An Overview of Purdue University North Central
Topics for Today History and Background Information about PNC The Typical PNC Student PNC Initiatives to Ensure Student Success PNC s Important Role in Our Region
Auspicious Beginnings At the end of World War II, two extension sites were opened in LaPorte and Michigan City. In 1946 the two sites were combined into one and local philanthropist, Catherine Barker Hickox, gave the historic Barker Mansion to the Purdue Research Foundation for use as the Purdue North Central campus.
Westville Site Opened in 1967 Thanks to the diligence of then State Senator John Shawley and the Purdue Regional Campus Administration (John Hicks) a new campus was built in Westville on U.S. Highway 421. It opened in the fall of 1967. PNC had one building, 155 acres and 1200 students.
PNC Today Today, the campus has three academic buildings in Westville, along with facilities in Valparaiso. Courses are also offered at the Portage Learning Center. PNC now has three buildings, 269 acres and 6,048 students.
Pup Chancellor Direct Reports Chancellor James B. Dworkin Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Karen Schmid Vice Chancellor for Administration Steve Turner Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management and Student Services Paul McGuinness Director of Development Melissa Westphal Benefiel Assistant Vice Chancellor of Marketing and Campus Relations Judy Jacobi Executive Assistant to the Chancellor Debra Nielsen Secretary Amber Cable Contents Index
PNC Employees Employees by Job Category FY 11-12 Total Full-time Employees 303 Full-Time Faculty 119 Full Time - A/P Staff 101 Full Time - C/S Staff 83 *Data effective June 30, 2012 PNC is one of the Top Ten Employers in LaPorte County.
Typical PNC Student Undergraduate Students: 6,048 Of that number 2,475 are concurrent/dual credit students 2,467 Male 3,581 Female 15.2% Minority Students Average Number of Credit Hours Taken: 11.8 Average Age: 25 52% bring transfer credit Most students work and attend college 67% First Generation/Low Income Spends considerable time commuting to and from campus
Student Debt Undergraduate Students: 36% graduate with no debt. 64% graduate with debt; average $22,689. In Indiana 37% graduate with no debt. 63% graduate with debt; average $27,500. NOTE: 49% of our of our students household income is below $15,000. (Based on independent filers for 2011-12 aid year)
Initiatives for Increasing Degree Completion More Degrees = More Graduates Ensuring Purdue Quality Serving the Students of Our Region PNC College Bound Program Online Courses Concurrent/Dual Credit Enrollment Student Success Initiatives Faculty Interaction with Students Campus Activities Student Services and Activities Complex
Baccalaureate Degree Inventory Degree Date Degree Authorized Graduates 2012 Total Graduates 1994-2012 Enrolled FA 2012 1. Organizational Leadership & Supervision 1980 17 387 82 2. Bachelor of Liberal Studies 9/11/81 75 1,317 176 3. Elementary Education 12/14/83 37 530 175 4. Mechanical Technology 3/10/84 8 135 69 5. English 3/10/89 12 103 69 6. Biology 5/14/93 16 155 155 7. Business 8/11/00 77 578 478 8. Computer Information Systems Technology 8/10/01 2 71 130 9. Behavioral Sciences 12/14/01 26 167 173 10. Engineering Technology 12/13/02 27 172 124 11. Communications 12/13/02 13 73 70 12. Nursing 2+2 2/13/04 24 101 45 13. Nursing (Generic) 08/10/07 16 16 159 14. Early Childhood Education 10/12/07 4 4 76 15. Mechanical Engineering 11/09/07 12 21 84 16. Construction Engineering & Management Technology 05/09/08 14 33 68 17. Secondary Education (in biology, chemistry, math, physics) 08/08/08 0 0 36 18. Human Resources 02/13/09 11 27 72 19. Social Work 10/11/09 10 10 76 20. Electrical Engineering 3/11/11 0 0 42 21. History 5/11/12 0 0 5 22. Psychology 5/11/12 0 0 23 Shaded Area Programs added since 2000
More Degrees = More Graduates Degree Type Graduates by Degree Type 30 25 20 15 10 20 6 22 Associate Degrees Offered Baccalaureate Degrees Offered 600 500 400 300 200 178 146 410 Associate Degrees Awarded Bachelors Degrees Awarded 5 0 6 2000 2012 100 0 101 2000 2012 IPEDS Fall to Fall Retention Six Year Graduation Rate 2000 vs. 2011 62.0% 60.0% 58.0% 56.0% 54.0% 52.0% 50.0% 53.2% 61.6% 25.0% 20.0% 15.0% 10.0% 5.0% 12.7% 23.4% 48.0% 1999-2000 2011-2012 0.0% IPEDS Cohort 1994-95 IPEDS Cohort 2005-06
Graduates by Degree Type (includes all PNC baccalaureate programs) 7.95% 18.00% 38.23% 35.82% First-time, Full-time Summer/Fall Enrolled Transfers from a non-purdue Campus Transfers from a Purdue Campus First-time, Part-time or Spring Enrolled NOTE: 64% of PNC graduates are not included in IPEDS cohort. This data must be disaggregated to understand how all students, not just traditional full-time students, fare. --from The American Dream 2.0: How Financial Aid Can Help Improve College, Access, Affordability, and Completion.
