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Access to Four Year Degrees in Florida

Access to Four Year Degrees in Florida. Options and Opportunities. Guiding Principles for Policy Development. Seamless System - A coordinated, seamless system for kindergarten through graduate school education Student Centered - A system that is student-centered in every facet

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Access to Four Year Degrees in Florida

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  1. Access to Four Year Degrees in Florida Options and Opportunities

  2. Guiding Principles for Policy Development • Seamless System - A coordinated, seamless system for kindergarten through graduate school education • Student Centered - A system that is student-centered in every facet • Access - A system that maximizes education access and provides the opportunity for a high-quality education for all Floridians • Equity and Academic Excellence - A system that safeguards equity and supports academic excellence • Flexibility - A system that provides for local operational flexibility while promoting accountability for student achievement and improvement

  3. The Broader Issue Access to and Critical Need for Four-Year Degrees –

  4. Credential Outputs Major Pipeline Outputs Students Exiting/Entering Additional Pipeline Inputs Doctoral Degrees Professional Degrees Master’s Degrees 18-24 Age Group Employment Bachelor’s Degrees Associate Degrees One-year PS Cert. HS Diplomas Students Entering from Out of State

  5. The supply of public high school graduates is expected to continue increasing in the foreseeable future, increasing from about 110,000 currently to over 160,000 by the year 2021.

  6. 8.00% 6.00% 4.00% 2.00% 0.00% MI CA NY FL NC US PA IL OH VA NJ GA TX Source: Chronicle of Higher Education, web site and August 31, 2001 Almanac Issue, 2001-02 Highest Educational Attainment, Associate Degree 12 Largest States In 2001, Florida was fourth among the large states with respect to the proportion of the adult population whose highest educational attainment level is an associate degree.

  7. 25.00% 20.00% 15.00% 10.00% 5.00% 0.00% NJ VA CA IL NY US TX GA NC FL MI PA OH Highest Educational Attainment, Baccalaureate Degree 12 Largest States Florida is ninth among the 12 largest states with respect to the proportion of the adult population whose highest educational attainment is a bachelor’s degree. Source: Chronicle of Higher Education, web site and August 31, 2001 Almanac Issue, 2001-02

  8. 75 65 55 45 35 1990-91 1992-93 1994-95 1996-97 1998-99 2000-01 Graduates from the Class of 1991 through the Class of 2002 Florida High School Graduates with Standard Diplomas - Students Continuing into Postsecondary Education Immediately Following Graduation The proportion of graduating High School Students with Standard Diplomas who continue into Florida’s postsecondary education systems in the year following their graduation has steadily increased since 1991. Source : FETPIP Longitudinal

  9. 1,000 800 600 400 200 0 FL NY MI IL CA US PA OH NC NJ VA TX GA Associate Degrees Awarded per 100,000 Population Ages 20-44, 12 Largest States In 2001, Florida ranked 7th nationally in associates degrees awarded per 100,000 residents age 20-44 and 1st among the ten largest states. Source: Chronicle of Higher Education, web site and August 31, 2001 Almanac Issue, 2001-02

  10. 1,600 1,400 1,200 1,000 800 600 400 200 0 PA NY MI OH US VA IL NC GA TX FL CA NJ Baccalaureate Degrees Awarded per 100,000 Population Ages 20-44, 12 Largest States In 2001, Florida was tenth among the large states in bachelor’s degree production. Source: Chronicle of Higher Education, web site and August 31, 2001 Almanac Issue, 2001-02

  11. 10 8 6 4 2 0 NC GA US OH VA TX PA IL NY MI CA NJ FL Public Two- and Four-Year Institutions per 1 Million Population, 12 Largest States In 2001, Florida was last among the 12 largest states with respect to the number of two and four year colleges and universities per 1 million population. Source: Chronicle of Higher Education, web site and August 31, 2001 Almanac Issue, 2001-02

