Challenges and Opportunities for Public Universities

1. Challenges and Opportunities for Public Universities Greg Roberts, Dean of Admission University of Virginia

2. What is a Public College or University? Most college students attend public institutions nationally Many shapes and sizes – more diverse schools/students Owned and operated by the state – buildings, etc. MONEY: financial support from the state Must abide by state regulations and rules Often larger, at least at flagships Lower tuition for residents Less diverse geographically Few need-blind that meet full-need Research Graduation rates State University systems/flagships

3. Political Pressures • Legislative bills • Governing bodies and boards • Voter propositions • Shift away from higher education funding • Public Issues squeezing higher education dollars as baby boomers age • Healthcare, social security, retirement • Higher taxes (tuition increase limits) • Politically damaging • Shift burden to families

4. Other Challenges Purchasing requirements (EFPs) Hiring guidelines, pay freezes/reductions Travel per diems Compete with better funded privates for students More public awareness and expectations without support Reduced funding is leading many to increase non-resident enrollment

5. Admission Admission Seats = Public Value for legislators (individual and district) Illinois case Residency ratios Admission budgets Diversity issues Private competitors Balancing in- and out-of-state recruitment UVA vs. UT file review

6. UT Top Ten Percent

7. UT Affirmative Action Case