HECC 2015
Opportunity Pathways to Careers
Transfers
Opportunity Pathways to Careers
Updating & Upgrading the 2+2 System
The original 2+2 System which fueled the spectacular growth and success
state colleges, state universities and independent colleges and universities over the past 50 years
was a simple design…two years of general studies…two years of major studies.
Times have changed, students have changed, technology has changed.
High school students are earning college credits at school, on campuses and online.
Non-traditional students are returning to finish their degrees started long ago.
More college credits are being earned more ways than ever before;
but navigating these new routes to a bachelor’s degree
without wasting time or money is a daunting challenge.
Today’s technologies and the nation’s roadways can route anyone from anywhere
to any destination nationwide,
using Global Positioning Systems (GPS).
Higher Education needs a comparable Graduation Pathways System
that routes today’s students … high school, traditional and non-traditional to their bachelor’s degree.
The goal of this transfer project is to update and upgrade Florida’s 2+2 system,
creating clear pathways
for Florida students to their bachelor’s degrees and successful careers.
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Florida’s Education Design envisions students advancing upward educationally
and then moving outward to jobs and careers.
Inputs
Advanced Degrees
Bachelor’s Degrees
Certificates, AS & AA Degrees
Diplomas
H. S. Diploma
Outputs
SUS
ICUF
Proprietary
Outcomes
Global Talent
SUS
ICUF
State Colleges
Proprietary
State Colleges
ICUF
Technical Centers
Proprietary
FETPIP
Growth Talent
Workforce Talent
Public & Private K-12 Schools
Home Schools
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This transfer project’s focus is: 1) Dual Enrollment Bachelor Degree Credits Earned to Transfer;
2) the Number of AA Degree Awards & Transfer Routing; and
3) Upper Division Capacity for AA Completers Transfer.
Inputs
Advanced Degrees
Bachelor’s Degrees
Certificates, AS & AA Degrees
Diplomas
H. S. Diploma
AVAILABLE
BA/BS
DEGREE
PRODUCTION
CAPACITY
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N
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F
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R
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Outputs
SUS
ICUF
Proprietary
Outcomes
Global Talent
SUS
ICUF
State Colleges
Proprietary
State Colleges
ICUF
Technical Center
Proprietary
FETPIP
Growth Talent
Workforce Talent
Public & Private K-12 Schools
Home Schools
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A follow-up project (which has its own unique set of challenges) for HECC would focus
on increasing course credits toward AS degrees and then on to bachelor’s degrees.
Inputs
Advanced Degrees
Bachelor’s Degrees
Certificates, AS & AA Degrees
Diplomas
H. S. Diploma
AVAILABLE
BA/BS
DEGREE
PRODUCTION
CAPACITY
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A
N
S
F
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R
S
Outputs
SUS
ICUF
Proprietary
Global Talent
SUS
ICUF
State Colleges
Proprietary
State Colleges
ICUF
Technical Centers
Proprietary
Outcomes
FETPIP
Growth Talent
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S
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S
Workforce Talent
Public & Private K-12 Schools
Home Schools
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An Internship-Externship Program would be an ideal bridge
from classroom lessons to workplace learning, employment and careers
Inputs
Advanced Degrees
Bachelor’s Degrees
Certificates, AS & AA Degrees
Diplomas
H. S. Diploma
AVAILABLE
BA/BS
DEGREE
PRODUCTION
CAPACITY
T
R
A
N
S
F
E
R
S
Outputs
SUS
ICUF
Proprietary
SUS
ICUF
State Colleges
Proprietary
Outcomes
Global Talent
FETPIP
INTERNSHIP-EXTERNSHIP
State Colleges
ICUF
Technical Centers
Proprietary
Growth Talent
Workforce Talent
Public & Private K-12 Schools
Home Schools
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Transfers
I N C R E A S E C R E D I T S E A R N E D T O WA R D B A C H E L O R ’ S D E G R E E S
DUAL ENROLLMENT BACHELOR DEGREE CREDITS EARNED TO TRANSFER
T H E N U M B E R O F A A D E G R E E AWA R D S & I M P R O V E T R A N S F E R R O U T I N G
U P P E R D I V I S I O N C A PA C I T Y F O R A A C O M P L E T E R S T R A N S F E R
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The Challenges of Direction & Velocity
In its time, the 2+2 System was perfectly attuned to its time.
one community college
one AA degree
one transfer
one university
one bachelor’s degree.
Today, that “2 years +2 years” design is challenged and requires upgrading.
