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Regional Plan. October 23, 2008. Purposes of Plan. Provide regional data related to higher education (with special focus on data relevant to P-16 Councils ) Examine educational attainment and attendance outside region Examine program availability by region.
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Regional Plan October 23, 2008 THECB 10-2008
Purposes of Plan • Provide regional data related to higher education (with special focus on data relevant to P-16 Councils ) • Examine educational attainment and attendance outside region • Examine program availability by region THECB 10-2008
Changes in response to Strategic Planning Committee suggestions • Included comparisons with other states, where possible • Added data on students’ socio-economic status • Tied the Regional Report to Closing the Gaps THECB 10-2008
Economically disadvantaged HS graduates’ enrollment in higher ed similar for most racial/ethnic groups THECB 10-2008 *2005-06 high school grads enrolling in HE in 2006-07
Economically disadvantaged HS graduates’ enrollment in higher ed similar for most racial/ethnic groups THECB 10-2008 *2005-06 high school grads enrolling in HE in 2006-07
Economically disadvantaged HS graduates’ enrollment in higher ed similar for most racial/ethnic groups THECB 10-2008 *2005-06 high school grads enrolling in HE in 2006-07
Economically Disadvantaged high school grads are more likely to attend two-year institutions *2005-06 high school grads enrolling in HE in 2006-07 THECB 10-2008
TSI Ready HS Grads more likely to enroll at 4-Year institutions regardless of socio-economic status THECB 10-2008
End of Report THECB 10-2008
Regional Data Presented • Population changes • 7th grade cohort from FY 1995 • High school graduates and their preparation for higher education • Enrollment of regional residents • Institutions by region, including students’ successes and the programs offered • Job projections for higher ed graduates THECB 10-2008
FY 1995 7th grade cohort tracking THECB 10-2008
Percent Change in Enrollments by Region 4-Year and 2-Year Institutions* 2000 to 2007 17.4% 22.8% 27.6% 42.7% 1.0% 28.6% 61.7% 19.4% 13.8% 15.7% 27.2% 27.2% 8.4% 2.9% 7.5% 25.2% 17.1% 29.8% 41.6% 35.1% *Percent change at 4-year institutions listed first for each region, followed by percent change at 2-year institutions. THECB 10-2008
Percent of regional residents enrolled out-of-region varies THECB 10-2008
85% of awards in 20% of program areas, FY 2007 THECB 10-2008
Observations on Programs Offered and Graduates • Most regions have broad selection of high demand certificates, associate’s and bachelor’s • Significant year-to-year variation in degrees awarded by field; 5-year trend better indicator of trends • Distance education offerings are increasingly important THECB 10-2008
Faculty Increases* to Meet Institutional and Closing the Gaps Targets *Includes full-time and part-time faculty. THECB 10-2008
Occupations and Job Forecast for 2004 to 2014 • Most degrees do not lead to specific careers • Education and health care have highest increase in job openings • Statewide job growth estimated at 21% • Job growth for positions requiring associate’s degree or higher is 28% THECB 10-2008
Five Fastest Growing Occupations 2004-2014, Clumped by Field THECB 10-2008