President’s Message

Dear SLCC Stakeholders and Fellow Utahns,

As President of Salt Lake Community College, I am especially proud to present our 2019-2020 Annual Financial Report. This has been an extraordinary year, filled with tremendous trials as well as incredible opportunities. The enclosed report provides details regarding SLCC’s unwavering dedication to its mission despite the challenges that have come with a worldwide pandemic, an earthquake, social unrest and a fire on our Taylorsville Redwood Campus. I’m pleased to say that SLCC is committed to addressing these challenges while continuing its tradition of providing excellent education and training to Utah’s most diverse student body.

At the College, we’ve always known that one of our greatest responsibilities is to develop a highly-skilled and well-trained workforce that promotes Utah’s economic growth and vitality. This charge is now more important than ever as the state recovers from the economic damage brought about by COVID-19. We will always be committed to offering innovative education to anyone who wishes to obtain it. Our open-access policy and our reasonable tuition rates enable everyone to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through higher education.

During this unusual year, in addition to supporting students, we reached out to assist the broader community by offering targeted resources, including training, health services and small business support. This past summer we offered the general public more than 30 free online workshops delivering training ranging from nutrition to drafting a business plan. These classes provided opportunities for all Utahns to learn new skills while giving us the chance to showcase our excellent programs and top-notch instructors.

As with any year, SLCC could achieve nothing without your support, and I thank you for your partnership. We will continue to prioritize fiscal accountability, and we will work harder than ever to buoy Utah’s economy by developing a strong and capable workforce. Again, thank you for being a friend to SLCC during this exceptionally challenging time and know that we will continue to respect and honor the trust you have placed in us.

Go Bruins!

Deneece G. Huftalin, PhD President Salt Lake Community College