Alabama Community College System
year in review
Chancellor’s Report
CHANCELLOR’S MESSAGE
Where would Alabama be without its community colleges?
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he strength of the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) is its ability to adapt and quickly respond to the workforce needs of business and industry. Our community and technical colleges are a pipeline of skilled workers in high-growth, high-demand occupations. We are continually recognized as Alabama’s premiere job-training system and we are proud of our successes. We are striving everyday to be even better!
As I traveled the state during the past year, I talked to community and business leaders, economic developers, educators, students, and local citizens about one of our state’s finest resources – its community colleges. My goal was simple. During a series of “Chats with the Chancellor,” I wanted to know how the Alabama Community College System can better serve the citizens of this state. The responses were wide-ranging, but strikingly similar.
Chancellor Freida Hill Al abama Community College System
n Many said that without our community colleges, they would never have been able to go to college or have a career. Higher education would be less accessible to the thousands of citizens who depend on our colleges to provide an affordable pathway to a quality education and a better life. n Those who need a job or want a better job would have fewer opportunities to complete their education, acquire additional training and certifications, or retrain for a new career. n Without two-year college graduates, the local economy would suffer. Increasingly, employers will seek out workers with highly sophisticated technical skills. Without an available and highly-skilled workforce, fewer businesses and industries will locate to our state. n As a system, we educate and train more nurses than any other system of higher education in Alabama, and our only upper-level institution – Athens State University – produces as many teachers as any other single four-year institution in the state. Without community colleges, this ready supply of highly-skilled graduates would be lost, along with the critical partnerships that connect these workers to available jobs. n High school students would no longer be able to enjoy the benefits of dual enrollment programs that provide opportunities to earn college credit, and in some cases, a degree, by the time they graduate. n More than 150 career technical programs provide state-of-the-art training in high-skill, highwage, high-demand occupations to thousands of dually-enrolled high school students each year. The pipeline of skilled graduates that attract and retain well-paying manufacturing jobs in the community would be greatly diminished. n More than 800,000 Alabamians age 16 and older have neither a high school diploma nor a GED, and approximately 500,000 of those are of working age. The system’s adult education programs and services provide a critical pathway to higher education and employment opportunities. These services would be significantly reduced. n As the primary provider of workforce training in the state, the ACCS, through its workforce development agencies and partners, provides essential contributions to the state’s economic development. This essential link between education and a highly-skilled workforce is critical to Alabama’s economic recovery. As I continue to meet with the citizens of Alabama, their message is clear: community colleges can, and do, make a difference – touching lives and impacting communities in this state – every day.
Chancellor
Alabama State Board of Education Authorizes Education Policy The Alabama State Board of Education plays a critical role in the education of thousands of children and adults each year, overseeing both the Department of Education’s K-12 public schools and the Department of Postsecondary Education’s system of community and technical colleges, adult education programs, and workforce training initiatives. The nine members of the Alabama State Board of Education serve as trustees, with the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education functioning as its administrative agency, over the twoyear community college system. The governor is president of the Board by virtue of his elected office and the other board members are elected from eight districts. The Board annually elects a vice president from among its members. Monthly public meetings are held in Montgomery and, at times, in the various Board districts to discuss and act on two-year college system business.
LIMESTONE
MADISON
JACKSON
COLBERT
LAWRENCE FRANKLIN
MARION
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DEKALB
MORGAN
WINSTON
Alabama Community and Technical Colleges By State Board of Education District
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LAUDERDALE
6
CULLMAN
MARSHALL
CHEROKEE
District 1
ETOWAH BLOUNT
Jefferson Davis Community College Faulkner State Community College Reid State Technical College Lurleen B. Wallace Community College
WALKER LAMAR
FAYETTE
CALHOUN
ST. CLAIR
CLEBURNE
JEFFERSON
TALLADEGA
TUSCALOOSA
RANDOLPH
PICKENS CLAY
SHELBY
4
3
BIBB
GREENE
2
COOSA
District 2 CHAMBERS
TALLAPOOSA
CHILTON HALE
PERRY SUMTER
LEE
ELMORE AUTAUGA
DALLAS
MARENGO
CHOCTAW
5
MACON RUSSELL MONTGOMERY LOWNDES
BULLOCK
District 3
WILCOX BARBOUR PIKE
BUTLER CRENSHAW
CLARKE MONROE
CONECUH
WASHINGTON
1
HENRY DALE COFFEE
COVINGTON ESCAMBIA
MOBILE BALDWIN
Central Alabama Community College Chattahoochee Valley Community College Enterprise State Community College Southern Union State Community College Wallace Community College – Dothan
HOUSTON GENEVA
Alabama State Board of Education Districts DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 2 DISTRICT 3 DISTRICT 4
DISTRICT 5 DISTRICT 6 DISTRICT 7 DISTRICT 8
Central Alabama Community College – Childersburg Campus Ingram State Technical College Jefferson State Community College – Shelby Campus
District 4 Alabama Technology Network Lawson State Community College Shelton State Community College
District 5 AIDT Alabama Southern Community College Bishop State Community College Marion Military Institute Trenholm State Technical College Wallace State Community College – Selma
District 6 Randy McKinney District 1
Betty Peters District 2
Stephanie Bell District 3
Dr. Yvette Richardson District 4
Calhoun Community College Gadsden State Community College – Ayers Campus Snead State Community College Wallace State Community College – Hanceville
District 7
Governor Robert Bentley President
Bevill State Community College Jefferson State Community College Northwest-Shoals Community College
District 8 Ella Bell District 5
Dr. Charles Elliot District 6
Gary Warren District 7
Mary Scott Hunter District 8
Athens State University Calhoun Community College – Huntsville Campus Drake State Technical College Gadsden State Community College Northeast Alabama Community College
“The core mission of the Alabama Community College System is endangered by the lack of adequate funding to support access for students most in need of the education provided by the system.” Chancellor Freida Hill Alabama Community College System
Educating and Training Alabama’s Workforce: Still Doing More with Less
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obs, and the need to create more of them, are the single biggest challenge Alabama faces if it is to recover from a still-struggling economy. One of the most important factors in bringing business and industry to any state is the availability of work-ready, highly-skilled workers to fill those jobs.
Education Trust Fund Higher Education Appropriations 1,600,000,000
1,200,000,000
As the state’s premiere workforce training resource, the Alabama Community College System plays a significant role in improving Alabama’s economic outlook, and is committed to its mission of educating and training Alabamians for high-wage, high-skill, high-demand occupations.
2-Year 76% 75% 76%
1,000,000,000
75%
800,000,000 600,000,000
n Since fiscal year 2007-08, the Alabama Community College System has lost over $124 million in state funding, a 25.3% decrease
25%
24%
25%
2009–2010
2010–2011
200,000,000 – 2006–2007
2007–2008
2008–2009
For FY 2011-12, the 2-year appropriation is currently at 23% Source: State of Alabama Education Trust Fund Fiscal Year Appropriations for last five years; Legislative Fiscal Office’s Education Trust Fund Comparison Sheet–Governor’s Recommendation
During 2010-11, the Alabama Community College System educated 44% of the state’s undergraduates, but received only 25% of the state’s higher education funding. n Student headcount for 2010 fall semester increased by more than 20,300 students and 235,748 credit hours since fall 2007
23%
24%
400,000,000
The charts to the right reflect the continuing trend of declining Education Trust Fund appropriations over the last five years, as well as the percentages of those budgets appropriated to the Alabama Community College System. This occurred during a period of increasing enrollment, as compared to appropriations and enrollment at four-year colleges and universities during the same period.
4-Year
77%
1,400,000,000
Higher Education Unduplicated Headcount 200,000 180,000 160,000
44%
140,000 120,000
56%
56%
57%
58%
58%
42%
42%
2006–2007
2007–2008
44%
43%
100,000 80,000
n During 2007-08, state support represented 47.8% of total revenues to the community and technical colleges n In fiscal year 2010-11, state support represented 32.4% of total revenue, a decrease of 15.4% over 2007-08
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60,000 40,000 20,000 – 2-Year includes MMI
2011 Year in Review
2008–2009
4-Year W/O Athens
2009–2010
2010–2011 4-Year
2-Year
Budget Deficits Impact Students Although community colleges nationwide continued to experience enrollment growth during 2010-11, reductions in state and local funding have forced many states, including Alabama, to increase tuition to meet the growing demand for space and services. Given reductions in state funding, the absence of federal stimulus funds, and to offset three consecutive years of proration – a total of 23% – the Alabama State Board of Education authorized an adjustment of the tuition rate for community and technical colleges from $92 to $107 per credit hour for fall semester 2011, and this was after five years without a tuition increase. Even with the increase, tuition and required fees at Alabama’s two-year colleges remain a bargain at about half that of most other public institutions, as the chart below indicates.
