Shepherd UniversityEnvision Jefferson 2035

Brown Bag Lunch and Learn SessionJanuary 16, 2013

Shepherd University

Shepherd University,a West Virginia public liberal arts university, is a diverse community of learners and a gateway to the world of opportunities and ideas. We are the regional center for academic, cultural and economic opportunity. Our mission of service succeeds because we are dedicated to our core values: learning, engagement, integrity, accessibility, and community.

Shepherd’s Mission

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Undergraduate Enrollment 4,196Graduate Enrollment 253Full-Time Students 79%West Virginia Residents 60%First-to-Second Year Retention 68%Six-Year Graduation Rate 46%National Average forPublic Institutions

56%

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2011 Graduation Numbers by Age and GenderAged 18-24 418Aged 25-39 187Aged 40 and above 47Female 399Male 253

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2012 Graduates by MajorsB.A., Elementary Education 34B.A., Secondary Education 27B.S., Nursing 51M.A., Curriculum and Instruction 9M.A., Teaching 11M.B.A. 19

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Who are our students?

Undergraduates, Fall 2012 Graduates, Fall 2012

31%

3%20%

46%Berkeley

Morgan

Jefferson

Other

42%

1%

31%

26%

Berkeley

Morgan

Jefferson

Other

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Who are our graduates?

2008-2012 Bachelor’s 2008-2012 Master’s

37%

4%24%

35%

Berkeley

Morgan

Jefferson

Other

33%

3%23%

41%Berkeley

Morgan

Jefferson

Other

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Annual UndergraduateTuition and FeesIn-State $5,554

(National Average: $8,244 )

Out-of-State $14,418Graduate Tuition and Fees (per credit hour)

In-State $335Out-of-State $475Room and Board $8,130

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Annual Operating Budget $57.5 MEndowment $26.5 MTenure/Tenure-Track Faculty 134Total Faculty 347Total Staff 355

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Regional Economic Impact$371.7M business volume in the state600 employees1,600 jobs in total employment impact$57M estimated employee compensation$10.7M state appropriation$18 for every $1 in state appropriation

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Shepherd of the FutureFacilities Master Planning Process•Updated plan required every 10 years by the WV Higher Education Policy Commission•Outside architectural firm hired•Campus committee with community representatives appointed•Community forums held

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Shepherd of the FutureFacilities Master Planning Process•Better, not bigger•Become more residential•Create a campus core or “downtown”•Embrace the geographic environment and historic structures•Create more people space outdoors

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Shepherd of the FutureFacilities Master Planning Process•Shape a greener, active, more walkable campus•Identify campus gateways and the relationship to Shepherd•Separate people and vehicles, creating flow through the campus

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Shepherd of the FutureFacilities Master Planning Process•Assess athletic facilities•Consider health and safety issues•Develop additional revenue opportunities•Assess how new Martinsburg center will relate to and impact the main campus

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Martinsburg Project Concept• High-quality academic programs• Adult learner focus• Easily accessible location• Flexible course delivery models• Convenient and comfortable facilities• Market-driven program offerings• Affordable pricing

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Preliminary Market AnalysisIn the Eastern Panhandle:• 10% population growth since 2000• 65% employed in white collar jobs• $37K - $65K average income range• 18% of the populace has some college

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What the Region SaysAbout Shepherd

• Shepherd is well known and well liked.• Shepherd tested the highest among other

regional institutions.• 39% of those surveyed are interested in

Shepherd-Martinsburg for themselves or another.

• 62% of those surveyed viewed fees as fair.Widmeyer and Associates Survey, Fall 2012

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Ways to Expand• Eight-week modules• Mix of on-line and in-class instruction• Evenings and weekends• Junior, senior, and graduate level courses• Program cohorts• Delivery to area businesses possible onsite

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Ways to Expand• Undergraduate programs

– Regents Bachelor of Arts (RBA)– Education:

•Early Education Pre-School Special Needs (New)• Graduate programs

–Education• Curriculum and Instruction

– Special Education Strand (New)

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Ways to Expand• Graduate Programs (continued)

– MBA• General• Healthcare Administration • Public Administration (New)• Sports Management (New)

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Center for Graduate and Professional Studies

Regional Benefits:• Expands our service.• Supports economic development.• Reduces reliance on state support.• Produces more college educated

employees.• Reduces pressures on Shepherdstown and

the campus facilities, including parking.