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Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Meeting the Demand for the Baccalaureate in a Rapidly Growing Suburban Region:
The Portal ConceptMarch 5, 2005
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Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Dr. Patrick M. JohnsPresident
Mike SeymourVP for Administrative Services
Dr. Susan TarnowskiVP for Educational Services
Dr. Joe OpatzState Representative
ARCC Consultant
Evelyn GeddeManagement Analyst
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Today’s Presentation
• The Higher Education Portal Concept
• Problem Analysis
• Market Research
• Infrastructure Challenges
• Benefits & Perceptions
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Higher Education Portal Concept
Residents in East Central Minnesota and the northern metro counties are:
•place-bound,
•classroom oriented, and
•Under-prepared for the future.
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Higher Education Portal Concept
Residents in ARCC’s service
area have limited 4-year higher
education choices.
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Higher Education Portal Concept
Increase Access for
Place-Bound
Learners
PORTAL(from the Latin portare,
meaning to carry)
MnSCU aligns system-wide
infrastructure
Partner institutions deliver faculty &
programs
ARCC provides delivery systems, infrastructure, & seamless support services
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Problem: Rapidly Growing Population
Projected Percentages of Population Growthfrom 2000 to 2030
ARCC Service Area
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
Minnesota Anoka Chisago Isanti Sherburne
Primary Counties vs. Minnesota
Per
cent
age
of G
row
th
Source: U.S. Census Bureau & MN Land Mgmt
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Problem: Under-Educated Population
Higher Education Attainment(25-year-olds and up)
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
Anoka Chisago Isanti Sherburne Minnesota
Primary Service Counties vs. Minnesota
Per
cen
t o
f P
op
ula
tio
n Some College
AssociateDegree
BachelorDegree orHigher
Source: 2000 U.S. Census
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Problem: Learner Resources
Per Capita Income
$20,000
$21,000
$22,000
$23,000
$24,000
Serv
ice
Are
a
Min
neso
tBachelor Degrees
0.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
Serv
ice
Are
a
Min
neso
ta
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Problem: Solution
• Bring other institutions to the customer
• Offer increased program options:- Additional career programs- Additional two-year programs- Baccalaureate programs- Master’s programs
• Offer seamless student support services
• Enhance flexible scheduling
• Establish Joint Admissions agreements
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Noel-Levitz Market Research
Is there a market
for the Portal?
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Noel-Levitz Market Research
257 Employer Mail Surveys
• 22% response rate in Coon Rapids area
• 27% response rate in Cambridge area
Key Findings
• Hiring in administrative, accounting, aides, banker, carpenter, clerical, designer, legal, pharmacist, sales, teacher
• Significant # of bachelor degree holders will be hired
• 64% of CR respondents & 50% of Cambridge respondents thought the portal would assist their employees
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Noel-Levitz Market Research
HS Counselor & Student Focus Groups
Adult Household Telephone Survey
• Counties: Anoka, Ramsey, Sherburne, Chisago, Isanti
• 543 participants completed the survey
Key Findings:
• 47% said “yes” to portal concept (78% identified close/location)
• 47% said “no” to portal concept (38% identified too far/location)
• Ramsey County, older respondents, & those with master’s were likely to say “no”
• Approximately 33% of those not considering enrolling for time & convenience issues would enroll IF offered the portal option
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ARCC’s Internal Research
• Conducted an unscientific student survey in May 2004
• 313 participants (57 in Cambridge, 256 in Coon Rapids)
• 66% full-time students, 19% part-time, and 15% PSEO (not representative of general college make-up)
• 78% said their goal was to take classes & then transfer to complete 4-yr degree
• 54% said “yes” and 27% said “maybe” when asked if they would consider staying at ARCC if the portal were available
• Among the “yes” and “maybe,” 60-70% indicated a strong interest in staying at ARCC to earn a 4-yr degree
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Infrastructure: Progress to Date
St. Cloud State University
Letter of Intent
Joint Admission Agreement
Accelerated BSN partnership with
Metropolitan State U
Request for Proposals (based on
market research)
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Infrastructure: RFP
ARCC may provide…• Lower division courses
• Advising & access services
• Registration & financial aid assistance
• Marketing support
• Office space & support staff
• Printer & copier services
• Computer, library, telephone, & bookstore access
• Evening access to Smart classrooms
• Master course schedule
University may provide…• Upper division courses,
degree, & faculty
• Program liaison
• Pre-screening of program applicants
• Advising tools & training
• Collection & payment plan services
• Financial aid processing
• Marketing
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Infrastructure: Challenges
• Funding: ARCC•Absorbs indirect costs
•May assess admin fee from partner institution upon sustainability
• Funding: Partner Institution•Incurs cost of instruction and coordination
•Receives FTE and tuition receipts
• Seamless Student Support Services•Single MnSCU System database still under discussion
•Common System-wide business practices still in transition
•Back-office methods slow processing
•FERPA laws challenge information sharing
• Marketing for Success & Growth
• Paradigm Shift
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Benefits & Perception: The Learner
• Increases access
• Expands program & degree options
• Encourages a cost-savings
• Encourages faster goal achievement
• Provides convenience & flexibility
• Kindles higher aspirations
• Keeps learners close to home
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Benefits & Perception: The System
• May improve graduation and retention rates
• Increases FTE for both institutions
• Meets Minnesota State Colleges & Universities strategic directions:• Increase access
• Expand high quality programs & services
• Strengthen community development & economic vitality
• Fully integrate the System
• Demonstrates innovation, flexibility, integration, collaboration
• Leverages System-wide infrastructure
• Creates new paradigms
• Strengthens System’s role in the state
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Benefits & Perception: The State
• Benefits taxpayers
• Increases potential for a more highly educated state
• Offers potential for more cost-effective use of state funds
• Moves citizens out of school & into the workforce faster
• Contributes to state economy and community vitality
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Implementation Priorities
Access
Higher Education Portal
• Launch 4-year programs in Fall 2005
• Establish Joint Admissions agreements
• Respond to short-term workforce needs
ARCC
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Anoka-Ramsey Community College
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Contact Information
Anoka-Ramsey Community College11200 Mississippi Blvd. NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433763-422-2600
www.anokaramsey.edu
Dr. Patrick M. Johns, [email protected]
Mike Seymour, VP for Administrative [email protected]
Dr. Susan Tarnowski, VP for Educational [email protected]
Dr. Joe Opatz, State Representative and ARCC [email protected]
Evelyn Gedde, Management [email protected]