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Invited Presentation for the Invited Presentation for the
Texas Higher Education Coordinating BoardTexas Higher Education Coordinating Board2006 Governing Board Conference2006 Governing Board Conference
Prepared by thePrepared by the National Forum on Higher Education for the Public Good National Forum on Higher Education for the Public Good
Center for the Study of Higher and Postsecondary Education Center for the Study of Higher and Postsecondary Education University of MichiganUniversity of Michigan
November 7, 2006November 7, 2006
Thriving in Coldwater: Elaborating The Benefits of Higher Elaborating The Benefits of Higher
Education in TexasEducation in Texas
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Coldwater, MichiganColdwater, Michigan
……to increase awareness, understanding, to increase awareness, understanding, commitment, and actioncommitment, and action
relative to the public role of higher education in the United States
67%
70%
71%
76%
19%
18%
16%
16%
17%
16%
15%
16%
15%
14%
65%
64%
63%
61%
61%
57%
54%
13%
Attracting people to the state
Creating a sense of state pride
Keeping young people in the state
Bringing money into the state
Good quality of life
Attracting businesses & employers
Keeping the state's economy strong
Creating jobs
Enhance research & technology
Technologically competitive
Well-trained workforce in state
Fairly important Very important
Why Do Higher Education Why Do Higher Education Institutions Matter?Institutions Matter?
Source: The American Council on Education
Please tell me how important good public colleges and universities are to each of the following:
89%
85%
85%
83%
80%
80%
80%
77%
77%
75%
73%
What should a student gain from college?(% saying "absolutely essential"…)
71%
68%
63%
61%
60%
57%
44%
32%
What Should Students Get Out What Should Students Get Out of College?of College?
Source: The National Center for Public Policy & Higher Education
A sense of maturity and how to manage on their own
An ability to get along with people different from themselves
An improved ability to solve problems and think analytically
Learning hi-tech skills, such as using computers and the Internet
Specific expertise and knowledge in careers they have chosen
Top-notch writing and speaking skills
Responsibilities of citizenship, such as voting and volunteering
Exposure to great writers and thinkers in subjects like literature and history
Benefits of Higher EducationBenefits of Higher Education
Private and Public Private and Public Economic BenefitsEconomic Benefits
Higher Education Benefits ModelHigher Education Benefits Model
ECONOMIC
PRIVATE
Increased Tax Revenues Greater Productivity Increased Consumption Increased Workforce Flexibility Decreased Reliance on Government Financial Support
Reduced Crime Rates Increased Charitable Giving / Community Service Increased Quality of Civic Life Social Cohesion / Appreciation of Diversity Improved Ability to Adapt to and Use Technology
Improved Health / Life Expectancy Improved Quality of Life for Offspring Better Consumer Decision Making Increased Personal Status More Hobbies / Leisure Activities
Higher Salaries and Benefits Employment Higher Savings Levels Improved Working Conditions Personal / Professional Mobility
PUBLIC
SOCIAL
Source: Institute for Higher Education Policy (1998). Reaping the Benefits: Defining the Public and Private Value of Going to College. Available online at http://www.ihep.org/Pubs/PDF/Reap.pdf
Benefits of Higher EducationBenefits of Higher Education
Personal HealthPersonal Health
Source: Institute for Higher Education Policy. http://www.ihep.com
Percent of population 25 & older who described their health as good, very good, or excellent in March 2004
Texas compared to U.S.
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Less than highschool
High schooldiploma
Some college Bachelor'sdegree
Advanceddegree
US Texas
Benefits of Higher EducationBenefits of Higher Education
Volunteerism Volunteerism
Source: Institute for Higher Education Policy. http://www.ihep.com
Percent of population 25 & older who reported ever volunteering for an organization in September 2004
Texas compared to U.S.
0%5%
10%15%20%25%30%35%40%
Less than high school High school diploma Some college Bachelor's degree
US Texas
Benefits of Higher EducationBenefits of Higher Education
Voting BehaviorVoting Behavior
Source: Institute for Higher Education Policy. http://www.ihep.com
Percent of population 25 & older who voted in the November 2000 election Texas compared to U.S.
