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1 THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH One of the nation s top institutions of higher learning The University of Utah, a hub for higher education from the Rockies to the Sierras, boasts an academic reputation that is rivaled only by its breathtaking location. To the east rise the 11,500 foot, snow-capped peaks of the Wasatch Mountains. To the west the Great Salt Lake shimmers beneath the Oquirrh Mountains. The 1,500-acre campus, nestled in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, is a beautiful collage of native and exotic trees, fountains, flowering malls and pedestrian walkways. The University of Utah is one of only 88 universities in the United States classified by the A CLOSER LOOK Founded in A Research I university. 172 degrees (undergraduate/graduate). Enrollment of 29,019. Campus is located on 1,500 acres. U.S.News & World Report 2002 Honor Roll of College Sports. Medical and Law Schools. Nation s first American Indian Social Work program. Located in Salt Lake City with a metro population of 1,333,914. Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a Research I university defined by its full range of undergraduate programs, a commitment to graduate education and a high priority to research. Utah is categorized as RU/VH (Very Students Studying campus_fall High Research Activity) by the Carnegie Foundation. The U. also offers a lively residential living experience in beautiful Heritage Commons, a multi-purpose residence complex located in historic Fort Douglas on the eastern edge of campus. Opened in 2000, Heritage Commons served as the Athletes Village for the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. Approximately 3,500 students live on campus in residence halls and apartments. The Princeton Review ranked the University of Utah No. 1 for learning environment in 2005 (based on a survey of students). Outside the classroom, Utah students enjoy unparalleled outdoor diversions, from skiing and snowboarding at any of eight world-class resorts in nearby canyons, to backpacking, mountain biking, fly fishing and river running. The U. s location in the largest city in the Intermountain West also provides a metropolitan charm. The 36th largest metro area in the nation (population 1,333,914), Salt Lake is home to professional symphony, ballet, modern dance, opera and theater companies, as well as five professional sports teams. The University offers 77 majors, 80 minors and certificates, and 95 graduate majors. It draws its 29,000-plus student population from all 50 states and more than 100 foreign countries. Founded in 1850, the U. has established itself as an international center for medical and engineering research. Research Park, which is located on 320 acres adjacent to the campus, includes the Huntsman Cancer Institute, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Eccles Institute of Human Genetics and the Moran Eye Center. More genes with diseases have been identified by researchers at the University of Utah than any other place in the world. One of the top 50 universities in the nation in federal research grants, the U. received $295 million in grants and contracts in The School of Medicine received over $145.9 million in research grants and awards for the development of new technologies, treatments and cures. Patents brought in $16 million. Utah is also a hub in the computer world. The Center for High Performance Computing links the U. to major aerospace industries, hightech manufacturers and research companies. It manages one of the three most successful technology parks in the U.S., with more than 40 high-tech companies created by University faculty. The U. has had a presence on the Internet since 1970, when it became the Internet s fourth node. The University of Utah has the only medical, social work, architecture and pharmacy schools in a multi-state area. Its many top-flight facilities include a center for dance, a health sciences center, public radio and television stations, three libraries and numerous centers and laboratories devoted to research M e d i a G u i d e

2 ACADEMICS AT THE U. Kenneth P. Burbidge Jr. Family Athletics Academic Center Burbidge1 ACADEMIC SUPPORT PROGRAMS Study Table Required of all freshman athletes their first semester. Open to all athletes, regardless of year or GPA. Study table is offered at both the Burbidge Academics Center and the Heritage Commons Residence Halls. img_1664 BURBIDGE CENTER 11,000 square feet of space. Lab with 25 computers. Student-Athlete Lounge with pop-in computers. Like Skills/Career Center. Academic advising and Like Skills staff offices. Group and one-on-one tutoring rooms. Large study table area The student in student-athlete got a big boost in March of 2001 when the stunning new Kenneth P. Burbidge Jr. Family Athletics Academic Center opened on the U. campus. Designed solely to serve the U. s varsity student-athletes, the Burbidge Center is without peer in terms of aesthetics, technology and academic service. The 11,000 square foot facility is already a campus landmark, with its sweeping floor to ceiling, curved glass wall on the two-story north side. Its location is ideal for the population it serves: Situated between the U. Natatorium and the Huntsman Center, the Burbidge Center is central to Utah s classrooms and athletic venues. The full-service academic facility, utilized by all 18 Utah varsity athletic teams, was underwritten by a generous $2 million gift from the Kenneth P. Burbidge Jr. family. The center consolidated Utah s athletic-academic efforts, both in terms of computer labs and study space, and academic counseling. The upper level also provides a social