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November 2017

The Future of Higher Education… Minerva Schools Case Study

©2016–17 MINERVA PROJECT, INC. 3 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. PROPRIETARY & CONFIDENTIAL

U.S. universities are widely considered the best in the world, but even they are failing to prepare students for the complex challenges of a global future.

©2016–17 MINERVA PROJECT, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. PROPRIETARY & CONFIDENTIAL

96% of chief academic officers at

U.S. universities believe their

institutions are effective at

preparing students for the

world of work

Source: 2014 Gallup Poll

11% of employers agree that

universities teach graduates

the skills needed for success

in their workplaces


Source: 2014 study by Siemens USA

80% of the jobs students will fill in

the future do not exist today

Source: 2014 study by the Association of American Colleges and Universities

91% of employers said a demonstrated

capacity to think critically,

communicate clearly and solve

complex problems is more

important than a job candidate’s

undergraduate degree


Incoming Minerva freshmen scored in the 96th percentile on the CLA+ and in the 78th percentile compared to graduating seniors.

Eight months later, the same students scored in the 99th percentile compared to graduating seniors: the top score in the country.

Minerva Other Top Schools

The Proof Point: Outcomes of the Minerva Curriculum

1 Year 4 Years


What elements are required to prepare the world’s top students to achieve their full potential?


What should students learn?

ACADEMIC PHILOSOPHY

Photo: Bob Miller


Goals for

Graduates

Core Capacities

Learning Objectives

Wise Decision Making

Meaningful Innovation

Broad Thinking

Global Citizenship

Habits of Mind (H)

Foundational Concepts (C)

Thinking Critically

Thinking Creatively

Communicating Effectively

Interacting Effectively

Teaching Practical Knowledge and Adaptable Skills


Four Core Competencies

Personal Skills Interpersonal Skills

critical thinking e.g., evaluating claims, weighing decisions

creative thinking e.g., solving problems, developing ideas

effective communication e.g., writing, speaking, presenting

effective interaction e.g., negotiating, working on teams


How should students learn?

PEDAGOGY, CLASSES

& CURRICULUM

Photo: Bob Miller


Fully active learning

intimate and engaging technologically advanced scientifically proven


Analyzing the Humanities

Contextualizing the Humanities

Historical Trends in the Humanities

Arts and Commerce

Philosophy, Ethics and the Law

Communication and Persuasion

Computational Theory and Analysis

Contemporary Knowledge Discovery

Applied Problem Solving

Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence

Mathematics and Operations Research

Data Science and Statistics

Theoretical Foundations of Natural Science

Research Analyses in Natural Science

Designing Solutions

Molecules and Atoms

Cells and Organisms

Earth’s Systems

Entrepreneurship

Growth Management

Enterprise Management

Brand Creation and Management

Strategic Finance

Managing Operational Complexity

Theory and Analysis in the Social Sciences

Empirical Approaches to the Social Sciences

Designing Societies

Mind and Emotion

Economic Markets

Global Governance

Arts and

Humanities AH

Computational

Sciences CS

Natural

Sciences NS

Business B

Social

Sciences SS

Modern, Relevant Majors and Concentrations


Where should students learn?

GLOBAL IMMERSION

Photo: Bob Miller


7 cities during 4 years of rigorous study

Image: Data visualization showing global flight patterns by Michael Markieta

San Francisco

Berlin

Buenos Aires

Seoul

Hyderabad

London

Taipei


Experiential Learning

Learning Robotics in San Francisco Working with the Ministry of Education in Buenos Aires


Who thrives at Minerva?

ACCESSIBLE ADMISSIONS

Photo: Bob Miller


Minerva selects students from around the world for merit alone

personal attributes notable achievements academic excellence


Non-American Students at Top Universities

Source: Academic Ranking of World Universities at http://www.shanghairanking.com

75%

13%

17%

15%

11%

11%

13%

10%

8%

10%

25%

87%

83%

85%

89%

89%

87%

90%

92%

90%

Minerva

Yale

Oxford

Columbia

Princeton

Cambridge

UC Berkeley

MIT

Stanford

Harvard Domestic Students

International Students


Admissions Data Comparison

Sources: www.ivycoach.com; www.thedartmouth.com


Why does it matter?

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Photo: Bob Miller


Source: 2016 Professional Development Agency placement data

87% of first-year students secured

meaningful research positions

and internships

Source: 2016 Minerva survey of undergraduate interns

100% of their managers said they

performed at or above the level

expected of undergraduates


Select Professional Experiences

Dalberg Global

Development

Humanity in Action Uber

Amazon

IBM

Fujitsu Labs Google

500 Startups Santa Fe Institute Price Waterhouse

Coopers

Novartis

Ambev Caltech Apple


Making an extraordinary education affordable


Incoming Minerva freshmen scored in the 96th percentile on the CLA+ and in the 78th percentile compared to graduating seniors.

Eight months later, the same students scored in the 99th percentile compared to graduating seniors: the top score in the country.

Minerva is able to provide multiple degree programs, with exclusively small seminar classes, at 1/2 the cost of comparable institutions.

$30,000

Minerva 1 Year

$60,000

Other Top Schools 4 Years

Increased Efficiency at Lower Cost

Robin Goldberg

Chief Experience Officer

[email protected]

Thank you.

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