1. 1 Anoka-Ramsey Community College Meeting the Demand for the Baccalaureate in a Rapidly Growing Suburban Region: The Portal Concept March 5, 2005

2. 2 Anoka-Ramsey Community College Dr. Patrick M. Johns President Mike Seymour VP for Administrative Services Dr. Susan Tarnowski VP for Educational Services Dr. Joe Opatz State Representative ARCC Consultant Evelyn Gedde Management Analyst

3. 3 Today’s Presentation The Higher Education Portal Concept Problem Analysis Market Research Infrastructure Challenges Benefits & Perceptions

4. 4 Higher Education Portal Concept Residents in East Central Minnesota and the northern metro counties are: place-bound, classroom oriented, and Under-prepared for the future.

5. 5 Higher Education Portal Concept Residents in ARCC’s service area have limited 4-year higher education choices.

6. 6 Higher Education Portal Concept Increase Access for Place-Bound Learners PORTAL (from the Latin portare, meaning to carry) MnSCU aligns system- wide infrastructure Partner institutions deliver faculty & programs ARCC provides delivery systems, infrastructure, & seamless support services

7. 7 Problem: Rapidly Growing Population

8. 8 Problem: Under-Educated Population

9. 9 Problem: Learner Resources

10. 10 Problem: Solution Bring other institutions to the customer Offer increased program options: - Additional career programs - Additional two-year programs - Baccalaureate programs - Master’s programs Offer seamless student support services Enhance flexible scheduling Establish Joint Admissions agreements

11. 11 Noel-Levitz Market Research Is there a market for the Portal?

12. 12 Noel-Levitz Market Research 257 Employer Mail Surveys 22% response rate in Coon Rapids area 27% response rate in Cambridge area Key Findings Hiring in administrative, accounting, aides, banker, carpenter, clerical, designer, legal, pharmacist, sales, teacher Significant # of bachelor degree holders will be hired 64% of CR respondents & 50% of Cambridge respondents thought the portal would assist their employees

13. 13 Noel-Levitz Market Research HS Counselor & Student Focus Groups Adult Household Telephone Survey Counties: Anoka, Ramsey, Sherburne, Chisago, Isanti 543 participants completed the survey Key Findings: 47% said “yes” to portal concept (78% identified close/location) 47% said “no” to portal concept (38% identified too far/location) Ramsey County, older respondents, & those with master’s were likely to say “no” Approximately 33% of those not considering enrolling for time & convenience issues would enroll IF offered the portal option

14. 14 ARCC’s Internal Research Conducted an unscientific student survey in May 2004 313 participants (57 in Cambridge, 256 in Coon Rapids) 66% full-time students, 19% part-time, and 15% PSEO (not representative of general college make-up) 78% said their goal was to take classes & then transfer to complete 4-yr degree 54% said “yes” and 27% said “maybe” when asked if they would consider staying at ARCC if the portal were available Among the “yes” and “maybe,” 60-70% indicated a strong interest in staying at ARCC to earn a 4-yr degree

15. 15 Infrastructure: Progress to Date  St. Cloud State University  Letter of Intent  Joint Admission Agreement  Accelerated BSN partnership with Metropolitan State U  Request for Proposals (based on market research)

16. 16 Infrastructure: RFP ARCC may provide… Lower division courses Advising & access services Registration & financial aid assistance Marketing support Office space & support staff Printer & copier services Computer, library, telephone, & bookstore access Evening access to Smart classrooms Master course schedule University may provide… Upper division courses, degree, & faculty Program liaison Pre-screening of program applicants Advising tools & training Collection & payment plan services Financial aid processing Marketing

17. 17 Infrastructure: Challenges Funding: ARCC Absorbs indirect costs May assess admin fee from partner institution upon sustainability Funding: Partner Institution Incurs cost of instruction and coordination Receives FTE and tuition receipts Seamless Student Support Services Single MnSCU System database still under discussion Common System-wide business practices still in transition Back-office methods slow processing FERPA laws challenge information sharing Marketing for Success & Growth Paradigm Shift

18. 18 Benefits & Perception: The Learner Increases access Expands program & degree options Encourages a cost-savings Encourages faster goal achievement Provides convenience & flexibility Kindles higher aspirations Keeps learners close to home

19. 19 Benefits & Perception: The System May improve graduation and retention rates Increases FTE for both institutions Meets Minnesota State Colleges & Universities strategic directions: Increase access Expand high quality programs & services Strengthen community development & economic vitality Fully integrate the System Demonstrates innovation, flexibility, integration, collaboration Leverages System-wide infrastructure Creates new paradigms Strengthens System’s role in the state

20. 20 Benefits & Perception: The State Benefits taxpayers Increases potential for a more highly educated state Offers potential for more cost-effective use of state funds Moves citizens out of school & into the workforce faster Contributes to state economy and community vitality

21. 21 Implementation Priorities Access Higher Education Portal Launch 4-year programs in Fall 2005 Establish Joint Admissions agreements Respond to short-term workforce needs ARCC

22. 22 Anoka-Ramsey Community College

23. 23 Contact Information Anoka-Ramsey Community College 11200 Mississippi Blvd. NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433 763-422-2600 www.anokaramsey.edu Dr. Patrick M. Johns, President patrick.johns@anokaramsey.edu Mike Seymour, VP for Administrative Services michael.seymour@anokaramsey.edu Dr. Susan Tarnowski, VP for Educational Services susan.tarnowski@anokaramsey.edu Dr. Joe Opatz, State Representative and ARCC Consultant joe.opatz@anokaramsey.edu Evelyn Gedde, Management Analyst evelyn.gedde@anokaramsey.edu