Degree Partnership Summit Conference Oregon State University May

Degree Partnership Summit Conference Oregon State University May 18 - 19, 2006 M 20 1

“Building Partnerships in Michigan: Bridges, Bumps and Battles - Macomb to Oakland” Ron Hughes/ Macomb College Steve Shablin/Oakland University May 18, 2006 M 20 2

Macomb County Facts & Figures Ø 482 Square miles Ø 825, 000 residents (2004 estimate) Ø Population increased by 10% between 1990 and 2000 Ø Home to three of Michigan’s ten largest communities § Warren – 136, 000 residents § Sterling Heights – 127, 000 residents § Clinton Township – 95, 000 residents M 20 3

Macomb County Facts & Figures Ø Manufacturing is the leading industry employing over one-third of the workforce Ø Warren is the home of the General Motors Technical Center Ø Ford and Daimler Chrysler are also major employers as are automotive suppliers such as TRW, AZ Automotive, TI Automotive Systems, Dupont Automotive, Visteon and a host of others M 20 4

Macomb County Facts & Figures Ø Only county of the 75 largest in the U. S. without a bachelor degree granting institution within its border Ø Only 17. 6 percent of adults age 25 or above have completed four or more years of college Ø Permanent disappearance of many high-paying manufacturing jobs that had provided county residents with comfortable standard of living Ø Home to a thriving community college with a fall ’ 05 headcount exceeding 20, 500 students taking 182, 451 credit hours M 20 5

Macomb Community College Ø Established in 1954 as South Macomb Community College Ø Became a county wide community college following voter approval of a one-mill tax levy in 1962 Ø 11 th largest grantor of associate degrees in the United States Ø Fifth largest grantor of one-year certificates in the United States M 20 6

Macomb Community College Ø Second largest Community College in Michigan Ø Largest grantor of associate degrees and one year certificates in Michigan Ø Offers 200 different degree and certificate programs Ø Multi campus system Ø Nationally accredited by NCA since 1970 Ø Three out of four college-bound seniors residing in Macomb County will attend Macomb Community College within five years of their high school graduation. M 20 7

Macomb University Center (Concept) Ø Fiscal constraints and other factors prevented the creation of another state supported university in Macomb County during 1980’s Ø Legal and financial implications prevented MCC from evolving into a four year college Ø MCC knew the county, its residents and their needs better than any other entity that might conceivably undertake that endeavor M 20 8

Macomb University Center (Concept) Ø MCC had a historic role as the sole provider of post secondary education in the county Ø MCC could ensure that senior institutions offering bachelor degree completion programs would do so in a coordinated fashion Ø Local pride in and support of MCC made it the most logical entity to solicit taxpayer support for this effort M 20 9

Macomb University Center Created November 1988 Ø Ø Voters approved special millage to support program MCC to act as facilitator Point to the success of pilot programs Bachelor’s Degree Partnership Program M 20 10

Developing the Bachelor’s Degree Partnership Ø Partners would not offer lower division courses Ø Partners would eventually eliminate their extension center offerings in Macomb County and transfer those courses/programs to the Macomb site Ø Partners would offer all of the upper division courses necessary to complete a bachelor’s degree at the Macomb site Ø Partners would acknowledge that the associate degree would serve as the primary foundation for bachelor’s programs offered at the Macomb site M 20 11

Developing the Bachelor’s Degree Partnership Ø Partners would be willing to offer relevant support services Ø Partners would consider graduate level offerings Ø Partners would be willing to sign an agreement signifying their commitment to the partnership Ø Partners would retain complete control over the academic elements of their programs Ø MCC would provide facilities, equipment and key support staff M 20 12

The Partners Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Wayne State University * Oakland University * Central Michigan University * Walsh College * University of Detroit Mercy * University of Michigan Ferris State University Rochester College Lawrence Technological University M 20 13

Oakland University ØFounded in 1957 ØInitially Named Michigan State University. Oakland ØChanged to Oakland University in 1963 ØGranted autonomy in 1970 M 20 14

Oakland University ØOne of the 15 public universities ØLocated in the city of Rochester, Oakland County ØFall 2005 Headcount— 17, 339 Ø 50% of students from Oakland County Ø 30% of students from Macomb County Ø 114 baccalaureate programs Ø 87 graduate degree and certificate programs ØSungard BANNER client ØGolden Grizzlies M 20 15

The Programs Oakland University Ø Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Ø Bachelor of Science in Computer, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Ø Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Development Ø Bachelor of Arts in Communication Ø Bachelor of Science in Occupational Health and Safety Ø Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education M 20 16

The Programs Oakland University Ø Master of Arts in Teaching, Reading & Language Arts Ø Master of Arts in Counseling Ø Master of Business Administration (Weekend Courses) Ø Master of Training and Development Ø Master of Education in Educational Studies Ø Master of Science in Nursing: RN to MSN track Ø Master of Science in Nursing Education M 20 17

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The Facilities University Place ØTwo Floors Totaling 70, 000 square feet ØTwelve Classrooms ØTwo Computer Classrooms ØA Computer Lab ØA Lecture Hall With a 270 Student Capacity ØA Quiet Study Area ØA Library & Information Access Room ØA Student Lounge ØOffices for MCC and Partner Staff M 20 19