Tuition and Required Fees Auburn University University of Alabama University of Montevallo
Colleges Struggle to Balance Budgets Without additional funding in the coming year, college presidents cut back where possible. To save money, colleges closed or downsized programs, eliminated personnel, left faculty positions unfilled, hired adjunct faculty, deferred maintenance, eliminated athletics, and sold assets. As colleges have reduced spending, student enrollments and associated demands for services have continued to increase. To accommodate these students, course sections have been expanded, pools of adjunct faculty have been depleted, and student-to-staff ratios have increased.
Alabama A&M University University of Alabama Huntsville Alabama State University
It’s important to know that even with a record number of students on our campuses again this year, our community colleges continue to deliver quality programs in smaller classes that still provide individual attention from instructors. These are all things students want – and expect – from community colleges.
Troy University University of Alabama Birmingham Jacksonville State University Auburn University at Montgomery University of North Alabama University of South Alabama University of West Alabama
Athens State University
2011-12
ACCS (Median)
2010-11
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
9,000
By the Numbers In the 2010-11 academic year, for the first time, Alabama’s community colleges received more than half of their combined operating budgets from tuition. n In 2006-2007, students’ tuition dollars totaled 34% of the colleges’ unrestricted revenue
ACCS Revenue Sources 400,000,000 350,000,000 300,000,000 250,000,000 200,000,000 150,000,000 100,000,000
n In 2010-2011, students’ tuition dollars totaled 51% of the colleges’ budgeted unrestricted revenue
50,000,000 06–07
07–08
State Appropriation
08–09
09–10
Tuition/Fees
10–11 Other
“I tell companies all over the world that the best training programs are right here in Alabama. They want well-trained workers. The two-year system is what makes the difference.” Governor Robert Bentley
“Chats with the Chancellor” s t r e n g t h e n A CCS w o r k f o r c e tr aining initiatives
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uring a year-long series of public meetings across the state, ACCS Chancellor Freida Hill met with business and industry leaders, economic developers, government and civic leaders, regional councils, local citizens, students and educators to learn what the ACCS could do to help businesses prosper and grow.
Among the responses were flexible, responsive, high-tech programs targeted to local industries; opportunities for local business leaders to help design industry-specific programs; dual enrollment opportunities for high school students to grow the available pool of educated and skilled workers; and more business and industry partnerships with the state’s community colleges, leading to apprenticeships, internships, and scholarships to retain excelling students in the community. As the state’s primary provider of workforce training, it is essential that the Alabama Community College System continue its collaborative initiatives with a vast array of workforce partners to enhance the state’s ability to adapt and respond quickly to the changing needs of business and industry as local economies begin to recover.
recruitment, retention, and renewal In 2011, Governor Robert Bentley made skills training a top priority in Alabama, asking the Alabama Community College System to be the “lead agency in creating a workforce training system that is the best and most efficient in the country.” To accomplish this, the Governor asked ACCS Chancellor Hill “to use the workforce training programs currently in use at the two-year college system and develop them further. Those programs specifically include AIDT, the Alabama Technology Network (ATN), the Governor’s Office of Workforce Development (GOWD), and Training for Existing Business and Industry (TEBI) through our colleges.” The new focus and strengthening of the ACCS workforce programs have become foundation pieces of the Alabama Economic Development Alliance, a new initiative designed to position Alabama for economic development success based on its key resources. The ACCS and its workforce development team are responsible for the “retention” component of the Alliance’s strategic plan. The other members of the Alliance, including the Alabama Development Office and several other state agencies, The University of Alabama, Auburn University, local economic developers, and a host of others, are responsible for the “recruitment” and “renewal” sections of the plan.
By the Numbers
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People served (includes training and pre-employment services for individuals and employers) Alabama Community College System
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2011 Year in Review
1,241 Companies and organizations served
AIDT
119 Companies/ 52,139 People served
A TN
428 Companies/ 6,856 People served
TE B I
694 Companies/ 47,045 People served
workforce development
Alabama Robotics Technology Park: “The possibilities are endless.”
RECRUITMENT
AIDT b r i n g s n e w i n du s t r y t o A l abama
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IDT plays a key role in recruiting new industry to Alabama, offering comprehensive pre-employment selection and training, leadership development, on-the-job training, maintenance assessments, and industrial safety assessments and training. Customized pre-employment recruiting, training and screening processes are provided at no cost to the business or the trainee.
The Robotics Technology Park (RTP) is a collaborative effort among the state of Alabama, Calhoun Community College, AIDT, and robotics industry leaders across the nation. When completed, the RTP will consist of three individual training facilities, each targeted to a specific industry need. The three buildings will have an investment of approximately $73 million, including robotics equipment.
AIDT’s Total Workforce Delivery System has provided thousands of skilled, motivated employees to Alabama industries for over 40 years, training over 448,000 workers for more than 3,000 companies since its inception. AIDT is consistently ranked as a premiere workforce training program, achieving the world’s first ISO 9001:2008 certification for a state-funded workforce training program. AIDT received the number two ranking for the best state workforce training program in the nation, according to Area Development magazine’s 2011 “Top States for Doing Business Rankings” survey. Initiatives implemented during 2011 included: n AIDT Maritime Training Program AIDT began a maritime training program in its new $12 million, 60,000-square-foot Maritime Training Center located adjacent to Austal USA in Mobile. The program prepares the workforce for Alabama’s expanding maritime industry in South Alabama. Trainees who successfully complete this program receive a National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Core Curriculum Certification. n EMPACT A major incentive to attract the multi-billion dollar entertainment media production industry to Alabama, EMPACT, or Entertainment Media Production and Crew Training, provides workforce training and recruiting services at no cost for individuals who want entry-level work in the industry. Through a partnership with Trenholm State Technical College, AIDT’s seven-week classes, focusing entirely on set construction, lighting and production, are offered as short-term certificate programs through the college’s Entertainment Media Production Program.
“There are a lot of jobs and a lot of people out of work. The skills gap is a result of the introduction of new technologies. Today’s businesses need workers who are better trained and skilled. Technology is changing rapidly, and AIDT and the Alabama Community College System are ready to meet that challenge.” Ed Castile, AIDT Director
Phase I: The Robotic Maintenance Training Center houses an industry training program where technicians are trained by top robot builders to work on robotic machinery. The $17.6 million, 63,385-square-foot center opened in November 2010, and is home to several major robotics and automation brands. Phase II: The Advanced Technology Research and Development Center opened in August 2011 and features an $8.3 million, 39,000-square-foot test facility for companies developing leadingedge robotics used for military projects, space exploration, and manufacturing. Phase III: The Integration and Entrepreneurial Center will be a collaborative consolidation of technology involving higher education and industry. This facility will allow companies to build and adapt robots for new industries. Start-up plants will be able to set up manufacturing lines to integrate software and equipment, test systems and train maintenance and production staff.
workforce development
Retention
Governor’s Office of Workforce Development Cu l t i v a t e s A l abama ’ s Pipeline of Workers
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he training needs for business and industry in Alabama are vast. Fulfilling the retention component of Alabama’s Workforce Training System, the Governor’s Office of Workforce Development (GOWD) assists local communities in developing regional strategies to address the workforce needs of the state.
Projects totaling more than $10 million were funded in FY11
Businesses received Training for Existing Business and Industry (TEBI) services such as customizedCareer training, Coaches continuing education, WorkKeys, job profiles, skills certification assessments, and short-term classes; impacting 106,040 Dual Enrollment employees
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Sites at 18 community colleges offer ReadyPrison to WorkEducation (RTW) services, in coordination with AIDT; $1.1 million allocated; 1,387 enrolled; 811 (58%) entered employment or postsecondary Other education
7, 5 5 5
Career Readiness Credentials (CRC) awarded; 38,163 awarded since 2006
3, 2 5 9
Scholarships to dually-enrolled high school students in Career Technical Education in high-wage, high-skill, high-demand occupations
Over the past four years, nearly $60 million for more than 400 local workforce development projects has been awarded by the councils. These projects have touched the lives of more than 200,000 people by meeting the training needs of industry and individuals in communities all over the state of Alabama.
3 6,0 0 0
High school students receiving career coaching services through grants awarded to 13 community colleges
$1,168,246
$3,496,755
$249,797
Ready to Work Career Coaches
Funds Allocation Total FY11 – $8,488,969
Ready to Work
1, 2 41
Through ten Workforce Development Councils, GOWD allocates Alabama’s workforce development dollars to local projects to affect skill upgrades for incumbent workers in business and industry, preparing the pipeline of workers in our secondary education system through dual enrollment partnerships, BEST Robotics programs, and career coaches; and building capacity for training delivery and coordination of a comprehensive workforce delivery system. Each project is implemented and delivered through the community and technical colleges, AIDT and ATN within the Alabama Community College System.
