Robert C. Huddleston

Enrollment nearly tripled (3041 in 1993 to over 8500 in 2004) under Pres. Huddleston's leadership.

Other accomplishments of note:

. Raised an average of $3 million annually in private donations plus millions more in deferred gifts

. Reorganized the College so that the organizational structure has a clear definition of roles and responsibilities that lead to a comprehensive internal

communications program indicating clear lines of budgeting and decision‑

making authority

. Created a policy and procedures manual which flows from the mission and purposes of the College and is utilized and understood by faculty and staff

. Established a plan for institutional effectiveness and activated the Strategic Planning Committee which resulted in a major revision in the Mission and Vision Statement and Goals for the College

. Established an infrastructure for technology to lead and manage information services so that the requirements of students, faculty, staff and

. Expanded post associate degree programs in cooperation with the state universities to meet the educational needs of Washington County residents

. Improved the working relationships with the Board of Trustees, State Board of Regents and the Legislature to fund Dixie College to meet its operational and capital needs for students and the community

. Managed a $20 million operational budget, over $5 million gifts, contracts and grants budget, plus a physical plant consisting of nearly 700,000 gross square feet and a campus of 100+ acres, increasing to 200+ acres with the Obert C. Tanner Amphitheater in Springdale

. Expanded the library, built a new institutional residence, business and student services buildings and a seven acre encampment mall (to include soccer and play fields and baseball/softball complex)

. Established the first paid professional position for economic development in Washington County

. Played a major role in the conversion of the State of Utah Higher Education System converting from the quarter to semester academic calendar

. In conjunction with the Washington County School District, implemented a county-wide in-service project for all faculty and staff

. Saw nationally ranked Dixie College teams or team members in VICA, PBL, DECA, Forensics, College Newspaper, Football, Basketball (Men and Women), Baseball, Volleyball

. Challenged the faculty to examine the general education curriculum which resulted in a complete revision

. Saw the two-year Associate Degree program expanded to Baccalaureate degrees in four disciplines (with more on the drawing board) and a name change from Dixie College to Dixie State College of Utah

. Saw Dixie State College win four national (NJCAA) championships: Men's basketball, 2002; Men's baseball 2004; Women's soccer 2000 and 2003.