An Overview of
Purdue University North Central
Topics for Today
• History and Background
Information about PNC
• The “Typical” PNC Student
• PNC Initiatives to Ensure
Student Success
• PNC’s Important Role in Our
Region
Auspicious Beginnings
At the end of World War II, two
extension sites were opened in
LaPorte and Michigan City. In
1946 the two sites were
combined into one and local
philanthropist, Catherine
Barker Hickox, gave the
historic Barker Mansion to the
Purdue Research Foundation
for use as the Purdue North
Central campus.
Westville Site Opened in 1967
Thanks to the diligence of
then State Senator John
Shawley and the Purdue
Regional Campus
Administration (John Hicks)
a new campus was built in
Westville on U.S. Highway
421. It opened in the fall of
1967. PNC had one
building, 155 acres and
1200 students.
PNC Today
Today, the campus has three academic buildings in Westville, along with facilities in
Valparaiso. Courses are also offered at the Portage Learning Center. PNC now has
three buildings, 269 acres and 6,048 students.
Pup
Chancellor Direct Reports
Chancellor
James B. Dworkin
Vice Chancellor for
Academic Affairs
Vice Chancellor for
Administration
Karen Schmid
Steve Turner
Vice Chancellor for
Enrollment
Management and
Student Services
Paul McGuinness
Director of
Development
Assistant Vice Chancellor of
Marketing and Campus Relations
Executive Assistant to
the Chancellor
Melissa Westphal Benefiel
Judy Jacobi
Debra Nielsen
Secretary
Amber Cable
Contents
Index
PNC Employees
Employees by Job Category
Total Full-time Employees
Full-Time Faculty
Full Time - A/P Staff
Full Time - C/S Staff
FY 11-12
303
119
101
83
*Data effective June 30, 2012
PNC is one of the Top Ten Employers in
LaPorte County.
“Typical” PNC Student
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Undergraduate Students: 6,048
Of that number 2,475 are concurrent/dual credit
students
2,467 Male
3,581 Female
15.2% Minority Students
Average Number of Credit Hours Taken: 11.8
Average Age: 25
52% bring transfer credit
Most students work and attend college
67% First Generation/Low Income
Spends considerable time commuting to and from
campus
Student Debt
Undergraduate Students:
• 36% graduate with no debt.
• 64% graduate with debt; average
$22,689.
In Indiana
• 37% graduate with no debt.
• 63% graduate with debt; average
$27,500.
NOTE: 49% of our of our students’
household income is below $15,000.
(Based on independent filers for 2011-12 aid year)
Initiatives for Increasing
Degree Completion
 More Degrees = More Graduates
 Ensuring Purdue Quality
 Serving the Students of Our Region
 PNC College Bound Program
 Online Courses
 Concurrent/Dual Credit Enrollment
 Student Success Initiatives
 Faculty Interaction with Students
 Campus Activities – Student
Services and Activities Complex
Baccalaureate Degree Inventory
Degree
Date Degree
Authorized
Graduates
2012
Total Graduates
1994-2012
Enrolled
FA 2012
1980
17
387
82
2. Bachelor of Liberal Studies
9/11/81
75
1,317
176
3. Elementary Education
12/14/83
37
530
175
4. Mechanical Technology
3/10/84
8
135
69
5. English
3/10/89
12
103
69
6. Biology
5/14/93
16
155
155
7. Business
8/11/00
77
578
478
8. Computer Information Systems Technology
8/10/01
2
71
130
9. Behavioral Sciences
12/14/01
26
167
173
10. Engineering Technology
12/13/02
27
172
124
11. Communications
12/13/02
13
73
70
12. Nursing 2+2
2/13/04
24
101
45
13. Nursing (Generic)
08/10/07
16
16
159
14. Early Childhood Education
10/12/07
4
4
76
15. Mechanical Engineering
11/09/07
12
21
84
16. Construction Engineering & Management Technology
05/09/08
14
33
68
17. Secondary Education (in biology, chemistry, math, physics)
08/08/08
0
0
36
18. Human Resources
02/13/09
11
27
72
19. Social Work
10/11/09
10
10
76
20. Electrical Engineering
3/11/11
0
0
42
21. History
5/11/12
0
0
5
22. Psychology
5/11/12
0
0
23
1. Organizational Leadership & Supervision
Shaded Area – Programs added since 2000
More Degrees = More Graduates
Degree Type
Graduates by Degree Type
30
600
6
25
Associate Degrees
Offered
20
20
Baccalaureate Degrees
Offered
15
22
10
5
146
500
100
0
2000
Bachelors Degrees
Awarded
300
200
6
Associate Degrees
Awarded
400
178
410
101
0
2012
2000
IPEDS Fall to Fall Retention
