Indian Hills Community College Report to the Community 2011 Value Opportunity Excellence: Expect It. Experience It
Board of Trustees Indian Hills 10-County Area Front Row (l -r): H. Roy Lamansky (Fairfield), 13 years of service; Robert Pitsch (Sigourney), Vice-President, 22 years of service; Sharon Kline (Corydon), 10 years of service; and George Manning (Keosauqua), 2 years of service. Back row (l-r): Richard Gaumer (Ottumwa), 2 years of service; John Pothoven (Oskaloosa), President, 10 years of service; Kevin Kness (Albia), 12 years of service; Richard Sharp (Centerville), 13 years of service; and Tom Keck (Ottumwa), 9 years of service. Mission Statement Indian Hills Community College, an institution of higher learning, is dedicated to excellence in educational opportunity, economic development, cultural understanding and social enrichment. Student learning is the central unifying purpose of the college. Report to the Community
Message from the President Indian Hills Community College has a rich tradition steeped in service to its constituents. Our institutional culture revolves around internal and external accountability. This publication is part of that accountability; it is a snapshot of how your college is doing financially, who we are serving and a report on some of our annual activities. It is not intended to be a comprehensive report, but I hope it gives you a flavor on what your college is up to. This is not an inexpensive report to produce, so our intention is to make it available on a biannual basis in the interest of frugality. I encourage you to examine these pages and if you have questions please feel free to contact me or others at Indian Hills. I sincerely believe that the work that will be done by community colleges generally in our nation and state, and specifically in our region, over the next five years will be critical to our future economic and social health. Our 10-county region has provided a great lifestyle for southern Iowans for a number of generations. In some ways this is being threatened by lack of employment opportunities for young people, which causes an inordinate number of them to leave and challenging economic and healthcare issues for those that remain. Indian Hills intends to be part of a solution to these challenges. We are broadening our efforts in workforce training and economic development. We are experiencing record enrollments, which indicates to me that we are on the right path in most respects as our students vote with their feet. Community Colleges in Iowa have now become the primary post-secondary choice in Iowa. Our system enrolls over 100,000 undergraduates annually. They are the unquestioned best value in higher education. Indian Hills has been and intends to remain a leader in those educational endeavors that are important to our service area. Aside from being a parent, being part of Indian Hills Community College for 30+ years has been the richest part of my life. If you haven t been involved in our efforts I would implore you to get involved with your community college on some level. I will guarantee you that it will enrich your life and those around you. Thank you, so much for your support of Indian Hills. I believe deeply that without your support of our efforts, many people would find it much more difficult to live their lives. Sincerely, Jim Lindenmayer, Ph.D. President EXCELLENCE 2
Financial Profile Revenue Sources as a Percentage of the Operating Budget Source: Iowa Department of Education State Support Other Sources (Federal, Interest, Fund Transfers, etc.) 60% 50% 40% 30% 45.35% 31.34% 52.70% 21.88% 56.73% 56.28% 50.81% 30.37% 29.27% 31.65% 56.80% 45.62% 42.33% 31.52% 50.28% 34.28% Tuition & Fees Local Tax Support 20% 10% 16.82% 6.49% 17.26% 11.18% 8.17% 7.64% 9.8% 8.34% 7.97% 9.09% 4.2% 3.72% 3.71% 2.96% 12.79% 2.65% 1975-76 1980-81 1985-86 1990-91 1995-96 2000-01 2005-06 2009-10 Fiscal Year 2010 Source: Iowa Department of Education * Operating Revenues - $33,900,179 * Operating Expenditures - $33,173,732 Report to the Community
$25,000 2010-11 Annual Average Tuition Source: Iowa College Student Aid Commission $22,751 $20,000 $15,000 $10,000 $6,997 $7,140 $7,417 $5,000 $3,120 $3,666 IHCC OTHER ISU UNI U of I IOWA IOWA PRIVATE COMMUNITY COLLEGES COLLEGES FY2010 Operating Expenditures of $33,173,732 Source: Iowa Department of Education Adult Education 5% Physical Plant 10% Library and Iowa Communications Network 2% Student Services 11% Administration 5% Technical Education 32% Arts & Sciences 15% General Institution 20% (i.e. Information Technology, Course Development, Academic Assessment, Etc.) Nearly 700 high school valedictorians and salutatorians have chosen to attend Indian Hills since 1983. EXPECT IT 4
Student Profile Demographic Information By The Numbers Source: Indian Hills MIS Data Gender Credit Enrollment Source: Iowa Department of Education 2009-10 Academic Year - 8,065 (Record) Degrees and Diplomas Awarded (2009-10 Academic Year) 428 371 442 152 Associate of Arts/Science Associate of Applied Science Diplomas (6- to 12-month programs) GED Diplomas Male - 44% Female - 56% Division Arts and Sciences - 47% Health Occupations - 26% Technical Education - 27% Age 17 & Under 18-22 23-26 27-30 31-39 40-55 Over 55 17% 44% 10% 8% 10% 9% 2% Indian Hills Enrollment by Academic Year Source: National Center for Education Statistics 9,000 8,065 8,000 7,008 7,000 6,120 6,081 2000-01 2001-02 6,448 6,101 6,132 6,068 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 6,464 6,544 6,000 5,000 Report to the Community 2002-03 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10