State Workforce Development/ Special Populations
Facts and Figures
97
$581,997 $2,992,174
Dual Enrollment Prison Education Other*
The Alabama State Board of Education authorizes the allocation of a portion of the State Workforce Development funds for projects which have been approved by the respective Regional Workforce Development Council(s) and have been identified as required to address priority workforce development needs in their region. 8
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2011 Year in Review
Other • Capacity building in high-wage, high-demand community college programs • Incumbent worker training • BEST Robotics • Continuous improvement program • Equipment upgrades in career and technical programs
workforce development
renewal
Alabama Technology Network r e t o o l i n g c o mpa n i e s for continued growth
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ulfilling the renewal component of the state’s plan for economic recovery, the Alabama Technology Network (ATN) provides a variety of cost-effective training options coupled with innovative methods to continually improve existing manufacturers and businesses. ATN, along with AIDT, are among a select few publicly-funded workforce development programs to achieve the ISO 9001:2008 certification – a quality management standard recognized throughout the world. With 18 sites across the state, including 12 at community colleges and three at university campuses, ATN provides comprehensive services and training in Lean manufacturing, continual improvement methods, environmental health and safety, and industrial maintenance to ensure that existing businesses and entrepreneurs have the tools they need to prosper and grow.
Partnership enhances relationships with community colleges In 2011, representatives from the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) met with ATN employees, clients, and college representatives to discuss pursuing joint ventures with ATN, Alabama’s MEP affiliate, and its community college partners. The initiative focuses on increased cooperation between MEP and local community colleges with an ultimate goal to “reach more and teach more” in order to improve, strengthen, and renew the U.S. economy.
By the Numbers Even in the current economic climate, ATN’s work reflects hundreds of new jobs created and retained, and millions of dollars in savings and investments.
565 791 1,641 $ 600 million $ 23 million $ 70.8 million Clients served in FY 2011
Jobs created with the help of ATN
Jobs retained through ATN services
Increased and retained sales
Savings to manufacturers
Plant and workforce investments generated
“ATN is the epitome of good working relationships between the Manufacturing Extension Partnership program and community colleges, partly due to the location of the ATN centers and partly due to ATN’s creativity.” Mark Trope, manager, Strategic Partnerships and State Relations for NIST MEP
“In the world today, we have millions of people who are perfectly trained and very competent to handle jobs that no longer exist!” Joyce Gioia, president and CEO, The Herman Group
Portable Labs Expand Training Opportunities
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ight custom-designed mobile units, outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment, are bringing workplace skills in high-growth industrial engineering technician occupations to southwest Alabama. These “traveling labs” were purchased through a $4.9 million Community-Based Job Training Grant awarded through the Department
of Labor, Employment and Training Administration to the Department of Postsecondary Education (DPE) for the Southwest Alabama Industrial Engineering Consortium. Members of the consortium include Alabama Southern Community College, Bishop State Community College, Faulkner State Community College, Jefferson Davis
Community College, Reid State Technical College, the ACCS, and the ATN. The consortium is creating a standard skill base for high-growth industrial maintenance career pathways in all two-year colleges in southwest Alabama. The partners have identified gaps that exist to develop fully-trained industrial maintenance technicians.
STEM programs influence where businesses will locate Middle skill jobs, those that require education and training beyond high school, but less than a four-year degree, play a central role in high-tech fields such as biotechnology, clean energy, information technology and advanced manufacturing. The availability of middle-skilled technicians trained in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) industries is a major factor in decisions about where new companies locate and what products they make. During 2011, a consortium including Wallace State Community College–Hanceville, Wallace State Community College–Selma, 10
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Central Alabama Community College, and The University of Alabama at Birmingham received a Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TACCT) grant award totaling $9.5 million for its Partnership for Accelerated Learning through Engagement, Visualization, and Simulation (PAVES) program. The PAVES program focuses on increasing the number of students – primarily low-skilled and other disadvantaged workers – earning degrees, certificates and industry-specific credentials to fill middle-skilled jobs, including STEM occupations.
Unique programs and corporate partnerships p r o v i d e o p t i o n s a n d o pp o r t u n i t i e s
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labama’s community and technical colleges are significant partners in the progress and prosperity of their communities, and are vitally linked to jobs and to the economic health of their communities. Corporate and business and industry partnerships support instructional programs and new initiatives, and ensure that Alabama Community College System graduates are highly skilled and certified to operate industry specific, state-of-the art equipment. n The Alabama Aviation Center (AAC) in Ozark, a unit of Enterprise State Community College, has formed a partnership with Bell Helicopter-Ozark to develop the Aviation Maintenance Training Program. The program provides paid, part-time work experiences where AAC students can gain practical skills and knowledge while they complete their Associate in Applied Science degrees in Aviation Maintenance Technology.
“We are committed to developing internal talent, positioning them for career growth, and helping build future leaders in the aerospace and defense industry. Through AAC, we are able to provide our employees an opportunity to gain on-the-job experience while continuing their academic studies, in our own backyard.” Barry M. Ford, General Manager, Bell Helicopters/Ozark n The Diesel Mechanics Program at Wallace State Community College-Hanceville partnered with Eaton/Dana Corporation’s Roadranger products to host a three-day class for local industry employees and Wallace State students,
providing training on heavy duty automatic and heavy duty hybrid transmissions.
“We like to hold these classes at a community college because the exposure reaches the students and helps to get the awareness out there. We come in, do the training and get students exposed to the components we provide to the marketplace and the upcoming new components we are going to launch.” Phillip Medler, Sales and Service Manager, Roadranger n Mercedes-Benz U.S. International (MBUSI) and Shelton State Community College have partnered to provide a new mechatronics program that combines classroom instruction, on-the-job training at the Mercedes plant in Vance and financial assistance for the students. The program will integrate mechanics, electronics and computer science into the manufacturing of products for the automotive industry. The mechatronics program is part of a broad range of academic programs offered by Mercedes-Benz in partnership with Shelton, The University of Alabama and AIDT to grow and develop its existing and future workforce.
“We saw this program as one way to plant the seeds to help meet Alabama’s future workforce needs in the automotive industry, as well as support the knowledge and world-class skill sets necessary for today’s technologically advanced, modern vehicles.” Markus Schaefer, President & CEO Mercedes-Benz U.S. International
Community and corporate scholarships offer investments in local workforce Community-based and business-sponsored scholarships encourage students to continue their education at the local community or technical college. These win-win opportunities provide an affordable pathway to education for local residents who remain invested in the local economy while developing a highly-skilled workforce trained to meet industry-specific needs of business and industry locating within the community. n T hrough the Bovay Foundation Guaranteed Tuition Program, qualified high school graduates and GED recipients will have the opportunity to attend Bevill State Community College for two full years, tuition free.
n Sponsored by the Alexander City Chamber Foundation, the Gateway to Education Scholarship tuition assistance program provides up to 64 credit hours of free college tuition to Benjamin Russell High School graduating seniors attending Central Alabama Community College. n The community-based Shoals Scholar Dollars scholarship initiative launches in 2014 and will guarantee two years’ tuition to Northwest-Shoals Community College for qualified Shoals students.
Career Technical Education provides essential skills training i n h i g h - w a g e , h i g h - d e ma n d c a r e e r s
STEM encourages interest in high-tech automated manufacturing industry
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ixty-three percent of jobs in the U.S. will require some form of postsecondary education or training by 2018. Many of those jobs are in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers requiring higherlevel skills and degrees. STEM occupations are expected to grow by 17% by 2018, nearly double the rate of growth in nonSTEM occupations.
The Alabama Community College System hosts a variety of STEM camps, science fairs, competitions, internships, dual enrollment STEM courses, teacher training institutes and other recruitment initiatives in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math to encourage interest and prepare students in the high-tech automated manufacturing industry in Alabama. Several ACCS colleges are working with neighboring four-year institutions to strengthen partnerships and create pathways to engineering programs.
Career Tech Unduplicated Headcount 90,000 77,916
80,000 70,000 60,000 50,000
54,838 47,721
48,063
49,204
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
40,000 30,000 20,000 10,000 0 2009-10
2010-11 *
*Prior to 2010-11, only award-seeking students were counted under career technical headcount
By the Numbers Students enrolled in career technical programs or courses
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Career Technical Programs in high-skill, high-wage, high-demand occupations such as welding, avionics, nursing and allied health, and automotive manufacturing
150+
STEM initiatives highlight c a r e e r s i n ma t h a n d s c i e n c e
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ach year, the Alabama Community College System implements a variety of initiatives to increase the participation of secondary students, especially females and minorities, in STEM-related programs of study.
n The Consortium for Alabama Regional Center for Automotive Manufacturing (CARCAM) grant enables the consortium’s 11 partner community and technical colleges to offer hands-on learning experiences to students, counselors and faculty to highlight STEM workforce requirements and increase awareness.
