SECTION I: INSTITUTIONAL CONTEXT Mission Statement To Deliver on the Promise of Education At Millikin, we prepare students for Professional success; Democratic citizenship in a global environment; A personal life of meaning and value. Environmental Analysis Provide a brief synopsis (in bulleted format) of the factors influencing the institution and how these factors affect the institution s ability to address the six policy areas of The Illinois Commitment. Increasing demand for adult education o Response- Millikin is addressing the community s need for continuing education and degree completion with its new Professional Adult Comprehensive Education (PACE) programs. Millikin s PACE program now includes degrees in nursing, education, and management and organizational leadership. o Millikin s MBA program is in its sixth year and has served over 150 local professionals. o The university continues to explore new programs to meet the needs of adult learners. Escalating technology costs o Response- continues to seek and has acquired grant funding for technology. Level of college preparation of high school students entering universities. o Response- has a successful EDGE summer program for entering freshmen needing additional preparation prior to beginning the fall semester. Millikin has a successful freshman seminar program designed to facilitate the transition from high school to the university. o The University has successfully implemented the College Readiness Program for students in the community. Our traditional student population is shifting towards attending a community college and transferring to a traditional university. o Response- Millikin has dedicated resources and personnel towards working with the community colleges to facilitate transfer opportunities for students. Shortages in Nursing o Response - Millikin s nursing program has partnered with our local community college to share a faculty member. o The Nursing program has increased its capacity in serving students interested in Nursing. o The School of Nursing is exploring opportunities to offer a masters in nursing. 1
SECTION II: PROGRESS POLICY AREA ONE: Higher education will help Illinois sustain strong economic growth through its teaching, service, and research activities. COMMON INSTITUTIONAL INDICATORS Percent of undergraduate degree/certificate recipients either employed or enrolled in further education within one year of graduation Number Employed and/or Enrolled Number of Survey Respondents Percent Employed and/or Enrolled 408 412 99% a) Institutional goal(s) for this indicator: Maintain the university s high employment/graduate school rate. b) Brief interpretation of institutional performance and related implications: Millikin continues to maintain its strong performance in students acquiring employment or post-graduate education after graduation. This positively reflects on our commitment to prepare students for professional success. to Policy Area One: Indicators: Each of the following indicators reflects Millikin s commitment to economic growth in Illinois as it prepares students for professional success. Nursing placement rates Academic Year 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 Nursing Placement Rates 100% 100% 100% 2
New early childhood program to address a growing need for early childhood educators Internships Academic Year 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 Early Childhood Program Enrollment 0 0 0 29 Academic Year 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 Students Completing Internships 491 547 563 536 SCORE (Counselors to America s Small Business) The Counselors to America s Small Business (SCORE) program is housed in the business school s Center for Entrepreneurship and it serves small businesses in the community. Interpretation Year 2002 2003 2004 Business clients served @200 @250 @300 Total hours of service 1600 1642 1704 Millikin is connected to the economic needs of the community in both preparing professionals and providing serve to the community. 3
POLICY AREA TWO: Higher education will join elementary and secondary education to improve teaching and learning at all levels. Fiscal Year 2005 Accomplishments Provide an overview of the key institutional achievements during fiscal year 2005 that demonstrate the institution s progress in addressing this policy area. Fiscal Year 2006 Plans has launched a new early childhood education program working in collaboration with Richland Community College, school district #61, and Baby Talk. Describe a few of the highest priority actions the institution intends to pursue in fiscal year 2006 that will help to achieve this policy area. is exploring a new masters program for teachers in the community. Fiscal Year 2006 Challenges Describe any potential challenges that may impact the institution s ability to successfully address this policy area in fiscal year 2006. New start-up costs associated with launching a new program and sustaining a new program in its infancy. COMMON INSTITUTIONAL INDICATORS Annual number of undergraduate students completing requirements for initial teacher certification by certificate area (Applies only to institutions with teacher education programs) Certificate Area 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 Early Childhood Education 0 0 0 Elementary Education 46 46 51 Secondary Education 45 36 24 Special Education 0 0 0 Total 91 82 75 a) Institutional goal(s) for this indicator: The University is expanding educational offerings in the area of early childhood education and is exploring additional programs. b) Brief interpretation of institutional performance and related implications: At present, there has been a shift in interest in type of teacher certification by our students. 4
to Policy Area Two: Indicator Interpretation Academic Year 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 Early Childhood, Adult Educ. Pgm. Enrollment 0 0 0 16 As part of the university s goal to provide adult education, early childhood has been added. The program s enrollment is off to a good start. 5
