University of Alaska Southeast
FY11
Budget Request
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University of Alaska Southeast
Mission Statement
The University of Alaska Southeast is an open
enrollment public university that provides
postsecondary education for a diverse student
body. UAS promotes student achievement and
faculty scholarship, lifelong learning
opportunities, and quality academic programs.
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Goal One: Student Success
• The University will provide the faculty, learning
environment, support systems, and facilities to
maximize learning opportunities for its students who
bring diverse interests and needs to their educational
experience. UAS seeks to increase both traditional
and non-traditional students at all three campuses,
and is particularly committed to the success of Alaska
Native students.
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Goal Two:
Regional Faculty & Staff Development
• The University will recruit, develop and retain
a culturally diverse faculty and staff who bring
excellence to research, teaching, and public
service through innovative and missionfocused academic programs and services.
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Goal Three: Educational Quality
• The University will offer quality programs,
from non-degree training to graduate degrees.
Each campus will provide quality programs
and services within their respective missions.
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Goal Four:
Stability and Sustainability
• The University will increase productivity of its
programs and services, and diversify its
funding sources.
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Southeast Population
2000-2010
77,000
Population
75,000
73,000
71,000
Forecast
69,000
67,000
65,000
2000
2001
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
Year
Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section, Forecast: Academic Affairs
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Southeast Alaska’s College-age Population
2003-2013
Percent 20-24 olds
Percent 25-39 olds
Percent 40-54 olds
35.0%
30.7%
30.0%
33.7%
32.0%
Forecast
25.0%
20.0%
19.1%
15.0%
18.5%
16.8%
10.0%
5.0%
6.9%
6.1%
7.2%
0.0%
2003
2008
2013
The traditional age group (18-24) and UAS’s average age
group (25-39) are a small % of the southeast population but
that % may improve in the forecast.
Note: Percents do not add to 100 because only ages 20-54 are shown
Source: Alaska Department of Labor, Research and Analysis
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Southeast Alaska High School Enrollments
School Years 2004-2010
7,000
Students
6,500
Forecast
6,000
5,500
5,000
2004-2005
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
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Source: Alaska Department of Education’s Statistics and Reports, Forecast: Academic Affairs
Percent of Southeast Population
Aged 20 to 34 years
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
1980
1990
2000
Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section
2006
2008
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UAS Student Origins
AY 1998-2008
Top 10 Resident Origins
Alaskan Cities
Nearly 82% of UAS
students come from
Southeast Alaska
Source: Banner Closing Extracts
City
Juneau
Sitka
Ketchikan
Anchorage
Petersburg
Wasilla
Wrangell
Haines
Fairbanks
Palmer
All Other
Alaska
Cities
Students
10,530
4,272
3,878
1,878
1,154
819
733
693
673
580
% of
25,956
40.6%
16.5%
14.9%
7.2%
4.4%
3.2%
2.8%
2.7%
2.6%
2.2%
746
2.9%
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Alaska
vs. Southeast
Major Industry Employment in 2008
Manufacturing
5%
Trade,
Transportation,
and Utilities
22%
Construction
7%
Construction
5%
Total Government
47%
Total Government
25%
Manufacturing
6%
Trade,
Transportation,
and Utilities
16%
Other Services
41%
Alaska
Other Services
26%
Southeast
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Southeast Alaska Education Level 2000
Population: 25 years and over
Education Level
Juneau
Ketchikan
Sitka
Less than high school graduation
6.8%
9.2%
10.7%
High school graduate or equivalent
23.3%
34.7%
26.8%
Some College
26.6%
30.7%
26.8%
Associate Degrees
6.0%
7.1%
7.7%
Bachelor Degrees
23.5%
12.5%
20.0%
Master Degrees
8.1%
3.2%
6.7%
Professional school degrees
3.8%
2.2%
.9%
Doctorate Degrees
1.9%
0.4%
0.4%
Total Number of Students
9,898
4,536
2,816
Source: 2000 Census Detailed File
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Educational and Training Levels
Total Openings in Alaska 2006-2016
Bachelor's Degree and
Above 20.20%
Associate Degree or
Vocational Training
9.20%
Experience in a Related
Occupation
6.70%
UAS OPPORTUNITIES
Short-term On-the-job
Training 41.40%
Moderate to Long-term
On-the-job Training
22.50%
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Source: Alaska Department of Labor & Workforce Development, Research and Analysis
Where are the Jobs
Southeast Alaska 2008
Social Services, Corrections, Transportation, University of Alaska
State
Local
Public School Systems, Public Works
Federal
Forest Service, Transportation, NOAA
Fred Meyer, Safeway, Costco
Retail
SEARCH, Bartlett Regional Hospital
Health
Westmark, A.T. Adventures, NANA
Leisure
GoodsProducing
Greens Creek Mine,
Kensington Gold Mine
0
Bars represent largest employer to smallest
Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development
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Hot Jobs 2006-2016
by UAS Programs
Bachelor's Degrees
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education
Accountants and Auditors
Civil Engineers (UAS has 'Pre-Engineer' program)
Medical and Health Services Managers
Sales Managers
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Wildlife Biologists
Construction Managers
Associate Degree
Registered Nurses
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Environmental Engineering Technicians
Percent Growth in Jobs
Growth 2006-2016
14.9
399
10.1
224
16.7
313
17.9
147
19.2
173
15.0
125
20.1
131
7.8
75
20.0
148
Source: Alaska Department of Labor, ‘Hot Jobs’ w/ Academic Affairs program interpretation
31.37
20.3
18.04
36.4
1,511
149
107
75
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