1. The document discusses Utah's public higher education system which includes 8 institutions - 2 research universities, 3 regional universities/colleges, and 3 community colleges. It provides data on degrees awarded, funding sources, employment, and economic impact. 2. Higher education is described as an economic driver for the state, fueling innovation through research and creating entrepreneurs. It is also important for expanding the talent force to meet workforce needs. 3. The state's goal is to increase the percentage of working-age residents with a postsecondary credential from 43% to 66% by 2020 to match projected job requirements. This will require investing in capacity and completion initiatives at higher education institutions.

1. State Workforce Investment Board
David Buhler, Commissioner of Higher Education
January 10, 2013

2. Overview
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1. Higher Ed as an Economic Driver
2. Creation of Innovation
3. Expanding the Talent Force

3. Research Universities
•University of Utah (Flagship)
–medical school, law school, pharmacy school, etc.
•Utah State University (Land Grant)
–includes regional campuses
Regional Universities/Colleges
•Weber State University
•Utah Valley University
•Southern Utah University (Liberal Arts & Sciences)
•Dixie State College
Community Colleges
•Snow College
•Salt Lake Community College
Utah’s Eight Public Colleges & Universities

4. Higher Education Fuels the State’s Economy
Degrees & Credentials
• Certificates; 2,152
• Associates: 10,067
• Bachelors: 13,699
• Masters, PhD, Prof: 4,058
Space Inventory
• 25,047,104 square feet (67% of state inventory)
Funding per FTE
• Tuition = 51%
• Taxes = 49%

5. 1) Higher Ed as an Economic Driver
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6. A $4.5 Billion Enterprise
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Tuition/Fees, $592,
409,100
State
Appropriations, $7
03,119,511
Everything
Else, $3,231,202,1
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7. State Funds
$968,433,400
Donations &
Federal, $1,103,
629,900
Revenue Bonds
$1,255,477,400
Student Fees
$117,766,300
Other
$2,476,873,600
28% 72%
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Leveraging State Dollars
USHE provides $2.6 for every state dollar of capital development
USHE Capital Funding by Source (1996-2012)

8. A major employer
USHE Institutions 33,162
Tax funded: 15,204
Other: 17,958
Intermountain Healthcare: 32,000
State of Utah: 25,000
Hill Air Force Base: 15,000
Wal-Mart (in Utah): 20,000
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9. $19,316
$26,355
$30,632
$41,273
$59,843
Less than High School DiplomaHigh School DiplomaSome College, Certificates & Associate's DegreesBachelor's Degree Graduate Degree
8.2%
7.6%
5.5%
4.1%
1.4%
Individual Benefits of Higher Ed are Undeniable
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Median Wage Unemployment Rate
Sources: American Communities Survey 201 0, Utah Department of Workforce Services

10. Benefits of Higher Education – for the State
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12%
40%
48%
34%
38%
28%
No Postsecondary EducationSome College, Certificates & Associate's DegreesBachelor's & Higher
Taxes Paid Population
State Tax Contributions & Population (by educational attainment)
Sources: US Census, Utah System of Higher Education

11. 2) The Creation of Innovation
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12. Creation of Innovation
Basic Research and USTAR (since 2005)
• 202 patents (106 UU, 96 USU)
• 330 disclosure (142 UU, 188 USU)
• 120 startups at University of Utah
Applied Research
• Support for gov’t and business on specific projects
• All institutions participate in applied research in
varying degrees
– Example: Bureau of Economic and Business Research
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13. Alan Kay
Xerox/Apple
Just like these innovators…
Tom Stockham
Soundstream
Ivan SutherlandJohn Warnock
Adobe
Ed Catmull
Pixar/Disney
David Evans
Evans & Sutherland

14. Inspiring the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
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15. Fueling Entrepreneurships And New Business
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USHE campuses institutions provide critical
geographic hubs:
• 10 of 11 Small Business Development Centers located on USHE
campuses
• 6 of 7 USTAR Regional offices centers located on USHE
campuses.
Other Regional and Statewide Business Development
• PTAC, Rural Development, SBA, etc.

16. • Resulting in enriched student experience relevant
to the regions/industries
– Internships
– Undergraduate and Applied Research
– Business Incubation
– Business and Entrepreneur resources (market research, capital,
consulting)
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Fueling Entrepreneurships And New Business

17. 3) Expanding the Talent Force
(Preparation, Participation, Completion)
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18. Expanding the Talent Force
• By 2018, 66% of jobs in Utah will require
postsecondary education.
• Utah is currently at 43%.
• 20 highest-paying occupations in Utah currently
require at least a Bachelor’s degree.
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19. Expanding the Talent Force
More Participation Needed…
• Enrollment growth is not keeping up with population
growth
• Between 1994 and 2009:
– Youth (18-24) population grew 40%
– First time freshmen enrollment grew 20%
• 49% of 18-24 year olds not enrolled in college
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Source: Dr. Jeff Strohl, Center on Education and the Workforce, Georgetown University

20. Most Common Majors*
Utah’s 5-Star Jobs (2010-
2020)
(high growth, high demand, high wage)
In Utah Utah
Health Professions Registered Nurses
Business & Marketing General and Operations Managers
Social Science & Public Admin. Sales, Manufacturing
Education Accountants & Auditors
Vocational Studies First-Line Supervisors in Construction
Engineering & Related Technologies Secondary School Teachers
Psychology Management Analysts
Communications Software Developers, Software
Visual & Performing Arts Sales, Manufacturing (Technical/Scientific)
Computer & Info Sciences Computer Programmers
*Does not include General Studies Associates degrees primarily for transfer into 4-year programs
USHE 2012 Data Book
(http://www.higheredutah.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/Tab-B-Degrees-and-Awards1.pdf)
Department of Workforce Services, Utah Job Outlook, long-term
(http://jobs.utah.gov/opencms/wi/pubs/outlooks/state/index.html)

21. Expanding the Talent Force
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Increase degrees 4% annually to reach 66%
30000
32000
34000
36000
38000
40000
42000
44000
46000
2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20
45,000+
31,339
Annual Growth in Certificates (>1 yr) and Degrees to USHE students

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Innovation
Leverage use of technology
• Online/hybrid courses
• Open courseware
Broaden reach to K-12 students
• College readiness
• 1st generation college-
goers
Focus on industry needs
• STEM
• Health Professions
Investment
In Capacity and Completion
$30M increases capacity in critical programs
+ $10M scholarships to assist in completion
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Total: $40 million investment
$20M/$20M Investment Plan
$20M state contribution
+ $20M institutional innovation & investment
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Total: $40 million investment
66%: Expand Teaching Capacity &
Completions by 2020

23. • Year 1 of 7-year plan
• Invest in STEM & health professions
• Student preparation for high-income careers
• Build teaching/completion capacity for 7,300 new
degrees and certificates
66%: Expand Teaching Capacity &
Completions by 2020

24. Benefits of Higher Education - for the State
If Utah reaches the 66% goal:
• Wage income would increase annually by between
$1.5B and $3B annually.
• 5%-10% increase in total state wage share of GDP.
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Source: Dr. Jeff Strohl, Center on Education and the Workforce, Georgetown University

25. Summary
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1. Higher Ed is a large enterprise.
2. Higher Ed is critical to workforce development and
innovation.
3. We must expand capacity to expand the talent force.
4. Continue building partnerships with business and
industry.
5. Strategies for our state require support of all
stakeholders.

26. Thank You
Questions/Discussion
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