Arkansas State University Selected Institutional Highlights Faculty Conference August 17, 2011 By: G. Daniel Howard, Ph.D. Interim Chancellor.

Arkansas State UniversityArkansas State University

Selected InstitutionalSelected Institutional

HighlightsHighlights

Faculty ConferenceFaculty ConferenceAugust 17, 2011August 17, 2011

By: G. Daniel Howard, Ph.D.Interim Chancellor


OverviewOverview

• History• Institution type• Governance• Budget• Accreditation• Employees• Students Served• Primary Functions• Role and Scope• Civic and Economic Benefit


Enrollment (Fall 2010) – Highest Enrollment (Fall 2010) – Highest Enrollment Ever in ASUJ HistoryEnrollment Ever in ASUJ History

• 10,067 = Undergraduate10,067 = Undergraduate

• 3,371 = Graduate3,371 = Graduate

• 13,438 = TOTAL for ADHE Reporting13,438 = TOTAL for ADHE Reporting

• 394 = English as a Second Language394 = English as a Second Language

• 13,832 = GRAND TOTAL13,832 = GRAND TOTAL


Enrollment (Spring 2011) – Highest Enrollment (Spring 2011) – Highest Spring Enrollment in ASUJ HistorySpring Enrollment in ASUJ History

• 9,528 = Undergraduate9,528 = Undergraduate

• 3,711 = Graduate3,711 = Graduate

• 13,239 = TOTAL for ADHE Reporting13,239 = TOTAL for ADHE Reporting

• 485 = English as a Second Language485 = English as a Second Language

• 13,724 = GRAND TOTAL13,724 = GRAND TOTAL


Spring Enrollment TrendsSpring Enrollment Trends

Annual Annual Cum. Cum. Number Percent Number Percent

Year Headcount Increase Increase Increase Increase

2005 9,791

2006 9,818 27 0.3%

2007 10,007 189 1.9% 216 2.2%

2008 10,333 326 3.3% 542 5.5%

2009 11,061 728 7.0% 1,270 13.0%

2010 12,396 1,335 12.1% 2,605 26.6%

2011 13,239 843 6.8% 3,448 35.2%


Enrollment of Arkansas Residents – Enrollment of Arkansas Residents – Highest in ASU HistoryHighest in ASU History

Fall Arkansas Annual % Annual Cum. # Cum. %Semeste

r Total Increase Increase Increase Increase

2007 9,500

2008 9,998 498 5.2% 498 5.2%

2009 10,474 476 4.8% 974 10.3%

2010 10,761 287 2.9% 1,261 13.3%


Globalization Globalization Bringing the World to ASUBringing the World to ASU

Taking ASU to the WorldTaking ASU to the World


Globalization Globalization • Help American students prepare better for the rigors of a globally connected and highly competitive marketplace

• Provide exposures to different perspectives, cultures, religions, music, food, customs, and traditions

• Encourage American students to strive for higher levels of performance

• Facilitate global thinking and exchanges

• Impact favorably the financial “bottom line” of the university and the community


Globalization Globalization International Student Enrollment

Spring 2011(Actual)• 392= English as a Second Language

• 648= Academic Programs

• 1,040= Total International

International Student EnrollmentMid Spring 2011 (Actual)

• 434 = English as a Second Language

• 648 = Academic Programs

• 1,082 = Total International


Economic Impact of International StudentsEconomic Impact of International Students

Amount Per 100 Students

• $15,000 = Average expenditure per year by international

students at ASU• $1.5 million= Amount expended for

each 100 international students• 2.5 = Economic multiplier• $3.75 million = Amount of economic

benefit to Jonesboro for each 100 international students

• $5.25 million = Total economic impact for each 100 international students enrolled at ASU


Economic Impact of International StudentsEconomic Impact of International Students

Amount Per 1,000 Students• $15,000 = Average expenditure per year by international students

at ASUJ• $15.0 million= Amount expended at ASUJ

for each 1,000 international students• 2.5 = Economic multiplier• $37.5 million = Amount of economic benefit to Jonesboro for each 1,000 international students (indirect)• $52. 5 million = Total economic impact to

Jonesboro for each 1,000 international students enrolled at ASUJ (direct and indirect)


