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Idaho State Board of EducationIdaho State Board of Education

College of Southern IdahoPresentation Support MaterialAugust 2007

College of Southern IdahoPresentation Support MaterialAugust 2007

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Community College MissionCommunity College Mission

Serve Diverse Student PopulationServe Diverse Student Population

Promote Community Economic Development

Promote Community Economic Development

Provide Center for Region’s Educational Needs, Economy and Cultural Events

Provide Center for Region’s Educational Needs, Economy and Cultural Events

Collaborate with K-12 EducationCollaborate with K-12 Education

Partner with Universities / Business and Industry

Partner with Universities / Business and Industry

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College of Southern Idaho PurposesA Comprehensive Community CollegeCollege of Southern Idaho PurposesA Comprehensive Community College

To provide a program of general education through instruction embodying knowledge, skills, and values needed by each individual in a democratic society.

To provide a program of general education through instruction embodying knowledge, skills, and values needed by each individual in a democratic society.

To provide a program of guidance through personalized services as an integrated factor in the successful achievement of all other institutional purposes.

To provide a program of guidance through personalized services as an integrated factor in the successful achievement of all other institutional purposes.

To provide university-parallel curriculum – the first two years of four-year college majors in preparation for entrance into the junior year of any four-year college or university.

To provide university-parallel curriculum – the first two years of four-year college majors in preparation for entrance into the junior year of any four-year college or university.

To provide a program of technical education through majors that prepares students for immediate gainful employment upon successful completion.

To provide a program of technical education through majors that prepares students for immediate gainful employment upon successful completion.To provide a continuing program of adult education for lifelong learning for those living in the community who are unable or do not desire to pursue studies on a full-time basis.

To provide a continuing program of adult education for lifelong learning for those living in the community who are unable or do not desire to pursue studies on a full-time basis.

To provide community services by making college resources available. This includes both the physical facilities and the unique abilities of staff.

To provide community services by making college resources available. This includes both the physical facilities and the unique abilities of staff.

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Accreditation ReportAccreditation Report

• The College of Southern Idaho is to be commended for the creation of a positive, visionary The College of Southern Idaho is to be commended for the creation of a positive, visionary campus climate that holds at its core the success of every student. In addition, the College of campus climate that holds at its core the success of every student. In addition, the College of Southern Idaho is to be commended for the implementation of an effective model of shared Southern Idaho is to be commended for the implementation of an effective model of shared governance that works to support the needs of all employees, actively engaging the Board, governance that works to support the needs of all employees, actively engaging the Board, administration, faculty, staff, and students.administration, faculty, staff, and students.

• The Board of Trustees is to be commended for their commitment to representing the regional The Board of Trustees is to be commended for their commitment to representing the regional community at large and for providing local leadership that moves the institution forward in an community at large and for providing local leadership that moves the institution forward in an effective, positive, and purposeful manner.effective, positive, and purposeful manner.

• The faculty and administration of the College of Southern Idaho are to be commended for the The faculty and administration of the College of Southern Idaho are to be commended for the use of effective educational planning and assessment methods that document departmental use of effective educational planning and assessment methods that document departmental assessment and use the results to guide program decisions, resource allocation, and service assessment and use the results to guide program decisions, resource allocation, and service improvements.improvements.

• The College of Southern Idaho is to be commended for the documentation and clarification of The College of Southern Idaho is to be commended for the documentation and clarification of its program of general education and for the collaborative and effective methods used to its program of general education and for the collaborative and effective methods used to develop the underlying philosophy, definitions, and assessment strategies.develop the underlying philosophy, definitions, and assessment strategies.

• The College of Southern Idaho is to be commended for the development and monitoring of The College of Southern Idaho is to be commended for the development and monitoring of sound fiscal practices that protect current assets and maximize future campus development. Of sound fiscal practices that protect current assets and maximize future campus development. Of special note is the careful attention paid to strengthening internal fiscal controls.special note is the careful attention paid to strengthening internal fiscal controls.

• The College of Southern Idaho is to be commended for the clarification of its program of related The College of Southern Idaho is to be commended for the clarification of its program of related instruction and the commitment to preparing technical/professional students for future instruction and the commitment to preparing technical/professional students for future academic opportunities beyond their training program. Of special note is the expectation for academic opportunities beyond their training program. Of special note is the expectation for students that the related instruction experience will mirror that of students in academic tracks.students that the related instruction experience will mirror that of students in academic tracks.

Commendations

Source: A Focused Interim Evaluation Report from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, April 5-6,2007.

Recommendations• None.None.

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Community College Survey of Student EngagementCommunity College Survey of Student Engagement

Opinions About Your School:Opinions About Your School:• Providing the financial support you need to afford your educationProviding the financial support you need to afford your education• Using computers in academic workUsing computers in academic work

Survey Items CSI Students Rated Above the Mean as Compared to Peer Group

Data is from spring 2007 national survey of community colleges throughout the country. 737 CSI students participated in the survey; CSI’s national peer group was comprised of 136 community colleges with over 86,000 student respondents.

