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Southern Utah University is a caring campus community where students come to explore their interests and prepare for meaningful careers and life experiences. With more than 145 undergraduate programs* and 18 graduate and certificate programs across six academic colleges, SUU proudly offers world-class, project-based learning opportunities where students gain professional experience before entering the job market. Located in the world’s best backyard, SUU is the University of the Parks thanks to its close proximity to several outdoor recreational areas and its educational partnerships with the National Park Service. SUU’s safe, residential campus allows students - more than 10,000 - to create lifelong friendships along with once-in-a-lifetime outdoor adventures in conjunction with innovative academic endeavors.
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Keith M. Bradshaw
Associate Dean of the College of Performing and Visual Arts, Professor of Music
Specializing in vocal and instrumental instruction, international preforming, and music theory pedagogy
Vocal and Instrumental Instruction Music Theory Pedagogy Musical Arrangements Music Education Aural Skills Orchestration Contemporary Music Composition Music Composition Music Theory International Performing/Touring
Ryan Paul
Assistant Professor of History and Director of A.P.E.X.
Specializing in U.S. history, cultural history, and the beginnings of Utah's National Parks.
Utah National Parks History Utah Parks Company American History History Through Film Historic Preservation Utah National Parks Museums Local History Public History National Park History Utah Shakespeare Festival Cultural History DC Comics Iron County History
Kholoud Al-Qubbaj
Associate Professor of Humanities
Specializing in diversity and inclusion in higher education, transnationalism, and middle eastern studies
Diversity & Inclusion in Higher Education English as A Second Language Diversity and Inclusion in Utah Global Diversity Social Justice Muslim Communities Humanities Transnationalism Diversity & Inclusion Multicultural Education Equality Education Middle East Diversity in Rural Communities Arab and Islamic Studies Gender Equality in Higher Education
Helen Boswell-Taylor
Professor of Biology
Specializing in sharing the complexities of biology and how all living forms are connected
Ways of Knowing STEM Students Evolutionary Biology Animal Behavior Scientific Literacy Student Mental Health
Kelly Goonan
Assistant Professor of Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor recreation expertise with outdoor safety tips, planning national park visits, and planning and management of outdoor recreation.
Visitor Use Management Wilderness First Aid Resource Management Recreation Impact Analysis Recreation Ecology Outdoor Recreation Management Outdoor Recreation Outdoor Education Natural Resources National Park Sustainability Human Dimensions of Ecosystems Climbing Americans in the Outdoors
Kyle William Bishop
Chair and Professor of English Department
Specializing in British Gothic literature, film and television studies, cinematic adaptation, and pop culture
Video Games Visual Literacy Saxophone American Studies Music Composition American Literature Film and Television Studies British Gothic Literature Film Studies Zombie Literature
Nikki Koontz
Assistant Vice President of Marketing Communication
Specializing in branding, integrated marketing and communication planning, and crisis communication
Higher Education Marketing Crisis & Emergency Management Crisis Communication Strategic Marketing and Communications Reputation Management Media Relations Branding & Identity Content Marketing Digital Marketing
Jared Britt
Director of Global Aviation Maintenance Training
Britt is driving change in aviation technician schools across the U.S. and recently passed a bill included in the FAA Reauthorization Act.
Flight Mechanics Commercial Aviation Flight School Operations Aircraft Maintenance Airworthiness Leadership Aviation Safety and Training Aviation Industry Aviation System Safety Aeronautics Aircraft Technology Aerospace Business Aviation
Jon Smith
Professor of Communication
Specializing in public land issues, television news, and documentary film production
Communication Professional Communication in Mass Media Digital Photojournalism Documentary Film Making Television News Journalism Photography International Studies Media Ethics Public Land Issues Environmental Communications Broadcast Journalism Teaching Communication Theory Teaching Media Theory
Mindy Benson
President
Specializes in higher education administration, event management and production, community relations, fundraising, and donor engagement
Donor Engagement Higher Education Administration Outreach in Rural Communities History of Southern Utah University Event Planning, University Commencement Event Planning Curriculum Rural Health Event Planning Special Events Alumni Outreach Community Outreach Student Advancement Event Management & Production Alumni Relations Event Planning, Presidential Inaugurations Event Planning, Concerts Alumni Relations in Higher Education Higher Education Community Patnerships Fundraising
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