FUTURE OF REGIONAL STATE PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES: FINDING YOUR NICHE Mary Ellen Mazey, Ph.D. President Bowling Green State University
WELCOME AND OVERVIEW From 2015 to 2025: Where will we be? National Context Ohio Context BGSU Context
AGE OF CHANGE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION Demographic Shifts Technology Higher Education Economic Forces The rate of change in higher education continues to accelerate. Demographic shifts, technology innovations and general economic forces are some of the items that are dramatically shaping the future of the higher education sector of the economy.
Ambitious goal: GOAL 2025 60% of ALL Americans will hold a college degree, certificate or other high-quality postsecondary credential. Source: A Stronger Nation Through Higher Education, The Lumina Foundation
LEVELS OF EDUCATION FOR U.S. RESIDENTS, 25-64 Less than ninth grade 4.72% Ninth to 12 grade, no diploma 7.19% High school graduate 26.37% Some college, no degree 21.76% Associate degree 8.85% Bachelor s degree 19.83% Graduate or professional degree 11.27% Source: U.S. Census Bureau
DEGREE ATTAINMENT RATES IN U.S. White 44.47% Black 28.14% Hispanic 20.27% Asian 60.07% Native American 23.86% Gaps in attainment are increasingly worrisome because credentials are the gateway to full participation in society. Source: U.S. Census Bureau
U.S. DEMOGRAPHIC CONTEXT BY REGION While there is an overall decline of high school graduates in the Midwest, some high school graduate populations are increasing. However, these populations may need additional academic support to succeed at BGSU. Source: Education Advisory Board
LEVELS OF EDUCATION FOR OHIO RESIDENTS, 25-64 Less than ninth grade 2.30% Ninth to 12 grade, no diploma 6.74% High school graduate 32.02% Some college, no degree 21.45% Associate degree 9.38% Bachelor s degree 18.00% Graduate or professional degree 10.10% Source: U.S. Census Bureau
DEGREE ATTAINMENT RATES IN OHIO White 37.84% Black 24.73% Hispanic 23.57% Asian 68.26% Native American 23.08% Source: U.S. Census Bureau
PATH TO 60% DEGREE ATTAINMENT IN OHIO Education is imperative Severe talent gap threatens continued economic recovery and growth Must significantly increase number of Ohioans with postsecondary education credentials Public universities play major role in preparing skilled thinkers, workers and innovators Voters in Ohio believe a college education is a good investment More than 2/3 of Ohioans view higher education as a state budget priority Source: Inter-University Council of Ohio Commissioned Poll, 2014
OHIOANS CONSIDER HIGHER EDUCATION A PRIORITY K-12 Education 84% Job Creation Services 77% Public college/university education 68% Transportation 65% Source: Inter-University Council of Ohio Commissioned Poll, 2014
PERCEPTION ON HIGHER EDUCATION 4 of 5 voters see higher education as contributing to Ohio s economy by: Creating new products, inventions, technologies/improve quality of life Developing skilled workforce Preparing Ohioans for jobs of the 21 st century Source: Inter-University Council of Ohio Commissioned Poll, 2014
TRENDS IN HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES IN THE MIDWEST AND THE STATE OF OHIO While overall high school graduates will continue to decline in Ohio and the Midwest, the number of graduates of Hispanic ethnicity is projected to continue to increase. In fact, the State of Ohio is expected to see a larger increase in Hispanic graduates than many other Midwestern states. Source: Knocking at the College Door
With the decreasing support from states, public universities in the U.S. have increased tuition and have become more dependent upon tuition. BGSU has had a similar result. In short, strong enrollments have become more important. As competition has increased, universities have significantly increased institutional aid. Source: Education Advisory Board
BGSU is facing the same demographic challenges that many traditional residential Midwestern public universities are facing. However, our level of institutional grants may be putting more pressure on BGSU than our competitors. Source: Education Advisory Board
Average ACT Score of Incoming Class GRADUATION RATES: OBOR DATA FOR DIFFERENTIATED INSTITUTIONAL MISSION Institution 2006 Cohort Same Institution Bachelor's Degree Rate Different Ohio Institution Total Earned Associate's Degree Still Enrolled in Ohio Total Graduation or Retention Rate Over 24 Miami University 3,644 79% 5% 84% 1% 2% 87% Ohio State University 6,266 82% 2% 84% 1% 5% 90% Between 22.5 University of Cincinnati 3,120 62% 3% 65% 2% 10% 77% and 24 Ohio University 4,012 63% 8% 71% 2% 8% 81% Between 21 Bowling Green State University 3,572 58% 5% 63% 2% 9% 75% and 22.49 Kent State University 3,623 51% 5% 56% 3% 12% 72% University of Toledo 3,051 45% 5% 51% 3% 14% 68% Less than 21 University of Akron 3,319 40% 5% 44% 3% 16% 64% Cleveland State University 947 34% 4% 37% 2% 18% 58% Central State University 537 27% 1% 28% 1% 12% 40% Shawnee State University 566 20% 2% 23% 8% 13% 44% Wright State University 2,143 41% 4% 46% 5% 15% 65% Youngstown State University 1,941 32% 3% 35% 2% 19% 57% Statewide Total 36,741 58% 4% 62% 2% 10% 75% Even though BGSU spends less per student FTE, BGSU students have strong success when considering ACT scores.