gathering place for the student-athletes. The mission of the Burbidge Family Athletics Academic Center is to provide an integrated learning environment that will enhance the academic and personal development of all student-athletes. The objective is to accommodate the diverse needs and schedules of Utah s student-athletes through a wide range of individual and group support services, computer technologies and independent study opportunities. Associate A.D. for student-athlete services Mary Bowman, director of athletic relations Manny Hendrix and the academic services staff are housed in the building, as is the award winning CHAMPS/ Life Skills program. Tutorial Program Individual tutors for any class free of charge. Testing Center Offers student-athletes information on possible career choices through the Strong Interest Inventory given to all freshmen in the Life Skills class. Internships The Partnering with U. program offers career mentoring, shadowing and internship opportunities with area businesses. Fifth-Year Senior Program Provides financial assistance to those no longer on athletic scholarship (have finished their four-year athletic career), but who wish to get their degree. Priority Registration U. student-athletes are permitted to register for classes before the rest of the student body. Summer School Financial aid for summer school is available to Ute student-athletes SAM, SAAC and Speakers Bureau Programs The Student-Athlete Mentor program, Student Athlete Advisory Committee and Ute Speakers Bureau provide leadership opportunities for Utah s varsity athletes. NCAA CHAMPS/Life Skills Programs are offered in career development and community service; workshops in resume writing and interviewing skills; and seminars on nutrition, stress management and conflict resolution. w w w. U t a h U t e s. c o m 29

3 M e d i a G u i d e E x p e r i e n c e T h e U. CAMPUS LIFE Heritage Commons Residence Halls, home to 3,500 students, is the heart of campus activity University of Utah students live in a magnificent mountain setting in Heritage Commons a living-learning community of 3,500 students that opened in Heritage Commons received world-wide acclaim in 2002 when it served as the Athletes Village during the XIX Olympic Winter and Paralympic Games, hosted by Salt Lake City. The residential center is the heart of campus activity and exudes a vibrant, energetic college town atmosphere. Game and exercise rooms, computer labs, Internet connections in every room, and a dining room that is open all day and serves up freshly cooked meals on request are some of the reasons behind the School of the Year award delivered by the Intermountain Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls. Residence hall students also thrive academically at Utah: More than half of them maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Situated in historic Fort Douglas at the mouth of Red Butte Canyon and located on 70 acres of land, the expansive 912,000 square foot residential complex boasts picturesque views of Salt Lake City and the surrounding mountain ranges. Heritage 20Roundabout Winter TRAX light rail is a popular means of transportation from the campus to downtown and the suburbs, and is free to University of Utah students. Commons consists of 21 buildings 20 residential and one for dining and support services. Eight of the buildings are apartment style, with 235 one, two and three-bedroom apartments. First-year students live in Gateway Heights, a hall with furnished, double semi-suites, an advanced telecommunications system (voice, video and data), an ethernet connection to the U. student computer system, cable TV connections, a large community lounge, study rooms and indoor bike storage. Each floor has a kitchenette. Dorms1 Heritage Commons residence halls served as the Athletes Village at the 2002 Olympic Winter Gamnes in Salt Lake City. Chapel Glen is home to both first-year students and upperclassmen and offers the same amenities as Gateway Heights, along with a fitness area. Sage Point is reserved for upper division students and has single, double and deluxe suites. Sage Point also has computer and technology labs and an international area. The U.T.E. Program is housed in Chapel Glen and Sage Point. An acronym for Undergraduate Tradition of Excellence Program, its goal is to broaden students appreciation for tolerating various lifestyles, cultures, attitudes and values. Benchmark Plaza is an apartment complex allocated for single students who have earned 60-plus credit hours. Shoreline Ridge, which offers both furnished and unfurnished apartment units, is reserved for students with families and single graduate students. The Chase N. Peterson Heritage Center, open 24 hours a day, seven days a week during peak demand periods, is the hub of activity in the student housing village. It contains a central dining facility that seats 600, a convenience store, computer and technology labs, fitness and game rooms, four multipurpose rooms, a mail center and more. The student village also contains a University Bookstore branch and the University Guest House, an on-campus hotel. Transportation is another benefit of Heritage Commons. A U of U parking permit allows residents to park close to their hall, but a car is not necessary. Free campus shuttles run every 10 minutes and the Utah Transit Authority and light rail (TRAX), free to U. students, combine to traverse 21 routes to and from campus. TRAX extends to downtown Salt Lake and outlying areas as well. The residence halls are also easily accessible to main campus by foot and are connected via the state-of-the-art George S. Eccles 2002 Legacy Bridge. 032 Residence hall living provides all sorts of activities.

