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08 19 13
William Serrata, Ph.D.
President
Board of Trustees
Dr. Steven Sheeley
Faculty & Staff
Thank You All For
Being Here Today
SACS UPDATE
93 Areas Reviewed by SACS – the Commission evaluates an institution and makes accreditation decisions based on compliance with:
Principles of Integrity
Core Requirements
Comprehensive Standards
Federal Requirements
Policies of the Commission on
Colleges
SACS OFFSITE TEAM
Additional Documentation/Clarification
Adequate FT
Faculty
AREAS
Agreements
Qualified Officers
Student Learning
Outcomes
Administrative
Support
Community/Public
Service
Acceptance of
Academic Credit
Practices for
Awarding Credit
Fall 2012 Response
Noncredit to Credit
Academic Program
Coordination
Faculty
Competence
(Credentials)
Distance Education
SACS ONSITE TEAM
Additional Documentation/Clarification
Adequate FT
Faculty
IE: Educational
Programs (SLOs)
IE: Administrative
Support Services
(Area Plans)
AREAS
Submitted April 2013
Quality
Enhancement Plan
(ENGL & Budget)
Quality
Enhancement Plan
(SLO Rubrics &
Measures)
Faculty
Competence
(Credentials)
SACS BOARD SANCTION
Additional Documentation/Clarification
12 Month Warning Status
CR 2.8 – Adequate FT
Faculty
CS 3.3.1.1 - IE:
Educational
Programs (SLOs)
CS 3.3.1.2 - IE:
Administrative
Support Services
(Area Plans)
AREAS
SACS BOARD SANCTION
Recommendation #1
 CR 2.8 ‐ Faculty
Concerns remain regarding the
adequacy of the number of fulltime faculty employed by the
Institution.
Number of disciplines in which full-time to part-time
faculty ratio was below desired threshold
Large number of disciplines at various campuses where
no courses are being taught by full-time instructors
SACS BOARD SANCTION
Recommendation #2
 CS 3.3.1.1 –
IE: Educational Programs
Institution failed to provide
sufficient evidence as to
assessment and use of results.
Involves SLO’s and tying the results of our assessments to
improvements in programs and student learning
Strengthen our documentation of the “use of results” and
explain how we’ve used the data to improve our programs
SACS BOARD SANCTION
Recommendation #3
 CS 3.3.1.2 – IE: Administrative Support Services
Institution must demonstrate
assessment of identified
outcomes and provide evidence
of improvement based on
analysis of results for
administrative units.
Involves the area planning process
for administrative areas
Involves reaching out to planning
experts to help “close the loop” on
measures and assessments
Quality
Enhancement Plan
Learning About the Community as a Community
Hire New Director of QEP & Assessment and Admin support
Move forward with implementation
5 year report due in 4 years
QUALITY
Ensure quality is at the core of all we do in the
classroom and in the services we provide!
Path Forward
Planning
PLANNING
Institutional Effectiveness
 CS 3.3.1.1 – IE: Educational Programs
Institution failed to provide sufficient
evidence as to assessment and use of
results.
 CS 3.3.1.2 – IE: Administrative Support Services
Institution must demonstrate assessment
of identified outcomes and provide
evidence of improvement based on
analysis of results for administrative
units.
SACS Liaison: Dr. Steven Sheeley
Consultant: Dr. Jillian Kinzie
Measure Progress
PLANNING
Comprehensive Master Plan
FORT BLISS CAMPUS
RFQ process underway to select firm
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Anticipated September board approval
Implement District Wide Facilities Master Plan (MP) process
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Conduct study of existing campuses
Conduct study of city/county demographics, growth, etc.