High school, traditional and non-traditional students
present unique challenges in an increasingly mobile and technology-driven world …
the challenges of direction & velocity to complete a bachelor’s degree.
“How do I get there?”
“How fast can I get there?”
“Does anyone get there faster?”
“How much should taxpayers pay?”
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The 3rd Factor
But there is a third factor
in this equation
besides Direction and Velocity
that must be unraveled.
Fuel
Both an individual’s fuel,
the funding that an individual
brings to pay their educational
and living expenses
while studying
And donors’ fuel,
the funding that federal,
foundation, state, institutional
and local donors add.
Individuals are higher education
consumers making their
investment decisions.
And donors are making
investment decisions, as well.
Direction & Velocity
Fuel
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Dual Enrollment Bachelor’s Degree Credits
Earned to Transfer
Dual Enrollment Profile
Florida College System has 50,000+ dual
enrollment students in both AA and AS
courses and a funding support design that
rewards both schools and colleges while
keeping student costs low or at zero.
State Universities have 5,000+
dual enrollment students.
Many ICUF institutions have dual
enrollment programs but do not receive
funding support, including Adventist, Nova,
Florida Tech, Embry-Riddle, Lynn,
Southeastern and Florida Southern, which
charge a discounted tuition as a
recruitment, early-admission strategy.
Proprietary institutions are not allowed to
have dual enrollment programs.
High school students in Florida have a variety of avenues by
which they can earn college credit. These opportunities, known as
articulated acceleration mechanisms, include Dual Enrollment,
Advanced Placement (AP), the International Baccalaureate (IB), and
Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE). The Dual
Enrollment program allows an eligible secondary or home education
student (a 3.0 un-weighted grade point average (GPA) for enrollment
in college-level courses) to enroll in a postsecondary course
creditable toward high school completion and an associate or
baccalaureate degree. Upon successful completion of a dual
enrollment course, that student simultaneously receives high school
and college/university credit.
College credit earned prior to high school graduation may
reduce the average time-to-degree and increase the likelihood of
completion of a postsecondary degree. Eligible students are
permitted to enroll in dual enrollment courses conducted during and
after school hours and during the summer term.
Ten of Florida’s 12 State University System (SUS) institutions
and 28 Florida College System (FCS) institutions currently participate
in Dual Enrollment and share in funding support for these programs.
Independent higher education institutions may participate in Dual
Enrollment Programs without funding support. Proprietary institutions
may not participate in Dual Enrollment Programs. (From - House
Education Committee – Education Facts 2014)
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Challenges of Dual Enrollment Bachelor Degree Credits Earned to Transfer
What actions would improve
the direction and velocity of dual enrollment students?
Discussion
Are there dual enrollment alternatives, inducements or modifications
that boost student success?
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The Number of AA Degree
Awards & Improve Transfer Routing
AA Degree Profile
The Florida College System had 348,089 AA
students in 2012-2013 and awarded
57,690 AA degrees. AA degree output has
increased in the past four years by 42%.
And the percentage completers to total
enrollment increased from 14% to 17%.
2013-2014 AA enrollments include: 1st
time in college 49,499 full-time/32,196
part-time and 10,448 full-time transfers
and 13,538 part-time transfers.
ICUF Institutions have a smaller mix of AA
and AS degrees, totaling 5,004
in 2013-2014 awarded by 13 institutions.
Most of these degrees, however were AS
degrees.
Sixty-five percent of Florida’s high school graduates enroll in a
state college. And nearly 2/3rd of upper division students on state
university campuses have been state college students. Nationally,
over 80% of community college students intend to earn at least a
bachelor’s degree but only about one quarter end up transferring
(20% of these students earn an associate degree first). Only 17%
complete a bachelor’s degree. Most transfer to public institutions
(72%), with smaller shares transferring to private non-profit (20%)
and for-profit (8%). Those who transfer to public 4-year institutions
complete at a rate of 65%. Those transferring to private non-profits
complete at a rate of 60% and those transferring to a private for-profit
complete at a rate of 35%.
