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The Impact of Proprietary Institutions in Illinois

Explore the significant contributions of proprietary degree-granting institutions in Illinois, including student demographics, economic value, historical insights, and community partnerships.

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The Impact of Proprietary Institutions in Illinois

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  1. The Impact ofProprietary Institutions in Illinois Presented by Mr. Jerry Dill Dr. Ronald Kimberling October 7, 2008

  2. Proprietary Degree Granting Institutions • There are 36 proprietary degree-granting institutions in Illinois • Degrees include associates, bachelors, masters and doctorate degrees • Faculty and staff salaries total $217 million annually • Purchase of goods and services in the state $106 million • And our institutions pay the following types of taxes: • Use Tax • State (Corporate income & payroll) • Local real estate Source: 2007 IPEDS October 7, 2008

  3. Student Characteristics • Total Population 48,021 (IPEDS-2007) • 8,710 degrees awarded (IPEDS-2007) • Gender balance in degrees awarded is similar in proprietary and non-proprietary Illinois institutions: • Males: 43.9% proprietary; 42.9% non-proprietary • Females: 56.1% proprietary; 57.1% non-proprietary Source: 2007 IPEDS October 7, 2008

  4. African-Americans 21.7% Proprietary 11.2% Non-Proprietary Hispanics 12.5% Proprietary 7.0% Non-Proprietary Asian/Pacific Islanders 5.1% Proprietary 6.2% Non-Proprietary SOURCE: FY2007 IPEDS Native Americans 0.5% Proprietary 0.2% Non-Proprietary White 50.1% Proprietary 66.3% Non-Proprietary International/Unknown 10.1% Proprietary 9.1% Non-Proprietary Proprietary Degree Granting Institutions: Degrees by Ethnicity October 7, 2008

  5. Non-Proprietary Degree-Granting Institutions versus Proprietary Degree-Granting Institutions Degrees by EthnicitySOURCE: FY2007 IPEDS October 7, 2008

  6. Economic Value of Degree Completers October 7, 2008

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  8. Regional Impact October 7, 2008

  9. Proprietary Institutions in Illinois Founded More Than 50 Years Ago • Kendall College 1934 • Fox College 1932 • DeVry University 1931 • Harrington College 1931 • American Academy of Art 1923 • Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago 1916 • Worsham College of Mortuary Science 1911 • Northwestern Business College 1902 • Coyne American Institute 1899 • Midstate College 1888 Based on Data obtained from the 2008 Higher Education Directory October 7, 2008

  10. The Second Oldest Proprietary Institution In Illinois:Sanford-Brown College - 1866 October 7, 2008

  11. The Oldest Proprietary Institution in Illinois:Rockford Business College - 1862

  12. Albert Spalding – Baseball Pioneer • Born in 1850 • 1866 graduate of Rockford Business College • Noted as the best 19th century baseball pitcher, starting his career in 1871 with the Boston Red Stockings and later starring with and managing the Chicago White Stockings. • Founded the famous sporting goods company bearing his name • Wrote the first major history of baseball in 1911.

  13. Community Partnerships • Argosy University-Chicago Practicum/Internship Service Learning • DeVry University Advantage Academy & Chicago Public Schools • The International Academy of Design and Technology & General Motors October 7, 2008

  14. Argosy University – ChicagoClinical Psychology Practicum Partnerships • Graduate students in psychology average 8 hours per week in unpaid community-based practicum coursework at public & non-profit agencies. • 340 students x 8 hrs./wk. x 40 weeks = 108,800 hours of service per year • At $40 per hour of service, this represents: $4,352,000 worth of community mental health services annually to scores of public and non-profit agencies and institutions within the Chicago area and the State of Illinois • Agencies served include: Chicago Women’s Health Center, City of Chicago, DePaul University Community Mental Health Clinic, Gateway Foundation, Jesse Brown VA, John Stroger Hospital of Cook County, Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, Rape Victim Advocates, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign October 7, 2008

  15. DeVry University Advantage Academy & Chicago Public Schools • A partnership between DeVry University and Chicago Public Schools • Qualified high school juniors enrolled from 50 Chicago Public High Schools take courses at DeVry, with an opportunity to complete high school and an associate degree at the same time. • 278 dual graduates from the first three cohorts • Graduates transfer to other Illinois colleges to complete a bachelor’s degree. • 127 indicated intent to transfer to other colleges • 103 are taking bachelor’s degrees at DeVry University • Graduates are capable of beginning careers in skilled and productive roles. Graduates work at Best Buy, U.S. Cellular, Comcast, Rainbow Hospice, and Walgreens, among others. October 7, 2008

