1. AHECB Regular Meeting July 29, 2011

2. II. ACADEMIC July 29, 2011

3. AGENDA ITEM NO. 5 NEW PROGRAM NATIONAL PARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE Cynthia Moten Associate Director, Academic Affairs

4. Technical Certificate and Associate of Applied Science in Pharmacy Technology Prepares students for employment as pharmacy technicians in healthcare and retail facilities to provide assistance to pharmacists and to provide customer services such as patient wellness checks. Graduates of the associate degree program will be eligible for the Pharmacy Tech certification exam.

5. AGENDA ITEM NO. 6 NEW PROGRAM OZARKA COLLEGE Cynthia Moten Associate Director, Academic Affairs

6. Associate of Science in Criminal Justice and Corrections Designed for individuals planning a career in the field, and for current employees in criminal justice/ corrections occupations who need an educational credential for career advancement. Agreement with ASU-Jonesboro allows Ozarka graduates to count the associate degree toward the degree requirements for the bachelor’s in criminology.

7. AGENDA ITEM NO. 7 ICAC REPORT Zanette Douglas Coordinator, Institutional Certification

8. Institutional Certification Advisory Committee (ICAC) 17 Colleges and Universities – 10 New Institutions – 25 New Degree Certifications via Distance Technology American InterContinental University, Hoffman Estates, Ill. – 2 Initial Degrees Briarcliffe College, Bethpage, NY – 1 Initial Degree Bryant and Stratton, Orchard Park, NY – 5 Initial Degrees Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs, Colo. – 4 Initial Degrees Liberty University, Lynchburg, Va. – 2 Initial Degrees Oklahoma Wesleyan University, Bartlesville, Okla. – 2 Initial Degrees Rasmussen College, Ocala, Fla. – 5 Initial Degrees Shorter College, North Little Rock – 2 Initial Degrees University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – 1 Initial Degree University of the Rockies, Colorado Springs, Colo. – 1 Initial Degree

9. – 7 Previously Certified Institutions 17 New Degree Certifications Excelsior College – Albany, NY, via Distance Technology Franklin University – Columbus, Ohio, via Distance Technology Grand Canyon University – Phoenix, Az., via Distance Technology ITT – Technical Institute, Little Rock Campus Kaplan University, Davenport, Iowa, via Distance Technology Strayer University, Washington, D.C., via Distance Technology and Little Rock Campus 5 Degree Recertifications Regis University, Denver, Colo. Strayer University, Washington D.C., via Distance Technology and Little Rock Campus

10. Act 205 Effective July 27, 2011 Section 1. 6-61-135 False Academic Credential A document that provides evidence or demonstrates completion of an academic or professional course of study at the post- secondary level that results in awarding of a certificate, degree, or rank by an individual or institution that is not: Certified under Arkansas Code §6-61-301 Exempt from certification under Arkansas Code §6-61-301 A person who violates this section may be convicted of a Class B misdemeanor and fined up to $1,000 10

11. Section 1. 6-61-136 Establishment of an Accrediting Agency An individual shall not establish or operate an accrediting agency in this state without recognition by the United States Department of Education 11

12. New Federal Legislation Final Rules on Title IV Program Integrity – State Authorization – Credit Hour – Gainful Employment 12

13. Final Rules on Title IV Program Integrity 34 CFR Part 600.9 (c) State Authorization If an institution is offering postsecondary education through distance or correspondence education to students in a state in which it is not physically located or in which it is otherwise subject to State jurisdiction as determined by the State, the institution must meet any State requirements for it to be legally offering postsecondary distance or correspondence education in that state. 13

14. CFR 600.9 U. S. Department of Education published the final regulations on program integrity on October 29, 2010 Institutions could lose Title IV (federal financial aid) funds for non-compliance Institutions had until July 1, 2011 with an extension allowed until July 1, 2013 Institutions must make good faith efforts U.S. Department of Education will not initiate any action before July 1, 2014 Rule is being challenged 14

15. Implications Affects for-profit and public institutions including Arkansas public institutions Major increase in request for ICAC Rules and Regulations – 400 requests to date Major increase in degree proposals being submitted for certification – 25 new institutions to date Acknowledgement of enrollment of Arkansas residents in uncertified programs – One to 300 student enrollments 15

16. AGENDA ITEM NO. 8 FACULTY PERFORMANCE REVIEW Cynthia Moten Associate Director, Academic Affairs

17. Faculty Performance Review Each college and university conducts an annual performance review of faculty members. Faculty performance was assessed using a variety of methods including assessment by students, classroom visits by administrators, peer review, and self-evaluation activities.

