Commencement 2023 Eastern

USU EASTERN COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

April 29, 2023

ACADEMIC HERALDRY The history of academic heraldry reaches back into the early days of the university. A statute of 1321 required that all “Doctors, Licentiates and Bachelors” of the University of Columbia wear gowns. When American colleges and universities decided to adopt some suitable system of academic apparel, it seemed best to agree on one that all might follow. From a conference of various institutions’ board representatives held at Columbia University in 1895 came a code of academic dress for higher learning institutions in the United States, which most adopted.

GOWNS The academic gown for the bachelor’s degree has pointed sleeves and is designed to be worn closed. Master’s degree gowns have an oblong sleeve, open at the wrist. The sleeve base hangs down in the traditional manner. The rear part of its oblong shape is square cut, and the front part has an arc cut away. It is designed this way so it can be worn open or closed. The gown for the doctoral degree has bell-shaped sleeves and may be worn open or closed.

COLORS For all academic purposes, including trimmings of doctoral gowns, edging of hoods and tassels of caps, the colors associated with the different academic disciplines are as follows: • • • • • •

Agriculture, Maize Arts, Brown Business, Drab Education and Human Services, Light Blue Engineering, Orange Humanities and Social Sciences, White

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Natural Resources, Russet Science, Gold-Yellow School of Graduate Studies, Black Associate Degrees, Black Integrated Studies, Black

HOODS Academic hoods are worn by recipients of advanced degrees. Master’s degree hoods are three-and-one-half feet in length and lined with the official color(s) of the college or university conferring the degree, which at Utah State University are navy blue and white, displayed in the heraldic chevron. The doctoral hood consists of a larger and longer assemblage of institutional color draped over the recipient’s shoulders, falling well down the back. The binding or edging of the hoods is of velvet or velveteen, three inches wide for the master’s degree and five inches wide for the doctoral degree.

CAPS Academic caps come in two forms: the traditional mortarboard (from Oxford) or square cap, and a soft cap that resembles an oversized beret (from Cambridge). The mortarboard used by Utah State University is worn with a tassel.

ACADEMIC PROCESSION The commencement procession is composed of three divisions: (1) color guard, University President, Utah Board of Higher Education members, Board of Trustees, administrative officers and special guests; (2) the faculty; and (3) candidates for degrees.

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY EASTERN COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY PROCESSIONAL PRESENTATION OF THE COLORS U.S. Army 116th Engineer Company

NATIONAL ANTHEM Benjamin A. Jones

WELCOME Greg Dart Chief Campus Administrator, USU Eastern

STUDENT SPEAKERS

Chapel Taylor-Olsen — Valedictorian Sofia Crompton — Vice President , USUSA Eastern

INTRODUCTION OF COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER Greg Dart Chief Campus Administrator, USU Eastern

COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER Curt P. Crowther President, Serta Mattress Company

INTRODUCTION OF VAL J. HALAMANDARIS CARING AWARD RECIPIENT Greg Dart Chief Campus Administrator, USU Eastern

MUSICAL SELECTION “Like a River In My Soul” edited by Dan Forrest

CONFERRING OF DEGREES Noelle E. Cockett President, USU

PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS Greg Dart Chief Campus Administrator, USU Eastern

GREETING TO GRADUATES Steven L. Palmer President, USU Alumni Association & USU Trustee

SPECIAL PRESENTATION Rich Etchberger Interim Vice President & Vice Provost, Statewide Campuses, USU

RECESSIONAL

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CURT CROWTHER PRESIDENT, SERTA MATRESS COMPANY Commencement Speaker After graduating from Kearns High School in 1968, Curt attended Utah State University Eastern (then College of Eastern Utah), where he worked as a janitor at the Geary Theater, held a job at the college bookstore, and served as a resident assistant. Graduating with an associate degree in 1970, Curt moved on to the University of Utah, earning both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in 1972 and 1979, respectively.

Curt’s time in Salt Lake City saw him selling retail products and managing a construction company before he seized a unique business opportunity while working for the Salt Lake Mattress Company (Serta of Salt Lake). In 1985, Curt bought the company. He spent many years serving on the National Serta Board of Directors in Chicago. He expanded the business to include additional brands: Sunset and Restonic Bedding. He currently serves as president and chairman of the Salt Lake Mattress Board of Directors.