A 2009 national transcript study found that students
transferring to a private non-profit transfer 21% fewer credits than
students transferring to a public college; students transferring to a
private for-profit college transferred 52% fewer credits. Additionally,
because bachelor’s degree programs vary by major, many transferred
credits do not apply toward a specific major in all sectors. Addressing
inefficiencies and barriers in the transfer process requires
considerable institutional commitment in order to enact change in
institutional practices related to curriculum alignment, support
services, information management and collaboration across two and
four year institutions. These efforts, though significant, are worth the
cost. (From – Community College Research Center – 2015)
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Total Degrees/Certificates Annually Awarded, 2012-13 - 105,886
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Bachelors Degree Program - 5,009
AA Degrees - 57,690
AS Degrees - 14,464
Vocational & College Credit Certificates - 26,773
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ICUF Associate’s Degrees
13 ICUF institutions awarded Associate of Arts or
Associate of Science degrees during 2013-14.
5,004 degrees were awarded.
Institution
Number of AA/AS
Degrees Awarded
2013-14
Adventist University of Health Sciences
Beacon College
Clearwater Christian College
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Florida College
Hodges University
Keiser University
Nova Southeastern University
Saint Leo University
Southeastern University
The University of Tampa
Warner University
Webber International University
Totals
188
19
1
38
69
207
3,557
4
858
3
1
55
4
5,004
STEM, 67
Other, 1,058
Education, 4
Liberal Arts,
853
Business,
266
Health
Professions,
2,756
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS.
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AA Graduates Are Often Not Able to transfer directly into Their Chosen Major or to Their
Preferred Institution or Both, Because They Haven’t Taken Pre-Requisite Courses
Required for Admission or the Program is Full. The Sooner a Student Knows Which
Track They Are on the More Likely They Will Get to Where They Want to Go.
Transfer Success = Acceptance of all credits in a chosen major at a desired institution
Open Bachelor‘s Programs
Limited Enrollment or Required
Pre-Requisite Bachelor’s Programs
Track 1 AA Degree
Track 2 AA Degree
Track 1 Dual Enrollment
Track 2 Dual Enrollment
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Challenges of the Number of AA Degree Awards & Improve Transfer Routing
What actions would improve
the direction and velocity of AA degree-seeking students
to bachelor’s degree completion?
Discussion
Could a Graduation Pathways System (GPS)
provide each AA student
with a route or several routes to bachelor’s degree success?
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Upper Division Capacity
for AA Completers Transfer
Post-Secondary Profile
Programs for Student – 13,559
CIE – 7,855
DCAE – 1,012
FCS – 1,356
ICUF – 1,557
SUS – 1,779
Main, Branch & Satellite Sites - 366
SUS - 43
ICUF – 145
FCS - 178
Bachelor’s Degree Program - 3,460
On-Line Bachelor’s Degrees - 238
SUS – 75
ICUF – 135
FCS – 28
Talent Net–Virtual Campus Registry-FLDOE/ICUF
Increasing Dual Enrollment credits earned by high school
students is a manageable challenge. It serves student, school and
college interests. Students can earn both high school and bachelor’s
degree credits at nearly no cost, lowering their bachelor’s degree and
borrowing costs. Public, private and home school students add
challenging college-level courses to their studies. Colleges get
motivated recruits, starting and hopefully continuing at their institution.
Increasing the number of AA degrees awarded is a manageable
challenge. AA enrollments are already growing at State Colleges and
Florida’s general population is again increasing.
As dual enrollments and AA enrollments grow, the daunting
challenge is to create clear pathways to a bachelor’s degree for each
of those dual enrollment and AA completers … highlighting their best
direction and velocity. College-bound students are already changing
direction and velocity on their own, driven by pragmatism, cost and the
job market. According to a Wall Street Journal sample, nationally and
in Florida during the past 10 years, freshmen with undeclared majors
have dropped from 1/3 to single digits.
This trend will transform higher education in Florida during the
next 10 years. It will demand a focus on both existing capacity and
establishing new capacity.
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The SUS has
3 territories for both
destination and local
students, full-time
and part-time.
State University Instructional Locations
Florida A&M University
Florida Atlantic University
Florida Gulf Coast University
Florida International University
Main Campus
Florida State University
Branch Campus
New College of Florida
Instructional Site
University of Central Florida
Special Purpose Center
University of Florida
IFAS Extension Office
University of North Florida
University of West Florida
University of South Florida
Florida Polytechnic University
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In 2011-2012, the SUS awarded 57,489 Bachelor’s Degrees; 20,076 (35%) of those
receiving their bachelor’s degree were FCS AA transfers. Excess Credit Hours Tuition Fees are
phasing in to induce more rapid completion. In the first cohort AA transfers covered, 69%
completed their bachelor’s degree without triggering the penalty at 120% of required credits.
But what impact does or can dual enrollment have on the three green bars.
