TO: / Higher Education Committee
FROM: / Johanna Duncan-Poitier
SUBJECT: / The Board of Regents 2008 Progress Report on the Statewide Plan for Higher Education, 2004-2012 – 2nd Draft
DATE: / December 8, 2008
STRATEGIC GOAL: / Goals 1, 2, 3, and 4
AUTHORIZATION(S):
SUMMARY
Issue for Decision
Should the Board of Regents approve the 2008 Progress Report on the Statewide Plan for Higher Education, which has been modified consistent with your discussion in November, to ensure that critical priorities of the Board of Regents are emphasized?
Reason(s) for Consideration
Required by State Statute
Proposed Handling
This matter will come before the Higher Education Committee for approval at its December 2008 meeting.
Procedural History
The Committee reviewed a draft of the 2008 Progress Report at its November 2008 meeting, requested certain changes, and called for further discussion and possible approval of a revised draft in December.
Background Information
On June 21, 2005, the Board of Regents adopted its Statewide Plan for Higher Education, 2004-2012 and transmitted it to the Governor and the Legislature. Section 237 of the Education Law requires that the Board report to the Governor and the Legislature on progress in carrying out the plan at its half-way mark.
In the Committee’s discussion of the draft in November 2008, several changes were requested to ensure that the critical priorities of the Board of Regents are emphasized. In response, the following revisions have been made to the draft.
Strengthen emphasis on P-16 initiatives.
The report has been strengthened throughout to assure that it reflects the importance of systemic P-16 connections to college readiness and student success. For example:
In “Preparation for College” (section B6):
· Transition from high school to college is now included in Tables 33 – 38.
· Progress made to review and update the State Learning Standards to strengthen the alignment between expectations and knowledge and skills needed for high school graduation as well as for college level work is now part of the Summary of Findings for this section and for the report as a whole.
· The text now describes the educational activities provided through opportunity programs to middle and high school pupils through the Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) and the Liberty Partnerships Program.
· Specific findings regarding opportunity program outcomes of middle and high school pupils through STEP and the Liberty Partnerships Program has also been added to the Summary of Findings for this section and for the report as a whole.
· The text discusses partnerships with schools by colleges.
· Specific examples of Pre-K-12/college collaborations that help students graduate from high school prepared to succeed in college have been added to the Summary of Findings for this section and for the report as a whole.
Disaggregate graduation rates by sector.
In “High Educational Quality” (section A1):
· Persistence and graduation rates by sector are displayed in Tables 3 – 6.
Provide information on transfer students from other states and on students transferring from New York two-year to four-year colleges.
In “Articulation” (section A2):
· Enrollment at New York institutions of undergraduates transferring from institutions outside the State is now displayed in Table 14.
· Data on transfers from two-year to four-year colleges are now included in Tables 10 – 13.
In “High Educational Quality” (section A1):
· Baccalaureate graduation rates including transfers from New York institutions are included in Table 7.
Reflect SUNY’s recent action on tuition.
In “Affordability” (section A3):
· A discussion of the tuition policy and associated tuition increase adopted in November by the SUNY Board of Trustees, and its effect on TAP for the lowest income students has been added.
Provide strong data on the outcomes of the opportunity programs.
In “Closing Performance Gaps” (section A4):
· Baccalaureate graduation rates for all students and opportunity program students are displayed in Figures 1 and 2.
· Persistence rates as well as baccalaureate and associate degree graduation rates for all students and opportunity program students are displayed in Tables 20 – 28.
· Data on the Liberty Partnership Program are displayed in Figure 3.
· The Summary of Findings for this section, and for the report as a whole, includes specific findings with respect to opportunity program outcomes.
In “Preparation for College” (section B6):
· Examples of opportunity program services to middle and high school pupils through STEP and the Liberty Partnerships Program are included in the text.
· Specific findings regarding opportunity program services to middle and high school pupils through STEP and the Liberty Partnerships Program has been added to the Summary of Findings for this section and for the report as a whole.
Provide information on Advanced Placement courses and on the geographic distribution of high school pupils taking college courses.
In “Preparation for College” (section B6):
· Indicators of student success in Advanced Placement courses are discussed in the text.
In “Information and Assistance in Preparing for College” (section B7):
· An estimate of the percentage distribution upstate versus New York City/Long Island of schools where colleges offer credit-bearing courses for high school pupils has been added.
Highlight urban teachers and add information on preparation of teachers to use instructional technology.
In “An Adequate Supply of Qualified Teachers, School Leaders, and other School Professionals” (section D11):
· The discussion of “Next Steps” has been reorganized to give more prominence to Teacher Preparation for Urban Schools.