Curt has created many opportunities in business including manufacturing, finance, and real estate. His success has also allowed him to be actively involved in the Utah community.

Curt has served on various boards and foundations over the years including 18 years as a Westminster College Trustee; member of the Salt Lake Rotary Club; one of the founding fathers of S’PLORE, a charity providing recreation for the disabled recently merged with the National Abilities Center in Park City; current committee member and past board president of the Natural History Museum of Utah; current Red Butte Garden advisory board member; and trustee for the R. Harold Burton Foundation. Curt has also enjoyed giving back by donating his time playing rock and roll at charity events with the Disgusting Brothers Band for more than 40 years. He has generously donated in-kind mattresses for various community needs over the years as well.

Curt’s personal life reflects his many successes in his professional life. He married his high school sweetheart, Mary Callahan, and the couple have three children — Mark, Sarah, and Anne — all who have earned post-graduate degrees. Curt and Mary are proud grandparents of five grandchildren. Enjoying the outdoor life in Utah, Curt loves to spend time with family, especially white water rafting — a skill he learned at USU Eastern — skiing, diving, golfing, riding horses, and traveling.

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CHAPEL TAYLOR-OLSEN VALEDICTORIAN Student Speaker

Chapel Taylor-Olsen is originally from Allegan, Michigan.

Before returning to school for the nursing program at USU Eastern, she earned a bachelor’s degree with a double major in English and comparative religion from Western Michigan University in 2006. She moved to Price, Utah, in 2008 and worked as a writing tutor for 11 years. She founded the La Leche League of Carbon County in 2013, and Chapel became the Health and Wellness Coordinator for USU Extension HEART initiative from 2020 to 2022. She started taking prerequisite courses for the Nursing Program in 2018 and completed her LPN in 2022, when she was named the PN Outstanding Student. She served as Student Nursing Association President from 2022-2023. She plans on staying at USU to attend the RN-to-BSN program.

She and her husband have two children, one dog, and too many cats.

BROOKLYN PALMER SALUTATORIAN

Brooklyn Palmer, daughter of John and Natalie Palmer, began attending USU Eastern in the fall of 2020. She is from O’Fallon, Missouri, and graduated high school with Summa Cum Laude honors in the spring of 2020. In high school, she competed on the school volleyball and basketball teams. At the end of her senior year, Brooklyn was selected as the Student-Athlete of the Year for her high school. At USU Eastern, Brooklyn completed her Associate of Science in 2021 and began working on her bachelor’s degree. She is graduating with her bachelor’s in health education and promotion with an emphasis in health sciences. She was also a member of the USU Eastern’s women’s basketball team all three years of attending school here. During her time at USU Eastern, Brooklyn had the opportunity to lead the LDSSA Institute council as the club president and participate in many service roles. At the time of writing this, her plans for this upcoming fall are not yet decided. Brooklyn will continue playing basketball with her last two years of eligibility at another school and continue her education. She is beyond grateful for the time spent at USU Eastern as well as the connections and friendships that were made.

Brooklyn wants to thank every person she crossed paths and for those who helped her get to where she is today. She couldn’t be more grateful for the past three years at USU Eastern.

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SOFIA CROMPTON

USUSA VICE PRESIDENT Student Speaker

Sofia Crompton is a Price native and graduated from Carbon High School. She is graduating with her associate degree and will continue studying elementary education at USU Logan. She is excited to become a teacher and plans to teach kindergarten. During her time here at USU Eastern, she has been a part of the student association. Today is her last day acting as the USUSA Vice President at USU Eastern. Sofia is grateful for all the opportunities and memories this campus has given her. Her favorite memories have been attending the games, the dances, and meeting new people.

AUBRIE CARPENTER

VAL J. HALAMANDARIS AWARD

Aubrie Carpenter just completed her LPN year at Utah State University Eastern and plans to continue in the program this fall to earn her RN. Aubrie believes firmly in service, inclusion, and doing your part to help set others up for success. She has a strong work ethic and also loves to have a good time. This is evident by the many events she has volunteered to DJ or MC. Aubrie enjoys serving her community as an executive board member of the United Way of Eastern Utah and works with local high school sports teams as a volunteer conditioning coach. Aubrie has a passion for people and human connection and lives by the motto “We Need Each Other.” Aubrie and her husband Jon have four children who they have raised here in Carbon County. Aubrie hopes to work at the local hospital when she completes her nursing training.