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Weekly Activities:Weekly Activities:• Participating in college-sponsored activities (organizations, campus publications, student Participating in college-sponsored activities (organizations, campus publications, student

government, intercollegiate or intramural sports, etc.)government, intercollegiate or intramural sports, etc.)• Relationships with instructorsRelationships with instructorsEducational and Personal Growth:Educational and Personal Growth:• Contributing to the welfare of your communityContributing to the welfare of your community

Student Services:Student Services:• Frequency of computer lab useFrequency of computer lab use• Satisfaction with peer or other tutoringSatisfaction with peer or other tutoring• Satisfaction with computer labsSatisfaction with computer labs• Satisfaction with student organizationsSatisfaction with student organizations

College Experiences:College Experiences:• How supportive your friends were for your attending this collegeHow supportive your friends were for your attending this college• The number of total credit hours you have earned at this collegeThe number of total credit hours you have earned at this college• How you would evaluate your entire educational experience at this collegeHow you would evaluate your entire educational experience at this college

Survey Items CSI Students Rated Below the Mean as Compared to Peer Group

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CSI FoundationCSI Foundation

One of the ten largest community college foundations in the country.

One of the ten largest community college foundations in the country.

Approximately $24 million in assets, most of which is restricted to scholarships and programs.

Over the past 23 years, the CSI Foundation has awarded over $8 million dollars in scholarships and given over $10 million dollars for the construction and enhancement of CSI facilities.

The CSI Foundation has initiated the New Hope Scholarship for the upcoming 2007-08 school year to attract and assist first generation college students. To date, over 100 applications have been received for this new scholarship.

Approximately $24 million in assets, most of which is restricted to scholarships and programs.

Over the past 23 years, the CSI Foundation has awarded over $8 million dollars in scholarships and given over $10 million dollars for the construction and enhancement of CSI facilities.

The CSI Foundation has initiated the New Hope Scholarship for the upcoming 2007-08 school year to attract and assist first generation college students. To date, over 100 applications have been received for this new scholarship.

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population aged 16 population aged 16 and older in CSI’s and older in CSI’s

eight-county eight-county service area, service area,

10.5% participated 10.5% participated in CSI coursework in CSI coursework during the 2006 during the 2006 calendar year.calendar year.

Overall, of the Overall, of the regional regional

population aged 16 population aged 16 and older in CSI’s and older in CSI’s

eight-county eight-county service area, service area,

10.5% participated 10.5% participated in CSI coursework in CSI coursework during the 2006 during the 2006 calendar year.calendar year.

Participation in Coursework by Service Area CountiesParticipation in Coursework by Service Area Counties

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Student AccessStudent AccessIn addition to the

main campus in Twin Falls, CSI has

developed three primary outreach

centers – in Burley, Hailey and Gooding – to serve our eight-

county region. These centers were

developed with respect to the region’s

population distribution – we

estimate that approximately two

thirds of our region’s residents live within

15 miles of one of the CSI campuses.

In addition to the main campus in Twin

Falls, CSI has developed three primary outreach

centers – in Burley, Hailey and Gooding – to serve our eight-

county region. These centers were

developed with respect to the region’s

population distribution – we

estimate that approximately two

thirds of our region’s residents live within

15 miles of one of the CSI campuses.

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Adult Basic Education and English as a Second Language Instruction

Adult Basic Education and English as a Second Language Instruction

During the most During the most recent report year recent report year

available, CSI available, CSI served 2,640 served 2,640 students with students with nearly 104,000 nearly 104,000 hours of adult hours of adult

basic education basic education and/or English as and/or English as

a second a second language language

instruction at 18 instruction at 18 sites throughout sites throughout the eight-county the eight-county service region.service region.

During the most During the most recent report year recent report year

available, CSI available, CSI served 2,640 served 2,640 students with students with nearly 104,000 nearly 104,000 hours of adult hours of adult

basic education basic education and/or English as and/or English as

a second a second language language

instruction at 18 instruction at 18 sites throughout sites throughout the eight-county the eight-county service region.service region.

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Concurrent Enrollment ActivityConcurrent Enrollment Activity

During the academic 2006-07 year, CSI During the academic 2006-07 year, CSI offered 306 concurrent enrollment sections offered 306 concurrent enrollment sections

with nearly 2,700 enrollments.with nearly 2,700 enrollments. These sections are offered at CSI campuses and

high schools throughout the region.

During the academic 2006-07 year, CSI During the academic 2006-07 year, CSI offered 306 concurrent enrollment sections offered 306 concurrent enrollment sections

with nearly 2,700 enrollments.with nearly 2,700 enrollments. These sections are offered at CSI campuses and

high schools throughout the region.

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I’m Going to College ProgramI’m Going to College Program

CSI’s “I’m Going to College” program brings sixth graders CSI’s “I’m Going to College” program brings sixth graders from throughout the regionfrom throughout the region to the CSI campus. The intent of the program is to encourage these young students to

aspire to a college degree. During this past year, 936 students from 13 elementary schools participated.

