ࡱ> jlghi "Rbjbj ."Jhhhhh||||P,|A|^> rAtAtAtAtAtAtA$CGFfAhAhhAFhhrArAz.00Y F/^AA0A`/FcF400Fh?dAAAF .:   ACF Report, February 3, 2017 This report concerns three meetings involving higher education: the WV Higher Education Policy Commission meeting, followed by the Charleston Gazette Reporters Forum on the Future of Higher Education, and the Advisory Council of Faculty Meeting at the HEPC Building. Links are provided below for details. West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission Meeting, 9:00 a.m., Technology Park, Charleston, WV A range of items were dealt with on the HEPC agenda ( HYPERLINK "http://www.wvhepc.edu/inside-the-commission/meetings/" http://www.wvhepc.edu/inside-the-commission/meetings/), including the following: Chairmans Report: Chair Berry shared some of the accomplishments of the HEPC. He noted with pride the increased retention and graduation rates. STEM graduates are up 12%. Dr. Greens work was praised, noting Fifteen to Finish has been very successful in getting students through college more expeditiously. Transfer and articulation has improved to facilitate students expeditious graduation. Graduation rates are increasing (over 13,700 graduates), with four-year graduation rates up 5%. Likewise the Co-requisite Program success rate, with an 80% English co.requisite pass rate and 67% math co.requisite entry-level pass rate, is an unqualified success in the CTCC classes. The universities are following suit and instituting the more expeditious co-requsite model for entry-level classes to replace developmental classes and even the more time-consuming stretch classes. Berry noted that more students are remaining in the state after graduation, and theyre benefitting from PROMISE and other grant programs in greater numbers; it is also gratifying to know that 80% of Promise recipients eventually return to the State. The higher education impact on the state economy is immense, including in taxes that come from state higher education employees. More higher education employees are contributing to the state coffers than are coal miners. Chair Berry also welcomed the new Education Secretary Gayle Manchin into her position and seat on the HEPC. Chancellors Report: Chancellor Hill began by talking about how institutions have gone to great effort to decrease their costs in order to meet budget mandates. He added that higher education was now at the limit of absorbing cuts (16% over the last three years). With the current 2% reduction in funding, institutions will need to share resources and employees (online library consortium, career services sharing, bookstores, grant writing, faculty, administration, IT, etc. are all part of sharing that will be necessary for savings). At the same time, Dr. Hill noted that the HEPC had tried to reduce central reporting, rules, and demands across the system. Grants from Complete College America, ARC, and other sources are being tapped into. Increased international student enrollment is a huge effort, despite national political concerns. More than 4000 international students are now enrolled in the 23 higher education institutions in WV. These students provide resources and experiences for all. The HEPC and its institutions are working with international students to meet the challenges of the new Administration. The HEPC and Educational Alliance have joined forces in a program called Make Cents West Virginia,  HYPERLINK "http://makecentswv.org/" http://makecentswv.org/, which assists in financial literacy in classrooms. The goal is to increase financial literacy by 50% among high school students as they deal with the challenges of finding funding for higher education. This mentoring approach has phenomenal impact on students, reported Chancellor Hill. Hill concluded with a nod to the Gear-UP program and its successes, which was highlighted later in the meeting when James Ikie Brooks, a student who benefitted from Gear-Up, talked about how this program has changed his life. Mr. Brooksthe son of a parent who died from opioid overdose and a parent who was jailed for opioid useat 15 was provided assistance and mentoring by Gear-Up. Council of Presidents Report: The Presidents met with the Justice transition team and conveyed the following: 1) that higher education will be crucial in turning around the state economically; 2) that a range of programs could be initiated to engage business in higher education, i.e., businesses should be given tax incentives or credits to develop internships and job shadow programs; 3) that cuts are now no longer sustainable without layoffs. The Presidents also noted that KRONOS is a concern which is creating double work for staff. PEIA is a huge shadow looming on the horizon, and the Presidents are asking for greater flexibility regarding human resources (75/25 rules for non-classified employees, etc). Updates from Constituent Group: Advisory Council of Faculty: Marybeth Beller (Marshall) followed