Where Life and Learning Meet

Metropolitan State University

An urban university serving primarily older students of diverse backgrounds

Minnesota12th largest state

225,181 sq. KM

Population about 5.2 million

Twin Cities – Minneapolis & St. Paul

Foundingabout 600 years younger that PTE

Began in 1971 as upper-division university offering bachelor’s degrees for working adultsNo classroomsNo libraryNo grades – pass or fail based on

competency assessmentNo dormsNo football team

And the University has been moving to a more traditional status ever since

While other universities and colleges are becoming more “untraditional”

Traditional, 18-22 year old students in a residential school, have dropped to about 40% of the higher education population

Use of WordsUniversity means institution has more than

one college combined with offering graduate programs as well

College is made up of Departments

Faculty are the professors and lecturersWork under labor union contract in

Minnesota state systemShared governance model

Metropolitan State MissionTo provide accessible, high-quality, liberal

arts, professional, and graduate education to citizens of the metropolitan area, with continued emphasis on underserved groups, including adults and communities of color

AccessibleClasses during day, evening, and Saturday

Online and web-enhanced In various city locations

Tuition Undergraduate student, resident: 177.15 Nursing, Metropolitan State, resident: $247.43 Online course enrollment: $252.43 U of Minnesota nursing credit hour: $489.76

Underserved Working adults Populations of color Producing alumni to work with underserved populations

High QualityAccreditedMSN Entry students had 100% board passAccounting professionals rate the business

school best

Emphasis on teaching, not researchSmall classes – 32 is the largest possible

class

Student Population~ 10,000 students

5,115 full time equivalent

91% undergraduate

59% female

29% students of color

Average age – 32 years

Student ExamplesCommencement—Graduation is May 6

Student speaker is Roman E. Rowan, age 69, who retired from executive management in the computer software industry and now completed a new BA in natural sciences and environmental issues

One MBA graduate, David Urbia, is in Iraq with the US Department of State and will be represented at graduation by family members

DifferencesStudents pay tuition plus fees; some get

government grants or loans, but no one gets free higher educationBooks also a significant expense

Students also expected to come to every class. Mandatory report after 2nd classSome faculty grade also on classroom

participation

LibraryShare a building

with a branch of Saint Paul Public Library

How many use library

CollegesCollege of Arts and SciencesCollege of Management

Partnership with China University of TechnologyCollege of Professional StudiesCollege of Law Enforcement and Criminal

JusticeFirst College

Peace Corp partnershipPrior Learning or Student/Faculty Designed

Independent LearningCollege of Nursing and Health Sciences

Top 10 MajorsIndividualized StudyBusiness AdministrationAccountingCriminal JusticeNursingPsychologyLaw EnforcementFinanceSocial WorkHuman Services

College of Nursing and Health SciencesUndergraduate Nursing

RN-BSNAssociate degree completion program; 5 cohortsLPN-BSN

Graduate NursingMSN

Leadership and ManagementNursing EducationNurse Practitioner

o Family Nurse Practitionero Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner

MSN Entry Level PracticeFor students with at least a bachelor’s degree in

another field

Doctoral ProgramDoctor of Nurse Practice (DNP) Applied Doctorate

Requirement for Nurse Practitioner for 2015 board exams

Developing BSN-DNP curriculum

Dental HygieneDental Hygiene Completion Program

Oral Health Practitioner

Anticipated ProgramsBachelor’s completion and graduate

program for orthotics and prosthetics health professionals

Generic, basic BSN program

Both of these will be held in conjunction with a community college

Community Based LearningCenter provides leadership and

coordinationAcademic InternshipsStudy AbroadProject Shine (students Helping in Naturalization of Elders)

College for KidsUnited We Serve DayOften recruit students to work with

elementary students to help them learn to read

DUET ClinicLocated in public housing area with large

Hmong population

Will provide a clinical site for nurse practitioner students

Staffing: Dual certified Family and Pediatric Nurse

Practitioner, also Certified Diabetes EducatorVISTA Volunteer, serving as Business

Manager

Grand Opening – November 2009

DUET Clinic Services

Child physicalsBasic adult physicalsTreatment of ear,

tooth, and sinus painColds/upper

respiratory infections

Hemoglobin checkDiabetes screeningBlood pressure

screening

Homeless ClinicWednesday Evening program sponsored by

nearby Lutheran Church

Community health nursing students experience

Provides an opportunity for nurse practitioner experience as well

Thank you for your attention.