2012
Six Year Graduation Rate
2000 vs. 2011
62.0%
60.0%
61.6%
58.0%
20.0%
56.0%
15.0%
54.0%
52.0%
25.0%
10.0%
53.2%
23.4%
12.7%
5.0%
50.0%
48.0%
0.0%
1999-2000
2011-2012
IPEDS Cohort 1994-95
IPEDS Cohort 2005-06
Graduates by Degree Type
(includes all PNC baccalaureate programs)
First-time, Full-time Summer/Fall Enrolled
18.00%
Transfers from a non-Purdue Campus
35.82%
7.95%
Transfers from a Purdue Campus
First-time, Part-time or Spring Enrolled
NOTE: 64% of PNC graduates are not
included in IPEDS cohort.
38.23%
“This data must be disaggregated to
understand how all students, not just
traditional full-time students, fare.” --from
The American Dream 2.0: How Financial Aid Can Help Improve
College, Access, Affordability, and Completion.
Changing Student Profile
Degrees Awarded 1970-71 to 2011-12
Ensuring Purdue Quality
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Higher Learning Commission
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2011—highest level report
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Authorized to offer 100% of programs online (other Purdue campuses
authorized to offer 5-20% of programs online)
ABET
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Electrical Engineering (BS)
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Mechanical Engineering (BS)
Construction Engineering & Management Technology (BS)
Engineering Technology (BS)
Mechanical Engineering Technology (BS)
Electrical Engineering Technology (AS)
Industrial Engineering Technology (AS)
Building Construction Management Technology (AS)
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
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Business (BS)
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Human Resources (BS)
Organizational Leadership (BS)
National Association of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP)
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Concurrent Enrollment Program
National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
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Elementary Education (BA)
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Early Childhood Education (BS)
Secondary Math and Science Education (BS)
National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC)
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
Serving the Students of Our Region
Purdue Regional Campus Market Share 2011-12
Indiana County
PNC Market Share
PUC Market Share
IPFW Market Share
Porter County
LaPorte County
Starke County
Pulaski County
Jasper County
80.4%
95.8%
92.4%
92.6%
71.1%
18.7%
2.8%
2.8%
4.3%
26.6%
0.9%
1.4%
4.9%
3.2%
2.3%
Indiana Department of Workforce Development
Poverty Rate
Per Capita Personal
Among Children BA or Higher Education
Indiana County
Annual Income
<18
Porter County
$42,999
14.3%
25.5%
LaPorte County
$31,650
25.9%
17.0%
Starke County
$27,844
25.4%
11.3%
Pulaski County
$35,071
20.0%
15.2%
Jasper County
$36,012
14.8%
14.3%
PNC College Bound Program
• College Bound aims to identify and assist
individuals from various backgrounds who have
the potential to succeed in higher education.
Students are selected as they complete
seventh grade, so their most recent ISTEP
scores in math and language arts serve as a
selection tool. Approximately 75 students will
be invited to participate in the program each
year. The program runs from 8th-12th grade.
• Currently in Michigan City, LaPorte and Portage
Schools.
• Third class of students are now freshmen at
various colleges throughout the state including
PNC.
• Students are first generation college attendees.
Online Courses
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12% of fall semester 2012 credit hours taken
online
33% of summer 2012 credit hours taken
online
39% of students spring 2012 took at least
one online course
150 online only spring 2012
Online students more likely to be female,
African-American and older
Online courses contribute to degree
completion, help with work and class
schedules
No difference in A-D grades for face-to-face
and online students
Online students slightly higher rates of F and
W
PNC is the only Purdue campus authorized
by the HLC to offer 100% of programs online.
