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LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATIONS REQUESTHEARING

For Fiscal Years 2012 and 2013

August 30, 2010Marc Nigliazzo, PhD

Texas A&M University – Central Texas

Enrollment Projections

Simultaneous Challenges for TAMUCT

• To complete the transition from its former existence as a Tarleton System Center

• To secure full accreditation from the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

• To build a permanent campus for consolidation of its base operations

• To initiate the diversification of its curriculum in response to regional needs

• To maintain and support steady enrollment growth during a time of unprecedented financial constraint

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Institutional Premise

“To fulfill its mission during a time of critically limited resources, Texas A&M University-Central Texas must not seek to replicate traditional university structure and process. It must evolve as a truly ‘new university,’ purposefully designed for the efficient and effective delivery of instruction and student support services to a rapidly growing, regional population that is highly mobile, technologically oriented, and continuing to experience major demographic shifts.”


“And while it must establish a permanent campus as its base of operations, TAMUCT must rely less on “bricks and mortar” than on a command of technology, skillfully applied by creative faculty and staff to facilitate student progress toward educational attainment, and regional progress toward economic growth and stability.”


Institutional Premise (cont.)

“It must work in constant partnership with community agencies and organizations, other institutions of higher education, especially regional community colleges, and it must perfectly align itself with the defined needs of Ft. Hood, and with major regional employers in health care, information technology, distribution, and manufacturing.”


Institutional Premise (cont.)

Transition

• Coordinated effort with Tarleton State University, approximately 50% complete

• Ongoing review and revision of guidelines for academic and student support services

• Gradual transition of curriculum control, with the exception of programs under specialized accreditation through Tarleton

• A major challenge continues to be planned migration of the student information system (Banner)


Accreditation

• Wholly contingent upon the verification of institutional autonomy (student information and curriculum control are imperative)

• Process will formally begin in Spring 2011, to be completed in Spring 2013 (accreditation granted no later than December 2013)

• Advantage was gained by participating in the Tarleton reaffirmation process


Permanent Campus, Phase I

• The Texas A&M University System secured the transfer of 672 acres of land from the United States Army

• The System has approved a master plan for the permanent campus and construction of the first building, with funding from $25M in TRBs and $15M from PUF

• Ground was officially broken August 26, 2010, with construction of the first building to begin September 1

• The 103,000 sq. ft. multi-purpose facility will consolidate institutional functions, with the exception of Learning Resources, and will house two of three instructional divisions 8Texas A&M University - Central Texas

Other Campus Sites

• Transition out of almost 40,000 sq. ft. of older, leased space on the Central Texas College Campus is planned

• Transition into 26,000 sq. ft. of new, leased space on the CTC campus to house Nursing and other specialized programs will occur in Spring 2011

• Space leased from the Killeen ISD as the North Campus will be indefinitely retained


Permanent Campus, Phase II

• Request $70M in TRBs for a second, multi-purpose building on the permanent campus

• Locate Learning Resources and the third instructional division a single site, as well as specialized programs except Nursing

• Will broaden technological support for online programming, including support for course development and student access

• Will provide additional space for growth and program diversification

• Will diminish or conclude most lease arrangements with Central Texas College


Diversification of Curriculum

• Respond to the programmatic and workforce needs of the region

• Direct priority initiatives toward Ft. Hood and the large and growing Health Care industry, including medical research

• Pursue partnership agreements with the Texas Bioscience Institute for the use of science laboratories and the coordination of curriculum

• Act as a “platform” for essential programs to be delivered by other System institutions and agencies such as the Health Science Center 11Texas A&M University - Central Texas

Enrollment Growth

• In Fall 2008, the last year of the Tarleton System Center, enrollment was 1,878; in Fall 2010, enrollment is currently 2,281, a 21.5% increase over two years

• Because Fall enrollment does not include our extensive use of second 8-week semesters, Spring 2011 will show even greater enrollment gains reflecting the carryover

• In addition, aggressive new recruiting strategies are being introduced at Ft. Hood* and at regional community colleges

* TAMUCT is currently one of only four universities nationwide invited to participate in a pilot program with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The program will target greater educational opportunity for military personnel while insuring successful transition into the civilian workforce.


