Planning for the Future
Jan 19, 2016
Planning for the Future
FLC Strategic Plan: 2012-2016VISION: We strive to be the finest public liberal arts college in the western United States.
MISSION: Fort Lewis College offers accessible, high quality, baccalaureate liberal arts education to a diverse student population, preparing citizens for the common good in an increasingly complex world.
FLC Strategic Plan: 2012-2016CORE VALUES:Student success is at the center of all college endeavors. The college is dedicated to the highest quality liberal arts education that develops the whole person for success in life and work.
• Academic freedom is the foundation for learning and advancement of knowledge.• Diversity is a source or renewal and vitality. The college is committed to developing
capacities for living together in a democracy, the hallmark of which is individual, social, and cultural diversity. The college is further dedicated to our historical mission to educate the nation’s Native Americans.
• Informed and engaged citizens are essential to the creation of a civil and sustainable society.• Service to Southwest Colorado and the Four Corners area, including access to the college, is
a public trust.• Connected knowing, independent learning, and collaborative learning are basic to being
well educated.• Evaluation of all functions is necessary for improvement and continual renewal.
Increase Student SuccessStrategic Plan Goal #1: Increase Student Success
• Improve student retention and graduation rates– Improve student advising– Require students to select their majors no later than their third term– Provide a clear curriculum map to graduation– Relate curricular and co-curricular activities more closely to each other– Promote Study Abroad and International/Foreign Exchange– Improve freshman experiences
• Enhance support for excellence in teaching– Explore opportunities for a Center for Teaching and Learning– Assessment– Create a uniform faculty review process– Create faculty profiles
• Develop other outcome measures– Investigate other key performance indicators for student success– Improve faculty compensation
Develop Areas of StrengthStrategic Plan Goal #2: Develop selected programs in areas of strength—ones with significant market demand and which will operate at a surplus within a reasonable time
• Focus on targeted graduate degree programs– Education– Business
• Focus on undergraduate professional programs
• Focus on selected post baccalaureate certificate programs
• Focus on degree completion program
• Review curriculum for streamlining and deletion of programs which are weak and/or lack demand– Create curriculum architecture map– Manage the margins
PedagogyStrategic Plan Goal #3: Implement pedagogically appropriate technologies for the curriculum and the population that the courses are currently serving
• Develop and support alternative curriculum and instructional delivery models including both on-line courses and hybrid courses
• Increase flexibility in course models (e.g., evening, summer, cohort, etc.)
Enrollment ManagementStrategic Plan Goal #4: Enhance the comprehensive undergraduate enrollment management plan
• Develop specific recruitment initiatives to increase effectiveness for overall student enrollment and for various populations of students (e.g., Hispanics, Native Americans) with specific targets of two percent per year
• Assess the discount rate with a goal of increasing net tuition revenue
• Emphasize Fort Lewis College’s identity as a public liberal arts college with a commitment to Native American education
• Refine the marketing plan to promote Fort Lewis College and consider a name change– Refine the marketing plan to promote Fort Lewis College – Consider a name change
Assess Efficiency & EffectivenessStrategic Plan Goal #5: Continuously assess the efficiency and effectiveness of all programs and services at Fort Lewis College
• Provide for the long-term fiscal sustainability of the college
• Develop a budget model and benchmarks to support this plan which are fiscally responsible
• Establish a process to update the strategic plan annually, and relate it explicitly to the budget and benchmarks
• Create a college-wide evaluation schedule
• Develop a culture of urgency and accountability consistent with these goals
Capitalize on LocationStrategic Plan Goal #6: Capitalize on Fort Lewis College’s location
• Develop and enhance relationships with the surrounding area schools, organizations, and businesses – Area schools– Organizations– Businesses