  16. The International Academy of Design and Technology Chicago: The Annual Imagine Fashion Show

  17. Notable Alumni and Faculty of Illinois Proprietary Institutions Bob Pavelchik – Faculty: Northwestern Business College Jill Salisbury – Alumni: International Academy of Design and Technology Ken Santiago -- Faculty: University of Phoenix Dr. Micky M. Sharma – Alumni: Argosy University Constantine Vasilios - Faculty: Harrington College of Design October 7, 2008

  18. Bob Pavelchik: Faculty – Northwestern Business College • Since 2002, has been serving as the Chief of Police for the City of Darien, Illinois Police Department • Vice Chairman of the policy board, DuPage County Metropolitan Enforcement Group, a county-wide narcotics task force • Chairman of the executive board, Felony Investigation Assistance Team, a 15 agency police investigation and SWAT task force • Adjunct Instructor Northwestern Business College, Criminal Justice Program, Naperville, and in the Masters of Arts Police Psychology Program, Adler School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL • Bob also volunteers his time as a merit badge counselor for the Boys Scouts of America, Three Fires Council • Graduate of the Northwestern University ,Center for Public Safety, School of Police Staff & Command and of the FBI National Academy • Holds a BA in Business & Economics from Benedictine University and a Masters of Arts in Police Psychology from the Adler School of Professional Psychology in Chicago, IL October 7, 2008

  19. Jill Salisbury - Furniture Designer • Earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Interior Design from the International Academy of Design and Technology • Founded El: Environmental Language, a high-end sustainable furniture enterprise that was “green” before green become a coveted designation • At Salisbury's Barrington, IL-based headquarters, conventional materials are replaced by natural, nontoxic substances such as varnishes made from tree sap and smooth, pearly inlays made from tagua nuts. October 7, 2008

  20. Ken Santiago: Faculty – University of Phoenix • Since 2004, has been serving as a practitioner faculty for the University of Phoenix Chicago land region • Area Communication Chair for the University • Deputy Director, Human Resources for IDES (IL Dept of Employment Security) • Sits on Hispanic Employment Plan Advisory Council for the State of Illinois • Ken also is a community activist and leads several non-profit boards such as the National Society of Hispanic MBAs & Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago • Served on the Chicago Tribune Foundation and YMCA boards. • Directs a Career Ministry at New Life Covenant Ministries in Chicago – Humboldt Park • Holds a BS in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix, an MBA from North Park University and a Masters of Science in Communication from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL.

  21. Dr. Micky M. Sharma — NIU Counseling and Student Development Center Director • Dr. Sharma earned his Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) degree in 1998 from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, predecessor of Argosy University. • He is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Director of the NIU Counseling and Student Development Center. • In the aftermath of the tragic shooting at NIU in February 2008, Dr. Sharma worked with the IL Counseling Association to recruit more than 350 licensed mental health professionals to provide volunteer crisis intervention services. October 7, 2008

  22. Constantine Vasilios: Faculty – Harrington College of Design • Senior faculty member at Harrington College of Design • He has recently been recognized by a nomination for the prestigious award of the American Institute of Architects in Illinois, the Nathan Clifford Ricker Award, for his dedication to his students and education • A long-time architect who owns his own firm, Constantine Vasilios & Associates, Ltd. • Bachelors in Architecture in Design from the University of Illinois • Master of Architecture in Design from the University of Texas • Completed an overseas program at Oxford University in Oxford, England • Elected to Phi Kappa Phi • Licensed architect in Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin and a Registered Interior Designer in Illinois • A well-published author who recently held a show at Harrington called Space Thresholds after an academic journal he authored and edited

  23. In Conclusion . . . • Independent proprietary institutions have a long history in Illinois—dating back to the Civil War—of serving the educational needs of students. • We have a diverse student population of both traditional and non-traditional students. • Programs of study have evolved in the 20th century from their roots in business and vocational training to advanced degrees that meet both academic and career needs of today’s students. • Our campuses directly contribute nearly half a billion dollars annually to the Illinois economy through employment of faculty and staff, purchase of goods and services, rents, and taxes paid. • Our graduates, with their higher lifetime earning potential, contribute further to the state’s economy. • Our campuses, students, alumni, faculty and staff have a proud record of community service and responsible citizenship. October 7, 2008

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