0%
10%
20%30%
40%
50%
60%70%
80%
90%
Less than highschool
High schooldiploma
Some college Bachelor'sdegree
Advanceddegree
US Texas
Additional Social BenefitsAdditional Social Benefits
More education, less smokingMore education, less smoking More education, more book salesMore education, more book sales More education, less likely to be incarceratedMore education, less likely to be incarcerated More education, greater intercultural competenceMore education, greater intercultural competence More education in one generation, more in the nextMore education in one generation, more in the next More educated residents, more attractive communities, More educated residents, more attractive communities,
magnets for diversity, entrepreneurs, less crime, more magnets for diversity, entrepreneurs, less crime, more support for the arts, more tourismsupport for the arts, more tourism
Understanding Individual and Benefits in Understanding Individual and Benefits in an Ecological Frameworkan Ecological Framework
Local
National
Global
State
Global Comparisons:Global Comparisons:Comparing International Investments Comparing International Investments
and Educational Outcomesand Educational Outcomes
Global Comparisons:Global Comparisons:Comparing International Investments Comparing International Investments
and Educational Outcomesand Educational Outcomes
Working age U.S citizens 25-64 (28.9% have degrees) Working age U.S citizens 25-64 (28.9% have degrees) US ranks 1st
Investments in higher education as share of GDP (2.7%) Investments in higher education as share of GDP (2.7%) US ranks 1st
Percent of HS Graduates Prepared for Tertiary Education US ranks 4th
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) (2005) Education at a Glance.
Global Comparisons:Global Comparisons:Comparing International Investments Comparing International Investments
and Educational Outcomesand Educational OutcomesLooking More Closely at Investments in Higher EducationLooking More Closely at Investments in Higher Education
Of the 2.7% GDP investment, only 0.9% is public: Of the 2.7% GDP investment, only 0.9% is public: 12th
Current Degree Attainment (32.9%): Current Degree Attainment (32.9%): 12th
Advanced Graduate Level Degrees Awarded: Advanced Graduate Level Degrees Awarded: 14th
US is US is 1st1st in terms of degrees granted in Social Sciences, in terms of degrees granted in Social Sciences, Business, and Law….but in EngineeringBusiness, and Law….but in Engineering 28th
Percent prepared for all postsecondary education Percent prepared for all postsecondary education 6th
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) (2005) Education at a Glance.
State by State Comparisons:State by State Comparisons:Texas in the Region* and NationTexas in the Region* and Nation
TX is TX is 2nd2nd in US Population (22.3 million) in US Population (22.3 million)
TX is TX is 3535thth in median household income ($42,139); 6 in median household income ($42,139); 6 thth in the region in the region behind MD, VA, DE, GA, & FLbehind MD, VA, DE, GA, & FL
TX is TX is 1919thth nationally in terms of state and local investment in higher nationally in terms of state and local investment in higher education per capita ($258); 7education per capita ($258); 7 thth in the region behind NC, LA, MS, GA, in the region behind NC, LA, MS, GA, AL, & KYAL, & KY
TX is TX is 2929thth nationally in the % of people 25 years and over with nationally in the % of people 25 years and over with Bachelors or above; 4Bachelors or above; 4thth in the region behind MD, VA, DE, & GA in the region behind MD, VA, DE, & GA
* Region is defined by the 16 states that comprise the Southern Regional Education Board
Source: US Census Bureau (2006). Factfinder. The National Center for Higher Education Management Systems (2006) at http://www.higheredinfo.org.