up from the last HEPC report by reiterating faculty concern for securing a steady stream of funding for higher education, at the heart of innovation and updating the curricula for the new economic world we live in. She also noted that improved retention and eliminating developmental courses has been a boon for our students and for us. Marybeth responded to HEPC questions last meeting about faculty involvement in program review. Vice Chair Ferrell responded, to suggest that faculty involvement in BOGs and BOG access to faculty members were essential. V. Access, Success, and Impact Portion of Meeting: The following topics closed out the meeting, including a short review of the WV Higher Education Report Card: see all pertinent details on the agenda at  HYPERLINK "http://www.wvhepc.edu/inside-the-commission/meetings/" http://www.wvhepc.edu/inside-the-commission/meetings/ (click agenda). Brian Weingate reported on the 2016 Financial Aid, noting the big push helping students fill out FAFSA forms. Thirty-five percent of all WV high school students have been assisted in filling out the forms. The 2018 Distribution Plan for the West Virginia Higher Education Grant Program was approved. Approval for granting Annual Awards and Summer Awards for the PROMISE Scholarship Program. Weingate noted that a number of PROMISE recipients had increased from 9,782 in 2010-11 to 10,094 in 2014-15. Several curricular items were approved: Bachelor of Science in Engineering Science at ϳԹUniversity; Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology at West Liberty; Approval of the Master of Science in Dental Hygiene at West Liberty. Non-curricular items included the following: Follow-up Program Review Graduation Hours, with Mark Stottler reporting on the 120-hr. mandate. He noted that those few programs that now remain over the 120-hr. rule are influenced by accrediting agencies. Statewide College Access and Success Initiatives Report, with Dr. Green reporting on projects that assisted students submitting their applications to college and encouraging college attendance. These initiatives involve elementary through high school students. Nearly 5000 college applications were submitted from just one event. The 35% completion rate of FASFA submission was again touted. The Five-star Challenge was explained that would assist veterans in applying for higher education and providing assistance. The College Texting Program, a model now for other states, was shared, which serves to help students as they apply and get ready for higher education. These programs have greatly enhanced college access. The Gear-Up program was discussed. 2016 Higher Education Report Card ( HYPERLINK "http://www.wvhepc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2016-Report-Card.pdf" http://www.wvhepc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2016-Report-Card.pdf) was shared. Highlights include enrollment decline but is leveling off. First-time freshman headcount has actually increased by 1%, however. The enrollment decline comes from adults who have re-entered the workforce. First year retention is improving, as are degrees awarded (13,760 degrees conferred), a 5% increase from 2014-16. 2016 Health Sciences and Rural Health Report Card: One comment that struck the group was the need for more graduate nurses to teach. Approval of 2016 Institutional Compact Updates: Dr. Treadway remarked on the 2016 Compact updates. Written updates were asked of the institutions, and measurable outcomes were reported. Highlights include progress in addressing developmental education through co-requisite program. Though enrollment is declining, diversity enrollment is up. Number of STEM degrees awarded is up. The meeting closed with a report on West Virginia Business College Accreditation and Financial Issues. Administrators from WV Business College defended their position. The accrediting body of this institution, ACICS, is tanking and the number of financial irregularities were so numerous that the HEPC voted to suspend after this academic year student grants from the state. Charleston Gazette and Associated Press Forum on Higher Education This is an annual forum to explore a number of topics prior to legislative start-up, the forum conducted by the news media. The panel consisted of Dr. Corley Dennison, HEPC Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs; President Gilbert from Marshall; Dr. McConnell, Provost and Academic Affairs Chief at WVU; and Dr. Ed Welsh, President of U. of Charleston. The forum was arranged with a moderator from the Charleston Gazette posing questions, along with news people from the audience. Some interesting highlights include responses to the following questions: What is the state of Higher Education in WV? Surprisingly, the four panelists were very positive given the 2% budget cut and possibly another. All agreed that higher education had reached the limit of budget cuts without cutting programs