The Facilities Engineering & Technology Center ØTwo Floors Totaling 54, 000 square feet ØEleven Classrooms ØFour Distance Learning Classrooms ØTwo Computer Classrooms ØNine Engineering Labs ØThree Faculty Offices ØA Student Lounge ØA Quiet Study Area M 20 20

The Facilities Center for Executive & Professional Development ØOne Floor Totaling 22, 000 square feet ØAssembly Hall § 350 seat capacity (theatre style) § 200 seat capacity for dining ØLecture Hall § 75 seats §Power and data outlets at each seat ØFive Classrooms ØA Distance Learning Classroom ØTwo Videoconference Rooms ØTwo Business Lounges with Modem, Computer & Telephone Access M 20 21

University Center Continues to Prosper But the world as we know it is changing before our eyes! M 20

College Graduation Rates 1980 - 2000 1980 1990 Michigan 2000 15. 3% 17. 4% 21. 8% Detroit Metro 14. 2% 17. 7% 22. 8% Macomb 10. 8% 13. 5% 17. 6% Oakland 24. 1% 30. 1% 38. 2% Wayne 11. 2% 13. 7% 17. 2% Source: Census Bureau M 20 23

Governor’s Executive Order of June 2004/ Cherry Commission on Higher Education ØImprove High School Preparation ØExpand Postsecondary Participation ØIncrease Degree Completion ØMaximize Economic Benefits M 20 24

Policy Recommendations / Three Goals Ø Double the percentage of residents who attain postsecondary degrees or other credentials that link them to success in Michigan’s new economy Ø Improve the alignment of Michigan’s institutions of higher education with emerging employment opportunities Ø Build a dynamic workforce of employees who have the talents and skills needed for success in the 21 st century M 20 25

State of Michigan Ø Budget crisis continues in 2006 § Significant cuts in higher education, revenue sharing § Smallest state workforce since 1974 Ø Medicaid caseloads higher (27% growth), outpacing revenue growth Ø Tax structure based on manufacturing, while service sector is projected to grow faster M 20 26

Long Term Budget Programs ØEconomic revenue outlook dependent upon domestic auto industry growth which is uncertain §Since 1999, there have been 250, 00 manufacturing jobs lost §Direct auto employment losses account for over 90, 000 ØMichigan Income Tax receipts from non-salaried income dropped over $500 million in three years ØCorrections now largest state program with over 30% of the state workforce and spending up 8% M 20 27

Implications Ø Balancing budget with spending cuts will require structural changes likely affecting Medicaid and Corrections Ø Significant changes in state financial support for local government and higher education Ø Changes in tax policies as services play a greater role in Michigan economy as manufacturing shrinks M 20 28

Current Status of Michigan Economy Ø 50 th in Personal Income Growth Ø 50 th in Unemployment Rate Ø 50 th in Employment Growth § only State in U. S. with a decline Ø 50 th in Index of Economic Momentum §Population, Personal Income and Employment M 20 29

How to Get There from Here Ø Michigan is unique – no central coordinating higher education authority Ø Fifteen public four year universities with three constitutionally autonomous universities with elected boards and remaining having independent boards of control with members appointed by Governor Ø 28 independent community colleges M 20 30

Oakland University Expands at Macomb Community College ØAnnouncement at special presentation on August 30, 2005, at the University Center ØOakland University expands its presence at the University Center at MCC – dubbed OU at Macomb – where students will be able to “dual enroll” at MCC and Oakland University Ø“Dual Enrollment makes it easier to get a bachelor’s degree in Macomb County” – OU President Gary D. Russi“ ØOur students in Macomb County and our future work force will be better for it” – Michigan Lt. Governor John Cherry M 20 31

Next Logical Step – M 2 O The purpose of the Dual Enrollment/Dual Degree program is to increase the number of students who successfully complete both an Associate’s degree and a Baccalaureate degree. This goal is accomplished by allowing students to simultaneously earn credits toward both an associate’s degree and a baccalaureate degree, rather than requiring students to enroll separately for an associate’s degree, and then transfer their earned credits toward a baccalaureate degree. How did we get here from there? M 20 32

M 2 O Progress to Date Ø Communication Plan Ø Admissions Application On-Line and Processes Defined Ø Financial Aid Ø Advising, Orientation and Program Guides Ø Course Data Exchange Ø Registration and Records Ø Resources and Budget M 20 33

Target Fall 2006 Ø Goal to enroll 100 new students Ø Question of the hour – “Are there any show stoppers” Ø Answer of the day – “We may not have all the sophisticated pieces in place but we can make this program work. ” M 20 34

Thank You for Inviting Us! Ron Hughes/MCC Steve Shablin/OU “Partners Together in M 2 O” Special thanks to Dr. James Jacobs, Director, Center for Workforce Development and Policy, Macomb Community College for his data on status of State of Michigan and a special thanks to our colleagues at Macomb Community College and Oakland University who working to make M 2 O work. M 20