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SPECIAL HONORS VALEDICTORIAN Chapel Taylor-Olsen

SALUTATORIAN Brooklyn Palmer

VAL J. HALAMANDARIS CARING AWARD RECIPIENT Aubrie Carpenter

COMMUNITY ENGAGED SCHOLAR Zack Timothy Heywood

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2023 CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION Names listed in this program do not constitute graduation.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN

ENGINEERING DRAFTING & DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

Trenton Wayman Christiansen Mario Anthony Gurule Sean Patrick Hagans Scott Allan Jackson Adrian Ovalle Sanchez Travis Thad Troseth Wesley Dean Whimpey

Issie Seeley ++ Logan Scott Steed ++ Braxton Tyler Wright

MEDICAL ASSISTING Makinzey Lynn Cross ++ Gracee Richelle Powell +

AUTOMATED MANUFACTURING

PRACTICAL NURSING

Alexander Louis Pinterich

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY Cassandra Hawkinson Elijah McKay Krause Jimmy Cade Stoddard

COSMETOLOGY Ashlyn Joy Alger ++ Holly Elizabeth Bingham Kaylie Kay Bradford + Shayley Dyane Cartwright Saylor Jade Flory Tabitha Kelly Lexi RyAnn Martinez ++ Kayleigh Fawn McCandless ++ Katie Marie Palmer Suzy Esther Stallings Haylee Jade Mills Brittany Ladawn Walls

Emmalee Justine Abila + Sydney Grace Alton + Aubrie Ann Carpenter ++ Shaylee Rae Grange ++ Maci Elizabeth Harrop ++ Inez M. Johnson Kylee A. Kranendonk Kylie Ann Madsen Prisma Liney Mendez ++ Tawnya R. Metelko ++ Dayton James Norton Jennifer Price Denise Jane Smith + Ashly Victoria Lyn Thayn + Jade Leona Vea +

SMALL BUSINESS OPERATIONS Talon Wesley Gray Rylan Lee Marti ++ Kylie Marie Robichaux

DIESEL MECHANICS TECHNOLOGY

UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS DRONES

Jared Joeh Crank Dylan Devon Hardman Cody Lopez Jose Armando Lugo Kohl Ryan Perry

Johnathan R. Barstow Frank Jaimez Dallin Carter Grant ++ Parker L. Rollins ++ Mary Kathryn Thayn ++ Stephen A. Willson + –6–

WELDING

Dallin Parker Braun Emily Gae Dunford + Wyatt Hansen

Samuel O. Hurwitz ++ Jenzen J. Jorgensen ++ Angell Braden Martinez Noah William Vergara

CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING Landen James Hardy Brent Willson ++

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Jacob Devon Sauer Payton Shane Stansfield Joshua Gary Vincent ++ Jorden Carl West + Jared James Worley

Chantelle Marie Chastain ++ Makinzey Lynn Cross ++ Natasha Lynn Jaskowski + Samantha Marie Theobald

DIGITAL DESIGN

COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE

NAIL TECHNICIAN

Eric Allen Aguayo Jaime Alvarez Malaki HerbnDale Bernstein Rhodes Ariel Alyne Christiansen Chris Todd Clements ++ Logan S. Corta ++ Kysen Jack Curtis + Leon Earl Crandall ++ Michael Deeringer Rickey Ermel Fowler Tiffany Hartley Dallas Tony Howa ++ Kade Huntington ++ Ethan Thomas Hurdsman Patrick Kennedy Hurst Daniel Hyer Tyler Kirk Knowlden Abbie Noel McElprang ++ Tony Alan McLaren Alexander Mendez ++ Janie Marie Montoya + Race Nielson Ridge Nielson Clint M. Payne

Brody K. Anderson ++ Jenny Baker ++ Olivia Marie Powell

Ashlyn Joy Alger ++ Natalie E. Baantjer + Kamlyn K. Keele Haylee Jade Mills Mikaila Jan Shiner ++ Logan H. Wardle

PHLEBOTOMY Navi Jaekid Anderson Chantelle Marie Chastain ++ Makinzey Lynn Cross ++ Berkely Christine Dymock Natasha Jaskowski + Samantha Marie Theobald