STEM and Non-STEM Employment Recent and Projected Growth 17.0%
18% 15%
STEM Employment
12%
9.8%
9%
7.9% Non-STEM Employment
6% 2.6%
3% 0%
2000–10 Growth
2008–2018 Projected Growth
Source: U.S. Department of Commerce Economics and Statistics Administration
n Athens State University provides content instruction in math and sciences to K-12 teachers to improve student achievement and increase instructional effectiveness in STEM programs. n Bevill State Community College conducts engineering and technology summer camps where middle school students learn to build rockets and LEGO robots. n Calhoun Community College hosts Boosting Engineering Science and Technology (BEST) Robotics competitions and 21st Century Virtual Modeling and Animation summer camps which incorporate hands-on physics, engineering and computer design to build working robots. n Central Alabama Community College is a partner in the Alabama Alliance for Students with Disabilities in STEM, which targets successful academic performance and completion outcomes for students with disabilities by broadening participation in secondary level science and math courses.
n Drake State Technical College supports a dual enrollment initiative that focuses on the development of skills used Source: U.S. Department of Commerce Economics and Statistics Administration in technical careers through course enrollment in STEM programs. n Faulkner State Community College is partnering with the University of South Alabama and the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation to create a career pathway for minority students in engineering fields. n Jefferson State Community College’s Construction Technology Camp for middle and high school students features mini-courses in hand drafting, architectural CAD, hands-on labs and equipment operation, along with field trips. n Snead State Community College’s IMPACTSEED (Improving Physics and Chemistry Teaching in Secondary Education) Project provides comprehensive training and professional development in chemistry and physics for 20 secondary education teachers.
ACCS students represent U.S. in worldwide competition spotlighting skilled labor SkillsUSA is a national partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA helps high school and college students enrolled in career technical education programs to excel by teaching employability skills such as communication, problem solving and leadership in conjunction with their trade, technical and service occupations skills. Seventeen U.S. high school and college students earned the right to test their skills against 1,000 students representing 55 countries from around the world in the 41st International World Skills Competition in London, England in October 2011. Among the SkillsUSA’s World Team competitors were three students from the Alabama Community College System:
Raychel Bland Lurleen B. Wallace Community College Beauty Therapy
Joseph King Calhoun Community College Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Milling
Bradley Wright Wallace State Community College-Selma Two-time Gold Medalist Bricklaying
Dual enrollment options p r o du c e s c h o l a r s w i t h s k i l l s
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ore and more students are pursuing dual enrollment opportunities in career technical education at ACCS institutions, accumulating 54,571 credit hours during 2010-11, according to Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) State Data Exchange Surveys.
The Alabama Community College System offers three types of dual enrollment programs. The Accelerated program allows qualified high school students to enroll in college courses and receive college credit. Annually, approximately 800 students enroll in this program at the colleges. The Dual Enrollment program allows qualified high school students to enroll in college courses and receive both high school and college credit. Annually, more than 7,000 high school students enroll in Dual Enrollment courses. The Early College Enrollment Program (ECEP) allows for the full emersion of qualified junior- and senior-level high school students in college. College courses count toward their high school diploma. Career technical dual enrollment programs offer young people who meet the eligibility criteria a path to selfsufficiency and independence by equipping them with jobready skills while providing the foundation for a certificate or a degree. Dual enrollment offers students an opportunity to progress toward college completion, improves graduation rates, and prevents dropouts.
By the Numbers High school students enroll in dual enrollment courses annually
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ACCS community colleges fill “middle-skills” gap Despite economic challenges over the last few years, the manufacturing industry continues to be the lifeblood of the American economy and currently employs over 11 million Americans, most of them in the “middle-skill” sector – those that require education and training beyond high school, but less than a four-year degree. Even though the Great Recession has lingered, slowing the nation’s economic recovery, U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan says there are two million high-skill, high-wage, highdemand jobs available. The jobs are unfilled because companies cannot find enough trained workers. Duncan says businesses and community colleges must do a better job of working together to prepare skilled workers. The Alabama Community College System and the state’s businesses and industries are doing just that through shared partnerships and initiatives that inspire students and ensure program standards meet industry needs.
“By 2018, an estimated 63% of all new U.S. jobs will require workers with an education beyond high school. For our young people to get those jobs, they need first to graduate from high school ready to start a postsecondary education. Right now, only one-third of all high school graduates are prepared to succeed in college-level work.” Bill Gates, Chairman, Microsoft Corporation Co-Chair, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Career exploration – g e t t i n g t h e y o u n g e r s e t p r e pa r e d
ACCS Career Coaches recruit middle and high school students The Governor’s Office of Workforce Development’s Career Coach initiative provides individualized career and postsecondary education planning, guidance and assistance for students in grades 7-12, focusing on the 16 career clusters identified at the secondary level. In 2011, the Career Coach initiative awarded funding to 13 two-year colleges. Eighteen career coaches provided services to more than 36,000 middle and high school students.
Dual enrollment offers dual opportunities High school students no longer have to choose between preparing for a career or preparing for college – they can do both through the dual enrollment program. Dual enrollment is a partnership between high schools and two-year colleges offering young people the opportunity to learn job-ready skills while providing the foundation for a certificate or a degree. As an economic development tool, dual enrollment is one means by which the state’s education system can provide a pipeline of skilled workers to new, existing, and expanding industries. The Alabama State Board of Education has approved funding for several thousand students to participate in career technical education dual enrollment free of charge over the past three years. During 2010-11, 3,259 scholarships were awarded to high school students dually enrolled in career technical education courses in high-wage, high-skill, high-demand occupations. The grants are administered by the Governor’s Office of Workforce Development.
Robotics at its BEST The Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology (BEST) initiative is a crosscurricular program designed to engage, excite, and inspire middle and high school students to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) through participation in a science and engineering based robotics competition. Teams of middle and high school students research, design, build, and test their own robots to specific pre-determined “design to market” constraints in preparation for regional competitions held at eight different hubs around the state. These skills can be applied to any job in any sector. However, this initiative focuses primarily on manufacturing, a top target industry sector in Alabama.
552 middle and high school students participated in this STEM initiative provided by BEST Robotics to 24 schools in the counties of Alabama with the highest unemployment, sponsored through grant funds from the Governor’s Office of Workforce Development.
“Three in four Americans now say that college is too expensive for most people to afford. That belief is even stronger among young adults – three-fourths of whom believe that graduates today have more debt than they can manage.” Arne Duncan, U.S. Education Secretary
Community colleges provide affordable pathways to education
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he costs for students to pursue higher education have steadily increased and claim higher percentages of the family income than ever before. Financial aid is a key element in college affordability, but many students remain unable to attend postsecondary institutions because of their inability to secure sufficient financial aid.
Tuition at Alabama’s public two-year colleges remains well below the $5,550 maximum Pell Grant award for eligible students during the 2010-11 academic year. More than 69% of Alabama’s two-year college students qualify for some type of financial aid. It is crucial that the state’s community and technical colleges continue to provide quality programs and services, yet remain affordable and within reach of its citizens.
Scholarship Opportunities Scholarships provide an affordable pathway to college. The Alabama Community College System and the Alabama State Board of Education have been very proactive in finding ways to help students succeed. ACCS Scholarships: Using money allocated by the Alabama State Board of Education, each community college can grant up to 350 institutional scholarships each year, and for technical colleges, 200 each year. One third of those institutional scholarships awarded by ACCS colleges must be need-based. More than 25,000 institutional scholarships were awarded system-wide during 2010-11.
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Two-Year Transfer Scholarships: This program provides up to 1,000 scholarships for two-year college degree earners transferring to Alabama State University or Alabama A&M University. In 2009, the scholarship program received $1 million in start-up money from the Education Trust Fund. In 2010, $200,000 was allocated, and in 2011, it was increased to $250,000. Since the inception of the scholarship program, over 150 ACCS transfer students have received a scholarship under this program.
U.S. Average Tuition and Fees
$30,000
$25,000 2010–11 $20,000 2011–12 $15,000
$10,000
$5,000
0
Private 4-Year
Public 4-Year
Public 2-Year
Articulation Agreements Offer Affordable Transfer Options
Defining Student Success
Partnerships with higher education institutions continue to yield new ways for our two-year college graduates to transfer credits more easily and earn higher degrees.
