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1 Anoka-Ramsey Community College Meeting the Demand for the Baccalaureate in a Rapidly Growing Suburban Region: The Portal Concept March 5, 2005

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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

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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]