1. The University System of Ohio: A Partner in Ohio’s Economic Development Stephanie Davidson, PhD Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and System Integration

2. Strategic Plan for Higher Education The University System of Ohio 13 public university campuses 24 regional campuses 1 medical college 23 community colleges more than 200 adult workforce and adult literacy centers

3. Strategic Plan for Higher Education The University System of Ohio Graduate more students Keep more of our graduates in Ohio Attract more degree holders from out of state View and download online at: www.uso.edu

4. Strategic Plan for Higher Education The University System of Ohio is aligned with Ohio Department of Development Driving Ohio’s Economy

5. Strategic Plan for Higher Education The University System of Ohio Graduate more students Keep more of our graduates in Ohio Attract more degree holders from out of state

6. Raise the Educational Attainment of Ohio Total Degrees Awarded72,65774,127100,000 Associate18,15618,93028,000 Bachelor’s37,81638,23352,000 Graduate and Professional16,68516,96420,000 Baseline FY 2006 Current Level FY 2008 Target 2017 Graduating more students Goal #1

7. Raise the Educational Attainment of Ohio Percentage of graduates living in Ohio 3 years after graduation66.26%--70.00% Associate81.84%--85.00% Bachelor’s62.71%--66.67% Graduate and Professional56.44%--60.00% Baseline FY 2006 Current Level FY 2008 Target 2017 Keeping graduates in Ohio Goal #2

8. Raise the Educational Attainment of Ohio Attracting more talent to Ohio Number of degree holders entering the state minus number leaving each year (age 22-64) -9,120--10,000 Associate- 400--2,000 Bachelor’s- 5,826--5,000 Graduate and Professional- 2,894--3,000 Baseline FY 2006 Current Level FY 2008 Target 2017 Goal #3

9. University System of Ohio Size and Scope

10. Quality University System of Ohio AffordabilityFlexibility Keys to Success of the System

11. University System of Ohio Seniors to Sophomores 30-Mile Promise GI Promise Textbook Initiatives Division of Affordability and Efficiency Efficiency Benchmarking/Continuous Improvement More Affordable For more information on affordability, efficiency and sustainability: pmclean@regents. state.oh.us

12. University System of Ohio Articulation and Transfer Adult Career and Technical Education/ Adult Basic and Literacy Education Integrated Technology Infrastructure More Flexible For more information on articulation and transfer: pcompton@ regents.state.oh.us

13. University System of Ohio Voluntary System of Accountability Centers of Excellence Choose Ohio First Scholarships Co-ops and internships Higher Quality For more information on co-ops and internships: pmclean@regents. state.oh.us For more information on Choose Ohio First: bhervet@regents.st ate.oh.us

14. Ohio Skills Bank For more information on Ohio Skills Bank: wrussell@ regents.state.oh. us Building seamless linkages to benefit Ohio’s employers, educators, and workforce development system

15. Ohio Skills Bank Why Ohio Skills Bank?? High-wage, high-skilled jobs are going unfilled in Ohio Incumbent and emerging workforce is available to fill the positions Existing training/education infrastructure is not always properly aligned

16. Ohio Skills Bank The Ohio Skills Bank will fundamentally reframe the relationship between regional adult education and training and their surrounding community, turning Ohio’s adult educational system into a demand-driven engine of economic development Vision:

17. Ohio Skills Bank: Higher education and adult workforce responsiveness to: State economic development goals Employer needs Career advancement requirements of workers Core Goals

18. Ohio Skills Bank What does the Ohio Skills Bank do? The Ohio Skills Bank supports regions in analyzing their critical skill shortages and in realigning systems to eliminate workforce shortages through strengthened education and credentialing efforts

19. Ohio Skills Bank What does the Ohio Skills Bank do? Helps to build regional partnerships between employers and adult education and training providers Conducts localized gap analyses of critical occupational and skill shortages of targeted industries

20. Ohio Skills Bank Regions are drawn from the 12 existing Ohio Department of Development Region Skills Banks are organized regionally

21. Ohio Skills Bank Economic &Gap Analysis Career Pathways Planning Implementation Continuous Improvement Expanding Pathways Career Pathways Methodology:

22. Ohio Skills Bank Powering skill growth in Ohio… Region by Region

23. University System of Ohio Ohio will join the global initiative, using the International Student Barometer to evaluate and track the international student experience in Ohio. Driving Economic Growth For further information contact: nsudlow@ regents.state.oh. us

24. We Will Innovate We will not back away from our strategic plan. We will not retreat. We will meet our goals.

25. Contact Information Stephanie Davidson, PhD Interim Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs & System Integration sdavidson@regents.state.oh.us