  12. Projected Growth in Supply and Demand of Workers With Some Postsecondary Education, 1998 to 2028 The demand for workers who have postsecondary credentials is expected to outstrip the supply over the next twenty years. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau and National Alliance of Business

  13. How Florida Has Responded • State University System • Independent Colleges and Universities • State Community College System • Partnerships • Student Incentives/Financial Aid • Distance Learning

  14. Branch Campuses and Joint-Use Facilities State University System of Florida FSU UWF UNF FAMU UF • Universities • Florida State University, est. 1851 • University of Florida, est. 1853 • Florida A & M University, est. 1887 UCF USF • University of South Florida, est. 1956 • Florida Atlantic University, est. 1961 • University of Central Florida, est. 1963 • University of West Florida, est. 1963 • Florida International University est. 1965 • University of North Florida, est. 1972 NCF FAU FGCU • Florida Gulf Coast University, est. 1991 • New College of Florida, est. 2001 FIU

  15. 27 ICUF Institutions Barry University Bethune-Cookman College Clearwater Christian College Eckerd College Edward Waters College Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Flagler College Florida College Florida Hospital College of Health Science Florida Institute of Technology Florida Memorial College Florida Southern College International College Jacksonville University Lynn University Nova Southeastern University Palm Beach Atlantic University Ringling School of Art and Design Rollins College Saint Leo University St. Thomas University Southeastern College Stetson University University of Miami The University of Tampa Warner Southern College Webber International University Independent Colleges and Universities (ICUF)

  16. Florida Community Colleges, Campuses, Centers, and Joint-Use Facilities September, 2003 Campus Joint Use Facility Center

  17. Florida Community Colleges and Public Universities Concurrent-Use Partnerships September, 2003 PUBLIC University/CC Partnerships Campus Joint Use Facility Center

  18. Florida Community Colleges and Private Universities Concurrent-Use Partnerships September, 2003 PRIVATE University/CC Partnerships Campus Joint Use Facility Center

  19. Florida Community Colleges, Campuses, Centers, Joint-use Facilities and All Concurrent-Use Partnerships September, 2003 PRIVATE University/CC Partnerships PUBLIC University/CC Partnerships Campus Joint Use Facility Center

  20. Florida Community CollegeConcurrent-use Partnerships – 1998-99 Since the 1998-99 academic year, concurrent-use/joint-use partnerships between community colleges and four-year institutions have increased dramatically. History • In 1998-99, most students enrolled in Florida education partnerships were at six joint-use facilities in Fort Walton, Lakeland, Daytona, Brevard, Davie, and Broward County. • These six facilities served a total of almost 16,000 students in 1998-99 in a very small number of programs. Since then, the program and enrollment numbers have grown significantly.

  21. Florida Community College Concurrent Use Partnerships Self Reported - Number of Programs and Enrollment 2000/01 – 2001/02

  22. Florida Community College Concurrent-use Partnerships2000/01 – 2001/02 Between 2000 - 01 and 2001 - 02: • The total number of concurrent-use/joint-use programs increased by 58.5%. • The total self-reported enrollment in these programs increased by 59.3%. • These partnerships were with ten out of eleven, 91%, of all public state universities, twelve private Florida institutions and eight national colleges/universities. • Twenty-one percent of all baccalaureate concurrent-use partnerships were with private Florida institutions – enrolling thirteen percent of all students enrolled in these programs. • The Florida Community College System had articulation agreements with 26 out of 27 Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida (ICUF) and with other national institutions including the University of Phoenix.

  23. Florida’s Initiatives Funding Undergraduate Enrollment Growth in State Universities Support for Programs at Private Colleges and Universities Funding Undergraduate Enrollment Growth in Community Colleges Florida Resident Access Grant (FRAG) Increasing Access Community College Baccalaureate Programs and Expanded University Services Student Financial Aid ~ State Programs Concurrent-Use Partnerships Between Universities and Community Colleges Florida Distance Learning Consortium/ Virtual Campus

  24. Access to Private Colleges and Universities 2004-2005 Budget Request: $118.5 Million $81.9 Million ~ Florida Resident Access Grant (FRAG) ~ to provide tuition assistance to Florida undergraduate students attending an eligible private, non-profit Florida college or university. $36.6 Million ~ Program support, including Academic Program Contracts that provide selected postsecondary academic programs to Florida residents at public sector tuition rates.

