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The Role and Contribution of Independent Illinois Colleges & Universities

Learn about the oldest private college association in the US, with 58 member institutions contributing to Illinois' economy, diversity, and health & education sectors.

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The Role and Contribution of Independent Illinois Colleges & Universities

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  1. The Role and Contribution of Independent Illinois Colleges & Universities Illinois Board of Higher Education June 3, 2008 St. John’s College, Springfield, IL

  2. About the Federation • Federation’s was formed in 1904, and is the oldest private college association in the country • 58 members strong • Employing more than 56,000 faculty and staff throughout Illinois • Generating over $13 billion in economic vitality at the state and local levels.

  3. Diverse Membership • Internationally Renowned Research Institutions & Medical Schools • Large and mid-sized universities serving both traditional and non-traditional students • Smaller Liberal Arts Colleges and Universities • Variety of Health Education Institutions, Graduate and Professional Schools

  4. Illinois Higher Education Enrollment by Sector (All students, IBHE data fall 2006)

  5. Leveraging Institutional & State Investment Last year independent colleges and universities in Illinois provided more than $850 million in direct aid, tuition discounts and need based student aid to their own students. That’s almost a 6 to 1 match on need-based resources received from the state.

  6. Diverse Enrollment Independent institutions enroll a similar number and percentage of minority students when compared with the state’s public universities 51,596 49,908

  7. Return on Investment: For about 8 percent of the annual higher education appropriation for operations and grants, independent colleges produce the following:

  8. Concentration in Degrees Critical to the Health & Education of our State 59% of all health profession related degrees were granted by independent colleges and universities (4,684) in 2006 55% of all teacher education degrees were granted by independent colleges and universities (9,571) in 2006

  9. Looking forward to meet statewide needs

  10. SECTOR-BASED GROWTH IN FALL HEADCOUNT ENROLLMENTS IN ILLINOIS HIGHER EDUCATION 1993-2006 Source: http://www.ibhe.org/Data%20Bank/DataBook/2007/Table%20III-2.pdf

  11. Federation Priorities • Assist in Developing a Coordinated Plan to Strengthen Illinois Higher Education • Affordability & Consumer Information • Better Utilizing Existing Capacity • Public/Private Partnerships • Measurable Outputs

  12. Affordability Priorities • Recognition that need based aid has to be a top state budget priority, especially in light of an increasingly needy pipeline of students coming our way. • The MAP program must remain a tool not just of access but one of choice that enables students to attend the institution that fits them best. • A focused effort to educate students and families in grade school of the academic and financial commitment, the expected benefits, and the options available to help them.

  13. Better Utilizing Existing Capacity • Nationally respected system of 9 public universities on 12 campuses, 48 community colleges, 94 independent not-for-profit colleges and universities, and 30 independent for-profit institutions. • Creating incentives for institutions to work together on baccalaureate completion • Competitive grants that will encourage innovation and improved graduation rates

  14. Public/Private Partnerships • Building on the already existing articulation agreements between community colleges and independent colleges and universities, which provide an affordable and seamless education for many students • Direct partnerships with leading Illinois businesses

  15. Measuring Outputs • Higher education has traditionally been input driven • Focus must be adjusted to directing funding first to students, and then an honest assessment of how they are progressing through the Illinois higher education system

  16. The Role and Contributions of Independent Illinois Colleges & Universities The Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges & Universities www.federationedu.org

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