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The Wellington GroupJuly 16-18, 2007Chicago, Illinois
Addressing Economic Needs Through National, Regional and Community-Based Strategies
Tad Perry
Executive Director
South Dakota Board of Regents
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The environment for higher educations role in addressing economic needs
50 sub-national structures rather than a national structure
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Diversity of sub-national structures
Governing- 22 states
Coordinating- 25 states
Mixed- 5 states
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Diversity of Higher Education Institutions
Public 4-year 634
Public 2-year 1,086
Private 4-year 1,896
Private 2-year 620
Total 4,236
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Role of Higher Education in Economic Activity [Richard Lester, MIT]
Educating People—the Workforce
Creating codified knowledge—Innovation and dissemination
Problem solving for industry—Application of knowledge
Providing public space—networks of intellectual capital and creating supportive culture
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Context of higher education policy in addressing economic needs
The sum of institutional activities and efforts probably does not always make for a coherent state policy.
The sum of state activities and efforts probably does not always make for a coherent national policy.
Fragmented activities and efforts of states when built on current workforce and economic structures are not always policies connected to a future workforce or economy.
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State of South Dakota
Small rural state—760,000 people
Single Governing Board for public universities
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South Dakota
Black Hills State University
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
Northern State University
Dakota State University
South Dakota State University
University of South Dakota
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South Dakota population change2000-2025
+ 37.2%
-16.4%-11.6%
-20.00%
-10.00%
0.00%
10.00%
20.00%
30.00%
40.00%
18-24 yrolds
25-44 yrolds
65 + yearolds
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South Dakota’s Demographic Landscape: Projected Population Change, 2005-2025
(12,689)
(14,549)
32 66389 1,0652,704
6,519
(20,000)
(15,000)
(10,000)
(5,000)
0
5,000
10,000
18 to 24 25 to 44
WhiteAfrican-AmericanHispanic/LatinoOther
SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau
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Population Projections - Percent Change from 2000 to 2025 Traditional College Age (18 to 24) - 2000
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South Dakota Service Regions
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Establishing a Policy Agenda
Roundtables—1995
Town Meetings—2001
Opportunities Report/Plan--2001-3
Workforce Summits--2006
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1996—Higher Education System Policy Goals
Reinvestment Through Efficiencies - System Goals
Technology Infrastructure Redesign of Curriculum Protecting Assets Economic Development Linkages to K-12 Education Invest in Change Centers of Excellence
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1997 Higher Education System Policy Goals
Higher Education Funding Framework - Policy Goals
Access Increase Enrollment in Programs Important for
Economic Growth Academic Improvement Human Resources Faculty Professional Development Collaboration Current Technology Infrastructure Current Facilities and Equipment External Funds
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2003 Higher Education System Policy Goals
Policy Goals for the Unified System of Public Higher Education
Access: Every qualified South Dakotan shall have access to public postsecondary education.
Academic Quality and Performance: South Dakota public universities and special schools shall provide a quality educational experience.
State Wealth: South Dakota’s public universities shall engage in activities designed to enhance the state’s long-term economy.
Efficiency: South Dakota public universities and special schools shall continue to seek means for improving efficiency in the delivery of educational services.
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2004—Governor's Policy Goals
Governor’s 2010 Economic Development Initiative
http://www.2010initiative.com
GOAL THREE: Become a Recognized Leader in Research and Technology Development by 2010
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2005—Governor’s Policy Goals
Governor’s 2010 Education Initiative
http://www.2010education.com
Goal 2: By 2010, South Dakota will be first in the nation for the percentage of students going on to college, technical school or advanced training.
Goal 3: By 2010, the postsecondary education system will fully meet the needs of the state's changing economy and its citizens.
Increase numbers of persons with postsecondary education University – Technical Institute Articulation Agreements 10% increase in university associate degree graduates 20% increase in graduates of bachelor’s programs Double number of persons 25 and older in postsecondary education Improve university student retention rates
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2005 Governor’s Policy Goals
Governor’s 2010 Education Initiative – Continued
http://www.2010education.com
Support postsecondary education programs designed to enhance the state's long-term economy. Double number of Ph.D. programs Double number of Ph.D. graduates Enhance Ph.D. program support infrastructure Achieve national average of persons with graduate degrees
Double the number of students receiving South Dakota Opportunity Scholarships.
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Major Accomplishments—Educating the people
High school graduation requirements revised
Competitiveness for Talent SD Opportunity Scholarship – to retain the best student Tuition for non-residents reduced – attract students from
other states
Expand Access for Non-Traditional Students Additional degree programs approved for off-campus
delivery Off-campus facility plans – Sioux Falls, Pierre, Rapid City System coordination of distance delivery of courses
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Major Accomplishments--Creating codified
knowledge—Innovation and dissemination
Investments in Knowledge and Innovation
New Ph.D. Programs – funds from State & Universities
2010 Research Centers – grants from State to universities
Research and Commercialization Council
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Major Accomplishments—
Creating a place
Entrepreneurship programs at every university
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Lessons learned in creating and sustaining a policy for addressing economic needs
Sustainability Through Institutionalization
Stability of Personnel and Focus
NOT Higher Education’s Agenda
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