• Use the natural advantages of the Durango area wherever possible in planning the college’s curricular and co-curricular offerings. Invest in and promote those academic programs, athletic programs, and co-curricular activities that take advantage of our strategic location
FLC Strategic Planning CommitteeAdministration:Dene ThomasBarbara MorrisGlenna SextonSteve SchwartzKen PepionCarol SmithDoug LyonLinda SchottMaureen Brandon Community Members:Steve ShortChuck CarsonGordon Thomas
Students:Adam BetancourtAmber NeumannAlysha GuthrieJacob BrettinNatalie Janes
Faculty:Jim CrossChuck RiggsHeidi SteltzerAnne McCarthyRob MilofskyRyan HaalandJustin McBrayerMajel BoxerAna HaleStephanie OwingsSuzanne WilhelmSimon WallsEric HugginsRichard FultonLloyd ChittendenCameron CooperAyla MooreJennifer TrujilloSharon SearsCarl LienertShere Byrd
Amy Wendland
Staff:Michele PetersonRichard MillerMatt McGlameryWayne KjonaasHaeryon KimYvonne BilinskiJeff DuPontShirena LongMarc GoldfarbMitch DavisConnie RauenCarolyn HagenGary HunterMargie Deane Gray
FLC CommitteesAcademic Standards Committee:
Beverly Chew, Chair
Jim Collier
Elaine Labach
Erich McAlister
Justin McBrayer
Carrie Meyer
Dawn Mulhern
Delilah Orr, Vice Chair
Scott White
Andy Burns
Crystal Fankhauser (Matthew Krichman is transitioning to her position)
Susan Foster
Kathy Kendall
Matthew Krichman
Karen Nakayama
Theresa Rodriguez
Jenn Wagnon
Assessment Committee:
Erik Juergensmeyer
Sarah Roberts-Cady
Peter McCormickBob Stremba
Jennifer Stollman
Janice Templeton
Richard Miller
Curriculum Committee:
Suzanne Wilhelm
Sherry Barnes
John Gadbois
John Baranski
Olivia Burkhart
Paul Booth
Kristine Greer
Pam Arbeeny
Gerald Crawford
Nathan Guss
Katherine Jetter
Elaine Labach
Stephanie Vie
FLC CommitteesEvaluation Task Force:Leslie GoldsteinSusan MossStephanie OwingsCarl LienertRyan HaalandRobert MilofskyMary Ann EricksonKristine GreerGordon Cheesewright Advising Committee:Andrew BurnsCarol SmithBeverly ChewGinny DavisMary Ann GoffKim HannulaAnthony HolmquistAnne McCarthyKaori TakanoCompensation/Equity Sub-
Committee Task Force:Deb WalkerChuck RiggsJohn BaranskiRyan HaalandAngie RochatMatt McGlameryJeff DupontMichele Peterson First Year Experience/EGC Task Force:Justin McBrayerMarc GoldfarbAyla MooreLes SommervilleKathy Fine-DareGary GianninyPeter McCormickBridget Irish Learning Management/Technology Sub-Committee:
Matt McGlameryRick MullCarrie MeyerChiara CannellaSusan Moss (representing Evaluation Task Force)Ken PepionJanice Templeton
Strategic Planning
Academic AffairsStrategic Milestones
Strategic Planning
Enrollment/Retention
20002001
20022003
20042005
20062007
20082009
2010 (est)
020,00040,00060,00080,000
100,000120,000140,000
State-Wide
20002001
20022003
20042005
20062007
20082009
2010 (est)
3,400
3,600
3,800
4,000
4,200
4,400
Fort Lewis College
Undergraduate Enrollment in Colorado: Four-Year Institutions
Source: DHE/SURDS
Fort Lewis College Enrollment:
20012002
20032004
20052006
20072008
20092010
20110
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
New Mexico Reciprocal ProgramIn-state Native AmericanOut-of-state Native Amer-icanOut-of-state ResidentIn-state Resident
Fort Lewis College Enrollment: By Year and Residency
2001-02
2002-03
2003-04
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-160
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
WhiteHispanicAfrican AmericanAsianAm. Indian
Regional Demographics: Colorado HS Grads
Source: WICHE (2008)
2002-03
2003-04
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-160
2,0004,0006,0008,000
10,00012,00014,00016,00018,00020,000
WhiteHispanicAfrican American AsianAm. Indian
Regional Demographics: New Mexico HS Grads
Source: WICHE (2008)
2002-03
2003-04
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-160
100,000200,000300,000400,000500,000600,000700,000800,000
WhiteHispanicAfrican American AsianAm. Indian
Regional Demographics: Western USA HS Grads
Source: WICHE (2008)
20012003
20052007
20092011
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
In-state Resident
20012003
20052007
20092011
0100200300400500600700800900
1000
Out-of-state Resident
Enrollment by Residency - cont
20012003
20052007
20092011
0100200300400500600700800900
Out-of-state Native Amer-ican
20012003
20052007
20092011
020406080
100120140
New Mexico Reciprocal Program
Enrollment by Residency - cont
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 20110
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
1600
AHSSNBSSOBAOther
Measures: Enrollment
2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-110
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
1600
AHSSNBSSOBA
Measures: Student Full-Year Equivalent
2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-110
50
100
150
200
250