Percent of 2011-12 Bachelor’s Degrees by Time to Degree
(for 120 credit hour programs)
%
TOTAL
AVG.
0%
100%
4.3
0%
100%
2.6
0%
0%
100%
3.0
0%
0%
100%
3.5
Cohorts
0 to2
Years
2 to 3
Years
3 to 4
Years
4 to 5
Years
5 to 6
Years
6 to 7
Years
7 to 8
Years
8+
Years
FTIC
0%
0%
19%
73%
7%
1%
0%
AA Transfers
1%
85%
13%
1%
0%
0%
0%
Other Transfers
0%
61%
33%
4%
1%
0%
TOTAL
0%
41%
19%
35%
4%
0%
.
100%
FTIC
85%
73%
75%
AA Transfers
61%
Other Transfers
50%
33%
19%
25%
13%
1%
1%
4%
7%
1%
1%
0%
0 to 2
2 to 3
3 to 4
4 to 5
5 to 6
6 to 7
YEARS
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ICUF statewide presence serves more than 150,000 students and has 145
educational sites in 31 of Florida’s 67 counties. But what impact can they have on dual
enrollment or AA transfers?
The ICUF has both destination
and local student institutions
with their own mix of full-time
and part-time students, as well.
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Five state
colleges have a
single site.
Fourteen have
5 or more sites
and statewide
the system has
upwards of 178
sites.
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ICUF Trends in Degrees in Education Awards
ICUF
4515
3,804
2,961
2830
2,404
1,829
1,198
918
719
487
413
482
2004-05
2009-10
Bachelor's
Master's
2013-14
Ph.D.
Totals
Predicting demand and supply can be difficult and wasteful, losing
some capacity and building new capacity that may not be needed for
long. The annual total number of ICUF education degrees have decreased
34% since 2005. Around 1,000 fewer education bachelor’s awarded.
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SUS Trends in Education Degree Awards
State University System
6,964
6,518
6,659
4,026
3,563
3,290
2,924
2,708
2,673
265
304
2004-05
388
2009-10
Bachelor's
Master's
2013-14
Ph.D.
Totals
The annual total number of SUS education degrees have only slightly
increased a modest 2% since 2005. Around 300 additional education
degree awarded, mostly driven by growth at UCF.
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Trends in Education Degree Awards
Florida College System
796
414
102
2004-05
2009-10
2013-14
Florida College System education bachelor’s degrees have increased
680% since 2005. Around 700 additional education bachelor’s degrees
were awarded in 2013-2014. But these numbers do not make up for total
reductions in teacher education degrees.
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Other Teacher Preparation Trends
Other state and national programs prepare teachers for
Florida schools:
• Other states’ higher education institutions
• Educator Preparation Institutes (EPI): Annual
completions peaked in 2008-09 but have declined
steadily since
• Teach for America: In Florida, TFA is in only Duval and
Miami-Dade Counties, with 180 and 280 teachers, twoyear recruits respectively
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Fastest Growing Bachelor’s Degree Program Areas at Florida Colleges
Program areas in the business and health care areas have grown
the fastest (in terms of enrollment) since 2007-08
(By 2-Digit CIP)1
14,913
These 5 program areas
account for 90% of
enrollment in all
program areas.
10,693
Trending Downward
6,216
5,020
4,567
1,435
1,147
504
1,508
1,125
440
1
IT
2,523
836
1,079
2007-08
3,195
1,501
2,490
Health
Professions
Education
3,362
2,769
Business
Security & Law
Enforcement
578
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
Two-digit CIP codes for Business includes degree programs such as Organizational Management, Supervision and Management, and Business Administration; two-
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Challenges to increase Upper Division Capacity
for Additional AA Completers Transfer
What actions would increase upper division capacity
for additional AA completers transfers?
Discussion
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•Continue Information & Data Gathering of Sites
and Programs
•Survey ICUF Institutions on their Dual
Enrollment, AA programs and AA Transfer
Capacity - Share Survey Design with SUS, FCS
and Proprietary Staffs
Next Steps
•Profile demographic projects of Florida
Counties 2020 & 2025.
•Gather a List of Recommended Solutions
•Convene a HECC Staff Session After the End of
the Legislative Session to Work Through Data,
Survey Results and Recommended Solutions
•Discuss Transfer Project with FACU, ICUF
Presidents Council, Board of Governors and
Board of Education During the Summer
•Review Fuel Issues and Ideas
•Discuss Progress at HECC Session
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