Louisiana s Community and Technical Colleges

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1 Louisiana s Community and Technical Colleges Joe D. May President

2 The Louisiana Challenge One in five adults (aged 18-64) in Louisiana have not finished high school ranking us near the bottom in the U.S. The number one reason given by companies for not locating to Louisiana is a lack of a qualified workforce. At least 55% of all new jobs will require 1-2 years of specialized education and training. Yet, only 8% of our high school graduates go to community and technical colleges to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities required for these jobs. Meanwhile, every hour of every day, over two people who have attended college in Louisiana leave the state to pursue better opportunities.

3 Workforce Pipeline LOUISIANA S WORKFORCE PIPELINE IS DRAMATICALLY OUT OF LINE WITH MARKET DEMANDS Supply trend 100% Demand trend 100% 100% Enter 4-yr public or private universities Enter 2-yr colleges, etc Directly enter job market after graduation Drop out or leave the state before graduation *Based on Louisiana high school class of 2004 **Based on 2014 projections from Bureau of Labor Statistics Source:Louisiana Workforce Commission; LED analysis 2004* 2014**

4 Higher Ed Enrollment Mix SREB State 4-Year 2-Year Ratio of 2-Year to 4-Year North Carolina 182, , Florida 254, , Texas 415, , SREB 2,128,870 1,686, Louisiana 123,478 42, West Virginia 55,329 15, Source: Southern Region Education Board Factbook on Higher Education Full Time Equivalent Enrollment in SREB States

5 Our State s Economy Depends Upon... At least half of all Louisiana students beginning college at a technical or community college. Technical and community colleges becoming the primary access points to higher education.

6 Enrollment Change 10,000 5,000 Student Enrollment Change from Fall 2004 Baseline LCTCS - (5,000) (10,000) (15,000) Universities (20,000) (25,000) Fall 2004 Fall 2005 Fall 2006 Fall 2007 Fall year Universities (less professional schools) LCTCS Source: BOR Statewide Student Profile System Fall 2005 is Katrina and Rita impact

7 Technical & Community College Goals Align programs with local workforce and regional economic needs. Double degree and credential attainment. Triple enrollment 160,000 Students Guarantee Results.

8 Our Guarantee...

9 2008 Workforce Agenda Establishment of the $10.0 million Workforce Training Rapid Response Fund. Overhaul of Funding Formula. Centers of Excellence.

10 Act 890 Created Workforce Training Rapid Response Fund of $10.0 million. Provides mechanism for program growth and development in alignment with market needs.

11 HCR 65 Revision of funding formula for LCTCS. Provide differential funding amounts for each major program type in order to best meet the prioritized needs.

12 Solutions that Work Our Plan Align higher education funding with state priorities. Target critical workforce needs with Workforce Training Rapid Response Fund. Expand access to higher education through online learning. Eliminate duplicated courses, improve student transfer and enhance retention through common course numbering. Sell Act 391 Bonds to ensure smart facilities to align with training needs of today and tomorrow. Guarantee transfer of degree programs to universities. Dramatically expand dual enrollment opportunities so that high school students can invest in their future by earning college credit.

13 Performance Funding The purpose of performance funding is to align the available dollars to solve state problems. We have over $1.0 billion of state funds going to higher education teaching institutions. An economic down-turn provides an opportunity to prioritize the use of available dollars to focus on solving state problems.

14 Performance is about Meaningful Results Our graduates get jobs. Our graduates transfer to universities and succeed. Our graduates pass licensure and certification examinations. Our students achieve their personal goals. Our students are prepared to enter the workforce Guaranteed!

15 TOTAL: $171.0 million 23 Facility Projects 14 Colleges

16 Funding Versus Enrollment Enrollment Change Fall 06 to Fall 08 13,000 12,707 $120,000,000 New Funding FY 07 to FY 09 11,000 $100,000,000 $101,705,140 9,000 $80,000,000 7,000 5,000 $60,000,000 $49,960,948 3,000 $40,000,000 $29,971,950 1, $20,000,000 $4,958,107 (1,000) (584) LSU UL SU LCTCS $0 LSU UL SU LCTCS

17 Impact of Reductions State Share of Funding Impact of Proposed Across-the Board Reduction LTC 83% -23.7% TCC 75% -21.4% CC 65% -18.5% UL/SU 60% -17.1% LSU 56% -16.0%

18 Assistance Needed New funding formula Costs Enrollment Performance Act 391 Essential to the future of technical and community colleges Prioritized funding rather than across the board cuts

19 Wednesday, January 28, 2009 The Times-Picayune The mid-year budget cuts recently announced by Gov. Jindal hinted at some prioritization within state programs. The Louisiana Community and Technical College System was one of two key units spared from the cuts. It is a realization by our leaders that we must not stop progress in this key area of education and workforce development at a time when LCTCS has seen a significant enrollment increase. Steve Stumpf Board of Trustees Blueprint Louisiana

20 Community and Technical Colleges are the solution to Louisiana s workforce and economic growth.

21 Don t Starve the Solution Louisiana's Community and Technical Colleges