PEACE OFFICER TRAINING Charles Nicholas Cummings Jared Glen Lorensen ++

WELDING TECHNOLOGY Ty Dustin Anderson Jackson Mark Banasky Kenny George Bell Leo Burton ++ Dallin Parker Braun –7–

Alex Ramsey Mattias G. Schlag ++ Jason Lorin Smart + Conner Riddle Tait Noah William Vergara

Dallin Henry Cardon ++ Emily Gae Dunford + Wyatt Hansen Samuel O. Hurwitz ++ Angell Braden Martinez

ASSOCIATE DEGREES PROVOST’S OFFICE Laurens H. Smith Provost & Chief Academic Officer ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE – AUTOMOBILE MECHANICS TECHNOLOGY

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE – IT SUPPORT & WEB DEVELOPMENT

Cassandra Hawkinson

Shane Clinton Madsesn

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE – COSMETOLOGY

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE – MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Ashlyn Joy Alger ++ Holly Elizabeth Bingham Kaylie Kay Bradford + Shayley Dyane Cartwright Saylor Jade Flory Lexi RyAnn Martinez ++ Kayleigh Fawn McCandless ++ Katie Marie Palmer Suzy Esther Stallings Brittany Ladawn Walls

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE – DIESEL MECHANICS Jared Joeh Crank Jose Armando Lugo Cody J. Mecham ++ Bryce Robert Petersen

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE – GENERAL TECHNOLOGY Sean Patrick Hagans Logan S. Steed +

Haley Lynn Baggs

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE – NURSING

Danyesa Daen Alford Melissa Bryanne Birch + Regan Reece Bossow + Tayln M. Burnside Perla Anahi Cisneros ++ Sherry Clement Elizabeth Cathryn Dove + Shelbey Adine Gnagy Stevie Helen Hanna + Emily Holt ++ Caitie Quinne Iverson ++ Alyssa Danielle Lemere ++ Jennifer Martinez + Jorge Didier Martinez-Hernandez Merlinda Molinar ++ D’Ali Marie Nenna ++ Helen Porta + Josie Ramstetter + Chapel Starbuck Taylor-Olsen ++ Rage Wilson +

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ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE – SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY McKadee Stolworthy ++

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE – WELDING Ty Dustin Anderson Gage Howard Atkin Jordan T. Packer Mattias G. Schlag ++ Jason Lorin Smart + Conner Riddle Tait

ASSOCIATE OF ART – GENERAL STUDIES Mati M. Ball ++ Emma M. Bowers

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE – AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE Heather Barstow + Kevin L. Bethel Kaylie Kay Bradford + Allie Chamberlain + Jaycie Lynn Gardner Jose Armando Lugo Malek A. Malual++ Kylie Marie Robichaux Parker L. Rollins ++ Sheldon Matthew Romriell ++ Paiten Mary Thomas Logan H. Wardell Angel Sonja Donn Welch Braxton J. Young

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE – CRIMINAL JUSTICE Ellicia Faith Alcon Katherine Earline Bateman Michael Stephen Bejarno Danni Adell Blanton ++ Jared Glen Lorensen ++

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE – GENERAL STUDIES Emmalee Justine Abila +

Sadie Shae Abraham ++ Ash Dawn Alexander ++ Tanyon Yory Allred Sydney Grace Alton + Sophia Faith Anderson ++ Brady John Arbon Thomas Agustin Astudillo Lizana Sarah Kennedy Baker ++ Cesar Martin Barragan Guillermo Miguel Basilis Saul L. Beecher Myra Kathleen Beecher ++ Brandon Arian Bejarano Arenas Raycee Ann Birch Rhonda Birch + Jaxon Bird Makenna Lee Blanc LeeAnne Cellia Blanton + Dylan J. Bloomer ++ Addy Stephanie Brimhall ++ Rachel Paige Bowman Spencer Philip Bretey ++ Jordan Paul Brown Jeni Lynn Burrows ++ Keith Xavier Carter Vanessa Heredia Ceja Chantelle Marie Chastain ++ Malissa May Christensen ++ Graciee Nicole Christiansen Logan S. Corta ++ Emily Cox + Broc Crippen + Sofia Katherine Crompton + Spencer L. Crowton Brett A. Davis Micah S. Del Rio Haven Dixon ++ Randyll Carl Dixon Camylle Ann Draper Emily Gae Dunford + Berkely Christine Dymock Braxton Connor Floyd Dariyan Jo Garcia Oakley BreAnn Giacoletto Shaylee Rae Grange ++ –9–