Concurrent Enrollment/Dual Credit
• 45 school corporations participating in 12 counties
• Ensuring Quality – Accreditation by the National
Association of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships in
progress
• $1,409 money saved for parents by offering
concurrent enrollment
tuition and fee only, based on average of 6 credit hours at PNC
• $7,044 1+3 typical family savings
tuition and fee only, based on 30 credit hours at PNC
• Impact of Concurrent Enrollment
– Dual Credit Students with HS GPA =>3.0 have a PNC 3.1 GPA
– Non-Dual Credit Students with HS GPA =>3.0 have a PNC 2.7 GPA
Unique Innovative 1+3 Program
• Complete one year of college
coursework while in high school
• Graduate in three years
• Reduces cost of Purdue degree
• Business, Human Resources,
Biology and General Education
• Participating schools: Chesterton,
Michigan City, LaPorte, Portage,
Valparaiso, Westville
1+3 Program – Sample Plan of Study
Bachelor’s Degree in Business
1 Year in HS
+
3 Years at PNC
Student Success Initiatives
• Implemented Degree Works,
providing clear path to
degree
• 120 total credit hours
requirement met
• Year Long Registration
• Four Year Schedule
• Career Road Map
• Veterans Initiatives
• Honors Program
Faculty Interaction with Students
• Tenured and tenure-track faculty
teach four courses per semester.
• Continuing lecturers and clinical
faculty teach five courses per
semester.
• Faculty advise students and are
engaged in the community.
• Scholarly work is typically focused
on student learning, engagement
and professional practice.
Student Services and Activities
Complex (SSAC)
Several theories have emerged over the last several decades explaining the relationship between
student retention and involvement. Much research by Astin revolves around the impact of student
involvement on student outcomes in college, and his essential assertion is that students must be
actively engaged in their surroundings in order to learn and grow in college (Evans, Forney, and GuidoDiBrito). Astin defines involvement as “the amount of physical and psychological energy that the
student devotes to the academic experience.”
How Does PNC Contribute to the Mission
of the Purdue University System?
• We are the antidote to “Brain Drain”
– Regional alumni stay in the area after graduation
– We generate “Brain Gain”
– 76% of PNC’s graduates STAY in Indiana
• To achieve the goal of 60% of Hoosiers having a college
degree, “we must join forces to expand access and
success in education beyond high school, particularly
among low-income and first-generation students, racial
and ethnic minorities, immigrants, veterans and adults
who have some college but lack a credential.”*
(*From the Lumina Foundation Strategic Plan 2013-2016)
What Unique Value Does PNC Offer to Our
Students and the Communities We Serve?
• Intensely focused on learning and the student’s
classroom and campus experience
• Lowest Cost for Degree Completion
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Flexible class schedules
Family Friendly – child care available
Comparatively low debt rate among graduates
Small Class Size - 17:1 Student/Faculty Ratio
Classes taught by professors or experienced
professionals in their field
Alumni enhance the “leadership inventory” of the
region
Purdue degree earned in a student-centered, culture
of caring environment
PNC’s “Roll Up Our Sleeves” Approach
to Regional Economic Development
• North Central Emergency Veterinary
Center
• South Coast Conservancy District
• University Village Apartments
• PNC Porter County-Valparaiso
• Portage Learning Center
• Faculty have leadership role in Regional
Council of Economic Advisors
• Center for Economic Development and
Research (CEDaR)
• Participating in Economic Development
Advisory Council for LaPorte County
Student Civic Engagement Activities
• Member of Campus Compact (national
organization); Chancellor is Chair of the
Board
• Member of Indiana Campus Compact
• Partners with Michigan City Schools on
STEM Initiative
• Received Community Engagement
Classification from the Carnegie Foundation
• Annually receives U.S. President’s Honor
Roll for Community Service
• Annual “Alternate Spring Break” service
projects (i.e. Habitat for Humanity, etc.)
Summary
• History & Background
Information about PNC
• Snapshot of Typical PNC
Students
• PNC Initiatives to Ensure
Student Success
• PNC’s Role in the Region