Board of Curators Development Session (Enrollment Strategies) July 2017 Tim Albers, Darryl Chatman, Jamie Farmer, Kevin McDonald, Pelema Morrice
University of Missouri System Public Higher Education A New Compact III. New Enrollment Strategies
University of Missouri System Public Higher Education Briefly discuss Public HE context
University of Missouri System A New Compact A New Compact for Education, Research, Engagement and Economic Development for the 21st Century. This vision establishes a set of core commitments and core values for the University of Missouri to contribute to sustainable economic growth, agriculture, ecology, equity, health and security. Core Commitments: -Create an institution that meets high standards of excellence in education, research, engagement and economic development for MO and beyond -Create a modern, land‐grant institution for student learning & success; faculty research & impact; and meaningful student and faculty engagement with Missouri citizens -Create a climate on each campus that values the background, experiences, and perspectives of every Missourian -Create measure of accountability for all stakeholders -Develop processes, practices and policies that encourage collaborations and progress across the 4 institutions of the system. Eliminate any barriers that discourage collaborations and progress. Core Values: -Excellence -Discovery -Innovation -Responsibility -Respect -Diversity -Community -Collaboration -Integrity -Accountability
Core Commitments Create an institution that meets high standards of excellence in education, research, engagement and economic development for MO and beyond Create a modern, land‐grant institution for student learning & success; faculty research & impact; and meaningful student and faculty engagement with Missouri citizens Briefly discuss how enrollment strategies can influence some of these core commitments
Core Commitments Create a climate on each campus that values the background, experiences, and perspectives of every Missourian Create measure of accountability for all stakeholders Develop processes, practices and policies that encourage collaborations and progress across the 4 institutions of the system. Eliminate any barriers that discourage collaborations and progress.
University of Missouri System New Enrollment Strategies
Scholarship Strategies Goals Reduce student debt load and increase college affordability for Missouri residents Keep high-achieving Missouri students in state Attract high-achieving out of state (and int’l) students to the state of Missouri
Scholarship Strategies Potential Approaches Enhance statewide scholarship programs Based on academic achievement (HS GPA) Increase award levels and tiered offerings Other State Examples Indiana (21st Century Scholars) Georgia (Hope Scholarship) California (Cal Grant A)
Scholarship Strategies Potential Approaches Develop border county or border state scholarships for out of state students Consider legacy scholarship program Pursue membership in statewide tuition reciprocity associations/programs Academic Common Market* (Southern Regional Education Board) Midwest Student Exchange (MSEP)
K-14 Outreach and Engagement Goals Increase 2-year and 4-year college readiness and access in Missouri Improve quality and size of high school graduates in Missouri Improve quality and size of labor force in Missouri
K-14 Outreach and Engagement Potential Approaches Expand Missouri College Advising Corps (Pre-College access program) Statewide coordination and integration with MU Extension/Engagement and other partners Increase number of high schools served
K-14 Outreach and Engagement Potential Approaches Increase Community College transfer to Missouri’s public 4-year institutions Statewide articulation mapping with all UM campuses Transfer admission guarantee with all UM campuses Joint* admission to Community College and UM campus *for those who graduate CC with GPA requirement
K-14 Outreach and Engagement Potential Approaches Other pipeline development programs Project lead the way NSF LSAMP 4H Clubs NSF Research Experience for Teachers NSF Discovery PreK-12 Summer academic enrichment programs Coding, robotics, biomedical, social justice, great books, ecology, etc
Student Success Goals Improve student success related metrics Increase Access Increase Retention Rate Increase Graduation Rate Enhance Learning Experience Expand Professional Development Opportunities Lower the Debt at Graduation Boost Career Outcomes
Student Success Potential Approaches Implement curriculum mapping and dual credit/dual enrollment options Improve time to degree completion with 3year degree programs and undergraduate/graduate degree programs (ex. BA/MBA) Enhance career development portfolio Guaranteed intern/externships