
• Life Sciences
• Outdoor Products
• Software Development and Information Technology
UCAP Pilot Projects (2009-10)
Cluster: Aerospace and Defense Convening Institution: Weber State University Status: phase III (plan implementation)
Cluster: Energy Convening Institution: Salt Lake Community
College Status: phase III (plan development)
Cluster: Digital Media Convening Institution: Utah Valley University Statue: phase III (industry assessment)
UCAP 2010-11 Projects
Four USHE projects Southern Utah University Dixie State University Snow College Utah State University–College of Eastern
Utah
Starting with the Pre-Phase Stewardship Audit Formalize relationships and roles Yield a priority list of needs/opportunities Adapting to regional nuances
UCAP Phases
Pre-Phase – A stewardship audit
Convened by college president
Identify college’s capability to meet regional needs
Builds relationships between college and stakeholders
Build college’s network of services
Identify and prioritize specific cluster, talent (competency), regionally-based acceleration partnership projects
UCAP Phases
Phase I – Conduct a strategic assessment of the industry.
Phase II – Develop an acceleration strategy to meet the industry cluster’s needs
Phase III – Implement the acceleration plan with measures of accountability
Phase IV – Report outcomes including wage levels and job creation
UCAP Phases
Phase I – Conduct a strategic assessment of the industry.
Phase II – Develop an acceleration strategy to meet the industry cluster’s needs
Phase III – Implement the acceleration plan with measures of accountability
Phase IV – Report outcomes including wage levels and job creation
New Programs
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Natural Resources Technology
• Industrial Technology• Center for New Media (Digital Media)• Accelerated Degree Program
Program Changes• Commercial Music
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Program Changes• Commercial Music • Outdoor Leadership &
Entrepreneurism (OLE)
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Program Changes
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Beyond UCAP
• 6-County Region is Snow’s Cluster6-County Region is Snow’s Cluster• Work Closely with AOG Tech Work Closely with AOG Tech
CommitteeCommittee• Step Up Concurrent Enrollment/High Step Up Concurrent Enrollment/High
School InteractionsSchool Interactions• Economic Development Economic Development
Considerations in All We DoConsiderations in All We Do
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