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Illinois Board of Higher Education

Illinois Board of Higher Education. Presented by Dr. Arthur Sutton, Deputy Director Diversity and Outreach February 5, 2013. IBHE Underrepresented Groups . Statutorily Required.

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Illinois Board of Higher Education

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  1. Illinois Board of Higher Education Presented by Dr. Arthur Sutton, Deputy Director Diversity and Outreach February 5, 2013

  2. IBHE Underrepresented Groups Statutorily Required Pursuant to the Board of Higher Education Act (110 ILCS 205/9.16) the Underrepresented Groups Reportto the Governor and General Assembly presents data on the academic progress, enrollment, retention, and completion rates of students identified as underrepresented groups in Illinois public postsecondary institutions.

  3. Report Highlights • Enrollments of underrepresented students in Illinois public colleges and universities increased by 7,575 students (or 3.7 percent) from fall 2010 to 2011. • More students with disabilities are requesting services from Illinois public institutions in order to progress through the education pipeline, an increase of 2.4 percent in academic year 2010-11 over the prior year. • Underrepresented students earned more degrees in the academic year 2010-11 than in 2009-10, an increase of 1,265 degrees (or 7.1 percent) at Illinois public institutions. IBHE Underrepresented Groups

  4. Identified Area of Concern • Financial difficulties continue to beset the overall college student participation rates. • Academic funding appears to be one of the greatest obstacles to retention, persistence, and degree completion for underrepresented students. IBHE Underrepresented Groups

  5. Concluding Comments • Continued progress on goals indentified in the Illinois Public Agenda must be maintained • The successful participation of all students in the Illinois pipeline of learning is paramount to the economic prosperity of Illinois. • The gains seen over the academic year in enrollment degree completions among underrepresented are encouraging. • It is hope that continued support services will result in further educational gains. IBHE Underrepresented Groups

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