Characteristics of Student Body• Approximately 70% of the TAMUCT student body is

undergraduate, 30% graduate• Average age is 34, with more than 90% of the students

attending part-time• Approximately 40% of the student body is active-duty

military, military dependents, or veterans• Approximately 63% of growth is due to Non-White

enrollment• Undergraduate enrollment is the most broadly diverse in

the Texas A&M University System (50% White-Non Hispanic, 28% African American, 16% Hispanic, 3% Asian and Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian, and 2% Other)


Important Indicators• TAMUCT awarded 723 degrees during FY’10; with 245 of those

master’s degrees; compared to 542 degrees awarded in FY’09, with 157 of those master’s degrees

• Approximately 65% of baccalaureate degrees were awarded to first generation students

• The four-year graduation rate for “first-time undergraduate transfer students” at TAMUCT is 59%, slightly higher than the statewide average of 55%, but for African American students it is 62%, and for Hispanic students it is 70%

• FY’10 graduates from TAMUCT took an average of 6 semesters to complete a degree

• Fall 2010 enrollment shows further improvement on the FY’09 retention rate of approximately 70%; currently 7.2% higher than Fall 2009

• Fall 2010 enrollment indicates a growth in semester credit hours taken online of 166%


2012-2013

Priorities

Budget ReductionsIncentive Funding

Base Funding

State Resources used for Student Success Adverse Effects on New InstitutionMaintain the Current Level of Funding

TAMUCT Legislative Priorities

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Create a Writing and Tutoring Center Strengthen college level communication skills for both graduates and undergraduates, with tutoring assistance in other programs

Influence the teaching of literacy skills within the region

Expand Counseling Center Meet student demand for counseling services Broaden practicum experience for students in

related fields Supplement community counseling services

Expand Online Instructional Programming Expand both the development and delivery of quality online courses

Meet expectations of a highly mobile student population and the expectations of alternative educational access throughout the region

Hire Additional Faculty Broaden and diversify curriculum Address enrollment growth

Implement Student Information System Planning and implementation Transitioning student records

Funding request: $5,000,000 Benefits:

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Exceptional Item RequestUniversity Growth, Student Success, and Community Impact

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Funding request: $70,000,000 Total Cost (TRB Authorization)

Benefits: Locate Learning Resources (including

a consolidated Library collection) and the third instructional division on a single site, as well as specialized programs

Broaden technological support for online programming, including support for course development and student access

Provide additional space for growth and program diversification

Diminish or conclude lease arrangements with Central Texas College

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TRB Item RequestLibrary/Multi-purpose Building

Funding uses:

Purchased classroom technology to enhance course delivery

Funded the salaries of 3 FTEs for student support staff

Request: That Incentive Funding be restored using state resources

ARRA Replacement FundingFor State Incentive Funds


Major Accomplishments to Date:

Provides financial assistance to qualified students Updated classroom technology to enhance the

delivery of instructional material Increased library holdings and created a library

presence at the North Campus Purchased computer hardware and software to

enhance student success

Special Item FundingUniversity System Center – Central Texas

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Major Accomplishments to Date:

Created wireless access to all campuses Leased additional classroom and office space in

response to enrollment growth Created a counseling center to meet the student

demand for counseling services while enhancing the practicum experience of students in related programs


Special Item Funding (cont.)University System Center – Central Texas

First 5% Increment

• Across the board reductions in the operating budgets of all departments.

• Reduced reliance on General Revenue for scholarships.


Impact of 10% Reduction on Special Item Appropriation

Second 5% Increment

• Additional reductions in facility operating budgets

• Delayed capital purchases• Further reduction in the use of

General Revenue for scholarships


Impact of 10% Reduction on Special Item Appropriation

10% Increment•Inability to diversify curriculum•Reduction in faculty and staff•Limit online course delivery•Limit course offerings•Larger class sizes•Reduced support of student success initiatives•Decreased ability to recruit and retain students


Impact of 10% Reduction in Formula Funding

Critically diminish the University’s ability to expand current programs or create new ones to meet regional expectations (i.e. Ft. Hood, Health Care community, etc.)

Progressively eliminate open faculty and staff positions followed by targeted layoffs

Diminish the University’s ability to attract and retain qualified faculty and staff

* TAMUCT will have its own bill pattern in the upcoming legislative session.


Impact of Further Reductions in Special Item FundingUniversity System Center – Central Texas*

Delay or eliminate technology purchases, inhibiting the University’s ability to provide graduates with the current skills demanded by an ever-changing job market

Progressively increase tuition, risking inevitable negative impact on enrollment

Dramatically reduce scholarship opportunities Cap enrollment


Impact of Further Reductions in Special Item Funding (cont.)University System Center – Central Texas

Diminish the University’s ability to effectively participate in Closing the Gaps

Force the continuation of a shared student information system with Tarleton which would impede the ability to award financial aid after accreditation is secured

Threaten the University’s ability to make lease payments


Impact of Further Reductions in Special Item Funding (cont.)University System Center – Central Texas

“It must evolve as a truly new university . . .”


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