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Transcript of Provost’s Report George W. Hynd September 10, 2013.
Provost’s Report
George W. Hynd
September 10, 2013
Provost’s Report
Academic Progress
Enrollment
Academic Progress SACS Accreditation
Successful 5th yr. Interim Report
Full Reaffirmation in 2017 Academic Programs
Exercise Science Archeology African American Studies Bachelors of Professional
Studies School of Business (MBA/JD)
Finance Economics
Senior Project
Academic Progress
Honors College 172 Students this year 1350 Average SAT 30 Average ACT 55/45 In/Out- of-State William Aiken Fellows
Making Progress FY 2009 = $5.2 million
(77% Federal) FY 2010 = $7 million
(83% Federal) FY 2011 = $11.8 million
(91% Federal; Would have been $8.5 million without stimulus/grant transfers)
FY2012 = $6 million (77% Federal)
FY 2013 = $8.3 million (74% Federal)
Freshmen Admissions 12,045 applications for the fall 2013 In-state 4,557 (Yield = 39.7%); Out-of-State 7,488 (Yield = 18.2%) Class of 2017 = 2,127 (est.) First year retention rate = 81%
Freshmen Admissions: Fun Facts Come From
South Carolina Mt. Pleasant, Charleston,
Columbia, & Greenville
44 different states GA, NC, NJ, NY
9 different countries Germany, China, Brazil
Distinguishing Facts Nine sets of twins 7 Eagle Scouts Irish World Dancing
competitor Junior Olympic Sailor 5 National Merit Scholars Highest SAT = 1600 20 Valedictorians 23 Salutatorians
Of the above 43, 41% are students of color
Enrollment Challenges Cost of college
Increased need for scholarships
Increased institutional competition for students
Demographic shifts Reduction in number of high
school graduates nationally Families undergoing change
(delaying marriage, children) More women than men
graduating from college ~ 60% More women employed than
men
College students increasingly older (40% 24 years or older)
Increasingly “minority” By 2019-20, 45% of high
school graduates will be non-white
By 2042 “minority majority” (five states now)
Socioeconomic backgrounds matter Students from disadvantaged
backgrounds – Career-oriented majors
Students from more privileged backgrounds – Liberal arts
Meeting Enrollment Challenges
Monitor application/enrollment trends
Investment in marketing our value proposition to emerging populations
Investment in strategic recruiting
Build on strengths and diversify offerings, location & delivery methods to meet emerging opportunities North Campus Distance and online
education
New programs of distinction Investment in facilities critical
Campus Master Plan – Phase One
PHASE ONE 1 Existing Science & Math Building – Build-out *
2 Rita Hollings Science Center Renovation *
3 Simons Center for the Arts Renovation*
4 Yaschik Arnold Jewish Studies Expansion *
5 350-Bed Residence Hall *
6 Learning Technology Center
7 Fitness Center / Mixed Use *
8 Alumni Center / Meeting Space
The Path Forward
Enrollment management is critical to the future of the college
The college needs to evolve to meet changing demands and serve a changing student body
Need to thoughtfully consider academic opportunities as they arise
A need exists to increase revenue from non-state sources Grants & contracts Fee-based programs Professional development
programs Philanthropy
Questions