SETA Indianapolis 2007 – Keynote Address

Choose Your Sand - It Is Inseparable
D. Mark Barton, Southern Utah University

D. MARK BARTON

Assistant to The President for Special Projects, Southern Utah University

Board Member Emeritis, SETA

Born on a working cattle ranch and farm Mark grew up appreciating the need to work with others to get the job done.  Educated in the elementary and secondary public schools of San Juan County near the four corners area  (Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona) he spent a lot of time working with Native Americans and Hispanics as well as other groups.  He spent his youth enjoying and participating in an active athletic competition program and a participant in the sport of Rodeo.  At the age of 19 he served a church service mission for two years teaching about our relationship with Deity.

His collegiate years were spent at Brigham Young University and Southern Utah University.  His undergraduate and graduate degrees were in Education.  Professionally he has taught fifth grade and been on the administration at Brigham Young University and Southern Utah University.  His assignments have included Director of Advisement, Director of School Relations, Assistant Vice President for Student Services and Vice President of Advancement.  Currently he is spending a year before retirement completing some special projects in the Presidents Office at Southern Utah University. 

He is the father of five and step father of four.  People are very important to him.  Water skiing, motor cycling, rodeo and driving fast cars are sports he really enjoys.  His passion is helping develop and grow programs that make a personal difference in individual lives.  SETA has been a part of his life since 1985 and has been named a SETA Board Member Emerits for his many contributions to the organizations.