CSI’s “I’m Going to College” program brings sixth graders CSI’s “I’m Going to College” program brings sixth graders from throughout the regionfrom throughout the region to the CSI campus. The intent of the program is to encourage these young students to

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Economic DevelopmentEconomic Development

• Participated in 31 leads – 15 generated by SIEDO and partners

• Seven companies sited in region during 2006-2007• Major Jayco expansion – added 84 new employees since

January 2007• Southern Idaho featured in 36 national media publications• Focus on Workforce – Workforce Development Summit

September 12, 2007

The College of Southern Idaho, through its willingness to develop curriculum, to recruit and train students and through its ongoing support of SIEDO, has been a key participant in our region’s economic successes. Some recent projects include:

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Responding to Employment NeedsResponding to Employment Needs

CSI develops courses and programs to serve

the needs of the region. The table at

left details the projected high

demand occupations in our region that

correspond to areas where CSI is actively

working to help deliver a trained

workforce.

CSI develops courses and programs to serve

the needs of the region. The table at

left details the projected high

demand occupations in our region that

correspond to areas where CSI is actively

working to help deliver a trained

workforce.

Source: Department of Commerce & Labor, 2007.

OccupationsProjected

2014 Employment

Average Annual Job Openings*

Agricultural Equipment Operators 2,060 86

Elementary School Teachers 1,744 56

Bookkeeping, Accounting & Auditing Clerks 1,657 48

Office Clerks, General 1,614 57

Secondary School Teachers 1,548 56

Carpenters 1,342 38

Combined Food Preparation & Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,238 64

Nursing Aides, Orderlies & Attendants 1,143 31

Maintenance & Repair Workers, General 1,107 37

Registered Nurses 1,106 44

Customer Service Representatives 956 37

Teacher Assistants 949 30

Construction Laborers 934 26

Personal & Home Care Aides 688 29

Postsecondary Teachers 635 25

Electricians 635 24

First Line Supervs/Mgrs of Food Preparation & Serving Workers 612 22

Cooks, Restaurant 579 24

Farm Equipment Mechanics 571 19

Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers 409 17

Bus & Truck Mechanics & Diesel Engine Specialists 285 11

Dental Assistants 284 14

Interviewers, Except Eligibility & Loan 277 16

Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 271 13

Welders, Cutters, Solderers & Brazers 253 12

Medical & Health Services Managers 231 8

Home Health Aides 228 10

Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers 225 10

Veterinary Assistants & Laboratory Animal Caretakers 191 10

Graphic Designers 186 7

Agricultural & Food Science Technicians 183 7

Craft Artists 180 7

Payroll & Timekeeping Clerks 158 7

Helpers - Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters 148 9

Network & Computer Systems Administrators 133 6

Computer System Analysts 129 6

Network Systems & Data Communications Analysts 103 5

Computer Software Engineers, Applications 93 5

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Providing Services at a DistanceProviding Services at a Distance

CSI has leveraged its CSI has leveraged its existing existing

telecommunication telecommunication system to provide system to provide

heightened services to heightened services to outreach students. outreach students.

Using IP video Using IP video technology, the system technology, the system links students at remote links students at remote sites tosites to CSI advisors and financial aid specialists

with full video and with full video and audioaudio. CSI has received national recognition for the system as well as coverage in the local

newspaper; the graphic at left displays an

article from October 20, 2006 that appeared in

the Times-News.

CSI has leveraged its CSI has leveraged its existing existing

telecommunication telecommunication system to provide system to provide

heightened services to heightened services to outreach students. outreach students.

Using IP video Using IP video technology, the system technology, the system links students at remote links students at remote sites tosites to CSI advisors and financial aid specialists

with full video and with full video and audioaudio. CSI has received national recognition for the system as well as coverage in the local

newspaper; the graphic at left displays an

article from October 20, 2006 that appeared in

the Times-News.

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Programs for Student SuccessPrograms for Student Success

• Provide students with an “Early Alert” regarding classroom progress• Encourage communication between students and instructors• Increase student awareness of campus resources• Promote successful completion of educational plans and goals

Positive Action for Student Success (PASS)

Students Making a Right Turn (SMART)• Provide opportunities to develop positive student/teacher relationships

• Raise awareness to possible scholastic red flags arising during semester

• Provide resources to promote and retain student success• Raise awareness of critical instructional dates to yield informed

decisions

CSI Organizational Chart

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2007-08 Annual Tuition and FeesFull-Time Students2007-08 Annual Tuition and FeesFull-Time Students

Tuition and fees at Idaho’s two community colleges are approximately

50% of the charges at Idaho’s colleges and universities.

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Expenditures per Student FTEExpenditures per Student FTE

Expenditures per student full-time equivalent Expenditures per student full-time equivalent remain below the expenditure level of five remain below the expenditure level of five

years ago. years ago.

Expenditures per student full-time equivalent Expenditures per student full-time equivalent remain below the expenditure level of five remain below the expenditure level of five

years ago. years ago.

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