Degree completion is the goal for many students who decide early on to pursue their education at an affordable two-year college close to home. Some prefer to use the low cost and convenient location as a pathway to a four-year degree. A growing number fulfill their educational objectives by taking a few courses to gain the skills that they need or to acquire a certificate, often leading to career advancement in their current job or to a better one.
STARS Initiated in 1998, the Statewide Transfer and Articulation Reporting System (STARS) allows Alabama community college graduates to transfer to any public four-year institution in the state. STARS transfer agreements guide students through the first two years of coursework to prevent loss of credit hours upon transfer to the appropriate public four-year college or university. Nearly 35,500 students utilized the STARS program during 2010-11.
It is important to know that students are successful whether they earn an associate degree or take a single course. According to the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), leaving college is not necessarily a permanent decision – or “drop-out.” Many students re-enroll and are known as “stopouts.” Federal data indicate that 62% of those who leave a community college in the first year re-enroll at an institution of higher education within the next five years.
2 to 4 Transfer Similar to STARS, the system’s newest transfer partnership facilitates the seamless transfer from ACCS community colleges to selected independent colleges and universities in Alabama. Currently, 12 independent colleges have developed transfer guides for use under the 2 to 4 Transfer articulation agreements.
Awards Conferred by Award and Academic Year Five-Year Trend 6000 4282
4599
2978
4584
3326 2083 2097 811
2006–07
1911 809
5000
2282
2007–08
5087
3192 1985
2685
3567 2941
3000 2000
3603
2293
824
2543
843
2008–09
Associate Degrees (Transfer) Associate Degrees (Career Tech) Baccalaureate Degrees (Athens)
4000 5126
2009–10
Certificates (Long-Term) Certificates (Short-Term)
1000 2708
0
987
2010–11
69.26 25,905
By the Numbers
ACCS students who qualify for financial aid
Scholarships awarded
in 2010–11
%
The only way to achieve college completion goals and close the equity gap will be to focus on underserved populations, such as students of color, who are part of the fastest growing demographic groups in the nation. Institute for Higher Education Policy
Credit Enrollment Fall 2010
Student Success a top priority
120,000 100,000 80,000 60,000 40,000 20,000 0
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ost students in Alabama begin their college careers at a community college. Community colleges allow students to stay close to home, get a strong academic foundation in a student-focused environment with small classes, and benefit from flexible class schedules, much lower tuition rates and an articulation agreement that guarantees their coursework will transfer to any public college or university within the state. Today, about one half of all freshmen and sophomores in Alabama are enrolled in one of the state’s public two-year colleges.
Once they succeed in our community colleges, our students are very likely to succeed when they transfer. Approximately 15,000 community college students transfer yearly to public and private four-year institutions, and studies show that they are at least as successful as the students who started there. Based on a cohort of students that attempted 30 hours upon transfer to a public four-year institution as of the 2011 spring term, 90% of ACCS students who completed at least 60 hours at a community college earned a 2.0 GPA or higher after transfer, while 48% earned at least a 3.0 GPA or above. For students transferring with less than 60 hours, 87% had at least a 2.0 average or above and 41% had a GPA of 3.0 or above. These results are similar to past studies of ACCS transfer students.
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2010–11
20,000
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), central to 20,000 0 the national goal of raising attainment levels for this population, 2006–07 2007–08 2008–09 2009–10 2010–11 0 are recognized leaders in educating, serving, and graduating Female Male 2007–08and2008–09 2010–11 low-income,2006–07 first-generation, minority 2009–10 students. Six ACCS colleges are designated as HBCUs, including Bishop State Community College, Drake State Technical College, Lawson State Community College, Gadsden State Community College – Valley Street Campus, Shelton State Community College – C.A. Fredd Campus, and Trenholm State Technical College.
Credit Enrollment by Gender Fall 2010
102,101 147,968
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2009–10
40,000
40,000
18
2008–09
Nationally, a noticeable gap in enrollment and retention of males, in particular, males of color, in higher education has increased over the past few years. Although the ACCS has seen a slight increase in male students enrolled, representing about 120,000 40% of total enrollment during 2010-11, those of color represent 100,000 only 34% of the total enrollment for the same period. With a 80,000 goal of broadening opportunities for underrepresented students, 80,000 61,262 56,514 the overall the60,000 ACCS has begun an initiative to improve 52,610 47,600 46,752 retention completion rate of the male student population, 60,000 and 40,818 40,000 34,823 32,875 and specifically those of color. 29,669 28,329
By the Numbers Total Unduplicated Credit Enrollment 2010–11
2007–08
Reaching the underrepresented
80,000
Credit Enrollment Fall 2010
2006–07
60,000
20,000 0 2006–07 Female
2007–08 Male
2008–09
2009–10
2010–11
Quality Programs p r e pa r i n g s t ud e n t s f o r e x c e l l e n c e
ACCS scholars recognized for academic achievement, community service
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orty-nine students, representing 25 of Alabama’s community and technical colleges, were honored for their exceptional academic achievement, distinguished leadership, and community service during the 2011 All-Alabama Academic Team (AAAT) Recognition Program.
Justin Randolph, a 2011 Bevill State Community College graduate, was named Alabama’s New Century Scholar, chosen as Alabama’s top student based on his score for the national AllUSA program. Randolph, from Vernon, Alabama, held a 4.0 GPA while pursuing a Pre-Professional Associate Degree at Bevill State and volunteering at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa in the Neurology Department. Randolph’s plans for the future include a medical career in neurology.
“I couldn’t have done any of it without the support of my college and the people that helped me to get this far. I don’t feel like we get enough credit for being the products of the community college system. We can hang in there with the big boys.” Justin Randolph 2011 Graduate, Bevill State Community College
Partnership facilitates Paramedic to Associate Degree in Nursing
ACCS programs fill need for skilled healthcare workers
Southern Union State Community College, Calhoun Community College, and Gadsden State Community College formed an educational partnership to enable students to remain in their communities while completing the Paramedic to Associate Degree in Nursing.
n 31 distinct programs – a few include Dental Assistant, Radiology Technology, Nursing Assistant, Health Information Technology, Funeral Services, Medical Laboratory Technology, Nursing
Established for the 2011 Spring Semester, this partnership enables a Licensed Paramedic to complete a hybrid course as a bridge into the Associate Degree Nursing Program. Experts in the nursing field from each college taught the online theory portion of the class while the students completed laboratory skills at their individual college. This partnership was developed to meet the needs of students who were traveling great distances to participate. In recognizing and responding to an unmet need, the colleges saved money for both students and the institutions by sharing resources and better utilizing faculty expertise in the state.
The ACCS offers a variety of Allied Health Programs:
n 214 degrees, certificates or short-term certificates available The Alabama Community College System is the state’s largest supplier of nurses. The largest health programs in the system are Associate Degree Nursing (RN), Practical Nursing (LPN), and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). n Associate Degree Nursing – ACCS average passage rate is 90.3% on the National Licensure Exam(NCLEX); national average is 89.4% for those taking the exam for the first time n Practical Nursing – ACCS average NCLEX passage rate is 96.77%; national average is 88.6% for those taking the exam for the first time
Athens State University collaborations provide educational options Athens State University, the system’s only upper-division institution offering baccalaureate degrees, has established six off-campus centers at ACCS institutions, including three distance learning sites, allowing students to pursue a traditional, blended or on-line, four-year degree on the same campus where they completed their freshman and sophomore coursework. Athens State’s partnerships support educational opportunities throughout the state. n B evill State Community College and Athens State University have partnered to create the Rural Educational Alliance (REAL) program to provide access to upper-level teacher education courses for rural West Alabama residents. n T he North Alabama Center for the Arts is a collaborative academic effort between Calhoun Community College and Athens State University that will provide state-of-theart instructional classrooms, cultural venues and creative activities, making it the region’s premiere art center and degree program. n Athens State University serves as the host institution for the Alabama Consortium for Technology and Learning. Currently, 18 ACCS institutions work together on projects related to distance learning and instructional technology, including documentation of best practices, creation of training materials, and the negotiation of multi-institution discount arrangements with technology vendors. n A thens State University and the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) have partnered to develop professional development programs and curriculum targeting the Department of Defense Acquisition workforce and potential future members of that workforce. The DAU is the U.S. Department of Defense’s corporate university that trains military and civilian personnel in the fields of acquisition, federal contracting, technology, and logistics, including Senior Service leadership and program management.
Completion a National Priority Community colleges are now the fastest-growing sector of higher education in this country, with more than six million students enrolled every year. Improving community college completion rates is a vital national priority.
