The focus of the UCBPC is to develop and implement programs that create a welcoming atmosphere for computing as a discipline and encourage more students from all backgrounds in computing to pursue computing-related undergraduate degrees.

School of Computing and UCBPC Director Mary Hall says, “Given how important computing is to job growth in Utah, it is critical that the computing workforce be representative of the people of the state.”

The center focuses on three pressing needs: boosting recruiting efforts in first-year computing classes; retaining these students in their computing curriculum through graduation; and better preparing high school students in math and computer science before they enter college. UCBPC has partnered with community leaders who will help guide the center's activities and develop new programs to meet the needs of all involved.