The other day I went over to check out the new library at my school, Utah Valley University. After thoroughly investigating it I would like to say what an awesome place it is. There are hundreds of windows letting in natural light everywhere, thousands of books (obviously), ample study space along with attractive modern art.
To clear up the confusion for people who ask me, here is a list of acronyms the school has been known as: CUVS, UTTI, UTC, UVCC, UVSC and now UVU.
It has been a 4-year school for over 10 years as it transitioned from Utah Valley Community College to Utah Valley State College. The irritation level rises every time someone asks me what school I go to, I say UVSC, then they say, “Hey, did you hear they’re making that a 4 year school finally?” Seriously people, you sound stupid saying that and know nothing about my school.
On July 1, 2008 it changed names yet again and is still a 4-year school in addition to now having graduate degrees/programs, e.g. a 6+ year school… or a university, hence UVU.
ftr having graduate programs is not what deems an educational institution a “university.” BYU-Hawaii is a full-fledged university but does not have any sort of graduate offerings for the time being.
I believe that is because it is considered an extension of BYU (Provo) which does have graduate programs. I actually think having graduate programs is the definition of a university. I will cite my sources next time:
“University: An educational institution that usually maintains one or more four-year undergraduate colleges (or schools) with programs leading to a bachelor’s degree, a graduate school of arts and sciences awarding master’s degrees and doctorates (Ph.D.s), and graduate professional schools.”
- http://educationusa.state.gov/graduate/glossary.htm
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University
Hey Brent! I had no idea you had a blog!!! So you’re the one that left that comment on my blog! I suspected, but wasn’t sure.
Anyway, I think it’s funny everyone still calls it UVSC. I think it just rolls off the tongue more easily. UVU sounds like another skin cancer causing agent.
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