Degrees AwardedDegrees Awarded

Degree 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11

Associate

180

187

197

284

394 601

Bachelor's

1,508

1,438

1,362

1,414

1,552 1,584

Master's

386

382

421

431

667 1,298

Specialist

30

30

31

29

42 52

Doctoral

19

10

9

12

16 14

Total

2,123

2,047

2,020

2,170

2,671 3,549


AccreditationAccreditation

Reaffirmation of Institution-Wide AccreditationReaffirmation of Institution-Wide Accreditation

ASU Self-Study Steering Committee

HLC “Minimum Standards”

Self-Study Consultant

Focus: Assessment and Documentation

of Continuous Quality

Improvement


PlanningPlanning

• Institution-Wide Strategic PlanInstitution-Wide Strategic Plan

•Updating Other PlansUpdating Other Plans

Campus Facilities Master Plan

Information Technology Plan

Emergency and Disaster Action Plan

Enrollment Management Plan

Marketing Plan

Diversity and Globalization Plan

Deferred Maintenance Plan

Campus Safety and Security Plan


Safety and Security Safety and Security Task Force on Campus Security

• Collegiate Park Apartments Install vehicle and pedestrian gates Install video cameras and recording equipment

• Upgrade campus lighting

• Expand student patrol service

• Increase the number of emergency phones and ensure that all stations are painted red

• Update emergency procedures handbook

• Trim back shrubs/elevate tree canopies

• Increase safety and security messages and training on campus

• Add UPD Officers (N=3 over three years)

• Encourage City to add a police precinct

Budgeted Funds

$350,000

Arkansas State UniversityArkansas State UniversityConstruction (New)Construction (New)

• Humanities and Social Sciences Building $32 million to $34 million $4 million expended Balance from state funding and/or gift(s)

• ABI Commercialization Center (ABI-COM) ≈ $1.75 million – Federal appropriation Anticipated Completion: Summer 2011

• Railroad Overpass $17.1 million - Federal appropriation and local

contributions Phase I completed: January 2011 (Aggie to span

two railroad tracks - northernmost) Phase II completion: February 2012 (Matthews to

span one railroad track - southernmost)• Residence Halls (Living Learning Communities)

$5.76 million – bonding (100 beds) ROTC – Completed: August 15, 2010 STEM – Completed: September 15, 2010


Construction (Renovations)Construction (Renovations)

• Laboratories Biology Chemistry Engineering $2 million- Federal Economic Stimulus Funds Completed: June 2011

• International English Studies Building ≈ $1.75 million- ESL revenue Phase I: Completed fall semester 2010 Phase II: Onset of fall semester 2011

• Nursing and Health Professions $350,000 - Carry over and plant funds Completion: February 2011

Arkansas State UniversityArkansas State UniversityRankingRanking

• ASUJ is now ranked among the top southern regional institutions of higher education in the United States

• Benefits of this ranking include:

Objective measure of high quality

Enhanced reputation within and outside of the university

Ability to attract a larger number of highly qualified students domestically and internationally Advantages in recruiting and retaining the best

and brightest faculty, staff and administrators Value to ASUJ -- PRICELESS

Arkansas State UniversityArkansas State UniversityOther RecognitionsOther Recognitions

• Among top 10 institutions of higher education for friendliness to veterans by Military Times EDGE Magazine

• Selected by the editors of Military Advanced Education (MAE) for listing in Top Military-Friendly Colleges &

Universities, 4th Annual Guide, 2010-201

Contributing Factors

Beck PRIDE Center

ROTC Program

Office of Veterans’ Services

Arkansas State UniversityArkansas State UniversityPoints of PridePoints of Pride

• Highest undergraduate admission standards • Highest enrollment • Highest number of Arkansans enrolled• Highest number of degrees awarded• Highest number of credit hours produced• Highest ACT profile of students• Highest number of students attending ASU from top 25% of high school class• Highest ranking in America’s Best Colleges• Highest amount of externally funded research and sponsored programs• Highest freshman to sophomore retention rate• Highest graduation rate of student athletes• Highest number of students in the honors program• Highest number of freshmen in the honors program• Lowest percentage of students needing remedial math, English, and reading• Lowest percentage of students requiring 6th to 9th grade remediation• Highest number of students residing in residence halls• Highest number of students enrolled in complete distance learning programs• Highest number of international students• Highest number of students in the English as a Second Language Program


Thank Thank you!you!

Arkansas State University Selected Institutional Highlights Faculty Conference August 17, 2011 By: G. Daniel Howard, Ph.D. Interim Chancellor.

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