Scott L. Wyatt | |
---|---|
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 Utah House of Representatives 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]