Marion Military Institute offers elite education and training in a military environment Marion Military Institute (MMI) is one of five junior military colleges in the nation authorized to commission qualified cadets as officers in the U.S. Army after only two years of college through the Early Commissioning Program. MMI is consistently one of the top U.S. Army ROTC commissioning programs in the nation and has produced more than 205 Generals and Admirals for the U.S. Armed Forces. The MMI class of 2011 consisted of 89 cadets participating in Commencement, with 36 graduates commissioned as second lieutenants. MMI’s Service Academy (SAP) Program, instituted in 1910, is a designated one-year preparatory program for the five U.S. Service Academies: U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
First-time freshmen testing and enrolling into one or more remedial courses 2010–11
54.8%
45.2%
n No Remedial courses n 1 or more remedial courses
Remedial Courses Enrollment by First-Time Freshmen 2010–11
12.40%
n Remedial English n Remedial Math
46.19%
30.01%
n Remedial Reading
“Since 40 to 60 percent of students enrolling in the Alabama Community College System arrive in need of remediation, we have lots of work to do to ensure that they remain motivated and focused on their personal and professional goals. Our challenge in the next few years will be to increase retention rates for these students, ultimately resulting in higher graduation rates.” Chancellor Freida Hill Alabama Community College System 20 Alabama Community College System 2011 Year in Review
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National recognitions highlight commitment to excellence Alabama’s community colleges play a critical role in preparing the state’s workforce for prosperity in the economy of the 21st century. Their dedication to excellence in delivering academic education, adult education and workforce development is evidenced by just some of this year’s many recognitions highlighting their accomplishments. n The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program ranked Enterprise State Community College, Northeast-Alabama Community College, and Wallace State Community College–Hanceville among the nation’s top 10% of the country’s 1,200 community colleges, based on high standards for learning, completion rates, and training for competitive jobs.
n Bevill State Community College and Wallace Community CollegeDothan were nationally recognized by Community College Week on its 2011 list of the Top 50 Associate Degrees: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
n The White House recognized Lawson State Community College as a “Champion of Change” for its initiatives to train low-income and minority students in 21st century jobs and invited President Perry Ward to Washington, D.C. to participate in a roundtable discussion on the positive impact of community colleges across the nation.
n Drake State Technical College was selected to participate in “Preparing Critical Faculty for the Future,” a project that will provide professional and leadership opportunities for women of color faculty in STEM disciplines and improve undergraduate STEM education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU).
n Nominated by President Barack Obama to serve on an advisory board for the White House Initiative for HBCUs, Dr. Helen McAlpine participated in the first White House Summit on Community Colleges in October 2011.
n Jefferson State Community College was recognized as one of the top ten digital community colleges in the country by the Center for Digital Education for its efforts to enhance student success through technology.
n Wallace State Community College–Hanceville was ranked at #23 among the nation’s top two-year associate degree-producing institutions on Community College Week’s list of the Top 50 Associate Degrees: Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences.
n Named 2012 Military Friendly Schools by G.I. Jobs Magazine, Athens State University, Bishop State Community College, Central Alabama Community College, Chattahoochee Valley Community College, Lawson State Community College, Northeast Alabama Community College, Snead State Community College and Wallace Community College-Dothan are among the nation’s top 20% of more than 1,500 colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America’s service members and veterans as students.
n A labama Southern Community College was ranked 20th among top community colleges in the Washington Monthly magazine’s 2010 ranking of America’s Best Community Colleges recognizing successful student outcomes as based on the Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) and graduation rates published by the U.S. Department of Education.
“These recognitions highlight the importance of community colleges and proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that student success is at the forefront of everything we do. We know that student success is vital to Alabama’s economic turnaround and we are working hard to ensure that our students are prepared for the next phase of their education or career.” Chancellor Freida Hill Alabama Community College System
The Alabama Community College System’s adult education programs and services provide a critical pathway to higher education and employment opportunities. According to the U.S. Department of Education, the state’s Adult Education Program is nationally ranked in the top five on ten critical outcomes, which include academic improvement and core measurable completions.
Adult Education Programs Impa c t F u t u r e s
24,339 Adult Learners enrolled in 26 programs throughout the state at the following functioning levels: n 4,560
Adult Secondary Education (Grades 9-12 education functioning level)
n 17,725
Adult Basic Education (Grades 1-8 education functioning level)
n 2,054
English as a Second Language Students
Achievements of Students/Adult Learners: n 15,232 Students increased their Educational Functioning Level n 4,245
Students earned a GED
n 1,580 Students pursued postsecondary education or training Achievements of Incarcerated Students: n 2,435 Incarcerated students enrolled in Adult Education Program n 1,656 (68%) of 2,435 students achieved measurable academic improvement n
301
Students entered college
800,000
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Strengthening Partnerships n Alabama’s Adult Education Program has a strong collaboration with the community partners committed to providing services to the English as a Second Language (ESL) population. The Department of Postsecondary Education funded 12 Adult Education Programs throughout the state with E.L. Civics grants in FY 2010-11. n The Department of Postsecondary Education, in partnership with the Department of Human Resources (DHR), awarded Employment Preparation Services grants to 12 Adult Education Programs and Family Support Centers in FY 2010-11. The Employment Preparation Services (formally JOBS) program provides job readiness classes for welfare recipients so they will be better prepared to gain employment.
By the Numbers Alabamians age 16 and older have neither a high school diploma nor a GED, and approximately 500,000 of those are of working age
College Connection The Department of Postsecondary Education’s Adult Education Program implemented a College Connection initiative with adult education state funds. The initiative allows a high-performing GED prep student to complete his/her GED and complete up to two career technical courses during a semester. Adult Education students at Gadsden State Community College, Wallace Community College – Dothan, and Wallace State Community College – Selma have participated in the program so far.
Adult Education at a Glance 2010–11 Alabama AE Students by Age 12000 10189
10000 7840
8000 6000
Career Readiness Credential
3625
4000
2338
2000
The Adult Education Program continues to support the Career Readiness Credential (CRC). Since 2006, state-appropriated adult education funds have been used to reimburse programs for administering the WorkKeys assessment to adult education students. n 1,325 Career Readiness Credentials issued to adult education students during the 2010-11 program year
347
0
16–18
19–24
25–44
45–59
60+
Alabama AE Student Status 20000 15000
15241
15160
10000
GED Fee Waiver
5000 0
With funding provided by the GED Testing division, the GED testing fee was waived for first-time test takers who were enrolled in the state’s adult education program and who met specific criteria. n 89% pass rate for qualified adult education students compared to 62% pass rate for general population
Unemployed
3102
2435
On Public Assistance
Rural Incarcerated Low Income Single Parent Residence
Alabama AE Student Outcomes 6000 4000
4080
2000
n Over $37,000 in GED Testing waivers provided to students during the 2010-11 program year
4823
3367
0
Earned GED
1381
598
1485
Got Job
Kept Job
Entered Postsecondary Education
Alabama AE Student Enrollment & Academic Achievement 2010–11
9000 8000 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0
8249 6538 4262
2583 355
245
Grade 0–1.9
4989
1688 Grade 2–3.9
3401 2160 Grade 4–5.9
1159 542
Grade 6–8.9 Grade 9–10.9
Enrolled
Completed
62.5%
Grade 11–12.9
Adult learners enrolled in Alabama’s Adult Education programs who achieved measurable academic gain, progressing from one education functioning level to the next, during the 2010–11 program year
“Research conducted by the Federal Bureau of Prisons demonstrates that inmates who actively participate in education programs have significantly lower likelihoods of recidivating. Equipped with the proper education and appropriate training, re-entrants are best positioned to secure and retain gainful employment that will not only allow them to earn a sustainable wage for themselves and their families, but will also engender them to their civic responsibilities to their communities and to society at large.” Dr. Brenda Dann-Messier, Assistant Secretary for Vocational and Adult Education U.S. Department of Education
Correctional Education transforming Lives
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Alabama Impact
he Alabama Community College System provides career and technical programs that lead to certificates and degrees through adult education and GED testing services offered at several state correctional facilities. Students may participate in programs such as automotive collision repair, automotive service technology, electrical technology, and welding. ACCS colleges provide students with educational services and technical and job-skills training – essential tools needed to obtain gainful employment.
n 31,975 inmates in Department of Corrections custody in 2010 29,439 males / 2,536 females n 33.6% Alabama Department of Corrections 2010 recidivism rate 8.2%
National Impact n 1 in 100 American adults are currently in prison, according to the Pew Research Center n 1 in every 15 individuals in the U.S. will serve a prison term at some point during their lifetime, as estimated 8.2% by the Department of Justice 2,586
n 67% of inmates in America will recidivate, or re-offend 28.2% and return to prison after they are released, according to statistics from8,886 the U.S. Department of Justice 20,005 n More than 60% of offenders lack the basic credentials of a high school diploma or GED Inmates who receive educational services and training during their incarceration are more likely to develop the employability skills needed to enter the workforce and become productive citizens following their release, resulting in an ultimate goal of reducing our state’s recidivism rate.
