University of Alaska Southeast FY11 Budget Request 1

University of Alaska Southeast Mission Statement The University of Alaska Southeast is an open enrollment public university that provides postsecondary education for a diverse student body. UAS promotes student achievement and faculty scholarship, lifelong learning opportunities, and quality academic programs. 2

Goal One: Student Success The University will provide the faculty, learning environment, support systems, and facilities to maximize learning opportunities for its students who bring diverse interests and needs to their educational experience. UAS seeks to increase both traditional and non-traditional students at all three campuses, and is particularly committed to the success of Alaska Native students. 3

Goal Two: Regional Faculty & Staff Development The University will recruit, develop and retain a culturally diverse faculty and staff who bring excellence to research, teaching, and public service through innovative and mission- focused academic programs and services. 4

Goal Three: Educational Quality The University will offer quality programs, from non-degree training to graduate degrees. Each campus will provide quality programs and services within their respective missions. 5

Goal Four: Stability and Sustainability The University will increase productivity of its programs and services, and diversify its funding sources. 6

Southeast Population Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section, Forecast: Academic Affairs F o r e c a s t 7

Southeast Alaska’s College-age Population Source: Alaska Department of Labor, Research and Analysis The traditional age group (18-24) and UAS’s average age group (25-39) are a small % of the southeast population but that % may improve in the forecast. Note: Percents do not add to 100 because only ages are shown F o r e c a s t 8

Southeast Alaska High School Enrollments School Years Source: Alaska Department of Education’s Statistics and Reports, Forecast: Academic Affairs Forecast 9

Percent of Southeast Population Aged 20 to 34 years Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section 10

UAS Student Origins AY Nearly 82% of UAS students come from Southeast Alaska Source: Banner Closing Extracts 11

A l a s k a v s. S o u t h e a s t Major Industry Employment in 2008 AlaskaSoutheast 12

Southeast Alaska Education Level 2000 Population: 25 years and over Education LevelJuneauKetchikanSitka Less than high school graduation6.8%9.2%10.7% High school graduate or equivalent23.3%34.7%26.8% Some College26.6%30.7%26.8% Associate Degrees6.0%7.1%7.7% Bachelor Degrees23.5%12.5%20.0% Master Degrees8.1%3.2%6.7% Professional school degrees3.8%2.2%.9% Doctorate Degrees1.9%0.4% Total Number of Students9,8984,5362,816 Source: 2000 Census Detailed File 13

Educational and Training Levels Total Openings in Alaska UAS OPPORTUNITIES Associate Degree or Vocational Training 9.20% Experience in a Related Occupation 6.70% Bachelor's Degree and Above 20.20% Moderate to Long-term On-the-job Training 22.50% Short-term On-the-job Training 41.40% Source: Alaska Department of Labor & Workforce Development, Research and Analysis 14

Where are the Jobs Southeast Alaska Federal State Local Public School Systems, Public Works Social Services, Corrections, Transportation, University of Alaska Greens Creek Mine, Kensington Gold Mine Goods- Producing Retail Forest Service, Transportation, NOAA Fred Meyer, Safeway, Costco Health SEARCH, Bartlett Regional Hospital Westmark, A.T. Adventures, NANA Leisure Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development Bars represent largest employer to smallest 15

Hot Jobs by UAS Programs Source: Alaska Department of Labor, ‘Hot Jobs’ w/ Academic Affairs program interpretation 16