Vision In the spirit of innovation, BGSU will be a national model for a premier learning community that develops, transforms, and impacts individuals and communities by shaping their futures through learning, discovery, and collaboration. BGSU will meet the educational, economic, and social challenges of our region, the State of Ohio, the nation and the world. Mission BGSU provides educational experiences inside and outside of the classroom that enhance the lives of our students, other stakeholders, and the many publics we serve. BGSU students are prepared for lifelong career growth, lives of engaged citizenship and leadership in a global society. Within our learning communities we build a welcoming, safe and diverse environment where creative ideas and entrepreneurial achievements can benefit to others throughout our region, the State of Ohio, the nation and the world. BGSU Strategic Goals BGSU has a comprehensive strategic plan that has seven goals. These seven goals focus on developing a unique UG educational experience, focused graduate and research programs, expanding regional and global partnerships, enhance a diverse and inclusive community, continue to improve the quality of life of our consistencies, and be efficient and effective in all that we do.
BGSU S ACADEMIC PORTFOLIO Historical Academic Strength Learning Science The Arts Leading and Managing Businesses and Organizations* BGSU Global Cultures Science, Sustainability and the Environment* Health and Wellness* * Designated as Center of Excellence by OBOR As a comprehensive university, BGSU has programs in many diverse fields. However, education (18.8%) continues to be the largest component of our academic portfolio.
BGSU has an opportunity to grow enrollments in professional masters programs. Many of the high growth fields are academic areas in which BGSU has current strength. Source: Education Advisory Board
BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE: EMERGING NEW ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Emerging Area New or Potential Academic Programs Unique Strengths Data Science Forensic Science Public Protective Services Media/ Communication Computing Technology UG programs in Business Analytics, Data Science: GRAD in Analytics UG forensic specializations in Chemistry, Biology, Criminal Justice Psychology and Digital (2015); GRAD in Forensic Science (2016) UG program in fire administration, UG and Grad programs in criminal justice. New programs could be developed in forensic investigation, homeland security management, cyber security and other related fields. UG program in advertising and PR: GRAD programs in strategic communications, social and interactive media, international communications UG specialization in software engineering, ABET accredited programs in engineering technology (pending) and GRAD programs in quality systems and engineering management BGSU has the second largest number of faculty in the State of Ohio focused on statistics and data science; Significant enrollment growth; significant growth in career opportunities projected State of Ohio has invested significant dollars in a research center for forensic science; new facility investment of the BCI crime lab BGSU has one of the few fire administration programs in the United States. Additionally, BGSU has a long tradition of programs in criminal justice. With the growth of forensic science, BGSU could be a leader in public safety areas. The renovation of South Hall provides the programs with cutting edge facilities; significant growth in career opportunities projected BGSU had the first department of computer science in Ohio. Heavy emphasis on Software and Security areas; significant growth in career opportunities projected Aviation UG in Aviation Management, flight training New classrooms and facilities as well as new flight school and international partnerships; significant growth in career opportunities projected Over the past four years, BGSU has developed programs in these areas that are in high demand. The majority of these programs are in the area of STEM, an area in which BGSU currently lags behind other Ohio public universities.
BGSU IN 2015 Enrollment Fall 2015 freshman/transfers improving Freshman to sophomore retention continues to improve ecampus/professional Masters/International Enrollment/Other
ADDRESSING CHALLENGES Significant reductions to our cost of operating (e.g., salaries, wages, benefits and operating budgets) Improved our operational efficiency (e.g., better use of technology, more efficient processes/procedures, improvements in energy conservation - lower utility increases) Reducing BGSU campus overall physical footprint Significant changes in retention efforts beginning with freshman linked courses, cohort groups, changes to advising, etc.
BGSU IN 2025 Student population will be different Delivery of academic programming will be cutting edge Influence of technology State, national and international influences/interactions
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