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Mid-Term Review of The Illinois Commitment

Mid-Term Review of The Illinois Commitment. Environmental Analysis: 2004 and Beyond. Illinois Board of Higher Education February 3, 2004. Environmental Trends. Changing Demographics Increasing enrollments Growing minority student population; particularly Latinos

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Mid-Term Review of The Illinois Commitment

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  1. Mid-Term Review of The Illinois Commitment Environmental Analysis: 2004 and Beyond Illinois Board of Higher EducationFebruary 3, 2004

  2. Environmental Trends Changing Demographics • Increasing enrollments • Growing minority student population; particularly Latinos • Growth in “traditional” and “non-traditional” students Public Perceptions and Expectations • Great deal of confidence in higher education overall; multiple roles and expectations • Many do not believe a four-year degree is necessary • Concerns regarding efficiency and cost

  3. Environmental Trends Educational Preparation • Inadequate academic preparation for college • Growing “performance gaps” Educational Attainment • Illinois exceeds the national average • Minority, low-income, and/or first-generation students enter higher education institutions at lower rates than other student populations

  4. Environmental Trends Economic Vitality • Growing dependence on an educated workforce to remain competitive in an increasingly knowledge-based economy • 42% of job growth from 2000 to 2010 will require some postsecondary education Fiscal Constraints • Struggling economy; uncertain outlook • $247 million (9.2%) decrease in state funding for Illinois higher education since fiscal year 2002

  5. Priority Issues

  6. Priority Issues Economic Development • Recognition of higher education’s contributions to economic development and growth for the state and nation Public Engagement • New era of mutually beneficial partnerships between higher education and the “community” linked to institutional and state core values

  7. Priority Issues The Education Pipeline • A “leaky” education pipeline is evidenced by gaps in the K-12 and higher education systems • Illinois’ Joint Education Committee is working to strengthen K-16 partnerships and close “achievement gaps” Affordability • Cost remains one of the most significant barriers to a college education • Recommendations of the Committee on Affordability are emerging policy initiatives (e.g., Truth-in-Tuition, MAP 135)

  8. Priority Issues Access • The changing environment amplifies the need to ensure access to, and success in, higher education for all persons • Student mobility issues (e.g., transfer) • Capacity concerns Quality and Assessment • Lack of data highlighted in Measuring Up • The Illinois Commitment requires institutions to have an assessment process in place by 2004 • Illinois’ participation in the National Forum on College-Level Learning

  9. Priority Issues Accountability • Increasing demands to demonstrate: efficiency, transparency, and overall good stewardship of public resources • Several accountability mechanisms are already in place; more in process of implementation • Accountability will continue to be of significant interest in the coming years Civic Responsibility • An institutional commitment to public purposes and responsibilities that reinvigorates the civic mission of higher education • Renewed interest at both the national and campus levels

  10. Implications & Next Steps Implications • Confirmation that the original six goals remain important priorities; however, some refinement of priorities may be warranted in light of trends • Consideration should also be given to new trends and issues impacting higher education Next Steps • Reports on progress to date on original goals and stakeholder input will be presented to the Board in April 2004

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