Chancellor Rose Tseng University of Hawai‘i at Hilo UH System Board of Regents Meeting October 15, 2009 Achieving access & excellence Building a “University town” Honoring diversity as our greatest resource Improving quality of life Quality undergraduate education Graduate and professional programs that meet State needs Research that benefits the community An Evolving Comprehensive University “Living laboratory” Integration of culture, science & technology Emphasis on 1st generation & low income students Commitment to Native Hawaiian & API students Student-faculty interaction Experiential learning Purposeful academic program development Conservation of environmental & cultural resources Economic diversification Quality of life for Native Hawaiians & all residents Undergraduate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Accounting Administration of Justice Environmental Studies Astronomy Environmental Science Doctoral Programs ◦ Pharmacy ◦ Hawaiian and Indigenous Language and Culture Revitalization Master’s programs ◦ Education ◦ Counseling Psychology ◦ Tropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science Why and How We Do What We Do Global Interdependence National Climate & Trends State of Hawaii Economy Community’s Needs UH Hilo’s Potential & Challenges Academic programs which leverage Big Island’s living laboratory & diversity • Educational Opportunities High quality undergraduate liberal arts & professional programs • Educational Quality Learning environment that facilitates student development & success • Student Success Sufficient resources to support growth, quality & program enhancement Embrace opportunities for dynamic community involvement More effective organization & investment in human capital • Resources • Community Outreach • Organizational Development Leadership & Shared Governance Resource Investment & Reallocation Facilities Development Plan Strategic Enrollment Management Community Needs STUDENT SUCCESS OUTCOMES External Mandates UH Hilo’s Progress Report UH HILO’S 2009 REPORT CARD UH System Strategic Outcome UH System Performance Measure UH Hilo’s Performance ⇧ Degrees/certificates awarded 3-6% Exceeded ⇧ Pell grant awards 5% Exceeded ⇧ HS going rates 3% Exceeded Native Hawaiian Educational Attainment ⇧ Degree attainment of Native Hawaiians 6-9% Exceeded Economic Contribution ⇧ Extramural fund support 3% Exceeded ⇧ STEM degrees awarded % Exceeded ⇧ Graduates in workforce shortage areas 3% Exceeded/ On track ⇧ Non-state revenue 3-15% Exceeded/ On track Hawai`i’s Educational Capital Globally Competitive Workforce Resources & Stewardship To increase the educational capital of the state by increasing the participation and completion of students, particularly Native Hawaiians, low-income students, and those from underserved regions. Source: UH Institutional Research Office, 1996-2008 Source: UH Institutional Research Office, 1996-2008 Source: UH Institutional Research Office, 2009 Actual Goal Source: UH Institutional Research Office, 2009 Hawai‘i Residents as Proportion of UH Hilo First-Time Freshmen, 2003-2009 Source: UH Hilo Institutional Research Analyst, 2009 To position the University of Hawai‘i as one of the world’s foremost indigenous-serving universities by supporting the access and success of Native Hawaiians. Actual Goal Exceeded Fiscal Year Source: UH Institutional Research Office, 2009 To contribute to the State’s economy and provide a solid return on its investment in higher education through research and training. Actual Goal Source: UH Hilo Office of Research & RCUH, 2009 2nd largest employer in East Hawai`i 610 direct jobs 3,907 indirect jobs Every $1 in state funds generated $3.06 back to the state in 2008 Return on Investment Sound Economic Engine Source: David Hammes, UH Hilo, 2004, 2006, 2008 Address critical workforce shortages and prepare students (undergraduate, graduate & professional) for effective engagement & leadership in a global environment. Source: UH Institutional Research Office, 2009 Actual Goal Projected Annual Vacancies: IT (Bachelor’s) 297 ◆ RN 487 ◆ Teachers 1,222 Source: UH Institutional Research Office, 2009 Academic Year Source: UH Hilo Center for Global Education & Exchange, 2009 To acquire, allocate and manage public and private revenue streams and exercise exemplary stewardship over all of the University’s resources for a sustainable future. Actual Fiscal Year Source: UH Institutional Research Office, 2009 2010 is projected Source: UH Hilo Budget Office, 2009 FY Centennial Campaign Source: UH Foundation, 2009 RECAP: UH HILO’S 2009 REPORT CARD UH System Strategic Outcome UH System Performance Measure UH Hilo’s Performance ⇧ Degrees/certificates awarded 3-6% Exceeded ⇧ Pell grant awards 5% Exceeded ⇧ HS going rates 3% Exceeded Native Hawaiian Educational Attainment ⇧ Degree attainment of Native Hawaiians 6-9% Exceeded Economic Contribution ⇧ Extramural fund support 3% Exceeded ⇧ STEM degrees awarded % Exceeded ⇧ Graduates in workforce shortage areas 3% Exceeded/ On track ⇧ Non-state revenue 3-15% Exceeded/ On track Hawai`i’s Educational Capital Globally Competitive Workforce Resources & Stewardship Transforming Our Students, Transforming Our Community Low-income, 1st generation students are four times more likely to leave after one year of college than peers who are neither At public four-year institutions, only 34% earn a bachelor’s in six years (compared to 66%) Source: The Pell Institute, 2009 Opportunities for underserved students & families… Commitment to overcome the odds! Team of “first responders” High student involvement Strong first-year programs Improved intro courses Early warning systems Sufficient support services Institutional leadership Source: The Pell Institute, 2009 Achieving access & excellence Building a “University town” Honoring diversity as our greatest resource Improving quality of life Mahalo and Aloha! “Excellence is the result of caring more than others think is wise, risking more than others think is safe, dreaming more than others think is practical and expecting more than others think is possible.”