Josh Stevens Bloomfield, Iowa Computer Software Development student Indian Hills stands out in several areas for me. First, the instructors have actual work experience in their field, so they know what they are teaching. Second, the small class sizes are really conducive to learning. Plus, the Computer Software Development program has near 100% job placement. Student Residency Students from Indian Hills 10-County Area 74%. Appanoose. Davis. Jefferson. Keokuk. Lucas. Mahaska. Monroe. Van Buren. Wapello. Wayne Other Iowa Residents 20% Out-of-State Residents 5% International Students 1% Students from 24 countries on six continents are enrolled in classes at Indian Hills. EXPERIENCE IT 6
Opportunity Academic Programs Offered at Indian Hills Accounting Assistant Administrative Assistant Agricultural/Biofuels Process Technology Arts and Sciences Associate Degree Nursing Automotive Collision Technology Automotive Technology Aviation Maintenance Technology Aviation Pilot Training Bioprocess Laboratory Technology Child Care Technician Clinical Laboratory Assistant Commercial Driver Training Computer Accounting Computer Networks and Security Computer Software Development Construction Management Construction Technology Report to the Community Construction Trades Criminal Justice Culinary Arts Diesel Power Systems Technology Digital Forensics Drafting/Virtual Reality Technology Early Childhood Associate Electronic Engineering Technology Electronic Technician Emergency Medical Intermediate Geospatial Technology Grounds Equipment Technician Health Information Technology Health Unit Coordinator Industrial Maintenance Industrial Technology Education Landscape and Turfgrass Technology Laser/Electro-Optics Technology Machine Technology Medical/Insurance Coding Medical Laboratory Technology Medical Transcriptionist Microcomputer Specialist Occupational Therapy Assistant Paramedic Specialist Pharmacy Technology Physical Therapist Assistant Practical Nursing Radiologic Technology Renewable Energy Technology Robotics/Automation Technology Surgical Technology Sustainable Agriculture and Entrepreneurship Therapeutic Massage Viticulture Welding Technology
Destiny Merrill formerly of Ottumwa, Iowa Arts and Sciences graduate I started working on my degree as an on-campus student, but my husband s career requires us to move quite a bit - sometimes every few months. Therefore, completing a degree on any campus was not an option. Thankfully, the Indian Hills Online Learning program allowed me to continue my studies even with my unpredictable lifestyle. Online Offerings Increasing at IHCC Online Learning at Indian Hills has experienced significant growth during the last four academic years as the number of students taking online courses has nearly doubled. The college offers more than 180 online courses in subjects related to the arts and sciences, advanced technologies and health occupations, as well as continuing education and skill-building courses. In addition, new online courses are being developed each term. Online courses allow students to further their education who would otherwise not have the opportunity, due to work and family responsibilities that make it difficult for them to attend traditional face-to-face classes. Indian Hills is committed to ensuring its online courses reflect the highest level of quality. IHCC s online courses are designed with the latest educational technology, including multimedia, online lectures, podcasts, video and more. Number of Students Taking At Least One IHCC Online Course 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 1,585 1,918 2,325 2,847 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 During the 2009-10 academic year, students from 59 Iowa counties and 25 states were enrolled in online courses offered by Indian Hills. EXCELLENCE 8
Student Life Student activities are an integral part of the educational experience at Indian Hills. The college sponsors approximately 40 clubs and organizations, many of them in individual academic programs, that provide opportunities for student involvement and leadership. Many of our students volunteer in campus and community projects. Intramural sports are also very popular. Students of all skill levels take part in organized coed activities including flag football, basketball and volleyball. IHCC s intercollegiate athletic teams annually compete for regional and national Report to the Community championships in nine sports on the Ottumwa and Centerville campuses. The Indian Hills chorus, jazz band, show choir and theatre department are also very important to our students. Students from academic programs throughout the college enjoy participating in these activities. Indian Hills also annually hosts regional, national and international art exhibits, dramatic presentations and musical performances. The college schedules more than 40 performing and visual arts events each year, most of which are free and open to the public.