18. AGENDA ITEM NO. 9 MINORITY RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION REPORT Cynthia Moten Associate Director, Academic Affairs

19. Other = American Indian/Alaskan, Asian, Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Multiple Race, Non-Resident Alien, Unknown Total Enrollment = 155,924 Fall 2010 Minority Student Enrollment Arkansas Public Institutions

20. Minority Full-Time Faculty Arkansas Public Institutions Fall 2000 Total Faculty = 4,192 Fall 2009 Total Faculty = 5,115 (Excludes UAMS data)

21. Minority Executive/Managerial & Professional Staff Arkansas Public Institutions Fall 2000 Total Staff = 3,522 Fall 2009 Total Staff = 5,248 (Excludes UAMS data)

22. AGENDA ITEMS 10 & 11 LETTERS OF NOTIFICATION, INTENT Cynthia Moten Associate Director, Academic Affairs

23. Letters of Notification Letters of Intent Letters of Notification Programs approved by the ADHE Director. Programs must be included on the AHECB agenda prior to initiation. Programs are reasonable and moderate extensions of existing certificates and degrees. Letters of Intent Notification of institutions plans to offer new programs or organizational units that require Coordinating Board approval. Chief academic officers and chief executive officers can comment on the proposals before consideration by AHECB.

24. III. FINANCE July 29, 2011

25. AGENDA ITEM NO. 12 CERTIFICATION OF INTERCOLLEGIATE REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES 2011-12 Jackie Holloway Senior Associate Director, Institutional Finance

26. Relevant Information Athletic Fees Per SSCH Institution2010-11 Athletic Fee2011-12 Athletic Fee ASUJ$12.00$15.00 ATU12.5013.00 HSU11.5013.00 SAUM13.0014.00 UAF00 UAFS13.0014.00 UALR15.0015.85 UAM12.0013.00 UAPB14.2515.00 UCA17.00

27. Intercollegiate Athletic Report for 2011-12

28. Relevant Information Percentages of funds supporting athletic budgets excluding UAF: Athletic generated revenues – 19.5% Other Auxiliary profits – 12.0% Educational and General transfer – 16.9% Student Athletic fees – 45.3% Other Athletic income – 6.3%

29. AGENDA ITEM NO. 13 ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY OF BOND ISSUE FOR ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY Jackie Holloway Senior Associate Director, Institutional Finance

30. Bond Issue Information $12.505 million for 30 years at a rate not to exceed 5.25percent For Auxiliary purposes Proceeds will be used to construct a new five story 64,170 square foot residence hall Based on 64,170 square feet, the amount of $80,213 will be transferred to plant funds annually for maintenance Auxiliary 64,170sf x $1.25 = $80,213

31. Relevant Financial Information Housing Auxiliary Estimated 2010-11 Net Housing Revenue $3,489,598 Maximum Allowable Debt Service ($3,489,598/ 120%) $2,907,998 Existing Auxiliary Debt Service $2,016,346 Estimated Debt Service for Proposed Bond Issue $805,053 Net Auxiliary Revenue Remaining for Additional Debt Service $86,599

32. I. EXECUTIVE July 29, 2011

33. AGENCY OVERVIEW Shane Broadway Interim Director

34. ADHE Employee Changes New to ADHE – Chris Wilson New Financial Aid Program Coordinator Retirements/Resignations – Dr. Karen Wheeler New Associate Vice Chancellor in Academic Affairs at UALR – Gloria Venable Retired from Carl D. Perkins CTE program – Lawrence Graves Retired from College Access Challenge Grant Coordinator position

35. Campus Leadership Dr. Wayne Hatcher President Black River Technical College Bobby Jones Interim President Henderson State University

36. Campus Leadership Dr. Steve Hildebran President Southeast Arkansas College Dr. Jacqueline Elliott President North Arkansas College Dr. Steve Rook Interim President Rich Mountain Community College

37. New System Presidents Dr. Charles Welch President Arkansas State University System Dr. Donald Bobbitt President University of Arkansas System

38. Rockefeller Foundation Grant Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation Board of Directors awarded a $258,500 grant to ADHE to support the placement of three College and Career Coaches in Pulaski County high schools whose graduation rates are consistently below 60 percent Dr. West “College and Career Coaches will provide critical access to quality guidance in college and career planning in the state’s high need schools.” – Dr. Sherece Y. West, president and CEO of the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation.

