Scott L. Wyatt | |
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16th President of Southern Utah University | |
Assumed office 2014 | |
Preceded by | Michael T. Benson |
15th President of Snow College | |
In office 2007–2013 | |
Preceded by | Michael T. Benson |
Succeeded by | Gary Carlston |
Member of the UtahHouseofRepresentatives from the 5th district | |
In office 2005–2007 | |
Personal details | |
Political party | Republican |
Education | Utah State University (BS) University of Utah (JD) |
Scott L. Wyatt is an American attorney,politician,and academic administrator serving as the 16th president of Southern Utah University. He previously served as the 15th president of Snow College and as a member of the Utah State Legislature.
Wyatt has a Bachelor of Science degree in philosophy and economics from Utah State University and a Juris Doctor from the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah. [1] Wyatt was admitted to the Utah bar 2 October 1990. [2]
During his law career,Wyatt served as a prosecutor for Cache County,Utah. From 2005 to 2007,Wyatt was a member of the Utah House of Representatives from 2005 to 2007,representing the 5th district. During his tenure in the House,Wyatt was a member of the House Political Subdivisions Committee,Judiciary Committee,House Business and Labor Committee,and Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee. Wyatt was the president of Snow College from 2007 to 2013. [3] [4] [5]
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