AHSSNBSSOBA
Measures: Degrees
Male Female Overall0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
55%62%
58%
43%50%
46%39%
46%42%
Retention Yr 2Retention Yr 3Retention Yr 4
Retention (2007 cohort)
2007 2008 2009 2010*40%
45%
50%
55%
60%
65%
70%
75%
80%
55% 54%
60%62%
62%
67% 66%68%
58%60%
63%65%
MaleFemaleOverall
*2010 figures are Preliminary
First-Year Retention (by cohort year)
Graduation Rates (2004 cohort)
Male Female White Native American
Hispanic
Four Years 0.14 0.25 NaN 0.23 0.1 0.14
Five Years 0.3 0.390000000000001
NaN 0.390000000000001
0.19 0.37
Six Years 0.34 0.42 NaN 0.42 0.23 0.390000000000001
3%
13%
23%
33%
43%
2002 2003 2004
White 0.37 0.37 0.42
Nat. Am. 0.17 0.21 0.23
Hisp. 0.34 0.3 0.390000000000001
5%
15%
25%
35%
45%
Graduation Rate Trends (6 year rates)
Strategic Planning
Complete College Information
www.completecollege.org
Workforce and Economy• Degree attainment is an imperative for students and families, and also for the future of
the state and its economy. A college degree increases personal income and economic strength, levels of workforce participation, health, productivity and dollars to the state, as well as volunteerism and civic, cultural and artistic involvement. In addition, college degree attainment decreases rates of incarceration, as well as participation in Medicaid and other social service programs. A study by CEOs for Cities found that, for the Denver area alone, increasing four-year degree attainment by 1% has the potential to add $1.8 billion to the city’s economy. Statewide, that number is estimated to be several billions of dollars.
• Similarly, improving the number of residents with degrees statewide is crucial in order to meet the future jobs and workforce needs of the state. According to a recent study, Colorado ranks 5th among the states for the percentage of jobs in 2018 that will require a postsecondary education and 3rd for those that will require a bachelor’s degree. Colorado simply does not have enough degreed adults to meet these demands. Having a more educated workforce better positions Colorado to be competitive in the marketplace of the future.
Affordability/AccessWhile paying for a college degree can seem like a daunting task, many options exist to help students achieve their goals. In fact, the good news is that, according to the College Board’s Trends in College Pricing 2010 report, “because of increases in grant aid and tax benefits, average net tuition and fee prices are lower in 2010-11 than they were five years earlier, after adjusting for inflation.”
P-20• P-20 is a holistic approach to education that looks at degree attainment as the
culmination of a continuous process – from pre-school through higher education. Its goal is to ensure a seamless, integrated educational experience for all students in order to provide them with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in the 21st century economy.
• In 2007, Gov. Ritter established the P-20 Education Coordinating Council to address education reform in the state of Colorado. Co-chaired by Lt. Gov. Barbara O’Brien, the Council has worked to develop recommendations to address the Governor’s long-term goals of reducing the high school dropout rate, cutting achievement gaps and helping more Colorado students continue their educations beyond high school.
Completion• Completing a higher education degree creates many career opportunities for an individual that
otherwise might not be available. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, having a college degree nearly doubles a person’s annual earnings. Census Bureau data showed that Americans age 18 and older with a bachelor’s degree earned an average of $51,554, while those with a high school diploma earned $28,645. Over the course of a lifetime, college graduates earn up to 85 % more than those who only earn a high school diploma.
• In addition, college graduates have more jobs to choose from than those who don’t pursue education beyond high school. It is estimated that by 2018, 67% of all jobs in Colorado will require some postsecondary training. In particular, the report found that 81% of the new jobs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics occupations will require an associate’s degree or higher.
• It is estimated that today there are 650,000 Coloradans who have earned some college credits, but left school without a degree. There are many efforts at the state, higher education institution and corporate levels to reach out to these students and help them finish their degrees. Completing just a fraction of these degrees could have a massive impact on the state’s economy.