Anticipate a one year planning process
Anticipate two years between the ground breaking and ribbon cutting ceremony for the Fort Bliss Campus
PLANNING
Strategic Planning
Simultaneous to the Comprehensive Master Plan
Each Vice President will work with their Divisions
Review of the Mission, Vision, Values, Goals are underway by the Board of Trustees
5‐year Detailed Plan and 5‐year Shell
Personnel
PERSONNEL
July 31, 2013 ‐ Board approved Fiscal Year 2014 operating budget = $129,168,827
Approved 3% across the board salary enhancement = $2.4M
Approved funding for approximately 40 full‐time faculty to address Core Requirement 2.8 = $2.3M
Process
PROCESS
Accelerated hiring process to bring
faculty on board for the fall semester
Instructional Division
Budget and Financial Services
Distributional Services
Human Resources
Purchasing Services
Physical Plant
Information Technology
Research and Accountability
Student Services
Workforce/CE Division
Progress
PROGRESS
Engagement
2013
2012
2011
2010
49.6
Community
College Survey of
48.8
55.3
Student
Engagement
Student‐
Faculty Interaction
50.0
Support for Learners
57.9
56.5
48.3
2012
57.7
46.2
2009
2013
56.6
2011
2010
2009
PROGRESS
Partnerships
PROGRESS
Partnerships
Veterans Enrolled
at EPCC
1,683
1,102
Fall
2007
994
Fall
2008
Source: EPCC Student Banner Files 8/16/13
1,189
Fall
2009
1,768
1,338
Fall
2010
Fall
2011
Fall
2012
PROGRESS
The BIG
Partnerships
Districts have the vast majority of students and reflect the diversity across the entire County of El Paso
EPISD
YISD
Region 19
SISD
El Paso Area
College Readiness
Consortium
The Consortium is
the Community’s
strategy toward
increasing student
participation in
higher education
through enhanced
pre-college
preparation.
PROGRESS
Creating a College-Going Culture
FAFSA Nights/Application Initiatives
FAFSA Nights initiative is a 10 year partnership between UTEP
and EPCC
Chamber of Commerce joined the partnership this year
4% increase (41,111) in overall financial aid applications
received
2.3% increase (20,880) in overall admission applications
processed
PROGRESS
Creating a College-Going Culture
El Paso County Public High School Graduates
Enrolled in Texas Higher Education
59.9%
58.5%
58%
61.1%
61.4%
60%
57.2%
2004‐05 2005‐06 2006‐07 2007‐08 2008‐09 2009‐10 2010‐11
Source: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board – 08/17/13
PROGRESS
Creating A College-Going Culture
First-Time in College Student - Fall Enrollment
3,870
4,089
2007
2008
Source: EPCC Student Banner Files Run Date 05/23/13
4,849
4,988
5,130
4,996
2009
2010
2011
2012
PROGRESS
Creating a College-Going Culture
First-Time, Full-Time Students Receiving
Financial Aid
72%
72%
74%
2007‐08
2008‐09
2009‐10
Source: IPEDS (updated 05/23/13)
81%
81%
2010‐11
2011‐12
87%
2012‐13
PROGRESS
Creating a College-Going Culture
Elementary School Adoption Project
FRESHMEN 2025
PROGRESS
Creating a College-Going Culture
Scaling Up While in P-12
Set Expectations Early
Provide Pathways
Provide Role Models and Mentors
Remove Barriers
Increase Awareness
PROGRESS
Completion
EPCC Retention Rates – Fall to Fall
54.7% 54.8%
53.4%
53.0%
51.5% 51.4%
2006 to
2007
2007 to
2008
Source: EPCC Student Banner Files 8/16/13
2008 to
2009
2009 to
2010
2010 to
2011
2011 to
2012
2012 to
2013
PROGRESS
Completion
Graduation Rates
9%
6%
2007‐08
Source: IPEDS (updated 05/23/13)
11%
10%
2010‐11
2011‐12
11%
7%
2008‐09
2009‐10
2012‐13
PROGRESS
Completion
PROGRESS
Completion
Texas Completes Initiative
September 16, 2013 – Designated “College Completion Week”
Festivities at each campus to pledge commitment to completion and student success
NEXT STEPS: 2025!
Confident to address three remaining SACSCOC sanctions with the assistance of Dr. Steven Sheeley, Dr. Jillian Kinzie and the entire EPCC Community
Move forward with planning for the future
Continue to focus on EPCC Engagement, Partnerships, Creating a College‐Going Culture, and Completion!
GENERAL SESSION FALL 2013
Have A Great Semester!
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08 19 13
William Serrata, Ph.D.
President