· A discussion of the preparation of teacher candidates to use instructional technology has been added.
· A discussion of the services provided for employed teachers by Teacher Resource and Computer Training Centers has been added.
Provide information on enrollment of foreign students.
In “Encouraging a Highly Effective Higher Education System” (section E12):
· A discussion of trends since 2002 in enrollment of foreign students has been added, noting the New York institutions among the top 20 in the nation in enrollment of foreign students.
Other changes.
· A list of Figures and Tables has been added.
In “High Educational Quality” (section A1):
· A brief discussion of implementation of the Board of Regents vision for undergraduate education has been added.
In “Encouraging a Highly Effective Higher Education System” (section E12):
· A discussion of fall 2008 enrollments and their effect on some institutions, together with the Department’s response, has been added.
Recommendation
The Committee should discuss this draft of the Progress Report for adoption or for any further action needed.
Timetable for Implementation
Following the Committee’s discussion, if the Regents approve the 2008 Progress Report, it will be forwarded for submission to the Governor. If the Regents request additional revisions, staff will make the requested revisions and prepare the Progress Report for adoption at the Board’s January 2009 meeting.
Attachment
2nd DRAFT
The Board of Regents 2008 Progress Report
on
The Statewide Plan for Higher Education,
2004-2012
The University of the State of New York
The State Education Department
Albany, New York 12234
November 2008
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
Regents of The University
Robert M. Bennett, Chancellor, B.A., M.S. Tonawanda
Merryl H. Tisch, Vice Chancellor, B.A., M.A., Ed.D. New York
Saul B. Cohen, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. New Rochelle
James C. Dawson, A.A., B.A., M.S., Ph.D. Peru
Anthony S. Bottar, B.A., J.D. Syracuse
Geraldine D. Chapey, B.A., M.A., Ed.D. Belle Harbor
Arnold B. Gardner, B.A., LL.B. Buffalo
Harry Phillips, 3rd, B.A., M.S.F.S. Hartsdale
Joseph E. Bowman, Jr., B.A., M.L.S., M.A., M.Ed., Ed.D Albany
James R. Tallon, Jr., B.A., M.A. Binghamton
Milton L. Cofield, B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D. Rochester
Roger B. Tilles, B.A., J.D. Great Neck
Karen Brooks Hopkins, B.A., M.F.A. Brooklyn
Charles R. Bendit, B.A. Manhattan
Betty A. Rosa, B.A., M.S. in Ed., M.S. in Ed., M.Ed., Ed.D…………………………. Bronx
Lester W. Young, Jr., B.S., M.S., Ed. D ……………………………………………….. Oakland Gardens
President of The University and Commissioner of Education
Richard P. Mills
Senior Deputy Commissioner of Education, P-16
Johanna Duncan-Poitier
Associate Commissioner for the Office of Higher Education
Joseph P. Frey
The State Education Department does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race, gender, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or sexual orientation in its educational programs, services and activities. Portions of this publication can be made available in a variety of formats, including braille, large print or audio tape, upon request. Inquiries concerning this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the Department’s Office for Diversity, Ethics, and Access, Room 530, Education Building, Albany, NY 12234. Requests for additional copies of this publication may be made by contacting the Publications Sales Desk, Room 309, Education Building, Albany, NY 12234.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Letter of Transmittal 7
Summary of Findings 8
Introduction 15
A. Maximizing Success for All Higher Education Students 17
1. High Educational Quality 17
2. Articulation 31
3. Affordability 38
4. Closing Performance Gaps 50
5. Students with Disabilities 64
B. Smooth Student Transition from PreK-12 to Higher Education 70
6. Preparation for College 70
7. Information and Assistance in Preparing for College 80
C. Meeting New York’s Needs through Graduate Programs
and through Research 87
8. Strong Graduate Programs to Meet the State’s Needs 87
9. Creation of New Knowledge through Research 95
D. Qualified Professionals for Every Community throughout the State 101
10. An Adequate Supply of Qualified Professionals 101
11. An Adequate Supply of Qualified Teachers, School Leaders,
and other School Professionals 105
E. A Balanced and Flexible Regulatory Environment to Support
Excellence 121
12. Encouraging a Highly Effective System 121
13. Funding a Highly Effective System 130
Figures and Tables
Page
Figure 1. NYS 6-Year Baccalaureate Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity,
All Students 53
Figure 2. NYS 6-Year Baccalaureate Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity,
Opportunity Program Students 54
Figure 3. Liberty Partnership Program Data 79
Table 1. Fall degree-Credit Enrollment in Institutions of Higher Education 16
Table 2. New York State: Racial/Ethnic Distribution of Population, 2006;
2005-06 High School Graduates; and Fall 2006 Higher Education
Enrollment 16
Table 3. First-Time Students in Baccalaureate Programs at Four-Year
Institutions Persisting from their First to Second Year, Fall 2004 to
Fall 2005, Fall 2005 to Fall 2006, and Fall 2006 to Fall 2007, by
Sector 19
Table 4. First-Time Students in Associate Degree Programs at Two-Year
Institutions Persisting from their First to Second Year, Fall 2004 to
Fall 2005, Fall 2005 to Fall 2006, and Fall 2006 to Fall 2007, by
Sector 20
Table 5. Proportion of First-Time Entrants Earning Baccalaureate Degrees
from the Same Institution in Six Years, by sector 21
Table 6. Proportion of First-Time Entrants Earning Associate Degrees from
the same Institution in Three Years, by Sector 21
Table 7. First-Time Entrants Earning Degrees from Some Institution, including
Transfers to Another New York Institution 21
Table 8. State University of New York, Baccalaureate Graduation Rate for All
Matriculated Entering Students, 2004 – 2007 23
Table 9. Placement of Graduates of Occupational Associate Degree and
Certificate Programs, Institutions Aided under the Carl D.
