Degree Partnership Summit Conference
Oregon State University
May 18 - 19, 2006
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“Building Partnerships in
Michigan: Bridges, Bumps and
Battles - Macomb to Oakland”
Ron Hughes/ Macomb College
Steve Shablin/Oakland University
May 18, 2006
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Macomb County
Facts & Figures
 482 Square miles
 825,000 residents (2004 estimate)
 Population increased by 10% between 1990 and
2000
 Home to three of Michigan’s ten largest communities
 Warren – 136,000 residents
 Sterling Heights – 127,000 residents
 Clinton Township – 95,000 residents
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Macomb County
Facts & Figures
 Manufacturing is the leading industry employing
over one-third of the workforce
 Warren is the home of the General Motors
Technical Center
 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
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Macomb County
Facts & Figures
 Only county of the 75 largest in the U.S. without a
bachelor degree granting institution within its border
 Only 17.6 percent of adults age 25 or above have
completed four or more years of college
 Permanent disappearance of many high-paying
manufacturing jobs that had provided county residents
with comfortable standard of living
 Home to a thriving community college with a fall ’05
headcount exceeding 20,500 students taking
182,451 credit hours
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Macomb Community College
 Established in 1954 as South Macomb Community
College
 Became a county wide community college following
voter approval of a one-mill tax levy in 1962
 11th largest grantor of associate degrees in the
United States
 Fifth largest grantor of one-year certificates in the
United States
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Macomb Community College
 Second largest Community College in Michigan
 Largest grantor of associate degrees and one year
certificates in Michigan
 Offers 200 different degree and certificate programs
 Multi campus system
 Nationally accredited by NCA since 1970
 Three out of four college-bound seniors residing
in Macomb County will attend Macomb
Community College within five years of
their high school graduation.
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Macomb University Center
(Concept)
 Fiscal constraints and other factors prevented the
creation of another state supported university in
Macomb County during 1980’s
 Legal and financial implications prevented MCC
from evolving into a four year college
 MCC knew the county, its residents and their
needs better than any other entity that might
conceivably undertake that endeavor
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Macomb University Center
(Concept)
 MCC had a historic role as the sole provider of post
secondary education in the county
 MCC could ensure that senior institutions offering
bachelor degree completion programs would do so
in a coordinated fashion
 Local pride in and support of MCC made it the most
logical entity to solicit taxpayer support for this effort
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Macomb University Center
Created
November 1988
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Voters approved special millage to support program
MCC to act as facilitator
Point to the success of pilot programs
Bachelor’s Degree Partnership Program
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Developing the
Bachelor’s Degree Partnership
 Partners would not offer lower division courses
 Partners would eventually eliminate their extension
center offerings in Macomb County and transfer those
courses/programs to the Macomb site
 Partners would offer all of the upper division courses
necessary to complete a bachelor’s degree at the
Macomb site
 Partners would acknowledge that the associate
degree would serve as the primary foundation for
bachelor’s programs offered at the Macomb site
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Developing the
Bachelor’s Degree Partnership
 Partners would be willing to offer relevant support
services
 Partners would consider graduate level offerings
 Partners would be willing to sign an agreement
signifying their commitment to the partnership
 Partners would retain complete control over the
academic elements of their programs
 MCC would provide facilities, equipment and key
support staff
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The Partners
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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
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Oakland University
Founded in 1957
Initially Named Michigan State UniversityOakland
Changed to Oakland University in 1963
Granted autonomy in 1970
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Oakland University
One of the 15 public universities
Located in the city of Rochester, Oakland
County
Fall 2005 Headcount—17,339
50% of students from Oakland County
30% of students from Macomb County
114 baccalaureate programs
87 graduate degree and certificate programs
Sungard BANNER client
Golden Grizzlies
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The Programs
Oakland University
 Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
 Bachelor of Science in Computer, Electrical
or Mechanical Engineering
 Bachelor of Science in Human Resource
Development
 Bachelor of Arts in Communication
