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Tom Tomasi Associate Dean of the Graduate College September 12, 2012

State of the Graduate College 2012. Tom Tomasi Associate Dean of the Graduate College September 12, 2012. “Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated” [Mark Twain] Pawan (Pittsburg State University, KS) Frank last year this year. Keeping the Ship Moving Forward.

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Tom Tomasi Associate Dean of the Graduate College September 12, 2012

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  1. State of the Graduate College 2012 Tom Tomasi Associate Dean of the Graduate College September 12, 2012

  2. “Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated” [Mark Twain] • Pawan (Pittsburg State University, KS) • Frank • last year • this year

  3. Keeping the Ship Moving Forward Full Staff in the Graduate College Office Extra Help • AIC - Becky Swearingen • Theses Review - Michelle Bowe • Graduate College Fellow – Deanne Camp

  4. Graduate Enrollment and Credit Hour Production Trend As of 08/20/12

  5. Graduate Student Profile Fall 2010Fall 2012 74.5% Missouri Residents 68.9% 10% Out-of-State (43 states) 13% 14.5% International 18.1% 59% Female 61.1% 6.8% Minority 7.5% 31 Average Student Age 31 51% Full-time (9 or more hours) 53.5% 29% “First-time" degree-seeking students 23.3% As of 8/20/12

  6. International Graduate Student Headcount – Fall 2012 Total Students = 581 • Leading Countries: • China (69.2%) • Saudi Arabia (6.9%) • India (4.6%) • South Korea (1.9%) • Kenya (1.7%) As of 8/20/12

  7. Out-of-State Graduate Student Origin Fall 2010 Total = 429 • Leading States (of 44) • Arkansas (12.4%) • Kansas (10%) • Illinois (8.2%) • Texas (5.4%) • Virginia (4%) • Oklahoma (3.7%) Fall 2012 Total = 417 • Leading States (of 47) • Arkansas (10.1%) • Illinois (8.9%) • Kansas (7.9%) • Virginia (6.7%) • Texas (6%) • Oklahoma (6%) As of 8/20/12

  8. Fall 2012 Graduate Headcount and Credit Hour Production by College Total Enrollment = 3,205 Total Credit Hours = 26,189 As of 8/20/12

  9. Largest Graduate Programs by Headcount As of 8/20/12

  10. Program Growth Highlights

  11. Graduate Degrees Conferred Fiscal Year (SU, FA, SP)

  12. 20-year Comparison of Student Population State of the University Address

  13. It’s Not Just About Numbers! High-impact Educational Experiences • Research • Internships • Study away • Field trips • Laboratories Quality Indicators • Awards • Presentations • Publications • Exhibits & Performances

  14. Faculty scholarship State of the University Address

  15. Faculty scholarship highlightsJournal articles by area, 2011 State of the University Address

  16. Faculty scholarship highlightsExhibits and performances, COAL State of the University Address

  17. Thesis Productivity FY 2010 Distribution CNAS 51 CHHS 23 CHPA 18 COAL 13 COED 6 COBA 1 FY 2012 Distribution CNAS 47 CHPA 35 CHHS 23 COAL 14 AGR 6 COED 5

  18. Faculty-mentored student research * Work is in progress to obtain information on additional student research State of the University Address

  19. Student access highlightsNew degree implementation Graduate • Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) • EdS, Counseling and Assessment • MS, Athletic Training Undergraduate • BS, Health Services (January 2013) State of the University Address

  20. Internet accessible programs for 2012-13 State of the University Address

  21. Provost Priorities(Administrative Council Retreat) 1. Graduate Education • Work with the deans to focus on taking incremental steps that will result in expanding graduate education and increasing the impact it makes for MSU as the university continues its growth as Missouri State University. The goal is to turn around the decline in graduate student number and increase numbers graduating. • Successfully implement the three new programs starting fall 2012. • Initiate steps to add a program in occupational therapy and at least one other program that emerges from the ALC discussion. • Expand and better utilize pathways from UG programs into MSU graduate work. • Continue work to increase university connections that bring international students to MSU, including dual-degree programs.

  22. Provost Priorities(10 Action Items for 2012-13) 6. Graduate Programs • Continue to expand existing graduate programs, add new programs (including, but not limited to, occupational therapy and art) in the next two years, and determine funding mechanisms for such programs. • Also need to evaluate and enhance the marketing and recruitment efforts for graduate students.

  23. Graduate Recruitment • Expanded college fair schedule • see next slide & handout • Provide funds to programs for recruiting trips • Standard • External publications • Newsweek • KC business journal (Ingrams) • Facebook & Fire-engine Red

  24. On the Road: Graduate/Career Fairs

  25. Planned New Programs • Occupational Therapy • Merger with Forrest Institute • Expanding MSEd in Literacy to West Plains • New grad certificates using current classes • Options in MSAS (ex. screenwriting) • Individualized graduate certificate • Individualized & interdisciplinary Masters • Similar to individualized major as BS/BA level • No “home” department – admin in Grad College • Initiated by GC to show faculty support

  26. Reminders - Grad assistantships • 4 semesters (Fall/Spring) • 3.00 GPA • 6 graduate credits hours • Summer fee waivers • ¼-time GA • Dismissals (firing) • Late starts • Rec center

  27. Reminders - Admissions • “Start-semester” is critical in Banner • Don’t admit anyone for a current semester after the first week (contract Diana for exceptions). • Don’t admit someone for a semester in which they are already registered as a post-bacc student. • Adding /changing a program requires a new application. • Accelerated Masters candidates must apply for the semester they will truly be a grad student, not when they want to take “mixed credit” classes as a senior. • Tell future students about “Senior Permission”

  28. Reminders – International Students • Need to take at least 6 credits face-to-face • Summer classes • “conditional admissions” for ELI students • Visa issues are complex • contact International Services with questions

  29. Reminders – Forms & Paperwork • 9 credits of C+ or lower • Letters from the Graduate College • Removal from program when exceeded • Post-baccalaureate students (non-degree seeking) • Registration holds after 9 credits • AAPS • Registration holds if exceeding 14 credits • 8 year limits

  30. Graduate College Showcase Third Annual Graduate College Showcase Wednesday, Nov. 14 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. PSU Ballroom • All programs should be represented to show full scope of Graduate College offerings • There will be guest speakers on 15 minute rotations (Topics: GA’s, GRE prep, research) • Sign up by contacting Misty Stewart or Tom Tomasi

  31. Saturday April 27, 2013 New category for performance disciplines Graduate Interdisciplinary Forum Graduate College Workshop series (see website and handouts)

  32. Graduate Student Senate • 2 senators per graduate program • Get names to me or the co-Presidents • FUNCTIONS: • Promote the interests of grad students in general • Co-sponsor events with the Graduate College • More TBD

  33. “Graduate Schools Embrace a Changing Marketplace” Ingram’s Magazine (Oct 2012)

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