39. Performance Funding Update Measures and Mechanics

40. Four-Year Universities Success MeasuresGoal Degree Completion Retention Time to Degree Number of Underrepresented Minority Grads Number of Remedial Grads Increase STEM Degrees Number of Graduate Degrees Awarded Number of Associate Degrees Awarded Number of Non-traditional Students Transfer Students Research Double bachelor degrees awarded per FTE Students Overall percent of students returning after 24 SSCH Decrease time to acquire a bachelor degree Increase number of those not classified as white Increase number of remedial graduates Increase STEM number over previous year Increase number of Graduate Degrees awarded Increase number of Associate Degrees Awarded Increase number of Non-traditional Students Encourage transfer of students from 2-year to 4-year Increase amount of research dollars

41. Two-Year Colleges Success MeasuresGoal Degree Completion Number of Certificates Awarded Retention Course Completion Success Job Placement/Workforce Development Time to Degree Number of Remedial Graduates Transfer Students Number of Minority Graduates Completion/Progression Double associate degrees awarded per FTE Students Increase number of certificates awarded Persisted from fall to fall Increase number of students completing College- level courses with a C or better TBD Decrease time required to complete associate degree Increase number of remedial graduates Encourage transfer from 2-year to 4-year Increase number of minority graduates TBD

42. Academic Legislation Transfer and Common Course Numbering Admission Standards College and Career Readiness Standards Remediation Concurrent Enrollment

43. Coming Up In August Performance Funding Meeting with Chief Academic Officers Remediation Report Committee Website Expenditure Committee Legislative Liaisons SHEEO Higher Education Subcommittee Lottery Oversight Committee Faculty Conferences Workforce Cabinet

44. Governor & Legislators Visit Office Gov. Mike Beebe with Lillian Williams Rep. Barry Hyde of North Little Rock with Karen Wheeler and Brooks Harrington Sen. Johnny Key of Mountain Home and Phil Axelroth Rep. Tracy Steele of Little Rock with Karon Rosa and Lisa Smith Rep. Frederick Love of Little Rock

45. You are cordially invited to a special announcement Tuesday, August 2 at 10 a.m. at the Governor’s Conference Room in the State Capitol

46. AGENDA ITEM NO. 3 COLLEGE-GOING RATE OF PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS THAT GRADUATED IN 2010 Rick Jenkins Associate Director, Planning and Accountability

47. AGENDA ITEM NO. 4 REMEDIATION SUPPLEMENT Rick Jenkins Associate Director, Planning and Accountability

48. Methodology has Changed New methodology focuses on students that: graduated from an Arkansas public school district in Academic Year 2009-2010, are first-time entering students, and are Arkansas residents. This new methodology more closely follows that used by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Methodology Has Changed

49. Methodology has Changed Fall student cohort included first-time, full-time, and on-campus that attend an Arkansas public or independent institution after completing high school or GED. The Old Methodology Did Not Measure College-Going Rate Former Data Points

50. Methodology has Changed 1. NCES filters by the age range of 16-24 – ADHE focuses instead on high school graduates from the previous year, based on data provided by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education 2. NCES includes GED students; however, ADHE does not have data on annual graduating classes of GED students 3. The NCES survey may include private high schools and home school students. ADHE has no data on annual graduating classes of private high schools or home school students. Therefore, the new methodology is a College-Going Rate calculation for Arkansas public high school graduates only. Three Major Differences

51. College-Going Rate: New Methodology New Methodology College-Going Rate

52. CGR: By Gender Females go to college at higher rates than males. Fall 2010 CGR By Gender

53. CGR: By Race/Ethnicity American Indians/Alaskan Natives, Asians, and Whites have the highest college- going rates. Fall 2010 CGR By Race/Ethnicity

54. Where Do Recent High School Graduates Attend College? Where Recent High School Grads Attend

55. Remediation Supplement AHECB Meeting of July 29, 2011

56. Act 970 of 2009 Requires an annual report regarding “Students who required remediation and who graduated… with a 3.0 or higher grade point average on a 4.0 scale…” The number of “Attempts it takes a student to pass a postsecondary remedial course, beginning in the 2011-2012 school year.” Act 970 of 2009

57. Remediation Attempts Approximately 15 percent of students enrolled in remedial courses have to take the course 2 or more times. Remediation Attempts AY2009-AY2010

58. Remediation Attempts for Students that Pass Approximately 14-17 percent of students that pass a remedial course have to take the course 2 or more times. Remediation Attempts for Students That Pass, AY2009-AY2010

59. Remediation Rates of Students with High School GPA of 3.0 or Higher Students attending 2-Year Colleges are remediated at higher rates than those attending 4-Year Universities. Remediation Rates of Students with High School GPA of 3.0 or Higher