 Bachelor of Science in Occupational Health
and Safety
 Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
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The Programs
Oakland University
 Master of Arts in Teaching, Reading & Language Arts
 Master of Arts in Counseling
 Master of Business Administration (Weekend
Courses)
 Master of Training and Development
 Master of Education in Educational Studies
 Master of Science in Nursing: RN to MSN track
 Master of Science in Nursing Education
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The Facilities
University Place
Two Floors Totaling 70,000 square feet
Twelve Classrooms
Two Computer Classrooms
A Computer Lab
A Lecture Hall With a 270 Student Capacity
A Quiet Study Area
A Library & Information Access Room
A Student Lounge
Offices for MCC and Partner Staff
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The Facilities
Engineering & Technology Center
Two Floors Totaling 54,000 square feet
Eleven Classrooms
Four Distance Learning Classrooms
Two Computer Classrooms
Nine Engineering Labs
Three Faculty Offices
A Student Lounge
A Quiet Study Area
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The Facilities
Center for
Executive & Professional Development
One Floor Totaling 22,000 square feet
Assembly Hall
350 seat capacity (theatre style)
200 seat capacity for dining
Lecture Hall
75 seats
Power and data outlets at each seat
Five Classrooms
A Distance Learning Classroom
Two Videoconference Rooms
Two Business Lounges with Modem, Computer &
Telephone Access
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University Center Continues
to Prosper
But the world as we know it is
changing before our eyes!
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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
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Governor’s Executive Order of June 2004/
Cherry Commission on Higher Education
Improve High School Preparation
Expand Postsecondary Participation
Increase Degree Completion
Maximize Economic Benefits
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Policy Recommendations /
Three Goals
 Double the percentage of residents who attain
postsecondary degrees or other credentials that link
them to success in Michigan’s new economy
 Improve the alignment of Michigan’s institutions of
higher education with emerging employment
opportunities
 Build a dynamic workforce of employees who have the
talents and skills needed for success in the 21st century
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State of Michigan
 Budget crisis continues in 2006
 Significant cuts in higher education,
revenue sharing
 Smallest state workforce since 1974
 Medicaid caseloads higher (27% growth),
outpacing revenue growth
 Tax structure based on manufacturing, while
service sector is projected to grow faster
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Long Term Budget Programs
Economic 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
Michigan Income Tax receipts from non-salaried income
dropped over $500 million in three years
Corrections now largest state program with over 30%
of the state workforce and spending up 8%
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Implications
 Balancing budget with spending cuts will require
structural changes likely affecting Medicaid and
Corrections
 Significant changes in state financial support for
local government and higher education
 Changes in tax policies as services play a greater
role in Michigan economy as manufacturing
shrinks
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Current Status of Michigan
Economy
50th in Personal Income Growth
50th in Unemployment Rate
50th in Employment Growth
 only State in U.S. with a decline
50th in Index of Economic Momentum
Population, Personal Income and Employment
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How to Get There from Here
 Michigan is unique – no central coordinating
higher education authority
 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
 28 independent community colleges
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Oakland University Expands at
Macomb Community College
Announcement at special presentation on August 30, 2005,
at the University Center
Oakland 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
“Dual Enrollment makes it easier to get a bachelor’s degree
in Macomb County” – OU President Gary D. Russi“
Our students in Macomb County and our future work force
will be better for it” – Michigan Lt. Governor John Cherry
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Next Logical Step – M2O
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?
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M2O Progress to Date
 Communication Plan
 Admissions Application On-Line and Processes
Defined
 Financial Aid
 Advising, Orientation and Program Guides
 Course Data Exchange
 Registration and Records
 Resources and Budget
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Target Fall 2006
 Goal to enroll 100 new students
 Question of the hour – “Are there any show
stoppers”
 Answer of the day – “We may not have all the
sophisticated pieces in place but we can make this
program work.”
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Thank You for Inviting Us!
Ron Hughes/MCC
Steve Shablin/OU
“Partners Together in M2O”
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 M2O work.
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