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STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS AND GOALS OVERVIEWUtah System of Higher Education

DAVID L. BUHLER, COMMISSIONER

July 30, 2015

DAVID L. BUHLER, COMMISSIONER

July 30, 2015

Utah’s Eight Public Colleges and Universities

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH (Flagship), UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY (Land Grant, Regional Campuses)Research Universities

WEBER STATE, SOUTHERN UTAH (Arts & Sciences), DIXIE STATE, UTAH VALLEYRegional Universities

SNOW COLLEGE, SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGECommunity Colleges

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Utah System of Higher Education

USHE Students

Of Utah high school graduates who enroll in college, attend a USHE institution.

Students in Fall 2014 (headcount)

8 out of 10

167,317

New freshmen in Fall 201421,152

Utah high school students enroll in college within 3 years of graduation

6 out of 10

25% of all students are enrolled in an all-online course

1 in 4

of Higher Education in UtahThe Return on Investment

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The ROI – to Utahns

*Unemployment and Poverty rates for Graduate or Professional Degree are USHE estimates.Source: USHE, US Census (American Communities Survey), Department of Workforce Services, 2013.

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$0$10,000$20,000$30,000$40,000$50,000$60,000$70,000

$22,290$27,868 $31,843

$44,668

$61,774

4.2% 4.3%2.4% 2.2%

1.8%

24%

12%8%

5%2%

Median Wages Unemployment Poverty

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The Growing ROI Difference

Source: Pew Research Center, February 2014. “The Rising Cost of Not Going to College” (http://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2014/02/11/the-rising-cost-of-not-going-to-college/)

1965 1979 1986 1995 2013

$7,499

$9,690

$14,245 $15,780

$17,500

A college graduate (bachelor’s) will earn $830,000 more over a lifetime than

someone with only a high school diploma.

Difference in median annual earnings of college and high school graduates ages 25 to 32 in U.S. (in 2012 dollars)

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12%

40%

48%

34%38%

28%

Taxes Paid

The ROI – to the State

Utah Population (25 & over) by education level & state tax contribution

For Higher Education in UtahState Support and Tuition

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FY2008

Tax Funds

63%

Tu-ition

37%

FY2013

Tax Funds

48%

Tu-ition

52%

FY2015*

Tax Funds

51%

Tu-ition

49%

*Budgeted

State Support is Critical Funding per full-time-equivalent (FTE) student

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$400,000,000

$500,000,000

$600,000,000

$700,000,000

$800,000,000

$900,000,000

$734,779,000

$831,952,000

$809,710,000

Current Dollars Constant Dollars (2015)

Utah State Tax Funding to Higher Education

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Higher Education in Utah is Efficient

Utah is 2nd most efficient per $100,000 spent

Credentials & Degrees Awarded per $100,000 of Education & Related Expenditures

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Tuition and Fees

Utah is 3rd lowest tuition for 4-year public institutionsCollege Board (http://trends.collegeboard.org/sites/default/files/college-pricing-2014-full-report.pdf)

Of Higher Education in UtahThe Growing Student Population

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100,000

150,000

200,000

250,000

126,379

182988

226251

Historical Projected

• Since 2000, enrollments increased the equivalent of current student bodies at USU & WSU combined.

• By 2021, USHE new student growth will exceed the current size of the student body at U of U.

• Student growth in the next 10 years will exceed that of the past 15 years (+48,000 students).

28% Additional students by 2024

USHE

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Outpacing the U.S.

Projected (2010-2021)

+15%

+23%National data: National Center for Education Statistics – Projections of Education Statistics to 2021 (http://nces.ed.gov/pubs2013/2013008.pdf)

Utah: USHE

Historical (1996-2010)+46

%+52%


Limited Capacity

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Academic Infrastruct

ure• Sufficient personnel and faculty to maintain degree quality

• Higher Education competes nationally for quality talent

Physical Infrastruct

ure• Enrollment increases further constrain space

• Significant utilities infrastructure

• Challenge of deferred maintenance

Virtual Infrastruct

ure• Keeping pace with rapid pace of technological change

• Online, “flipped” classrooms, open source, etc.

• Helps with capacity, still carries a cost

of Higher Education students in UtahPreparation, Participation and Completion

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College Participation Rates of Utah H.S. Graduates1st Year After High School, by Gender

USOE/USHE

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 20120%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

58% 55%

43% 42%FemaleMale

Participation rate of females and males increases to 70% after 7 years.

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College Participation Rates of Utah H.S. Graduates1st Year After High School, by Income

USOE/USHE

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 20120%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

59% 57% 59% 60%

53% 56%

39% 37%41%

44%41% 43%

Above Low-Income Low-Income

• Low-income = Free/Reduced lunch eligible. • 59% of Utah public H.S. graduates were eligible for free/reduced

lunch in 2013 (increase from 29% in 2000).


Some college, no degree

Less than high school graduate

High school graduate (includes equivalency)

Some college, no degree

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Graduate or professional degree

0% 10% 20% 30%

9.2%

23.6%

27.6%

9.4%

20.3%

9.9%

Utah ranks 2nd in the nation with the % of adults ages 25-64 with “some college, no degree”.

