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DAVID L. BUHLERCOMMISSIONER OF HIGHER
EDUCATION
Governor Herbert’s Leadership
• Focus on public education & higher education• Education Excellence Commission• Bringing stakeholders together at
Education Summit
Thank you!
The 66% Goal: Why?
• By 2020, 66% of Utah jobs will require post-secondary credential
• Utah’s graduates need to be ready to meet workforce demands
$19,316
$26,355 $30,632
$41,273
$59,843
8.2%7.6%
5.5%
4.1%
1.4%
Median Wage Unemployment Rate
Sources: American Communities Survey 2009, Utah Department of Workforce Services
Learn & Earnmedian wages by degree earned
Who pays the taxes?Utah population 25 & over by education level & state tax contribution
No Postsecondary Education Some College, Certificates & Associate's Degrees
Bachelor's & Higher
12%
40%
48%
34%38%
28%
Taxes PaidPopulation
The 66% Goal: Why?
Societal Benefits of Higher Education
• Greater civic engagement
• Better health
• Improved parenting
• Greater job satisfaction
The 66% Goal: Why?
• We must reverse current trends
• Among US adults 65 & older, Utah ranks 6th in associate’s degree or higher
• Among US adults age 25-34, Utah ranks 23rd
THE 66% GOAL: TAKING THE FIRST STEP
USHE Degree & Certificate Awards increase 4% annually to reach 66% goal
2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-2033,000
35,000
37,000
39,000
41,000
43,000
45,000
47,000
33,600 33,600 33,600 33,600 33,600 33,600 33,600 33,600 33,600
1,3002,600
4,000
5,500
7,000
8,600
10,300
12,100
Utah Base USHE
The 66% Goal: How?
Utah Needs a Bold, New Plan
• Increased Innovation
• Increased Investment
• We won’t get there by maintaining the status quo
Utah Higher Education Funding Trends
*Based on FY12 Preliminary Tuition Collections Information
Funding per FTE 2008
Tax Funds 63%
Tuition37%
Funding per FTE 2012
Tax Funds 49%
Tuition51%
The 66% Goal: How?
Innovation
• Leverage technology• Online programs• Open-source courseware
• Broaden reach to K-12 students• College readiness• 1st generation college-goers
• Focus on industry needs• STEM & Health Professions
The 66% Goal: How?
Align with Metrics of Governor’s Commission on Education Excellence
• Participation• Access• Completion• Economic success
The 66% Goal: How?
Investment
• Year 1 of 7-year plan
• Invest in STEM & health professions
• Student preparation for high-income careers
• Build teaching/completion capacity
The 66% Goal: How?
Investment
$30M increases capacity in critical programs
+ $10M scholarships to assist in completion
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Total: $40 million investment
The 66% Goal: How?
$20/$20 Investment Plan
$20M state contribution
+ $20M institutional innovation & investment
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Total: $40 million investment
Investing in our Children’s Futures
• Not simply a budget request• It will take everyone: K-12, higher
ed, business community & state• We need your support!
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