Landen James Hardy Tyler Robert Harris Dylan Hawkes ++ Zach Timothy Heywood Annabelle June Hooper Devon Rae Hooper Hadley V. Humphreys ++ Emily Huntington Jordan Kent Huntley Jacob Howard Huntsman Madysen Hyatt + Maggie Eva Hyer Angellena Hope Jacaway ++ Aubrey Jeffery + Alayne Elizabeth Jenkins Carlie Jenkins ++ Cammie Leigh Jensen ++ Cydnee Cam Jensen Brinley Jae Johnson Kevin Mathew Maciel Jones + Parker David Joos + Brynlee Patricia Kidman ++ Thomas Kirkham ++ Kylee A. Kranendonk Byrnn Peggy Larsen Darci Lauritsen Colby Tyson Lee Brooke Nicole Lessar Kaylee Ann Love Malorie Luck ++ Litzy A. Lugo Gabriel James Lundbeck + Kylie Ann Madsen Layla Nicole Manzanares Dru Martin ++ Karina Yanneli Martinez Jeffrey Allen McCourt Nellyann McCue Haley Rae McUne + Brenda Melendez Jean Marj Merryweather ++ Maclani C. Michael

Alex Faith Milovich Adam Michael Morley ++ Megan Morley Chenoa Kay Morrey Joven Derek Morrison Tyler Reed Nelson Sayer J. Nelson ++ Hannah Alexis Nichols + Ridge Nielson Alexa I. Nunez ++ Natalie Olsen ++ Oluwadamilola Olubi + Ally Anne Oyanguren Beth Helen Pace + Nya A. Parkins Korbet J. Pope + Mielle Prettyman ++ Kyaera Merlene Price Cort M. Probst + Tyler Dustin Reed Zachary Rosqvist Max Jay Rouffignac Levi Gentry Schade + Issie Seeley ++ Reagan Maurine Smuin ++ Lizbeth Adriana Sosa Brenna Tabone ++ Nicole Taylor ++ Owen Teuscher Mary Kathryn Thayn ++ Kristina Marie Truman + Lexus Tianna VanZant Katelynn Marie Vasquez Jade Leona Vea Brooklyn Helena Ward ++ Tayle Marie Wilkinson Paxton Dakota Wilson ++ Reagan Tacey Winn Samantha Wiscombe Will Benjamin Wooldridge ++ Delanie J. Young

The quality of performance in academic work enables those indicated to be graduates with distinction: ++High Honors................................................................................................................................ grade point average of 3.75 to 4.00 +Honors............................................................................................................................................. grade point average of 3.50 to 3.74

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BACHELOR’S DEGREES COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE & APPLIED SCIENCES Kenneth L. White, Dean

AGRICULTURE: GENERAL STUDIES Jessie Lobato *

BUSINESS EDUCATION Rebecca Lyn Herrera

TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS Marcus Anthony Carlucci Jr. * Chad Tolbert

JON M. HUNTSMAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Douglas D. Anderson, Dean

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Nicholle Kunz Delaney *

EMMA ECCLES JONES COLLEGE OF EDUCATION & HUMAN SERVICES Alan L. Smith, Dean

COMMUNICATIVE DISORDERS & DEAF EDUCATION Deanna Georgia Hansen ** Alyssa J. Simmons Riley Tayler Winn * ELEMENTARY EDUCATION Madisyn Abbey Alton ** Vanessa Rae Dimick Natalie Evans * Jenna Renee Sutliff *

HEALTH EDUCATION - HEALTH SCIENCE Brooklyn Shae Palmer ***

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HUMAN DEVELOPMENT & FAMILY STUDIES McKylie Mae Huntley ** Kristen C. Leffler *

PSYCHOLOGY Madi Donn Bennett *** Kyann Feichko Ethan T. Foote Mallorie Kaye Martinez

NURSING Brenna Lynn Bogdin * Riley Danielle Downs Dustin Clark Rich ** Ashley Marie Schmidt ***

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES Joseph P. Ward, Dean ENGLISH Jodi E. Christensen ** Tiffany Rae Sanderson