4 hill Dr. Chris HILL DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS 20th Year at Utah Rutgers, 1972 Dr. Chris Hill, Utah s director of athletics and special assistant to the president of the University of Utah, has carried Utah athletics into national prominence. Hill was just 37 years old when he was named director of athletics back in October of Since 1998, he has also been a special assistant to the U. president and a member of the University s senior administrative cabinet. On a national level, Hill currently serves on the prestigious NCAA Division I Men s Basketball Committee. It is the latest of several NCAA committee positions for the highly-respected director of athletics. He was the NCAA-appointed chairman of the Championships/Competition Cabinet from and a member of the NCAA Management Council serving on its administrative committee. In , he was elected to serve on the executive committee of the National Association of Collegiate Athletics Directors (NACDA). But Hill s biggest strides have come on campus, where his tenure has been charged with capital improvements, an emphasis on student-athlete support, academics, and winning programs. In 2002, Utah was named one the top 20 athletics programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, based on winning percentage, graduation rate, number of sports and gender equity. Hill is the driving force behind Utah s athletics success and its numerous national-caliber facilities. His fund-raising efforts reached an international stage when the $50 million Rice-Eccles Stadium hosted the Opening and Closing Ceremonies for the 2002 Salt Lake Olympic Winter Games. (See inset for a complete list of facilities built during his term.) On the playing field, Utah is a conference and national power under Hill s leadership. Two of the many highlights were the men s basketball team playing in the 1998 NCAA Championship game and the Utah football team breaking into the BCS and winning the Fiesta Bowl on Jan. 1, Utah has also captured multiple national championships in gymnastics and skiing since he became director of athletics. Hill positioned himself for the top athletics job after two years as the director of development for the Crimson Club. The New Jersey native first came to the U. as a graduate assistant basketball coach ( ) under Bill Foster. He was an assistant under Jerry Pimm from Between his coaching and administrative stints with Utah athletics, Hill was executive director of United Cerebral Palsy of Utah ( ), where he raised $750,000 in federal, state and private funding for a housing project for people with severe physical disabilities. Among his many accolades was becoming the first-ever recipient of the Mountain West Conference s Commissioner s Award in Other honors include a 1981 Milton Bennion Fellowship, 1984 Utah Recreation Therapy Association Outstanding Service award and 1996 Utah MS Sportsperson of the Year award. He was a 1998 Inductee into the Jersey Shore Hall of Fame. Hill currently serves on the Regence BlueCross BlueShield Board of Directors. In 2001, the National Consortium for Academics and Sports gave him its Degree Completion and Outreach and Community Service Honor Award. As an undergraduate, Hill lettered three years and was co-captain of the Rutgers basketball team. His bachelor s degree from Rutgers is in math education (1972). He also has a master s in education (Utah, 1974), and a Ph.D. in educational administration (Utah, 1982). Hill taught in the University s special education department from He coached boys basketball at Granger High (Utah) from , winning 4A coach of the year his first year. Hill, 56, is married to the former Kathy Cronin, a faculty member in the U. department of special education. They have two children, Aly and Christopher, and a granddaughter Addie Rose. Aly played soccer for the University of Oregon and received her master s of social work degree from Utah in She now teaches children with severe disabilities in the Salt Lake school district. Christopher graduated with a bachelor s degree in organizational communication from Utah in He will attend law school in the fall. HIGHLIGHTS UNDER HILL Football Bowl Game times WAC Champion MWC Champion , 03, 04 Men s Basketball NCAA Final Four (runner-up) Elite Eight , 98 Sweet , 96, 97, 98, 05 NCAA Tournament times WAC Champion times