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63.6%
2,586
28.2%
2011 Year in Review
8,886
20,005
63.6% No HS Diploma or GED HS Diploma or GED Some College or higher
Nearly two-thirds of the 31,477 offenders academically assessed by the Alabama Department of Corrections in FY 2010 had neither a high school diploma nor a GED.
ACCS Correctional Education Six two-year colleges provide correctional education services to inmates statewide: Calhoun Community College, Jefferson Davis Community College, Gadsden State Community College, Ingram State Technical College, Lawson State Community College, and Wallace Community College – Dothan. n 2,271 correctional education students were enrolled in 2010-11 n Ingram State Technical College is the only 100% institutionalized educational service provider in Alabama n 1,027 credit students and 615 non-credit students were enrolled in educational programs at Ingram State Technical College in 2010-11 n 843 inmates received educational and job training services through the Alabama Therapeutic Educational Facility (ATEF) in Columbiana through Ingram State Technical College Alabama Southern Community College provides educational and training services to parolees through its LifeTech Institute, an innovative non-credit parolee transition program operated in partnership with the Governor and the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. The LifeTech Institute teaches life skills and technical skills to help parolees make the transition from prison to society. n 404 parolees were provided educational and job training services through Alabama Southern’s LifeTech Institute in Thomasville during the 2010-11 program year
Incarcerated students achieve academic gains in Adult Education programs
Making a Difference The Alabama Therapeutic Education Facility (ATEF) opened its doors in March of 2008. The Columbiana-based facility is operated by Community Education Centers, Inc. and has 400 residents at any given time. While housed at the facility, residents receive educational and job training services, including individual assessments, counseling, substance abuse treatment, technical training, skillsbased training, family services and aftercare services. Upon completion of the six-month ATEF program, residents either enter a work release program or are released on parole. n 3,213 inmates have enrolled in ATEF since its inception n 2,096 inmates have completed the ATEF program since its inception n 843 inmates received educational and job training services through the ATEF during the 2010-11 program year n 18% recidivism rate for graduates of the ATEF
n 2,435 incarcerated students enrolled in Adult Education programs in 2010-11 n 1,656 (68%) of 2,435 students achieved academic gain n 717 inmates enrolled in state-funded Adult Education programs earned a GED
By the Numbers
2,271
Inmates enrolled in one of the Alabama Community College System’s correctional education or technical programs
Alabama Community College System
2011 Fast Facts A comprehensive system of community and technical colleges, an upper-level university, a two-year military institute, and multiple workforce development entities – all dedicated to excellence in the delivery of academic and career technical education, adult education, and workforce development training and services n 27 institutions, including 21 community colleges, 4 technical colleges, Athens State University, Marion Military Institute, and 2 workforce training agencies
n AIDT attracts and trains a skilled workforce for new and expanding industries, working with 119 companies to provide services to 52,139 individuals in 2010-11
n 86 instructional sites
n Alabama Technology Network (ATN) offers comprehensive services and training to existing businesses and manufacturers, providing essential services to 428 businesses, impacting 6,856 individuals in 2010-11
n Athens State University – a unique, upper-level baccalaureate-degree granting university – one of only five of its kind in the nation – produces as many teachers as any other single four-year institution in the state n Marion Military Institute – the oldest of only five military junior colleges in the nation – is authorized to commission qualified cadets as officers in the U.S. Army after only two years of college through the Early Commissioning Program The Governor’s Office of Workforce Development (GOWD) coordinates workforce development initiatives and services through the institutions of the Alabama Community College System and its workforce partner agencies n Through 10 Regional Councils, GOWD allocated workforce development funds totaling more than $10 million to 97 projects to affect skills upgrades for incumbent workers in FY 2010-11 n 1,241 businesses involving 106,040 individuals were provided workforce development services in FY 2010-11 by ACCS colleges, AIDT and ATN
ACCS ranked #27 in 10-Year Growth Trend by Community College Week with 97,815 students for fall 2010, an increase of 20,999 students, or 27% increase, during the 10-year period n 4 ACCS institutions were among the 50 Fastest Growing Public TwoYear Colleges by Community College Week ranked by percentage change in headcount, categorized by total institutional enrollment –
Jefferson State Community College, #3 in the “5,000-9,999 Enrolled” category;
Calhoun Community College, #10 in the “Over 10,000 Enrolled” category;
Lawson State Community College, #27 in the “2,500-4,999 Enrolled” category;
Drake State Technical College, #28 in the “Under 2,500 Enrolled” category
n 25,905 of our students were awarded institutional scholarships n Many ACCS students are considered “non-traditional,” which means they are not recent high school graduates
n Approximately 15,000 graduates transfer from ACCS colleges to four-year universities each year; while others fulfill their educational objective by taking a few courses to learn a new skill or gain a certificate leading to career advancement in a current job or to get a better job n 7, 259 students were classified as dually enrolled or ECEP students during the 2010-11 academic year n 3,259 scholarships were awarded to dually-enrolled high school students enrolled in Career Technical Education programs and courses in high-skill, high-wage, high-demand occupations in 2010-11 As a system, the ACCS educates and trains more nurses than any other system of higher education in Alabama n 31 Allied Health Programs – including Dental Assistant, Radiology Technology, Nursing Assistant, Health Information Technology, Funeral Services, Medical Laboratory Technology and Nursing n 214 degrees, certificates or short-term certificates are available within the Allied Health curriculum n 20 Registered Nursing Programs n 22 Practical Nursing Programs n 20 Emergency Medical Services Programs
About half of all freshmen and sophomores in Alabama are enrolled in one of the state’s two-year public community and technical colleges
By the Numbers 2010-11 Number & type of colleges Community...............................................21 Technical..................................................... 4 Upper-Division University.........................1 Military Institute.........................................1 Accessibility Instructional Sites.................................... 86 Educational Objectives Enrolled in Associate in Art and Associate in Science Degree Programs.............................................70,952 Enrolled in Career Technical Education Programs or Courses....... 77,916 Student Demographics (Fall 2010) Full Time................................................55% Part Time...............................................45% First-Time Freshmen.............................22% Transfer Students.....................................9% Alabama Residents................................95% Out-of-State Residents............................5% U.S. Students..........................................98% International Students............................2% Average Age................................................27 Men.........................................................40% Women...................................................60% Caucasian...............................................64% African American..................................34% Hispanic...................................................2% Other.................................................... < 1% Qualify for Financial Aid.....................69% Facilities 806 buildings in the system 12.9 million square feet under roof 4,594 acres of property
AIDT 119 Companies / 52,139 People Served Alabama Technology Network (ATN) 428 Companies / 6,856 People Served Training for Existing Business and Industry (TEBI) 694 Companies / 47,045 People Served Adult Education 24,339 adult learners enrolled in 26 programs 4,560 – Adult Secondary Education (Grades 9-12 education functioning level)
Fall 2010 n General Studies n R egistered Nursing/ Registered Nurse
n L iberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies n A dministrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
2,054 – English as a Second Language
n C omputer and Information Sciences, General n C osmetology/Cosmetologist, General n L icensed Practical Nursing n C hild Care and Support Services Management
System employment Nearly 11,000 individuals
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17,725 – Adult Basic Education (Grades 1-8 education functioning level)
