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Shepherd University Envision Jefferson 2035 Brown Bag Lunch and Learn Session January 16, 2013. Shepherd’s Mission. Shepherd University,
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Shepherd University Envision Jefferson 2035 Brown Bag Lunch and Learn Session January 16, 2013
Shepherd’s Mission Shepherd University, a West Virginia public liberal arts university, is a diverse community of learners and a gateway to the world of opportunities and ideas. We are the regional center for academic, cultural and economic opportunity. Our mission of service succeeds because we are dedicated to our core values: learning, engagement, integrity, accessibility, and community.
Shepherd Today Undergraduates, Fall 2012 Graduates, Fall 2012
Shepherd Today 2008-2012 Bachelor’s 2008-2012 Master’s
Shepherd of the Future Facilities Master Planning Process • Updated plan required every 10 years by the WV Higher Education Policy Commission • Outside architectural firm hired • Campus committee with community representatives appointed • Community forums held
Shepherd of the Future Facilities Master Planning Process • Better, not bigger • Become more residential • Create a campus core or “downtown” • Embrace the geographic environment and historic structures • Create more people space outdoors
Shepherd of the Future Facilities Master Planning Process • Shape a greener, active, more walkable campus • Identify campus gateways and the relationship to Shepherd • Separate people and vehicles, creating flow through the campus
Shepherd of the Future Facilities Master Planning Process • Assess athletic facilities • Consider health and safety issues • Develop additional revenue opportunities • Assess how new Martinsburg center will relate to and impact the main campus
Martinsburg Project Concept • High-quality academic programs • Adult learner focus • Easily accessible location • Flexible course delivery models • Convenient and comfortable facilities • Market-driven program offerings • Affordable pricing
Preliminary Market Analysis In the Eastern Panhandle: • 10% population growth since 2000 • 65% employed in white collar jobs • $37K - $65K average income range • 18% of the populace has some college
What the Region SaysAbout Shepherd • Shepherd is well known and well liked. • Shepherd tested the highest among other regional institutions. • 39% of those surveyed are interested in Shepherd-Martinsburg for themselves or another. • 62% of those surveyed viewed fees as fair. Widmeyer and Associates Survey, Fall 2012
Ways to Expand • Eight-week modules • Mix of on-line and in-class instruction • Evenings and weekends • Junior, senior, and graduate level courses • Program cohorts • Delivery to area businesses possible onsite
Ways to Expand • Undergraduate programs • Regents Bachelor of Arts (RBA) • Education: • Early Education Pre-School Special Needs (New) • Graduate programs • Education • Curriculum and Instruction • Special Education Strand (New)
Ways to Expand • Graduate Programs (continued) • MBA • General • Healthcare Administration • Public Administration (New) • Sports Management (New)
Center for Graduate and Professional Studies Regional Benefits: • Expands our service. • Supports economic development. • Reduces reliance on state support. • Produces more college educated employees. • Reduces pressures on Shepherdstown and the campus facilities, including parking.