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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