HISTORY Aaron Joseph Arriola **

INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Camylle Ann Draper Antonio Nez

SOCIAL WORK Riley Grace Marshall * McKenna C. Terry

SOCIOLOGY - CRIMINAL JUSTICE Shawn Rex Addley * Stacy L. Addley * Krystle Hyatt Jared Glen Lorensen ** Garrett Lee Newman *

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S. J. & JESSIE E. QUINNEY COLLEGE OF NATURAL RESOURCES Linda Nagel, Dean RECREATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Brooke Nicole Lessar

WILDLIFE ECOLOGY & MANAGEMENT James Nicholas Bailey Jessa May Carter

PROVOST’S OFFICE Laurens H. Smith, Provost & Chief Academic Officer INTEGRATED STUDIES Teigan Sunny Adams * Dakari Ray Armendariz * Augusta Montana Beagley Andie M. Hofer Adrienne Hunt Melissa Joyce Jones Brian Kuehne Megan Miller* Ridge Calvert Nielson Trey McBeth Richardson Alexis Michele Sherman

The quality of performance in academic work enables those indicated to be graduates with distinction: ***Summa Cum Laude ..................................................................................................................... grade point average of 3.95 to 4.00 **Magna Cum Laude........................................................................................................................ grade point average of 3.80 to 3.94 *Cum Laude....................................................................................................................................... grade point average of 3.50 to 3.79

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SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES Richard Cutler Vice Provost of Graduate Studies

MASTER’S DEGREES JON M. HUNTSMAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Jaime Lyn Cowdell

Master of Business Administration

Richard Herwart Stefan Von Ritelen Master of Business Administration

EMMA ECCLES JONES COLLEGE OF EDUCATION & HUMAN SERVICES Elizabeth Anne Prete Bryner

Master of Education in Teacher Education & Leadership

Jaclyn Heugly

Master of Rehabilitation Counseling

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES Brenda Addley

Master of Social Work

Eric Kent Hansen Master of Social Work

Mindy Donnale Hardy Master of Social Work

Cazzie Justeen Hunt Master of Social Work

Mindi L. Madden Master of Social Work

Brittany Eleanor Smith Master of Social Work

Chantelle A. Wells Master of Social Work

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DOCTORIAL DEGREES COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE & APPLIED SCIENCES Zakary Konakis

Doctor of Philosophy in Career & Technical Education

Elizabeth Susanne Dimond

Doctor of Philosophy of Disability Disciplines

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UTAH BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION Lisa Michele Church, Chair Jesselie Barlow Anderson, Vice Chair Grace Acosta Stan L. Albrecht Julie Beck Stacey K. Bettridge Rich Christiansen Sanchaita Datta Hope Eccles

Korianne Gibson Patricia Jones Arthur E. Newell Shawn Newell Steve Starks Scott L. Theurer Richard Wheeler Xitlalli Villanueva

David R. Woolstenhulme, Commissioner of Higher Education

UTAH STATE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Kent K. Alder, Chair John Y. Ferry, Vice Chair Gina Gagon David H. Huntsman Kacie Malouf Wayne L. Niederhauser

Steven L. Palmer David A. Petersen Abraham Rodriguez Jacey Skinner Tessa White

Janalyn G. Brown, Secretary to the USU Board of Trustees

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY EASTERN ADVISORY COUNCIL Greg Dart, Chair Paul Anderson Sofia Crompton Rich Etchberger Gina Gagon Jared Haddock Joel Hatch-Jensen Kevin Hurst Michael Jensen Brock Johansen

Angelo Kiahtipes Jordan Leonard Anthony Martines Ryan Maughan Frank Peczuh Renee Presset Mika Salas Amy Schmidt-Peters Bradley Watson Terry Willis

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USU EASTERN LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT We acknowledge Utah State University Eastern resides on the traditional and ancestral homeland of the Ute Indian Tribe. We recognize the enduring relationship that exists between the three bands of Utes that comprise the Ute Indian Tribe: the Whiteriver, Uncompahgre, and Uintah. We respect the sovereign relationship with the Ute Tribe and affirm the commitment to a partnership with the Ute Indian Tribe and their community through research, education, and community outreach activities. In offering this land acknowledgment, we affirm Indigenous sovereignty, history, and experiences.

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