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ASU
One University – In Many Places
ASU’s Commitmentto the Demand for Higher Education
in a Growing Valley of the Sun
ASU Campaign 05
New Era for ASU
• Michael Crow, new president.
• Changing Directions initiative from the Board of Regents.
• Explosive growth at multiple campuses as well as ASU Main.
Michael Crow’s Vision for ASU
• Arizona is a frontier for fresh ideas and independent thought that leads to innovation.
• ASU – a diverse “high energy” center that has the potential to set a new standard for all universities.
• ASU – “A New American University,” measured by whom it includes and its impact on the community.
• ASU – embedded as a partner throughout the community it serves.
• ASU – an entrepreneurial institution.
Keeping Arizona Competitive
• Diversification creates stronger, more stable economy less dependent on growth.
• Evolving global economy creating new opportunities.
• Arizona businesses need knowledge-based workforce to meet future demands.
Investing in an Entreprenurial ASU
• 2003 Legislative Session – commitment to research infrastructure at ASU.
• ASU Technopolis – a program that will teach business skills and stimulate the region’s technology-based economy by connecting entrepreneurs with investors and customers.
• This year, we’re asking for an investment in Core Funding to help ASU meet demand created by the Valley’s exceptional growth.
Maricopa County’s population grew by 45% in the 1990s.
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• More Arizonans than ever before want higher education opportunities and they want them at ASU.
• Governor’s Task Force on Higher Education estimates that by 2020 more than 200,000 students will be enrolled in community colleges and about 150,000 will be in state universities.
ASU Stretching to Meet Arizona’s Growth
• Arizona State University – 4 campuses: Main, East, West and Downtown Phoenix.
• 57,543 students (2003).• 11,846 degrees granted (2003).• Partnership with Maricopa County
Community Colleges to enhance higher education opportunities and save money for students and taxpayers.
ASU Graduates Boost Economy• Arizona is growing faster and has a larger population
under 18 than the national average.• Benefits of higher education, greatly outweigh the
costs.• On average, college graduates contribute more to
consumer spending and the tax base because the will earn almost $1 million more than high school graduates during course of their work lives.
• ASU graduates are in demand – 87% of all undergraduates are employed, 10% remain in school.
Impact of College Degreeon Average Family Income
High School Dropout $38,383
High School Graduate $53,246
Community College Degree $68,133
Bachelor’s Degree $97,593
U.S Census Bureau data
“I want to make sure we preserve access to a university education
for the people of Arizona”
Governor Janet Napolitano, 2003
ASU Fund Sources — 2003(in millions)
State Appropriations
Tuition Fees
Grants & Contracts
Auxiliary Enterprises
Private Gifts
TRIF (Prop. 301)
Other
$311.837%
$206.224%
$158.719%
$89.311%
$32.64% $18.5
2%
$28.93%
Total = $846 Million
The Investment Gap at ASU
• Because the Valley is growing rapidly, ASU is growing faster than other universities.
• In FY 2000, Arizona spent an average $3,134 per student to cover operating expenses – 63% of national average and places Arizona 48th among all states.
• In-state tuition averaged $2,346 per student in FY 2000 – 67% of the national average and places Arizona 47th among all states.
ASU 2004 Legislative Agenda:
Core Funding $23.5 million
Core Funding = Access to Quality Higher Education
• Faculty/Student Ratio
• Classroom Equipment
• Secretarial Support
• Librarians
• Custodial Support
• University Pay Package
ASU alternatives for managing growth
• Partner with Community Colleges (ASU already does it and is expanding the Alliance)
• Limit out-of-state students (ASU already does it)
A Growing ASU Keeps a Growing Arizona Competitive
• By 2050 Arizona’s population will double.• Investing in a high-energy university that is
embedded throughout the community creates economic opportunity and a diversified economy.
• Core Funding for ASU provides an educated, knowledge-based workforce that is essential to sustaining a stable economic future for Arizona.
Basics for ASU
Request for Core Funding provides
the essentials for our university:
Students
Teachers
Classrooms
ASU NeedsCommunity Support
How You Can Help
If you’d like to help us reach our goal of providing access to quality higher education for students throughout Arizona,
here’s how:
Call your legislator
E-mail your legislator
Sign up to be a Sun Devil Advocate: www.sundeviladvocates.org
For More Information Contact
Steve Miller
Deputy Vice President
Public Affairs
Arizona State University
(480) 965-0969
Scott Smith, Director
State & Local Relations
Public Affairs
Arizona State University
(480) 965-0922
Thank You!