MWC Champion times Women s Gymnastics NCAA Champion , 92, 94, 95 NCAA Runner-up , 06 NCAA Super Six times Women s Basketball NCAA Elite Eight NCAA Sweet , 06 NCAA Tournament times WAC Champion times MWC Champion times Skiing (Co-ed) NCAA Champion , 93, 96, 97, 03 Women s Soccer NCAA Tournament , 03, 04, 05 MWC Champion , 03, 05 Softball College World Series , 94 NCAA Tournament times Women s Volleyball NCAA Sweet NCAA Tournament times Hill s Facility Legacy Rice-Eccles Stadium Spence Eccles Fieldhouse Burbidge Athletics Academic Center Dumke Gymnastics Center George S. Eccles Tennis Center Dee Glen Smith Athletics Center McCarthey Practice Fields Ute Softball Field Ute Soccer Field Ute Baseball Field Crimson Court (volleyball) w w w. U t a h U t e s. c o m 31

5 SUPPORT SERVICES ACADEMIC/CAREER COUNSELING bowman free gillilan As an academic institution, the University of Utah enjoys a richly deserved reputation for excellence in education. The Utah athletics department works hard to ensure that each of its student-athletes take advantage of the academic opportunities offered. Mary Bowman, Utah s associate athletics director for student-athlete support, oversees academic advising, career counseling and the NCAA Life Skills Program. She is assisted by director of athletic relations Manny Hendrix in the areas of community service, job internships and mentoring. With three full-time athletic academic advisors, the U. provides specialized academic counseling for its student-athletes. JoAnn Hulbert-Eagan is the director of academic services. Rob Rainey and Rachel Lassiter are the assistant directors. Rainey, who works extensively with the women s soccer team, is in his 15th year. Assistant director Suzanne Jones is the university s assistant registrar and handles athletics eligibility. The Ute academic team monitors the studies of each student-athlete to ensure he or she is making progress toward a degree. The academic advisors also dispense their knowledge of departmental and University requirements, and assist with course registration and the exploration and selection of majors. Mary Bowman Assoc. A.D. for Student-Athlete Support new chanson Carrie Hanson Team Trainer Kim Free Marketing joy Dr. Liz Joy Team Physician Mike Gillilan IT Manager oliszczak Pete Oliszczak Assoc. A.D. for Internal Operations SPORTS MEDICINE peck new preston pyne The Utah athletics program enjoys a partnership with a veteran sports medicine team, supervised by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Bob Burks. He is assisted by family practitioners Dr. Dave Petron, Dr. Liz Joy, Dr. Amy Powell, and orthopedist Dr. Patrick Greis. Dr. Joy, a former collegiate athlete herself (she lettered in volleyball and track at Minnesota), is in her 11th year as the Ute soccer team s physician. She also practices family and sports medicine at the University of Utah Family Health Center. The daily physical care of the Utes is handled by the sports medicine staff. Carrie Hanson and Kristin Schelin are both in their first year as the Utah soccer team s primary trainers. Director of sports medicine Bill Bean is in his 31st year at the U. He and four other certified athletic trainers work full-time with Utah s 18-sport varsity program. The others are associate director of sports medicine Deb Willardson and assistant trainers Bob Toth, Tom Iriye and Trevor Jameson. Glenda Peck Ticket Office Accountant rainey Steve Preston Concessions Manager rogers Steve Pyne Events Coordinator new kschelin STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING The Ute soccer players benefit from a certified strength and conditioning program. They train in the Dee Glen Smith Center s 7,500-square foot, glass enclosed strength and conditioning facility. Doug Elisaia is in his first full year as the director of strength and conditioning at Utah. Elisaia is assisted Greg Argust, Annette Poulton, Evan Simon and John Webster. Webster (CSCS, CPR), who is in his sixh year on the staff, works daily with the Ute women s soccer team. He received his bachelor s degree in exercise and sport science from Nebraska-Wesleyan in Rob Rainey Academic Services walton Chris Rogers Compliance Director webster Kristin Schelin Team Trainer white Emily Walton Receptionist Jon Webster Strength and Conditioning Aaron White Maintenance Supervisor M e d i a G u i d e