Utah’s Educational Attainment – 25 yrs. And older

American Communities Survey, 2009-2013Lumina Foundation, A Stronger Nation Through Higher Education

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A More Diverse Nation and StateMinority Share of the Population in Utah and the U.S.

Census Bureau, Perlich (2002), BEBR

1960 20120%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

35%

40%

1.9%

20.0%

11.4%

37.0%

Utah U.S.

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Completions (4 year degrees)

63% (6 yr) 39% (6 yr)

51% (8 yr)

National data: National Student Clearinghouse Research Center (http://nscresearchcenter.org/signaturereport4/)http://nscresearchcenter.org/signaturereport6-statesupplement/

USHE

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College Graduation Rate by Ethnicity (6-year)2007 Utah high school graduates

USOE/USHEHispanic Black Caucasian

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

35%

40%

45%

25.3% 26.9%

41.1%

in Higher Education in UtahUtilization of Technology


Online courses and degrees

• 81 degrees available entirely online.

• 1 in 4 students take an online-only course.

• Utilization of online courses has grown more than 5 fold since 2011.

Despite availability of online courses/degrees, students prefer using online courses to augment a traditional on-campus schedule.

But…• More than 85% of students who enroll in online courses

take a majority of their courses on-campus.

• Less than 3% of full-time students are enrolled totally online

• Most “100%” online students are part-time, over 25 yrs old.


available entirely online81 Certificates and Degrees

CertificatesAASAssociateBachelor’sMasters PhD LicensureMinor

18 8 10 20 19 3 2 2

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Hybrid/Blended Course Headcount(split in-class and online experience)

424 972

3,679

9,263

2011

2012

2013

2014

for Higher Education in UtahConclusions and Challenges

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Conclusions

• Economic & social benefits of higher education continue to grow in post-recession economy.

• State support has helped keep Utah one of the most affordable.

• Technology is critical, need to increase utilization.

Challenges

• Continued capacity challenges with projected growth.

• More diverse but persistent achievement gap.

• College readiness an issue.

• Completion needs continued focus.

for Higher Education in UtahStrategic Directions

Adopted by the Board of Regents in January 2015


Affordable ParticipationGoal: Increase the number of Utahns who decide to access, are prepared for, and succeed in higher education.• Keep higher education efficient in Utah by maintaining low tuition

and strong state support.

• Ensure state support for future student growth.

• Leverage proven programs that increase college knowledge and preparation• Concurrent Enrollment• Regents’ Scholarship• Utah College Application Week• StepUp college readiness grants rewarding partnerships with institutions and high

school)

• Continue increased collaboration with K-12


Goal: Increase the percentage of students who persist and graduate, using USHE institution performance relative to 66by2020 graduation targets.

Timely Completion

• Improve data sharing and reporting to inform parents and students• Wage and industry employment information of USHE

graduates (higheredutah.org)• First-ever high school feedback report – October 2015

• Continued focus on Regents’ Completion Initiative


Completion Initiative Overview

15-to-FinishIncrease the percentage of students taking 15 credit hours/semester or 30 credits/year, to help students maximize their dollars and time.

Degree MapsCreate semester-by-semester degree program maps with specific recommended courses each semester.

Plateau TuitionSet plateau tuition levels, focusing on 12-15 credits.

First-year mathIncrease the number of students successfully completing math within the first year through class or prior credit (AP, concurrent enrollment, etc).

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5 Reverse Transfer/Stackable CredentialsExplore the feasibility of implementing reverse transfer and stackable credentials USHE-wide.

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Adopted by the Board of Regents(July 2013)


Goal: Encourage innovation as a core value at each USHE institution, in keeping with its distinct mission. USHE is a “knowledge enterprise,” engaged in the creation and dissemination of knowledge.

Innovative Discovery

• Strengthen missions of institutions

• Ensure economic development priorities of state harness potential of research institutions

• Continued research in higher ed helps students in today’s knowledge economy.

• expansion of STEM and high demand programs to meet growing industry demand• Most popular job in Utah (according to US Census)

• 1978-2012: Truck Driver• 2014: Software Developer


Guiding objectives for development of a long-range higher education strategic plan during 2015.

In support of Governor’s 10-year education plan.

Previous strategic plans:

• 2010

• 1999

Long-Range Plan

Affordable Participation

Timely Completion

Innovative Discovery


Thank you for your support and leadership

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Schedule

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1:15 – 2:15 PM WORKSHOPS 1 & 2• Workshop 1 (Yankee Meadows):

Student Debt & Impact of Pell Grants – Dave Feitz, Executive Director, UHEAA• Workshop 2 (Vermillion Cliffs):

• USHE’s Role in Career and Technical Education – Dr. Blair Carruth, Asst. Commissioner for Academic Affairs

2:30 – 3:30 PM WORKSHOPS 3 & 4Workshop 3 (Yankee Meadows):

Capital Facility Process and Needs – Dr. Greg Stauffer, Associate Commissioner for Planning, Finance and Facilities

Workshop 4 (Vermillion Cliffs):Helping Concurrent Enrollment Contribute to Student Success – Dr. Elizabeth Hitch, Associate Commissioner for Academic Affairs

5:30 – 7:30 PM DINNER FOR REGENTS & TRUSTEESHunter Conference Center Patio

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