and personnel, after a 3-year total of 16% cuts to our budgets; however, we continue to do our jobs very well, with graduation rates up 5% (13,700). Dr. Dennison repeated a catalogue of programs that the HEPC is spear-heading to get students to choose higher education, to keep them in school, to graduate them in four years, and to contribute to the tax base (Transfer and Articulation, Co-requisites for entry-level Math and English, Fifteen to Finish, Gear-Up, Increase in STEM Majors, Five-Star Challenge, PROMISE, etc.) Nonetheless, WV ranks last among the states in terms of percentage of bachelor degrees awarded, so the clear challenge to remedy the economic woes of the state is through higher education. What will be the response of higher education to Governor Justices budget, where there will likely be cuts continuing in order to address the $353 million shortfall? President Gilbert noted that you cant have a crop if you eat your seed corn. Thus the consensus among the panelists was that something bold such as investment rather than devestment needed to be considered for higher education. Everyone also agreed that personnel cuts would have to be considered if more budget cuts were demanded of higher education. What are the biggest problems facing WV? Dr. McConnell noted that drugs (opioids), obesity, and jobs/poverty were the major problems for the State; others agreed. Later the question was asked what higher education was doing to address these problems, and it was surprising how much is being done by the institutions to address these serious problems. How is higher education addressing the poor preparation students are receiving in the public schools (40% of WV seniors need some type of remediation)? Dr. Dennison noted that the HEPC is working with the public schools, and despite the low ACT scores, students are receiving better preparation in both public school (senior year remediation based on test scores) and higher education (Co-requisite support for math and English). How would the higher education system fare under reorganizationthat is, under one university? Dr. Dennison noted that many system commonalities were already on the horizon or happening: utilizing a single library system, common bookstore, common transfer and articulation, common job placement, campus mergers, etc. Dr. McConnell noted that innovation and creativity will be needed, thinking out of the box, re-imagining the idea of the university. Consensus was that even with reorganization, the physical campuses would likely remain in each part of the state, as these offered much more to their communities than degrees. They are economic, cultural, and social centers for most of the small towns and communities they reside in. Would higher education be congenial to fewer regulations in lieu of better funding? Dr. McConnell noted that The Freedom Agenda was very appealing, and all agreed that fewer rules and costly demands of the institution would be appealing. Dr. Dennison reminded us all that most of the rules that come out through the HEPC are mandated by the Legislature. The question also came up about progress on 330 and 439 Personnel legislation to bring consistency among the institutions concerning the staff. No one was interested in addressing the question. What about the question of abolishing the HEPC? The consensus was that the guidance, consistency, stability, as well as the nominal oversight offered by the HEPC was necessary in the system, though this was not a question that concerned Marshall and WVU quite so much. Dr. Dennison pointed out that the $2.6 million budget for the HEPC was very modest considering the leadership and support it offered. What are the institutions doing to assure that the academy is a bastion of free speech? President Gilbert noted that these were not more rude or unruly times than in the past (as the moderator suggested)that the 60s were far ruder. Free speech is essential, and teaching our students how to express themselves and honor the free expression of those with whom they dont agree is part of our job. Advisory Council of Faculty Meeting The final portion of the day was spent in the HEPC office for the ACF meeting, which recapped the previous meetings and planned some strategies for the future. Here are some highlights: Reports on Council and Commission Recent Meetings: Mark Goldstein (Northern) noted that Governor Justice at last weeks meeting had moved from no new taxes during the election to revenue must be raised. The topic of the viability of the CTC Council and HEP Commission was also addressed, with ACF supportive of the order, support, and leadership provided to our institutions by the two councils. Marybeth Beller (Marshall) reported on the HEPC meeting (see above). Report from Chancellor Hill: Dr. Hill gave his assessment on this new administrations and the upcoming legislatures possible actions. The budget is obviously the central issue, out next Wednesday