Justin Clements Fairfield, Iowa Automotive Technology student President, Ottumwa Campus Student Senate Indian Hills graduates have among the highest placement and starting salaries among Iowa community colleges, according to the Iowa Department of Education. In 2010, annual starting salaries for Indian Hills graduates ranged up to $62,000. EXPECT IT IHCC s student clubs and organizations are great ways to meet people. With the wide range of these groups, there is literally something for everyone who wants to become involved on campus. 10
Student Assistance The Indian Hills Community College Foundation has been helping students for the past 35 years. Since its inception, more than 15,000 IHCC students have received $10.4 million in Foundation scholarships. Last year, 467 students were awarded Indian Hills Foundation scholarships totaling $911,866. The Foundation Board appreciates the financial and volunteer support that is received from individuals and businesses throughout our 10-county area. Indian Hills Foundation Scholarships would not be possible without that support. Alan Wilson Corydon, Iowa President, Indian Hills Foundation Board of Directors Report to the Community The Foundation Board of Directors consists of 19 individuals who represent the college s 10-county area. They give their time and resources because they know that Foundation scholarships make a difference in the lives of many Indian Hills students. Foundation board members feel that they are giving not only financial assistance, but also encouragement and a vote of confidence to scholarship recipients. Nearly 85 percent of Indian Hills students receive financial assistance. The college s Financial Aid staff works with students to find the most affordable way to pursue their educational endeavors.
Heather Charbonneau One of Our Own Coming from a small town, Indian Hills was perfect for me. The instructors all knew me by name and they really cared about how I did in their classes. IHCC s Van Buren County Service Center in Keosauqua also made it very convenient for me to take some of my classes while working full-time. Heather is a kindergarten-first grade teacher at the Van Buren Community Elementary School in Douds. She was awarded an Associate of Arts degree from Indian Hills in 2001. Heather received her bachelor s degree in education from Buena Vista University. Resources Brought to the Region by Indian Hills In a continuing effort to enhance services for our constituency, the college s Development Office pursues funding from federal, state, foundation, business and private sources. Since 1975, Indian Hills has attracted more than $119 million in grants and private contributions to the region. Highlights of the last two years include: Two U.S. Department of Labor, Community-Based Job Training Grants $2.2 million grant to fund a workforce training program in Health Occupations $1.9 million grant to fund a workforce training program in Advanced Manufacturing Three U.S. Department of Education Grants $1.7 million Title III grant to strengthen academic programs by upgrading technology $1.5 million TRIO grant to assist low income and first-generation college students $476,000 grant to develop online biofuels curriculum and assessment tools for instructors Iowa Department of Education -- $94,000 to fund adult literacy and work-based training U.S. Economic Development Administration/ Ottumwa Rotary Club -- $30,000 to conduct a feasibility study for a business incubator to foster economic growth and job creation in our region USDA -- $199,515; Alliant Energy -- $2,500; BNSF Foundation -- $5,000 -- all three grants to fund a fire and emergency training facility Delta Dental Foundation -- $60,280 to equip a new dental hygienist/assistant program National Science Foundation -- $310,781 to create career pathways for the bioprocessing and biofuels industry U.S. Department of Health and Human Services -- $188,000 for nursing scholarships Humanities Iowa -- $5,000 to fund diversity activities for students and the community In addition, Indian Hills along with Wapello County took the lead in bringing the Job Corps Center to the North Campus that represents a $30 million federal investment in our region. The center will provide educational and training services to 450 students per year and will pump $8-10 million annually into the local economy when the facility becomes operational. Approximately 85% of Indian Hills students receive financial assistance, including grants, loans, private support and IHCC Foundation scholarships. EXPERIENCE IT 12
Economic Impact Indian Hills Community College positively affects the economy of our 10-county region. The college creates regional income through the earnings of its faculty and staff, as well as its own operating and capital expenditures. Salaries of staff members living in our 10-county area total more than $23.5 million. Adjusting for taxes and other monies withdrawn from the local community in support of Indian Hills the IHCC Service Area will receive an estimated $32,218,000 in labor and non-labor income each year due to IHCC operations and capital spending. * Please note that these are real dollars flowing into our region s economy each year with no application of the multiplier effect. Source: Economic Modeling Specialists, interpolated for the 2010-11 academic year IHCC Full-Time/Part-Time Employees and Payroll, by County Calendar 2010 County Employees Payroll Appanoose 95 $2,293,727 Davis 76 $2,241,340 Jefferson 61 $1,068,263 Keokuk 44 $1,077,974 Lucas 18 $185,054 Mahaska 64 $1,213,037 Monroe 36 $801,873 Van Buren 22 $378,203 Wapello 520 $14,096,615 Wayne 21 $160,639 TOTAL 957 $23,516,725 Report to the Community
