The Wellington Group July 16-18, 2007 Chicago, Illinois

1. The Wellington GroupJuly 16-18, 2007Chicago, Illinois Addressing Economic Needs Through National, Regional and Community-Based Strategies Tad Perry Executive Director South Dakota Board of Regents

2. The environment for higher educations role in addressing economic needs 50 sub-national structures rather than a national structure

3. Diversity of sub-national structures • Governing- 22 states • Coordinating- 25 states • Mixed- 5 states

4. Diversity of Higher Education Institutions • Public 4-year 634 • Public 2-year 1,086 • Private 4-year 1,896 • Private 2-year 620 • Total 4,236

5. Role of Higher Education in Economic Activity [Richard Lester, MIT] • Educating People—the Workforce • Creating codified knowledge—Innovation and dissemination • Problem solving for industry—Application of knowledge • Providing public space—networks of intellectual capital and creating supportive culture

6. Context of higher education policy in addressing economic needs • The sum of institutional activities and efforts probably does not always make for a coherent state policy. • The sum of state activities and efforts probably does not always make for a coherent national policy. • Fragmented activities and efforts of states when built on current workforce and economic structures are not always policies connected to a future workforce or economy.

7. State of South Dakota • Small rural state—760,000 people • Single Governing Board for public universities

8. South Dakota Northern State University Black Hills State University Dakota State University South Dakota School of Mines & Technology South Dakota State University University of South Dakota

9. South Dakota population change2000-2025

10. 10,000 6,519 5,000 2,704 1,065 389 66 32 0 18 to 24 25 to 44 (5,000) White (10,000) African-American Hispanic/Latino (12,689) (15,000) Other (14,549) (20,000) South Dakota’s Demographic Landscape: Projected Population Change, 2005-2025 SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau

11. Population Projections - Percent Change from 2000 to 2025 Traditional College Age (18 to 24) - 2000

12. South Dakota Service Regions

13. Establishing a Policy Agenda • Roundtables—1995 • Town Meetings—2001 • Opportunities Report/Plan--2001-3 • Workforce Summits--2006

14. 1996—Higher Education System Policy Goals Reinvestment Through Efficiencies - System Goals • Technology Infrastructure • Redesign of Curriculum • Protecting Assets • Economic Development • Linkages to K-12 Education • Invest in Change • Centers of Excellence

15. 1997 Higher Education System Policy Goals Higher Education Funding Framework - Policy Goals • Access • Increase Enrollment in Programs Important for Economic Growth • Academic Improvement • Human Resources • Faculty Professional Development • Collaboration • Current Technology Infrastructure • Current Facilities and Equipment • External Funds

16. 2003 Higher Education System Policy Goals Policy Goals for the Unified System of Public Higher Education • Access: Every qualified South Dakotan shall have access to public postsecondary education. • Academic Quality and Performance: South Dakota public universities and special schools shall provide a quality educational experience. • State Wealth: South Dakota’s public universities shall engage in activities designed to enhance the state’s long-term economy. • Efficiency: South Dakota public universities and special schools shall continue to seek means for improving efficiency in the delivery of educational services.

17. 2004—Governor's Policy Goals Governor’s 2010 Economic Development Initiative http://www.2010initiative.com GOAL THREE: Become a Recognized Leader in Research and Technology Development by 2010

18. 2005—Governor’s Policy Goals Governor’s 2010 Education Initiative http://www.2010education.com Goal 2: By 2010, South Dakota will be first in the nation for the percentage of students going on to college, technical school or advanced training. Goal 3: By 2010, the postsecondary education system will fully meet the needs of the state's changing economy and its citizens. • Increase numbers of persons with postsecondary education • University – Technical Institute Articulation Agreements • 10% increase in university associate degree graduates • 20% increase in graduates of bachelor’s programs • Double number of persons 25 and older in postsecondary education • Improve university student retention rates

19. 2005 Governor’s Policy Goals Governor’s 2010 Education Initiative – Continued http://www.2010education.com • Support postsecondary education programs designed to enhance the state's long-term economy. • Double number of Ph.D. programs • Double number of Ph.D. graduates • Enhance Ph.D. program support infrastructure • Achieve national average of persons with graduate degrees • Double the number of students receiving South Dakota Opportunity Scholarships.

20. Major Accomplishments—Educating the people • High school graduation requirements revised • Competitiveness for Talent • SD Opportunity Scholarship – to retain the best student • Tuition for non-residents reduced – attract students from other states • Expand Access for Non-Traditional Students • Additional degree programs approved for off-campus delivery • Off-campus facility plans – Sioux Falls, Pierre, Rapid City • System coordination of distance delivery of courses

21. Major Accomplishments--Creating codified knowledge—Innovation and dissemination • Investments in Knowledge and Innovation • New Ph.D. Programs – funds from State & Universities • 2010 Research Centers – grants from State to universities • Research and Commercialization Council

22. Major Accomplishments—Creating a place Entrepreneurship programs at every university

23. Lessons learned in creating and sustaining a policy for addressing economic needs • Sustainability Through Institutionalization • Stability of Personnel and Focus • NOT Higher Education’s Agenda