Changing Student Profile Degrees Awarded 1970-71 to 2011-12
Ensuring Purdue Quality Higher Learning Commission 2011 highest level report Authorized to offer 100% of programs online (other Purdue campuses authorized to offer 5-20% of programs online) ABET Electrical Engineering (BS) Mechanical Engineering (BS) Construction Engineering & Management Technology (BS) Engineering Technology (BS) Mechanical Engineering Technology (BS) Electrical Engineering Technology (AS) Industrial Engineering Technology (AS) Building Construction Management Technology (AS) Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Business (BS) Human Resources (BS) Organizational Leadership (BS) National Association of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) Concurrent Enrollment Program National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) Elementary Education (BA) Early Childhood Education (BS) Secondary Math and Science Education (BS) National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC) Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
Serving the Students of Our Region Purdue Regional Campus Market Share 2011-12 Indiana County PNC Market Share PUC Market Share IPFW Market Share Porter County 80.4% 18.7% 0.9% LaPorte County 95.8% 2.8% 1.4% Starke County 92.4% 2.8% 4.9% Pulaski County 92.6% 4.3% 3.2% Jasper County 71.1% 26.6% 2.3% Indiana Department of Workforce Development Indiana County Poverty Rate Per Capita Personal Among Children Annual Income <18 BA or Higher Education Porter County $42,999 14.3% 25.5% LaPorte County $31,650 25.9% 17.0% Starke County $27,844 25.4% 11.3% Pulaski County $35,071 20.0% 15.2% Jasper County $36,012 14.8% 14.3%
PNC College Bound Program College Bound aims to identify and assist individuals from various backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Students are selected as they complete seventh grade, so their most recent ISTEP scores in math and language arts serve as a selection tool. Approximately 75 students will be invited to participate in the program each year. The program runs from 8 th -12 th grade. Currently in Michigan City, LaPorte and Portage Schools. Third class of students are now freshmen at various colleges throughout the state including PNC. Students are first generation college attendees.
Online Courses 12% of fall semester 2012 credit hours taken online 33% of summer 2012 credit hours taken online 39% of students spring 2012 took at least one online course 150 online only spring 2012 Online students more likely to be female, African-American and older Online courses contribute to degree completion, help with work and class schedules No difference in A-D grades for face-to-face and online students Online students slightly higher rates of F and W PNC is the only Purdue campus authorized by the HLC to offer 100% of programs online.
Concurrent Enrollment/Dual Credit 45 school corporations participating in 12 counties Ensuring Quality Accreditation by the National Association of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships in progress $1,409 money saved for parents by offering concurrent enrollment tuition and fee only, based on average of 6 credit hours at PNC $7,044 1+3 typical family savings tuition and fee only, based on 30 credit hours at PNC Impact of Concurrent Enrollment Dual Credit Students with HS GPA =>3.0 have a PNC 3.1 GPA Non-Dual Credit Students with HS GPA =>3.0 have a PNC 2.7 GPA
Unique Innovative 1+3 Program Complete one year of college coursework while in high school Graduate in three years Reduces cost of Purdue degree Business, Human Resources, Biology and General Education Participating schools: Chesterton, Michigan City, LaPorte, Portage, Valparaiso, Westville
1+3 Program Sample Plan of Study Bachelor s Degree in Business 1 Year in HS + 3 Years at PNC
Student Success Initiatives Implemented Degree Works, providing clear path to degree 120 total credit hours requirement met Year Long Registration Four Year Schedule Career Road Map Veterans Initiatives Honors Program
Faculty Interaction with Students Tenured and tenure-track faculty teach four courses per semester. Continuing lecturers and clinical faculty teach five courses per semester. Faculty advise students and are engaged in the community. Scholarly work is typically focused on student learning, engagement and professional practice.
Student Services and Activities Complex (SSAC) Several theories have emerged over the last several decades explaining the relationship between student retention and involvement. Much research by Astin revolves around the impact of student involvement on student outcomes in college, and his essential assertion is that students must be actively engaged in their surroundings in order to learn and grow in college (Evans, Forney, and Guido- DiBrito). Astin defines involvement as the amount of physical and psychological energy that the student devotes to the academic experience.
How Does PNC Contribute to the Mission of the Purdue University System? We are the antidote to Brain Drain Regional alumni stay in the area after graduation We generate Brain Gain 76% of PNC s graduates STAY in Indiana To achieve the goal of 60% of Hoosiers having a college degree, we must join forces to expand access and success in education beyond high school, particularly among low-income and first-generation students, racial and ethnic minorities, immigrants, veterans and adults who have some college but lack a credential. * (*From the Lumina Foundation Strategic Plan 2013-2016)
What Unique Value Does PNC Offer to Our Students and the Communities We Serve? Intensely focused on learning and the student s classroom and campus experience Lowest Cost for Degree Completion Affordable Flexible class schedules Family Friendly child care available Comparatively low debt rate among graduates Small Class Size - 17:1 Student/Faculty Ratio Classes taught by professors or experienced professionals in their field Alumni enhance the leadership inventory of the region Purdue degree earned in a student-centered, culture of caring environment
PNC s Roll Up Our Sleeves Approach to Regional Economic Development North Central Emergency Veterinary Center South Coast Conservancy District University Village Apartments PNC Porter County-Valparaiso Portage Learning Center Faculty have leadership role in Regional Council of Economic Advisors Center for Economic Development and Research (CEDaR) Participating in Economic Development Advisory Council for LaPorte County
Student Civic Engagement Activities Member of Campus Compact (national organization); Chancellor is Chair of the Board Member of Indiana Campus Compact Partners with Michigan City Schools on STEM Initiative Received Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation Annually receives U.S. President s Honor Roll for Community Service Annual Alternate Spring Break service projects (i.e. Habitat for Humanity, etc.)
Summary History & Background Information about PNC Snapshot of Typical PNC Students PNC Initiatives to Ensure Student Success PNC s Role in the Region