POLICY AREA THREE: No Illinois citizen will be denied an opportunity for a college education because of financial need. Fiscal Year 2005 Accomplishments Provide an overview of the key institutional achievements during fiscal year 2005 that demonstrate the institution s progress in addressing this policy area. Last year, 97% of students received financial aid totaling more than $26 million. Millikin offers aid in the form of need-based and merit-based scholarships, talent awards, loans and student employment. continues its Long Vanderberg scholars program targeted to successful minority students. Millikin has a large honors program targeted to approximatly100 incoming freshmen each year. The Long Vanderberg and honors programs provide substantial scholarship dollars to approximately 18% of the incoming freshmen. Fiscal Year 2006 Plans Describe a few of the highest priority actions the institution intends to pursue in fiscal year 2006 that will help to achieve this policy area. As part of the University s three-year strategic plan, one of its strategies is to reshape financial aid packaging to better serve students and the institution. Fiscal Year 2006 Challenges Describe any potential challenges that may impact the institution s ability to successfully address this policy area in fiscal year 2006. Escalating institutional costs particularly in health care and technology combined with an increase in price sensitivity of the students. to Policy Area Three: 6
POLICY AREA FOUR: Illinois will increase the number and diversity of citizens completing training and education programs. Fiscal Year 2005 Accomplishments Provide an overview of the key institutional achievements during fiscal year 2005 that demonstrate the institution s progress in addressing this policy area. The university has successfully implemented new strategies in recruitment to attract diverse faculty, administrators, and staff. There was an increase in diversity in new full-time faculty hired in 2005 for the 2006 academic year. Millikin has begun a Spanish language program on its university radio station. The admissions office has hired a bilingual admissions counselor. The university has begun new adult education programs to serve the non-traditional student population. Fiscal Year 2006 Plans Describe a few of the highest priority actions the institution intends to pursue in fiscal year 2006 that will help to achieve this policy area. s three-year strategic plan is directed at enhancing campus diversity. In part, greater employee diversity will attract greater student diversity. Consistent with the strategies identified in its strategic plan, the university will continue to work on advancing diversity across the campus. Fiscal Year 2006 Challenges Describe any potential challenges that may impact the institution s ability to successfully address this policy area in fiscal year 2006. Realigning resources to meet the needs of the institution s strategie s. Completions by race/ethnicity and gender COMMON INSTITUTIONAL INDICATORS Source: IPEDS Degrees Conferred Survey. [Supporting data is available on the IBHE website.] Institutions are not required to submit additional data. a) Institutional goal(s) for this indicator: b) Brief interpretation of institutional performance and related implications: 7
to Policy Area Four: The university s goal is to have a diverse community, as it is committed to creating a diverse campus population, fostering a campus atmosphere where diversity is valued, and generating a campus learning community that embraces diversity. Indicators Students Employment Interpretation Minority Percentages per Academic Year 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 All Undergraduates 12% 11% 13% Adult Education Program Undergraduates -- 17% 13% MBA 9% 18% 13% Academic Year 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 Adminis tration 7.50% 7.78% 5.50% Faculty FT 2.80% 2.90% 6.90% Staff 17.10% 9.09% 8.80% Note: staff changes are due in part to contracting out service. The university s new strategies to recruit diverse faculty are beginning to work. Student diversity continues to hold steady. 8
POLICY AREA FIVE: Illinois colleges and universities will be accountable for providing high quality academic programs and the systematic assessment of student learning outcomes while holding students to ever higher expectations for learning and growth. COMMON INSTITUTIONAL INDICATORS Extent to which institutional quality and effectiveness are recognized by graduates through alumni surveys Mean Score 3.25 3.31 2.48 2.55 2.33 3.19 3.16 Selected Questions from The College Student Report 2005 NSSE To what extent has your experience at this institution contributed to your knowledge, skills, and personal development in the following areas? (Q11) 1=very little, 2=some, 3=quite a bit, 4=very much Acquiring job or work-related knowledge and skills Thinking critically and analytically Understanding people of other racial and ethnic backgrounds Developing a personal code of values and ethics Contributing to the welfare of your community How would you evaluate your entire educational experience at this institution? (Q13) 1=poor, 2=fair, 3=good, 4=excellent If you could start over again, would you go to the same institution you are now attending? (Q14) 1=definitely no, 2=probably no, 3=probably yes, 4=definitely yes Pass rates on professional/occupational licensure examinations relative to national averages Pass Rates (%) 2002 2003 2004 Field Examination Inst l Nat l Inst l Nat l Inst l Nat l Law Illinois Bar Exam: First-Time Takers, Summer --- --- --- --- --- --- Medicine U.S. Medical Exam, Step 2 --- --- --- --- --- --- Dentistry National Dental Board Exam, Part II --- --- --- --- --- --- Nursing National Council Licensure Exam, RN 96% 87% 94% 88% 86% 85% a) Institutional goal(s) for this indicator: To maintain the university s historic high pass rate for nursing licensure. b) Brief interpretation of institutional performance and related implications: The nursing program continues to exceed the national pass rate. 9
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POLICY AREA SIX: Illinois colleges and universities will continually improve productivity, cost-effectiveness, and accountability. COMMON INSTITUTIONAL INDICATORS Percent of first-time, full-time degree-seeking freshmen who complete their degree within 150 percent of catalog time Source: IPEDS Graduation Rate Survey. [Supporting data is available on the IBHE website.] Institutions are not required to submit additional data. a) Institutional goal(s) for this indicator: b) Brief interpretation of institutional performance and related implications: to Policy Area Six: 11