Provost’s Report

George W. Hynd

September 10, 2013

Provost’s Report

Academic Progress

Enrollment

Academic Progress SACS Accreditation

Successful 5th yr. Interim Report

Full Reaffirmation in 2017 Academic Programs

Exercise Science Archeology African American Studies Bachelors of Professional

Studies School of Business (MBA/JD)

Finance Economics

Senior Project

Academic Progress

Honors College 172 Students this year 1350 Average SAT 30 Average ACT 55/45 In/Out- of-State William Aiken Fellows

Making Progress FY 2009 = $5.2 million

(77% Federal) FY 2010 = $7 million

(83% Federal) FY 2011 = $11.8 million

(91% Federal; Would have been $8.5 million without stimulus/grant transfers)

FY2012 = $6 million (77% Federal)

FY 2013 = $8.3 million (74% Federal)

Freshmen Admissions 12,045 applications for the fall 2013 In-state 4,557 (Yield = 39.7%); Out-of-State 7,488 (Yield = 18.2%) Class of 2017 = 2,127 (est.) First year retention rate = 81%

Freshmen Admissions: Fun Facts Come From

South Carolina Mt. Pleasant, Charleston,

Columbia, & Greenville

44 different states GA, NC, NJ, NY

9 different countries Germany, China, Brazil

Distinguishing Facts Nine sets of twins 7 Eagle Scouts Irish World Dancing

competitor Junior Olympic Sailor 5 National Merit Scholars Highest SAT = 1600 20 Valedictorians 23 Salutatorians

Of the above 43, 41% are students of color

Enrollment Challenges Cost of college

Increased need for scholarships

Increased institutional competition for students

Demographic shifts Reduction in number of high

school graduates nationally Families undergoing change

(delaying marriage, children) More women than men

graduating from college ~ 60% More women employed than

men

College students increasingly older (40% 24 years or older)

Increasingly “minority” By 2019-20, 45% of high

school graduates will be non-white

By 2042 “minority majority” (five states now)

Socioeconomic backgrounds matter Students from disadvantaged

backgrounds – Career-oriented majors

Students from more privileged backgrounds – Liberal arts

Meeting Enrollment Challenges

Monitor application/enrollment trends

Investment in marketing our value proposition to emerging populations

Investment in strategic recruiting

Build on strengths and diversify offerings, location & delivery methods to meet emerging opportunities North Campus Distance and online

education

New programs of distinction Investment in facilities critical

Campus Master Plan – Phase One

PHASE ONE 1 Existing Science & Math Building – Build-out *

2 Rita Hollings Science Center Renovation *

3 Simons Center for the Arts Renovation*

4 Yaschik Arnold Jewish Studies Expansion *

5 350-Bed Residence Hall *

6 Learning Technology Center

7 Fitness Center / Mixed Use *

8 Alumni Center / Meeting Space

The Path Forward

Enrollment management is critical to the future of the college

The college needs to evolve to meet changing demands and serve a changing student body

Need to thoughtfully consider academic opportunities as they arise

A need exists to increase revenue from non-state sources Grants & contracts Fee-based programs Professional development

programs Philanthropy

Questions