Gaylon Cowan One of Our Own Indian Hills is one of the best schools in the Midwest for technical training programs. I really liked the hands-on experience I received in a real world training environment at IHCC. That experience gave me a strong foundation to get started in industry. Seeing a growing demand for machining, welding and fabrication work, Gaylon and his brother, Geoff, started C & C Machining in Centerville 16 years ago. The company has grown to a workforce of more than 70 employees and ships products worldwide. Gaylon graduated with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Machine Technology from Indian Hills in 1990. Jobs Training Programs for Workforce/Economic Development The Iowa New Jobs Training Program (260E), administered in our area by Indian Hills Community College, assists new and expanding businesses with training funds for new jobs that are being created. Indian Hills management of the Iowa New Jobs Training Program during the past 10 years has resulted in: 48 agreements with 36 different companies in our 10-county area $20,745,000 in training funds 3,213 new jobs across our region Indian Hills also coordinates the Iowa Jobs Training Program (260F) to assist businesses with training and retaining their existing employees. During the last 10 years, Indian Hills administration of the Iowa Jobs Training Program has resulted in: 224 projects with 91 Southeast Iowa companies $2,438,180 in state training funds 5,100 workers trained and retained IHCC has assisted in the development of $20.7 million in area jobs training agreements during the past 10 years. EXCELLENCE 14
Mahaska County Career Academy Career Academies Indian Hills is partnering with area high schools and industry to offer career and technical education programs to high school students in the region. A record 2,196 high school students received college credit by successfully completing these courses during the past year. More than 200 students are enrolled in career-focused programs at academies in Centerville, Oskaloosa, Ottumwa and Sigourney. The academies offer courses in a variety of career programs (advanced manufacturing, agriculture, computer information, construction trades, entrepreneurship, geospatial technology, health occupations, machine technology and welding) designed to meet the future needs of employers in our region. Area adults are also eligible to enroll in academy courses. Work is progressing to open future academies in our 10-county area. High School Students Enrolled in Indian Hills Classes 2,500 2,196 2,000 1,838 1,500 1,000 1,314 1,492 1,070 500 2006 Report to the Community 2007 2008 2009 2010
Cindie Beem One of Our Own Attending Indian Hills as a non-traditional student was a life-changing experience for me. The education I received has taken me way beyond what I thought I could ever achieve. It provided me with a great background of medical knowledge needed for this career. Cindie, a 1992 IHCC graduate, is the director of the Health Information Management Department at Mahaska Health Partnership in Oskaloosa. Many of the employees in her department are also graduates of Indian Hills Health Occupations programs. She said Indian Hills graduates have a strong understanding of what health information is all about. IHCC s North campus expanding Indian Hills Community College is in the process of co-locating a myriad of services into an 80-acre workforce campus that will be a first-in-the-nation model. In recent years, Indian Hills has renovated its North Campus (formerly the Airport Campus) to allow for increased space for its aviation, welding and auto collision technology programs. The North Campus is continuing to expand into an Economic Development Complex that will include nearly 200,000 square feet of workforce assessment and training space to address adult workforce challenges as well as new facilities to engage at risk youth in order to capture their abilities for the workforce. In addition, services for small business startup and entrepreneurship will be located in a new business incubator on this campus. IHCC has also received funding to build a Regional Rural Emergency Services Training Center at the North Campus. North Campus Services Iowa Workforce Development Workforce Investment Act IHCC training and assessment space A national Job Corps Training Center operated by a private corporation to house and train approximately 450 youth (ages 16-24) annually Wapello County Regional Academy serving youth (ages 16-19) jointly administered by Indian Hills and the Ottumwa Community School District Indian Hills Regional Rural Emergency Services Training Center Business Incubator Facility Indian Hills ranks second among Iowa s 15 community colleges in the graduation rate of its full-time students. EXPECT IT 16
Partnerships Indian Hills has worked through the years to establish partnerships with companies and agencies throughout our 10-county area. These partnerships are essential in addressing current and emerging needs of those involved. Indian Hills Rural Health Education Partnership has doubled in size since our last Report to the Community and now includes 95 members. The partnership includes any entity that employs people who provide health care and emergency services. Its members include hospitals, nursing homes, emergency medical services, public health departments, social service agencies, schools and universities, hospices, clinics and fire departments. One of the benefits of this partnership is that Southeast Iowa healthcare and emergency workers Report to the Community can attend continuing education conferences and workshops close to home which is more convenient and economically feasible for those involved. IHCC is also in the early stages of developing an Advanced Manufacturing Partnership that now includes 16 companies located in the 10-county area. The partnership is designed to ensure that area manufacturing companies will be able to maintain a viable workforce by jointly offering state-of-the-art education, training and specialty-certification classes for their employees. Partnership members will also work together on grant applications to fund and promote training opportunities. During the 2009-10 academic year, Indian Hills graduated more students with degrees and diplomas in Health Care and Manufacturing than any other community college in Iowa.
As we have been for generations, Indian Hills Community College remains committed to meeting the needs of the residents of our 10-county area and beyond. EXPERIENCE IT 18
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