These are classic discussions published back in March 2008

President Lee Caldwell

March 27, 2008
President Lee Caldwell announced that he will be leaving Dixie State College. He and his wife Bonnie will be missed tremendously. President Caldwell’s efforts on all issues affecting the College, the students, and the community, were second to none. President Caldwell picked up the torch regarding an affiliation with the University of Utah and blazed the trail with gusto. Without him, the affiliation would not have begun. I clarified with acting-commissioner of higher education, Dave Buhler, that the affiliation is moving forward. He agreed.
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Dixie State College

March 21, 2008
Dixie State College had a very good year legislatively, receiving more new money than any other college/university in the State. There are many people to thank for that. Near the top of that list would be House Speaker Greg Curtis and UofU President Mike Young. They understand what we’re trying to do down here – match educational opportunities in Washington County to the economic and innovative vibrancy that fills this blessed corner of the State. Likewise, the skilled personnel from DSC and the UofU that are working on the affiliation are to be commended for their excellent work to date. This morning, I had breakfast with the brass for higher education (the Regents and Commissioner’s office), leaders from DSC, and leaders from the Dixie Applied Technology College. After that breakfast, I had a wonderful hallway huddle with President Caldwell and a few of his VPs, trustees Shandon Gubler and Steve Caplin, and Mark Gubler from the Alumni Association. It’s tough to reduce... (read more)
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