Average annual tuition & fees Community and technical colleges: $3,960
Annual budget Slightly over $1 billion for FY 2010-11
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Alabama Community College System LAUDERDALE
• Community Colleges
LIMESTONE
27
14
MADISON
COLBERT
JACKSON
22
4
13
LAWRENCE
FRANKLIN
DE KALB
MORGAN MARSHALL
16 MARION
WINSTON
CULLMAN
ETOWAH
19 BLOUNT
WALKER
2
FAYETTE
LAMAR
11 12
CALHOUN
ST. CLAIR
CLEBURNE
JEFFERSON
29
TUSCALOOSA
PICKENS
CHEROKEE
10
TALLADEGA
HALE
SUMTER
ELMORE
LEE
28
6
MACON
MONTGOMERY
MARENGO
RUSSELL LOWNDES
25
CHOCTAW
6. Chattahoochee Valley Community College
7. Jefferson Davis Community College
8. Enterprise State Community College
9. James H. Faulkner State Community College
10. Gadsden State Community College
11. Jefferson State Community College
14. Northwest-Shoals Community College
AUTAUGA
DALLAS
23 20
5. Central Alabama Community College
12. T.A. Lawson State Community College
CHAMBERS
26
4. John C. Calhoun Community College
13. Northeast Alabama Community College
TALLAPOOSA
PERRY
COOSA CHILTON
3. Bishop State Community College
5
BIBB
17
15 GREENE
1. Alabama Southern Community College 2. Bevill State Community College
RANDOLPH CLAY
SHELBY
BULLOCK
15. Shelton State Community College
16. Snead State Community College
17. Southern Union State Community College
18. Wallace Community College – Dothan
19. Wallace State Community College – Hanceville
20. Wallace State Community College – Selma
21. Lurleen B. Wallace Community College
WILCOX BARBOUR BUTLER
PIKE
CLARKE MONROE
1
WASHINGTON
CRENSHAW
24
HENRY
CONECUH
21 COVINGTON
ESCAMBIA
COFFEE
8
22. J.F. Drake State Technical College
23. J.F. Ingram State Technical College
DALE
24. Reid State Technical College
18
25. H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College
HOUSTON
7
• Technical Colleges
GENEVA
9
• Two-Year Military College
26. Marion Military Institute
MOBILE
3
BALDWIN
21 Community Colleges
• Senior University
4 Technical Colleges
1 Two-Year Military College
• Workforce Training
1 Senior University
28. AIDT
27. Athens State University
29. Alabama Technology Network
2 Workforce Training Agencies Administrative Offices
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• Administrative Offices
• Department of Postsecondary Education
• Governor’s Office of Workforce Development
Directory of College Presidents BEVILL STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Dr. Anne McNutt President 1411 Indiana Avenue Jasper, AL 35501 (205) 387-0511 www.bscc.edu
ALABAMA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING INSTITUTE Mr. Ed Castile Director One Technology Court Montgomery, AL 36116 (334) 242-4158 www.aidt.edu
ALABAMA SOUTHERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE Dr. Reginald Sykes President 2800 South Alabama Avenue Monroeville, AL 36460 (251) 575-3156 www.ascc.edu Thomasville Campus 30775 Highway 43 South Thomasville, AL 36784 (334) 636-9642
ALABAMA TECHNOLOGY NETWORK Dr. William Michael (Mike) Bailey President 500 Beacon Parkway West Birmingham, AL 35209 (205) 943-4808 www.atn.org
ATHENS STATE UNIVERSITY Dr. Robert K. Glenn President 300 North Beaty Street Athens, AL 35611 (256) 233-8100 www.athens.edu
Huntsville/Cummings Research Park Drive Campus 102 Wynn Drive NW Huntsville, AL 35805 (256) 890-4700
Fayette Campus 2631 Temple Avenue N Fayette, AL 35555 (205) 932-3221 Hamilton Campus Post Office Drawer 9 Hamilton, AL 35570 (205) 921-3177
CENTRAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Dr. Stephen B. Franks President 1675 Cherokee Road Alexander City, AL 35010 (256) 234-6346 www.cacc.edu
Sumiton Campus PO Box 800 Sumiton, AL 35148 (205) 648-3271 BISHOP STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Mr. James Lowe, Jr. President 351 North Broad Street Mobile, AL 36603 (251) 405-7000 www.bishop.edu Baker-Gaines Central Campus 1365 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue Mobile, AL 36603 (251) 405-4400 Southwest Campus 925 Dauphin Island Parkway Mobile, AL 36605 (251) 665-4085 Carver Campus 414 Stanton Street Mobile, AL 36617 (251) 662-5400
CALHOUN COMMUNITY COLLEGE Dr. Marilyn C. Beck President 6250 Hwy. 31 North Tanner, AL 35671 (256) 306-2500 www.calhoun.edu
Childersburg Campus 34091 US Highway 280 Childersburg, AL 35044 (256) 378-5576 CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Dr. Glen Cannon President 2602 College Drive Phenix City, AL 36869 (334) 291-4900Â www.cv.edu JEFFERSON DAVIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Dr. Daniel A. Bain President 220 Alco Drive Brewton, AL 36427 (251) 867-4832 www.jdcc.edu Atmore Campus 6574 Highway 21 North Atmore, AL 36504 (251) 368-8118
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ENTERPRISE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Dr. Nancy W. Chandler President 600 Plaza Drive Enterprise, AL 36330 (334) 347-2623 www.escc.edu Alabama Aviation Center 3405 South U.S. Highway 231 Ozark, AL 36360 (334) 774-5113 FAULKNER STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Mr. Gary L. Branch President 1900 U.S. Hwy 31 South Bay Minette, AL 36507 (251) 580-2100 www.faulknerstate.edu Fairhope Campus 450 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL 36532 (251) 990-0420 Gulf Shores Campus 3301 Gulf Shores Parkway Gulf Shores, AL 36542 (251) 968-3104
LAWSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Dr. Perry W. Ward President 3060 Wilson Road, SW Birmingham, AL 35221 (205) 925-2515 www.lawsonstate.edu
GADSDEN STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Dr. Raymond Staats President 1001 George Wallace Dr Gadsden, AL 35903 (256) 549-8200 www.gadsdenstate.edu
DRAKE STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE Dr. Helen T. McAlpine President 3421 Meridian Street N Huntsville, AL 35811 (256) 539-8161 www.drakestate.edu
Bessemer Campus 1100 Ninth Avenue SW Bessemer, ALÂ 35022 (205) 925-2515
Ayers Campus 1801 Coleman Road Anniston, AL 36207 (256)835-5400 East Broad Campus 1001 E. Broad Street Gadsden, AL 35903 (256)549-8600
MARION MILITARY INSTITUTE Colonel David J. Mollahan USMC (Ret) President 1101 Washington Street Marion, AL 36756 (800) 664-1842 www.marionmilitary.edu
Valley Street Campus 600 Valley Street Gadsden, AL 35901 (256)549-8600 INGRAM STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE Dr. Glenn A. Deibert Interim President 5375 Ingram Road Deatsville, AL 36022 (334) 285-5177 www.ingram.cc.al.us
JEFFERSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Dr. Judy Merritt President 4600 Valleydale Road Birmingham, AL 35242 (205) 853-1200 www.jeffstateonline.com
Jefferson Campus 2601 Carson Road Birmingham, AL 35215 (205) 853-1200 Weekend Office (205) 856-7962
NORTHEAST ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Dr. David Campbell President 138 Alabama Highway 35 Rainsville, AL 35986 (256) 638-4418 www.nacc.edu
NORTHWEST-SHOALS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Dr. Humphrey Lee President 800 George Wallace Blvd. Muscle Shoals, AL 35661 (256) 331-5200 www.nwscc.edu Phil Campbell Campus 2080 College Road Phil Campbell, AL 35581 (256) 331-6200
Directory of College Presidents REID STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE Dr. Douglas M. Littles President Intersection of I-65 and Highway 83 Post Office Box 588 Evergreen, AL 36401 (251) 578-1313 www.rstc.edu SHELTON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Dr. Mark A. Heinrich President 9500 Old Greensboro Rd Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 (205) 391-2211 www.sheltonstate.com C.A. Fredd Campus 3401 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (205) 391-2611 SNEAD STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Dr. Robert Exley President 102 Elder Street Boaz, AL 35957 (256) 593-5120 www.snead.edu
SOUTHERN UNION STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Dr. Amelia Pearson Interim President 750 Roberts Street Wadley, AL 36276 (256) 395-2211 www.suscc.edu Opelika Campus 1701 LaFayette Parkway Opelika, AL 36801 (334) 745-6437
GEORGE CORLEY WALLACE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Dr. James M. Mitchell President 3000 Earl Goodwin Parkway Selma, AL 36703 (334) 876-9227 www.wccs.edu
H. COUNCILL TRENHOLM STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE Mr. Samuel Munnerlyn President 1225 Air Base Blvd. Montgomery, AL 36108 (334) 420-4200 www.trenholmstate.edu John M. Patterson Campus 3920 Troy Highway Montgomery, AL 36116 (334) 420-4200 GEORGE C. WALLACE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Dr. Linda C. Young President 1141 Wallace Drive Dothan, AL 36303 (334) 983-3521 www.wallace.edu Sparks Campus 3235 South Eufaula Avenue Eufaula, ALÂ 36027 (334) 687-3543 WALLACE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Dr. Vicki P. Hawsey President 801 Main Street NW Hanceville, AL 35077 (256) 352-8000 www.wallacestate.edu
LURLEEN B. WALLACE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Dr. Herbert H. J. Riedel President 1000 Dannelly Boulevard. Andalusia, AL 36420 (334) 222-6591 www.lbwcc.edu Greenville Campus 750 Greenville By-Pass Greenville, AL 36037 (334) 382-2133 MacArthur Campus 1708 N. Main Street Opp, AL 36467 (334) 493-3573
Mission The Alabama Community College System is dedicated to excellence in delivering academic education, adult education, and workforce development.
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