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Strengthening Relationships Between Higher Education and the State

Strengthening Relationships Between Higher Education and the State

The University of North Carolina

August 14, 2003August 14, 2003

Molly Corbett Broad - PresidentMolly Corbett Broad - President


American UniversitiesAmerican Universities

OUTREACH/ENGAGEMENT

RESEARCH

TEACHINGA Three-PartMission


University/Community College BondsUniversity/Community College Bonds

2000 Election Results2000 Election Results

UNCW

WSSUNCSA UNCG

A&T NCCU

ECSU

NCSU

ECU

FSU

UNCP

UNCC

UNC-CH

UNCA

WCU

ASU

60+ %

70+ %

80+ %

For University/community college bonds


North Carolina College GraduatesNorth Carolina College GraduatesPercent of population 25+ holding bachelor’s degree or higher

Source: U.S. Census, 2000

NC average – 22.5 %

U.S. average – 24.4 %Above national avg.

Less than 15 %


North Carolina High School GraduatesNorth Carolina High School GraduatesPercent of population 25+ holding diplomas or equivalent

Source: U.S. Census, 2000

NC average – 78.1 %

U.S. average – 80.4 %Less than 75%

Less than 70 %


15.0%

18.0%

21.0%

24.0%

27.0%

93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03

NC Manufacturing JobsNC Manufacturing JobsPercent of Total Nonfarm Employment

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2003 (January figures)


3,477

5,992

12,798

17,427

6,824

2,757

-1,857

4,492

-432-2,000

3,000

8,000

13,000

18,000

5-14 15-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65-74 75-84 85+

Thou

sand

sProjected Change in US Population by AgeProjected Change in US Population by Age

2003-20252003-2025

Source: Population Projections Program, Population Division, U.S. Census Bureau, 2000.

Ages

Traditional workforce

Aging boomers


The New Melting PotThe New Melting Pot

Growth in immigrant population, 1995-99Growth in immigrant population, 1995-99

Source: Urban Institute

State Growth

1. North Carolina 73%

2. Nevada 60%

3. Kansas 54%

4. Indiana 50%

5. Minnesota 43%

6. Virginia 40%

7. Maryland 39%

8. Arizona 35%

9. Utah 31%

10. Oregon 26%


The Supply-Demand DisconnectThe Supply-Demand Disconnect

Supply of skilled workers

Skills requirements

1950 1980 2000 2020


Redesigning American Higher EducationRedesigning American Higher Education

• Focus on lifelong learning skills• Create content that is challenging,

motivating, and relevant• Encourage learning through more

interaction and individualization• Increase opportunities and access

to education• Adapt objectives to specific

outcomes and certifiable job-related skills

Key changes needed


Research Triangle Regional EconomyResearch Triangle Regional Economy

Cross-Cutting OpportunitiesInformation TechnologyInformation Technology

Biotechnology /PharmaceuticalsBiotechnology /Pharmaceuticals

KnowledgeCreation

KnowledgeCreation

Information Technology

Medical Devices

Communications

Bio-informatics

MedicalSoftware

Universities

Analytical Instruments

Medical Research

Chemicals

Plastics

Biotechnology / Pharmaceuticals

Consulting

Education and Knowledge

Creation

Research Organization


UNC as a Biotechnology CatalystUNC as a Biotechnology Catalyst

UNC campuses offer strengths in academic disciplines central to genomic sciences and biotechnology fields:

– Genomics– Bioinformatics– Engineering– Agriculture– Forestry– Veterinary medicine– Medicine– Pharmacy– Public Health– Computer Science– Environmental Science

North Carolina’s Strategic Advantage


120,000

140,000

160,000

180,000

200,000

220,000

240,000

1987 1989 1991 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011

Trends in UNC Headcount Enrollment and General Fund AppropriationsTrends in UNC Headcount Enrollment and General Fund Appropriations

Source: UNC Gen. Admin., Planning Div., 2002.

EnrollmentProjections

225,910

129,880

Appropriations asa % of General Fund

12.3%

17.4%


0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03

General Fund Appropriations to UNCGeneral Fund Appropriations to UNC

Millions of dollars

1,110

1,7921,7701,776

1,687

1,632

1,487

1,388

1,2991,299

1,232

1,166

1,1211,143


0%

50%

100%

150%

200%

250%

90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02

Sponsored ProgramAwards

General FundAppropriations

Trends in UNC Sponsored Awards and General Fund AppropriationsTrends in UNC Sponsored Awards and General Fund Appropriations

FY 90 to FY 02

$277M

$1,110M

$840M

$1,770M


250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

UNC Tuition RevenuesMillions of dollars

$268

$545


The Leadership FactorThe Leadership FactorPreserving the Social Compact

Future success requires sustained, well-coordinated leadership among:

• Government

• Private sector

• Universities

• Institutions for collaboration

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