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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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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
Fredric Govedich
Professor of Biology / Department Chair
Specializing in predator prey interactions, evolution of reproductive strategies, and leech systematics
Evolutionary Biology Population Biology Predator Prey Interactions Leech Systematics Animal Behavior Aquatic Ecology Biology Invertebrate Evolution Phylogeny Feeding Behavior Evolution of Reproductive Strategies
Jacqualine Grant
Associate Professor of Biology / Museum Curator
Conservation biologist whose work focuses on green infrastructure and organismal biology.
Genetics Wildlife Conservation Wildfire Restoration Wildfire Water Conservation Southern Utah Plants Renewables and Environment Pollinators Native Plants Mammalogy Green Infrastructure Educational Outreach Ecological Restoration Conservation Biology
Michelle Grimes
Assistant Professor of Child Clinical Psychology
A licensed psychologist specializing in clinical child psychology, principles of phycological assessment, and sibling conflict resolution
Caffeine and Depression Sibling Conflict Resolution Teaching Parents to Code Child Behavior Sibling Conflict School Concerns Psychological Evaluations Pediatric Sleep Disorders Parenting Disruptive Behaviors Clinical Child Psychology Child Development Behavior Disorders in Children Behavioral Health ADHD Principles of Psychological Assessment Caffeine and ADHD
Scott Hansen
Professor of Engineering Technology
Specializing in 3D drafting, engineering technology, CAD software, and vocational education
Industrial Technology Education for K-12 Electro-Mechanical Drafting 3D Drafting Autocad Engineering Technology Vocational Education Engineering Industrial Technology Solidworks Engineering and Technology Design CNC Programming
William Heyborne
Associate Provost
Specializing in reptile and amphibian natural history, biological pedagogy, and animal venoms
Ecology and Evolution of Insects and Arachnids Herpetology Entomology Zoology Amphibians STEM Teacher Leadership Biological Pedagogy Reptiles Biology Outreach Education STEM Education Classification of Amphibians and Reptiles
Howard (Shih-Ming) Hu
Professor of Hotel, Resort, Hospitality Management
Specializing in international cuisine, hospitality management, and culinary science
Food Service Preparation Techniques International Cuisine Culinary Tourism Culinary Programs Hospitality Management Food and Beverage Food Service Operations Catering Management Hospitality in Tourism Culinary Science and Technology International Cuisine; Flavor Profiles
Kevan Jacobson
Department Chair/Associate Professor, Criminal Justice
Specializing in the principles of criminal responsibility and the constitutional system, law of armed conflict, and military justice
National Security Law Process of Public Policymaking Terroristic Violence as a Political Tool Rights of the Accused Principles of Criminal Responsibility Evidence Criminal Law and Procedure Homeland Security Terrorism Law of Armed Conflict Military Justice Remedies for Government Misconduct Principles of the Constitutional System Laws of Arrest, Search and Seizure
Donna Law
Executive Director of Development and Government Relations
Specializing in legislative and regulatory policy, arts and non-profit management, and fund-raising in higher education
Non-Profit Administration Fund-raising in Higher Education Utah Politics Utah Legislative Body Utah Government Relations Public Relations in Higher Education Public Relations Politcal Work Legislative and Regulatory Policy Legislation Government Relations Government & Politics Donor Relations Arts Administration
Stuart Jones
Vice President for Advancement and Enrollment Management
An administrator who specializes in donor relations, fundraising and student enrollment
Higher Education Alumni Relations Advancement Enrollment Management Fundraising Public Administration and Management Legal Services
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