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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Center for Women & Families, Southern Utah University, 2014

Woman of Distinction

Eileen Robinson Award for Exemplary Service in Academic Advising

Influencer Award

Advisor of the Year

Influencer of the Year Award

Presidential Safety Commission

Assessment and Intervention Team

Chair Big Sky Serious Misconduct Committee

FLHD 1500 - Human Development through the Lifespan

FLHD 3100 - Foundations of School Counseling

FLHD 3200 - Child Development, Infancy through Twelve

FLHD 3350- Values and Ethics

FLHD 3700 - Effective Parenting

FLHD 4100 - Family Problems and Solutions

FLHD 4200 - Family Life Education

Heather Ogden is the assistant vice president/dean of students at Southern Utah University. Ogden assists in the oversight, leadership, management, and administration of numerous areas housed within Student Affairs at the University. She has spent 11+ years at SUU working with others and growing positive relationships across campus, and her priority as dean of students is advocating for students' needs.
 
Before her role as AVP/dean of students, Ogden served SUU in other capacities, most recently as director of ethics and compliance in the University's Title IX Office. She also previously served as a faculty member for the College of Education and Human Development and as lead advisor. 
 
Prior to working at SUU, she was a guidance counselor in two Utah school districts and an administrator with the Utah Division of Child and Family Services.

Ogden earned a Master of Science in Counseling from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Utah State University.

Title IX Coordination

Crisis Response and Planning

Student Affairs in Higher Education

Career Preparation and Readiness

Title IX

Ethics and Compliance

Diversity and inclusion in higher education

Title IX Investigation

Dean of Students Office

Heather Ogden Named Dean of Students at SUU

Southern Utah University names St. George native College of Education Valedictorian

Assistant Vice President/Dean of Students

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