academic year is winding hereofata Dixie State I Another am thrilled to announce that down as part landmark University, and what a monumental year it has been. Thanks in no partnership, Dixie State University and the Greater Zion small part to the Utah State Legislature’s incredible support for Convention & Tourism have entered into a growth strategic higher education and the Office students of Utah, continued in marketing agreement that will result inis Greater Zion receiving campus facilities and academic programs on the horizon for DSU. more millionclassroom in annual marketing Dixie than State’s$2general building requestexposure is among and the higher education projects the Legislature funded during the 2022 Trailblazer Stadium being renamed Greater Zion Stadium. General Session. Expected to open prior to the Fall 2025 semester, the million building will feature more than fifty classrooms, one The$56 20-year, $10 million agreement maximizes revenue hundred faculty offices, and twenty study rooms to accommodate our generated by visitors—not Washington County taxpayers—to growing student body, which has increased by 44 percent since 2015. create a superior experience for both visitors and residents. The Legislature also granted the University authority to issue The partnership is truly a win-win-win situation for everyone; it bonds for Campus View Suites III, a student housing facility that is promotestothe area builds the fuels projected add 500nationally, beds to campus. The community, $62.5 millionand facility is economic growth by bringing more people to our gorgeous also expected to open by the start of the Fall 2025 semester. corner of academic the world. On the front, the Legislature allocated the University more than $2.5 million in ongoing performance and growth funding. As part other of thispriorities, effort, the Tourism will establish a visitor Among this fundingOffice will help the university hire centerand at the andneeds information kiosks other key faculty staff stadium to meet the of the more thanat one hundred academic we have added in the last activities five years alone. locationsprograms on campus to showcase visitor to all These those programs advance growth by training highly who attend eventsregional on the economic Dixie State campus. Additionally, skilled and career-ready graduates. The funding will also allow DSU’s Dixie State will better be able to tell prospective students Booth Wellness Center to offer students more medical and mental what an amazing backyard full of abundant recreational health services at no cost amid increased demand as enrollment opportunities theynavigate will have they attend DSU. grows and students thewhen ongoing COVID pandemic. The University was also granted $3 million toward the transition The timing of this partnership couldn’t be more perfect, to Utah Tech University, which takes effect July 1, 2022. Beginning as itsummer, will assist Dixie State duringour ouruniversity transition to NCAA this we will start to rebrand to reflect the Division I status through opportunities to expand athletic facilities. The university plans on adding state-of-the-art press boxes and comfortable event space to the existing westside grandstands, which will help attract more athletic,
active learning experiences and Western Athletic Conference career preparation our polytechnic starting this July, Dixie State institution offers. will take on Beyond thecompetitors Legislature, based other everywhere from the Washington, entities are seeing momentum California, and New taking placeArizona, on campus and partnering with us. The university Mexico to Illinois, Missouri, andis working withwill thegive U.S.Greater Navy to Zion offer Texas. This Trailblazer Child & Youth Programs access to audiences it would in which college interns travel across otherwise leave the globe to hostunreached. after-school and
summer programs for the children Plus, partnering of military personnelwith whileGreater earning Zion is a natural fit for Dixie academic credit. Additionally, we State teamed University. Thetechnology Tourism have up with workforce development company Office’s vision to “Inspire Greater. Pluralsight to offer the university Experience Greater. Live Greater.” Richard “Biff” Williams community unlimited access to aligns perfectly with Dixie State’s “active learning. active President of life.” thousands of online courses and hands-on learning experiences on approach to education. Both philosophies take advantage ofinthe Dixie Statestudents University innovative technology topics. This partnership allows all beautiful,fields world-renowned destination we live in and by encouraging academic to expand their technology acumen be prepared to competevisitors, in an increasingly digital world. students, and residents alike to learn by exploring. With the support of the Utah State and our many Here at the University, we recognizeLegislature that valuable learning partners, we will continue to offer our students and community experiences take place inside and outside of the classroom. By unparalleled “active learning. active life.” opportunities that will not taking advantage of experiences available in Greater lives, Zion, but we only prepare them for successful careers and meaningful all can grow academically, and holistically. also contribute to the vitalityactively, of our community. That makes every day a great day to be a Trailblazer. This unique, trailblazing partnership certainly will enhance our community for years to come. I can’t wait to see you at upcoming games, concerts, and community events in Greater St. George Health & Wellness Magazine | May/June 2022 11 Zion Stadium!