Perkins Vocational-Technical Education Act, 2003 – 2005 25
Table 10. Ratio of Full-Time Undergraduate transfers from Two-Year Colleges
to Full-Time Undergraduate Enrollment at Two-Year Colleges in the
Preceding Year, 2003, 2005, 2007 32
Table 11. State University of New York, Ratio of Full-Time Undergraduate
Transfers to Full-Time Undergraduates at Two-Year Colleges the Year
Before, Fall 2003 – Fall 2007 33
Table 12. Full-Time Undergraduates Enrolled at New York Four-Year
Institutions who Transferred from New York Two-Year Institutions 33
Table 13. State University of New York, Students Transferring into SUNY
Four-Year Institutions fro Two-Year Institutions, Fall 2002 – Fall 2007 35
Table 14. Full-Time Undergraduate Transfers from Institutions Outside the State,
2005 and 2007, by Sector and Level of New York Institution 37
Table 15. Annual Undergraduate Tuition and Fees, by Sector,
2001-02 – 2007-08 40
Table 16. Percent Change in Undergraduate Tuition and Fees, by Sector,
2001-02 – 2007-08 40
Table 17. Student Financial Aid at New York Colleges and Universities
2003-04 – 2005-06 43
Table 18. Proportion of Undergraduates Receiving TAP Awards or Pell
Grants, 2003-04 and 2005-06, by Level and Sector of Institution 44
Table 19. Undergraduate Need-Based Grants Provided by Selected States,
FTE Undergraduate Enrollment, and Average Grant per FTE,
2006-07 47
Table 20. Matriculated Full-Time Entrants Earning Baccalaureate Degrees
in 6 years from Institution Originally Entered, by Racial/Ethnic Category,
2003 – 2007 52
Table 21. Matriculated Full-Time Entrants through Opportunity Programs
Earning Baccalaureate degrees in 6 Years from the Institution Originally
Entered, by Racial/Ethnic Category, 2003 – 2007 52
Table 22. Matriculated Full-Time Entrants Earning Associate degrees in 3
Years from Institution Originally Entered, by Racial/Ethnic Category,
2003 – 2007 54
Table 23. Matriculated Full-Time Entrants through Opportunity Programs
Earning Associate degrees in 3 years from the Institution Originally
Entered, by Racial/Ethnic Category, 2003 – 2007 55
Table 24. State University of New York EOP Graduation Rates, 2001 – 2005 56
Table 25. First-Time Baccalaureate Students Persisting from their First to
Second Year, Fall 2004 to Fall 2005, Fall 2005 to Fall 2006, and Fall
2006 to Fall 2007, by Racial/Ethnic Category 56
Table 26. First-Time Baccalaureate Students Admitted through Opportunity
Programs Persisting from their First to Second Year, Fall 2004 to
Fall 2005, Fall 2005 to Fall 2006, and Fall 2006 to Fall 2007, by
Racial/Ethnic Category 57
Table 27. First-Time Associate Degree Students Persisting from their First to
Second Year, Fall 2004 to Fall 2005, Fall 2005 to Fall 2006, Fall 2006
to Fall 2007, by Racial/Ethnic Category 57
Table 28. First-Time Associate Degree Students Admitted through