  25. Undergraduate Enrollment Growth ~ State Universities 2004-2005 Budget Request: $81.8 Million Enrollment Growth – 11,689 FTE; funds 2003-2004 over-enrollments plus 2004-2005 growth

  26. Undergraduate Enrollment Growth ~ Community Colleges 2004-2005 Budget Request: $107.3 Million Florida’s Community Colleges serve over 800,000 students, with an annual increase of over 7%.

  27. Student Financial Aid ~ State Programs • 2004-2005 Budget Request: $367.8 Million • Includes: • Florida Bright Futures • Prepaid Tuition Scholarship • Minority Teacher Scholarship • Ethics/Business Scholarship • Mary McCleod Bethune Scholarship • Critical Teacher Shortage Reimbursement • Jose Marti Scholarship Challenge Grant • Transfer/Florida Education Fund

  28. Community College Baccalaureate Programs 2004-2005 Budget Request: $7.5 Million Four colleges are piloting bachelors' degrees as a new way to address access to the baccalaureate.  More students will earn these four-year degrees in critical areas such as teacher education, nursing, and information technology.

  29. Expanded University Services in Critical Need Areas 2004-2005 Budget Request: $11.7 Million Eight of the eleven universities have requested resources to address the demand for teachers, nurses, and information technology professionals. Initiatives will include additional partnerships with community colleges, development of new programs, and stipends for students.

  30. Florida Distance Learning Consortium/Virtual Campus 2004-2005 Budget Request: $.9 Million The Florida Distance Learning Consortium/Virtual Campus provides students with numerous degree programs delivered via distance education from public and private Florida higher education institutions.

  31. Community College Concurrent-Use Programs Florida students can take upper-level courses in over 300 programs located on the community college campus. These programs represent partnerships with ten out of eleven public state universities, twelve private Florida institutions, and eight national colleges/universities.

  32. Current Issues with Community College Four-Year Degree Programs • Governance • Funding • Program Approval • Accountability • Future Expansion

  33. Governance OptionsOption I - BOG • Board of Governors oversight as a baccalaureate program • BOG has oversight over state universities. Do we expand the list of state universities? • Will CC BA programs be given a priority in relation to universities? • State Board loses control over approval, funding and accountability

  34. Governance OptionsOption II - SBE • Choose funding levels • Control approval process • Ensure accountability • Influence future directions • Recommend funding of access tools that best meet the demand and need for baccalaureate programs

  35. Funding • Funding should probably be placed in a special category for access with other access tools such as FRAG, Support for Private Colleges and Universities, Financial Aid, Distance Learning, Targeted Scholarships, Alternative Certification Programs, etc.

  36. Recommendation • The Commissioner’s policy council recommends that the community college baccalaureate program remain under the jurisdiction of the State Board for all matters relating to approval, funding, accountability and planning. Also, that the State Board review all access tools and develop a comprehensive plan for access to baccalaureate degrees with the Board of Governors that will yield a comprehensive budget strategy to fund the most effective approaches.

  37. Recommendation • The State Board recommend to the Legislature that financial aid, FRAG, distance learning, and support for private colleges and universities be combined into one budget entity for access to higher education and that the site based baccalaureate program be funded as an access option within this new entity.

  38. Recommendation for Future Expansion • The State Board’s first priority is to promote funding of access tools and to work with institutions to become as responsive as possible to the demand and need for four year degrees, and continue to consider site based baccalaureate degree approval for community colleges in cases where the other options fail to meet the need.

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