This document discusses Utah's goal of having 66% of adults hold a postsecondary degree or certificate by 2020. Currently only 43% of Utah adults do. It also notes that 66% of Utah jobs will require postsecondary education by 2018. The document outlines Utah's plans to increase degrees and certificates awarded annually by 4% to reach the 66% goal. It emphasizes that higher education needs both legislative support and innovation through technology to continue providing a high quality and affordable system for Utah's growing student population.
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1. 66% by 2020
David L. Buhler, Commissioner of Higher Education
May 22, 2013
2. 66% by 2020 Goal
• By 2018, 66% of jobs in Utah will require
postsecondary education
• Highest-paying occupations in Utah
currently require a college degree.
• Currently, 43% of Utah adults hold degree
or certificate
Source: Center on Education and Workforce, Georgetown University (http://cew.georgetown.edu/jobs2018/)
Department of Workforce Services(http://jobs.utah.gov/wi/pubs/adultcareerguide/fivestarjob.pdf)
3. A Disturbing Trend
Source: U.S. Census, 2011 American Community Survey from NCHEMS.org
(http://www.higheredinfo.org/dbrowser/index.php?measure=93)
• Age 65+
8th
• Ages 45-64 15th
• Ages 35-44 23rd
• Ages 25-34 29th
Utahns With at least a Bachelor’s Degree
(Compared w/other States)
4. 66% by 2020 Goal
30000
32000
34000
36000
38000
40000
42000
44000
46000
2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20
Increase degrees 4% annually to reach 66%
45,000+
31,339
Annual Growth in Certificates (>1 yr) and Degrees to USHE students
8. Utah Code 53B-1-101
To provide high quality, efficient, and economical
public system of higher education through centralized
direction and master planning
To avoid unnecessary duplication
To provide coordination and consolidation
To provide systematic development of the roles of
each institution
9. Higher education is a competitive market
Students can choose where to attend college
Public vs. private
In-state vs. out-of-state
Institutions compete nationally for faculty and staff
Differential market pay
Private industry influence through program advisory
boards
10. Fall 2012 Student Enrollment
Source: USHE (Board of Regents Meeting, November 12, 2012)
Institution Budget-Related FTE Total Headcount
U of U 26,966 32,398
USU 19,296 28,786
WSU 14,233 26,681
SUU 6,193 8,297
Snow 3,306 4,599
DSC 6,287 8,863
UVU 19,117 31,556
SLCC 15,361 30,112
USHE Total 110,760 171,292
11. 10-year Projected Student Enrollment
Source: USHE (Board of Regents Meeting, May 17, 2013)
0
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
2012-13 2022-23
Fall Semester Headcount
50,500
12. Technology effects a student’s education
Online
Hybrid
“Flipped” classrooms
Math and writing “Emporiums”
Open sourced curriculum (MOOCs)
13. Technology is improving student accessibility
4-fold
Increase in distance-delivered
courses in past 10 yrs.
42%
Enrollment increase in online
courses since 2005
1 in 5
Students enroll in an online
course
2/3
Of all students participate in some
form of technology-delivered
instruction
49
Degrees/certificates available
entirely online
(12 Master’s)
$600,000
Annual savings from Academic
Library Consortium that makes
over 15,000 resources online
wi-fi, webmail for all students/faculty/staff, student progress and
notification, emergency messaging, open source materials, electronic
course materials, approval/signature systems, accounting,
14. We Can’t do Everything the Same Way for Students
More student growth coming
Capacity is limited
Technology is rapidly changing
We must keep college affordable and
accessible--& that depends on both the
Legislature and Higher Education
15. Utah is affordable for students
Attending college in Utah is the 3rd lowest in total cost
to families in the country
Lowest student debt in the nation:
52% of students borrowing
Average debt of $15,509 upon graduation is half of national
average.
Lowest default rate in the nation
2nd Fewest dollars/completion nationally
Source: Chronicle of Higher Education (collegecompletion.chronicle.com)
16. State Support is Critical
Sources: State Higher Education Executive Officers (http://sheeo.org/sites/default/files/publications/SHEF%20FY%2012-20130322rev.pdf)
College Board (http://trends.collegeboard.org/college-pricing/figures-tables/state-tuition-and-fees-state-and-sector-over-time)
71%
36%
53%
34%
65%
83%
51%
38%
47%
51%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Colorado
Nevada
Arizona
Arkansas
Virginia
Vermont
Massachusetts
Florida
Tennessee
Utah
Tuition per FTE State/Local Appropriation per FTE
2012-13 Tuition
(4-yr institution)
$5,595
$7,676
$6,232
$10,619
$13,582
$9,907
$6,968
$9,729
$6,371
$8,416
Tuition vs. State/Local Appropriation
17. • Tax funding per full-time students has decreased $1,754.
• With tuition, total funding per full-time student has decreased $642.
(*Projected May 2013)
Affordability depends on partnership
between Legislature and Higher Education
Funding per Student FTE
FY 2008
Tax Funds
63%
Tuition
37%
Funding per Student FTE
FY 2013*
Tax Funds
49%
Tuition
51%
18. We are committed to not only being efficient
but innovative:
Encouraging preparation in high school
Use of technology
Implementing strategies to improve completion
Focusing on high demand areas
19. State support is critical for students:
Helps keep college affordable in Utah
Changing demographics
Student Preparation
Well-educated workforce for the future