and few hints until then. And because that budget has not been revealed yet, HEPC reaction to it is difficult to frame. Mostly, educating all the new legislators will be a major focus this term. Noting the services that higher education and the HEPC provide is important to share. With additional cuts, there is only one option left: layoffs. The economic impact study is likewise important to share (see  HYPERLINK "http://www.wvhepc.edu/west-virginias-public-higher-education-institutions-have-2-7-billion-impact-on-state/" http://www.wvhepc.edu/west-virginias-public-higher-education-institutions-have-2-7-billion-impact-on-state/). The question came up about access and closing institutions to save money without considering the larger economic impact of our institutions. Chancellor Hill noted that the larger picture of the economic, cultural and sociological impact that higher education institutions bring to a community must always be part of any decision made to close or alter them. The question came up about whether legislators really wanted an educated and thinking population and that perhaps their hostility to, for example, the liberal arts education and their amenableness to the skills (CTC) education could be explained in that hostility. Our job will be to continue to educate them so that they understand that higher education is the economic hope of this beautiful but troubled state. Report from Dr. Corley Dennison: Corley noted the new legislative leadership, including Senator Mann (Senate Education), who was on the Fayette County School Board and is now Senate Chair of Education; Sen. Karnes (Senate Education Vice-Chair). Del. Espinosa is House Education Chair, and Del. Statler is Vice-chair. Senator Hall continues as Finance Chair. Gayle Manchin is the new Secretary of Education. Corley went on to note that course equivalences are coming along: math and science are ready to go. Physics is almost ready. Anatomy and physiology are still working. These will give credibility to the legislative mandate that requires substitutions for courses with 70% common objectives. Legislative Concerns: Shurbutt (Shepherd) reported on progress to get Governor Justice in a meeting with ACF. We are trying to line-up a meeting for March 15. We need to have our agenda set for this discussion, with PEIA, a steady stream of higher education revenue, and support for the HEPC as our central issues at this point. Gun laws, according to Bruce Walker, will be enacted next session that we may have to react to with our institutions. Harry Baxter (Fairmont) reported on the Norquist agreement that demands Republicans to commit to no new taxes. These are some of the issues that a meeting last week with Fairmont legislators addressed. The meeting involved seven legislators, who came to a series of round-table discussions, organized with the legislators moving from table to table for the discussions so that they could not go into election mode. Harry suggested that all ACF reps need to organize something similar, perhaps with senates and SGA in the mix. Chair Goldstein noted that all BOGs are mandated by law to meet with faculty senates once each year to talk with faculty; this is a rule in code. Mark also noted that there is an 8 year term limit (2 four-year terms ) for BOG members. Mark suggested to Dr. Dennison that the HEPC provide a final arbitrating council or entity to facilitate faculty rights and ethical behavior of administrators and faculty (2016/17 ACF issue), a proposal up for further discussion at the next ACF meeting. Shurbutt asked about the certified graduation at all institutions. Both Corley and Chancellor Hill noted there was no rule about graduations being certified. There was some variety in how institutions managed graduation, with some allowing students to walk when they were within 6 hours of achieving the required credits for their degrees. 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Links are provide               2 )0 d   2 )0   &2 )0 below for details.       2 )Y0     2 <`0   @Elephant------ b2 Te:0 West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission Meeting,                 J2 n*0 9:00 a.m., Technology Park, Charleston, WV         2 nw0   @"Arial------@"Arial---------  2 `0   G2 d(0 A range of items were dealt with on the    --- 2 p0 HEPC  2 0 agenda   2 0    2 0 ( 52 0 http://www.wvhepc.edu/inside         2 0 - 2 0 the   2 0 -@ Arial------- @ !-  ------ )2 `0 commission/meetings/      2 0 )--- 22 0 , including the following:   2 0  - @ !`-  @"Arial------------ 2 x0 I.---  2 0  --- %2 0 Chairmans Report      2 0 :--- 2 0   :2 &0 Chair Berry shared some of the    ,2 0 accomplishments of the    2 0   2 0 HEPC.  --- /2 0 He noted with pride the      --- &2 Z0 increased retentio       2  0 n and grad    2 6 0 uation rates   --- 2 0 .  --- 2 0 STEM  ------ 2  0 graduates   ---  2 0   2 0 are  2  0   D2 &0 up 12%. 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