Leadership in Higher Education: Emerging Paradigms in the New Millennium Larry D. Roper Oregon State University

Overview  A college education is more important today than ever before;  Need for a coordinated approach to meet changing economic demands and rising enrollment numbers and changing national needs;  Need for national leadership on this issue (in and outside higher ed. community

Access  No notable progress since the early 1990s  Projected college-ready population will increasingly be from first generation, low income families with little or no experience in higher education.  There is an increasing need for outreach programs and college financial planning.  It is critical to support programs that facilitate early engagement with colleges and universities  Diversity politics will influence higher ed. access agenda - mission challenge

Affordability Colleges and universities have become less affordable Lack of grant funding to cover full financial need. Pell Grant award levels static for five years Increased reliance on loans and work to cover costs Explosion of alternative loan borrowing to fill remaining need

Funding Higher Education A significant decrease in funding from government sources Increased reliance on fund-raising Public-private partnerships (economic development) Public partnerships (increase productions of high-demand graduates)

Public Perception  Sticker shock, media attention on skyrocketing costs  Value of higher education clear, confusion on processes  Families unaware of financial aid or other funding mechanisms  Complexity of application discourages families from taking advantage of available assistance

Technology, Distant Students and On-Line Communities Better understand the role technology plays in the lives of students Understand the role of “virtual communities” and how those communities enhance or detract from a quality collegiate experience Explore use of digital learning communities in ways that deepen the quality of the educational experience

Technology, Distant Students and On-Line Communities Expectation of cutting edge technology in and outside the classroom E-movement (Online courses, registration, financial aid, residential life issues, transactions) - , e-commerce and e- campus Efficiency benefits of technology will soon be maximized

Learning Environments Increased demand for interdisciplinary learning Distance learning utilized to increase access and revenue Increased emphasis on assessment and learning outcomes Shift to evidence-based, results-oriented standards Academic Integrity challenges

Regulatory Issues Cost Standards Greater government scrutiny Transfer of Credits Student Tracking Time to completion

Issues Alignment of coursework and assessments Accountability Growing consumerism Increasing economic impact Competition (for faculty, top students, funding, status…) and survival Increased importance of community colleges Growth in proprietary education

Issues Balancing dynamics of intellectualism, careerism and consumerism Sustainability and environmental issues will increase in prominence – increased impact of “Green Industry”

Diversity Hispanic population growth Increased bi-racial and multi-racial students Challenge to culture-specific support and access programs Adult-student population International student access and tracking