Utterly Tech University taps Park University's head honcho, Shane Smeed, as its incoming president.
Park University Announces Transition of President Shane Smeed
In a recent development, Shane Smeed, the current President of Park University, has been appointed as the 19th President of Utah Tech University in St. George, Utah. This news was announced by the Utah Board of Higher Education on Feb. 26, and a detailed account of the appointment can be found on news.utahtech.edu/2025/02/26/president.
Terry Calaway, Ed.D., Chair of Park University's Board of Trustees, addressed the Park community in a letter following the announcement. Calaway expressed gratitude to Shane Smeed for his leadership and service at Park University, and wished him success in his new opportunity at Utah Tech University.
At Park University, key institutional leaders are taking the reins to continue the ongoing initiatives. The Shared Governance Commission is working diligently to strengthen shared governance within the university. Meanwhile, the comprehensive strategic planning process named Vision 2030 is underway, focusing on the university's long-term goals and objectives.
The Student Success and Enrollment Growth Plan remains an active initiative, aimed at improving student outcomes and attracting new students to the university. More information about President Smeed's transition will be shared as it becomes available.
The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees has made President Smeed's transition the primary agenda item of its March 6 meeting. However, no start date has been determined for Shane Smeed's tenure at Utah Tech University, and there is currently no available information regarding his successor at Park University.
During this period of transition, Calaway expressed gratitude to the Park community for their support and cooperation. Calaway reassured the community that the university's leadership is committed to ensuring a smooth transition and continuing the university's mission of academic excellence and student success.
Education and self-development progresses at Park University as the comprehensive strategic planning process, Vision 2030, continues focusing on long-term goals, while general news on Shane Smeed's transition makes headlines with updates found on news.utahtech.edu/2025/02/26/president.
