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Commission for Independent Education. Florida Department of Education. MISSION. To serve as a consumer protection agency Protect the individual student Promote accountability at the independent postsecondary level
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Commission for Independent Education Florida Department of Education
MISSION • To serve as a consumer protection agency • Protect the individual student • Promote accountability at the independent postsecondary level • To protect the integrity of these institutions by assuring that certain standards are met • To encourage independent institutions to offer programs that meet the needs of Florida’s citizens
GOVERNANCE Chapter 1005, Florida Statutes Chapter 6E, Florida Administrative Code
DISTINCTIONS CIE is fully supported by fees collected from licensed institutions (no General Revenue) Licensed institutions receive no state subsidy Independent institutions respond quickly to business and industry training needs
SOME INSTITUTIONAL FACTS • Over 900 licensed institutions • 369 degree institutions (88% accredited) • 552 non-degree schools (26% accredited) • Current enrollment of over 350,000 students • Approximately 8,000 licensed programs • Over 140 institutions participate in Workforce Development as training providers
STUDENT DATA2008-2009 552 Non-degree Institutions • Enrollment - 76,795 • Graduates - 48,861 • Placement - 40,772 • 84% Placement Rate • 81% Retention Rate • 369 Degree Institutions • Enrollment – 302,517 • Graduates – 56,608 • 73% Retention Rate Based on the 2009-2010 Annual Report
WHO ARE OUR STUDENTS? 51% are from an ethnic minority 62% of our students are over 25 82% are Florida Residents
IMPACTING FLORIDA’S WORKFORCE Licensed institutions issued approximately 100,000 credentials in the 2008-2009 FY 66,778 Diplomas (postsecondary) 13,499 Associates degrees 9,964 Bachelors degrees 6,431 Masters degrees 1,149 Doctoral degrees 1,591 First Professional degrees
MEETING THE NEEDSOF EMPLOYERS 9,712 graduates in Business occupations 44,111 graduates in Health professions 6,491 graduates in Information Technology occupations
INSTITUTIONAL PARTICIPATION Bright Futures Scholarship Program Statewide Course Numbering System Federal Financial Aid Programs Florida Education & Training Placement Information Program (FETPIP) Workforce Development Veteran’s Benefits Vocational Rehabilitation Training
TECHNOLOGY Premier Data Management System Paperless Commission Agenda Webcast all Commission Meetings Electronic Newsletter Video E-mail Notices On-Demand Tutorial Videos Transitioning to a Paperless Office
Samuel L. Ferguson Executive Director Commission for Independent Education 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400 (850) 245-3200 www.fldoe.org/cie