Texas
Montana
Utah
California
Idaho
Nevada
Arizona
Oregon
Iowa
Colorado
Wyoming
Kansas
New Mexico
Minnesota
Illinois Ohio
Nebraska
Missouri
Georgia
Oklahoma
Washington
South Dakota
North Dakota
WisconsinMaine
Alabama
Arkansas
New York
Virginia
Indiana
Michigan
Louisiana
Kentucky
Tennessee
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
Florida
Mississippi
Michigan
South Carolina
West Virginia
Vermont
Maryland
New Jersey
New Hampshire
MassachusettsConnecticut
Delaware
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Percent Bachelor's or Above
States
15% - 20%
21% - 23%
24% - 27%
28% - 30%
31% - 39% µ
Degree Attainment by State, Census 2000
Texas Educational AttainmentTexas Educational Attainment
Public Colleges and Universities by Public Colleges and Universities by Level of Educational AttainmentLevel of Educational Attainment
Cameron County
Community Matters…Community Matters…Travis County
The New Economy is Global, Regional & LocalThe New Economy is Global, Regional & Local
2002 New Economy Index Score: National Average and Southern Regional Education Board States
40.7
40.9
41.7
45.3
45.9
48.6
51.1
52.2
54.1
57.5
60.1
60.3
62.7
67.6
70.5
72.1
75.6
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
West Virginia
Missippi
Arkansas
Alabama
Louisiana
Kentucky
South Carolina
Tennessee
Oklahoma
North Carolina
Georgia
United States
Florida
Texas
Delaware
Virginia
Maryland
What is Being Done?What is Being Done?
State policy initiativesState policy initiatives Community based strategiesCommunity based strategies National effortsNational efforts
Community Based StrategiesCommunity Based Strategies
Access to Democracy Access to Democracy
The Access to Democracy project is a statewide initiative The Access to Democracy project is a statewide initiative intended to engage students, civic leaders, and community intended to engage students, civic leaders, and community members in dialogues on the issues of access and quality members in dialogues on the issues of access and quality in higher education. in higher education.
The Access to Democracy initiative represents an The Access to Democracy initiative represents an intentional intersection of intentional intersection of "Grass-roots" and "Grass-"Grass-roots" and "Grass-tops" tops" efforts. efforts.
Community Based StrategiesCommunity Based Strategies
Access to Democracy Access to Democracy
Views Expressed in Community DialoguesViews Expressed in Community Dialogues
Attempts to enhance college access should begin at the K-12 levelAttempts to enhance college access should begin at the K-12 level
Teachers and parents play an important role in shaping the views and Teachers and parents play an important role in shaping the views and aspirations of studentsaspirations of students
Some students who are qualified get into college and perform well but Some students who are qualified get into college and perform well but have had to leave because they could not afford it have had to leave because they could not afford it
Everyone should have the opportunity to go to college, but not Everyone should have the opportunity to go to college, but not everyone should have a degreeeveryone should have a degree
The Benefits of Higher Education are: The Benefits of Higher Education are:
Private, Economic, Social Private, Economic, Social andand Public Public
Higher Education Benefits ModelHigher Education Benefits Model
ECONOMIC
PRIVATE
Increased Tax Revenues Greater Productivity Increased Consumption Increased Workforce Flexibility Decreased Reliance on Government Financial Support
Reduced Crime Rates Increased Charitable Giving / Community Service Increased Quality of Civic Life Social Cohesion / Appreciation of Diversity Improved Ability to Adapt to and Use Technology
Improved Health / Life Expectancy Improved Quality of Life for Offspring Better Consumer Decision Making Increased Personal Status More Hobbies / Leisure Activities
Higher Salaries and Benefits Employment Higher Savings Levels Improved Working Conditions Personal / Professional Mobility
PUBLIC
SOCIAL
Source: Institute for Higher Education Policy (1998). Reaping the Benefits: Defining the Public and Private Value of Going to College. Available online at http://www.ihep.org/Pubs/PDF/Reap.pdf
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AuthorsAuthors
Christopher Baldwin is a doctoral student with the Center for the Christopher Baldwin is a doctoral student with the Center for the Study of Higher and Postsecondary Education at the University of Study of Higher and Postsecondary Education at the University of MichiganMichigan
Nathan Daun-Barnett is a doctoral candidate and research analyst with Nathan Daun-Barnett is a doctoral candidate and research analyst with the Center for the Study of Higher and Postsecondary Education at the the Center for the Study of Higher and Postsecondary Education at the University of MichiganUniversity of Michigan
John C. Burkhardt is a professor of higher education at the University John C. Burkhardt is a professor of higher education at the University of Michiganof Michigan
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