Compete College Action Plans• Develop and implement aggressive state and campus-level action plans for meeting
the state's college completion goals, including strategies to:• Ensure all students are ready to start and succeed in freshman credit courses.• Redesign remediation efforts to substantially improve success.• Increase the number of students completing on-time.• Develop new, shorter and faster pathways to degrees and credentials of value in the
labor market.• Utilize available financial resources to provide incentives to students and colleges for
progress and completion.• Use consistent data and progression measures to create a culture that values
completion. This includes:• Using common metrics for measuring and reporting progress.• Publicly reporting year one benchmark data and annual progress on college
completion, progression, transfer, job placement and earnings, and cost and affordability measures.
• Disaggregating data by level and type of degree/credential, age, race, and income.
Colorado is moving towards performance funding. Many states
have already adopted it.
Strategic Planning
Financial Information
“Twelve years from now, Colorado will generate only enough sales, income and other general-purpose tax revenue to pay for the three largest programs in the General Fund – public schools, health care and prisons. There will be no tax revenue for public colleges and universities, no money for the state court system, nothing for child-protection services, nothing for youth corrections, nothing for state crime labs and nothing for other core services of state government.” ------ Center for Colorado’s Economic Future
As Has Been Noted…..
State of ColoradoRevenues vs. Expenditures
General Fund RevenueBy Source
• Over the past 10 years, the increase in Native American funding has supplanted the reduction in state funding.
• State funding in FY 2011-12 is slightly less than it was 10 years ago.• State funding is down over $3.4 M from the high point in FY 2009-10.
(The College is projecting another decrease in FY 2012-13 of over $1.0 M.)
State Funding33%
Tuition45%
NA Funding17%
Other Revenue5%
FY 2001-02
State Funding
21%
Tuition46%
NA Funding27%
Other Revenue6%
FY 2011-12 - Budget
State FundingDependency
• State funding is at approximately the same level as it was 10 years ago. Over the same time period, the Native American appropriation has increased 140%.
• While Fort Lewis College has significantly increased its tuition over the past 10 years, the increase in Native American funding has kept us reliant upon the state.
• Considering both state funding and the Native American appropriation, in FY 2011-12 Fort Lewis College will receive almost 50% of its revenue from the state – this situation is NOT sustainable.
State Funding as a % ofTotal General Fund Revenue
FY 2009-10
While all the institutions shown are dependent on the state for funding, the smaller, regional schools show the highest dependency on state funds.
WESTERN
FORT LEWIS
ADAMS
CSU-P
METRO
MESA
UNC
UCCS
MINES
0.0% 10.0% 20.0% 30.0% 40.0% 50.0% 60.0% 70.0%
State Funding as a % of Total
Revenue/FundingFuture
• Fort Lewis College must become less dependent upon the state for its funding.
• As states reduce their budgets, the trend nationally is that institutions of higher education are becoming more tuition dependent.
• We must diversify our revenue streams. How?• Tuition – rate increases & enrollment growth• Fundraising/Endowment Spending• Public/Private Partnerships• Grants & Contracts• Other?
Fort Lewis CollegeTuition Rates
2001-02
2002-03
2003-04
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13 - Est
2013-14 - Est
2014-15 - Est
2015-16 - Est
$0
$2,000
$4,000
$6,000
$8,000
$10,000
$12,000
$14,000
$16,000
$18,000
ResidentNon-Resident
Fiscal Year
• Over the 10 year period from FY 2001-02 to FY 2011-12, resident tuition has increased 126%. Non-resident tuition has increased 81% over the same time period.
• Assuming the college’s Financial Accountability Plan (FAP) is fully implemented, resident tuition will increase another 54% between now and FY 2015-16.
FY 11-12 Tuition & FeesDisplayed High to Low by Resident Tuition
Metro State College
Western State College
Fort Lewis College
Adams State College
CSU - Pueblo
Colorado Mesa University
Northern Colorado
UC - Denver
UC - Co Springs
CSU
UC - Boulder
Co School of Mines
$0 $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000 $25,000 $30,000 $35,000Resident
Non-Resident
Within the State of Colorado, Fort Lewis College has the third lowest Resident Tuition & Fees and is in the middle of all schools shown in Non-Resident Tuition & Fees.
Maximizing Our Location
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Extra Curricular• Cycling Club and other clubs• Outdoor Pursuits• Others
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