Developmental Education: The “Big Picture”
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This presentation by Dr. Hunter R. Boylan from the National Center for Developmental Education discusses the critical state of higher education in the U.S. and its direct impact on economic growth. It highlights alarming statistics, such as the projected shortfall of 3 million baccalaureate graduates by 2018 and the inadequate performance of developmental education courses. Addressing these issues is vital for empowering underrepresented populations, improving national productivity, and securing a better future for upcoming generations.
Developmental Education: The “Big Picture”
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Developmental Education: The “Big Picture” Presented for Chippewa Valley Technical CollegeHunter R. Boylan, Ph.D., National Center for Developmental Education - Presenter
What’s at stake for the U.S. • There is a direct and causal relationship between higher education and economic growth in developed countries. • Employers’ demand for skilled workers rose 3.6% between 1990 and 2010. • The annual increase in college graduation rates declined by 1% between 1990 and 2010.
What’s at stake for the U.S Bottom Line – We will have a shortfall of 3 million baccalaureate graduates by 2018. We will have a shortage of 5million “middle skill” (A.A./Certificate) graduates by 2018.
What’s at stake for the U.S • America’s largest untapped resource is its poor. • The middle class members who want to go to college already do. • 60% of the middle and upper classes attend college but only 18% of the poor attend.
Demographics • The number of working age Americans is shrinking while the number of elder Americans is increasing. • In 1953 there were 13 people working to support every individual on Social Security. • In 2005, there were 3.
Demographics The American population includes: • 14% Hispanic • 13% African-American • 5% Asian • 1% Native American Indian
Demographics • One of the three people supporting each individual on Social Security is a minority.
Demographics • Most of the nation’s population increase between now and 2050 will come from Immigrants and the children of immigrants. • In 2011, 15.1% of Americans lived in poverty – the highest number in 20 years. • According to ACT, 43% of high school graduates are underprepared in one or more subject area.
Life Prospects Based on Income Quintile Source: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Problems facing developmental education • Poor performance of most developmental courses. • Only 16 of 100 students placing into the lowest of three levels of developmental mathematics will ever enroll for a college level math class. • Only 40 of 100 will complete their developmental math courses within six years. • Only 10 of 100 will graduate within 3 years.
Problems facing developmental education Institutional priorities • For most institutions, developmental education has not been a priority. • At most institutions, developmental education is not coordinated. • At most institutions, representatives are not at the table when resources are allocated or plans are made.
Problems facing developmental education • Those who enroll in developmental courses are also those at the greatest risk for non-completion: • Low income • Minority • First generation • Underprepared
Problems facing developmental education • Inadequate resources • 70% of developmental courses are taught by adjuncts. • The majority of those teaching developmental students are not trained to do so. • Support services are poorly funded and disconnected from courses.
Unless we overcome these problems… • Minorities and the poor will not graduate in sufficient numbers to replenish the work force. • Local and national productivity will stagnate. • The quality of life for ourselves and our children will deteriorate.
We are now engaged… …whether we know it or not or even like it or not… in a titanic struggle to help our fellow citizens overcome their hardships, rise above their disadvantages, and accept the challenge of being the next generation of well-educated Americans who, through their knowledge and efforts, will determine the future of our nation.
