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Crosstown Connections: Academic Plan for the Twin CitiesMetropolitan Area.Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, St. Paul.1999-11-0029p.

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This report presents Minnesota State Colleges andUniversities System's (MnSCU's) academic plan for the Twin Citiesmetropolitan area. Included are the Metro Alliance's vision, mission, andgoals for its eleven institutions. Goal one is to establish program andservice alignment among the institutions. Goal two is to increase enrollmentby 10 percent in 3 years, while goal three aims to create innovativeapproaches to teaching and learning. Goal four is to determine capitalrequests and facilities plans based on Metro Alliance academic needs. Goalfive states that Metro Alliance will actively participate in and facilitatemetro-wide planning with key educational and community-based organizations inthe Twin Cities metropolitan area. After stating the five goals, the reportexamines factors affecting higher education in the Twin Cities metropolitanarea, which include such items as: population in the area is growing morerapidly than in the rest of Minnesota and is becoming more diverse; within 5years, the majority of high school graduates will be from this area; MetroAlliance institutions enroll about one-third of MnSCU's total student body;students attend part-time and are older; and the area has a strong employmentmarket. The report then describes collaboration with the University ofMinnesota and consultation with private colleges. Included in the appendicesare Metro Alliance institution mission statements, a list of the MetroAlliance participants, a timeline of the Metro Alliance planning meetings,and a bibliography. (Contains 16 references.) (VWC)

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ACADEMIC PLANFOR THE TWIN CITIES METROPOLITAN AREA

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The Honorable Michael Vekich, ChairSt. Louis Park, Congressional District 5

The Honorable Andrew BossSt. Paul, Congressional District 4

The Honorable Nancy Brataas, TreasurerRochester, At Large

The Honorable Kathleen GaffeyLoretto, Community College Student

The Honorable Brent CalhounLittle Falls, State University Student

The Honorable Archie D. Chelseth,Cloquet, Congressional District 8

The Honorable Mary ChoateBloomington, Congressional District 3

The Honorable Daniel G. CobomSt. Cloud, Congressional District 7

The Honorable Dennis DotsonMankato, Congressional District 1

The Honorable David EricksonMahtomedi, Congressional District 6

The Honorable Robert Erickson, Vice ChairBloomington, At Large

The Honorable Christine FritscheMarshall, Congressional District 2

The Honorable Jim LuomaCohasset, At Large

The Honorable Joann Splonskowski, At LargeRochert, Technical College Student

The Honorable James Wafter, SecretaryLittle Canada, At Large

CHANCELLOR

Morris J. Anderson

November 1999Upon request, Crosstown Connections will be available in an alternate format, such as Braille, large print or audio tape.For TTY, contact Minnesota State Colleges and Universities at (651) 282-2660.Crosstown Connections is available on MnSCU's web site: www.mnscu.edu.Contact MnSCU for additional copies of Crosstown Connections.

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CROSSTOWN CONNECTIONS Academic Plan for the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area

OCTOBER 1999

To the Governor, the Legislature, and the People of Minnesota

The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System exists to provide

learning and career opportunities for students. This plan, developed by the

11 Twin Cities metropolitan area college presidents and approved by the

MnSCU Board of Trustees, has students as its focus. It aims to reach out to

those students who traditionally are not well-served by higher education; better

coordinate services for students already attending MnSCU institutions in the

metropolitan area; eliminate unnecessary duplication of programs; strengthen

the state colleges and universities in the metropolitan area; and meet the

growing demand for educating and upgrading the skills of the workforce.

The Metro Alliance, the 11 Minnesota State Colleges and Universities located

in the metropolitan area, recognize the importance of reaching out to students,

to community partners, and to each other. Students, faculty, staff, and key

community representatives will be engaged in developing and implementing

strategies to bring this plan to life. These groups will also be involved in

ongoing planning efforts by the Metro Alliance to function like a single

institution for students and employers.

Morris J. Anderson, Chancellor, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

Cliff Korkowski, Anoka-Hennepin Technical College

Patrick M. Johns, Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Charles Hays, Century College

Ronald E. Thomas, Dakota County Technical College

Sharon K. Grossbach, Hennepin Technical College

Cheryl Frank, Inver Hills Community College

Dennis Nielsen, Metropolitan State University

Phillip Davis, Minneapolis Community and Technical College

Thomas J. Horak, Normandale Community College

Ann Wynia, North Hennepin Community College

Donovan Schwichtenberg, St. Paul Technical College


Metro Area MnSCU Institutions

STATE COLLEGES

STATE UNIVERSITIES

Anoka-HennepinTechnical CollegeAnokaAnoka-RamseyCommunity CollegeCoon Rapids and CambridgeCentury CollegeWhite Bear LakeDakota CountyTechnical CollegeRosemountHennepinTechnical CollegeBrooklyn Park andEden PrairieInver HillsCommunity CollegeInver Grove HeightsMetropolitan StateUniversityMinneapolisSt. PaulMinneapolis Communityand Technical CollegeMinneapolisNormandaleCommunity CollegeBloomingtonNorth HennepinCommunity CollegeBrooklyn ParkSt. Paul Technical CollegeSt. Paul

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Vision

The Metro Alliance will be a high qualityintegrated higher education system thatfunctions like a single institution for students.

Mission

The Metro Alliance unites 11 distinct MnSCUinstitutions to better prepare the diverseresidents of the Twin Cities metropolitan areafor learning, employment, citizenship, and life.The Alliance provides seamless pathways forstudents at all levels of educational achievementand strengthens member institutions, bothindividually and collectively.

Goals

Goal One: Program and Service AlignmentProvide students enrolled at each Allianceinstitution with access to programs andservices offered by any other Allianceinstitution.

Goal Two: Increased EnrollmentIncrease metro area student participation andgoal attainment by 10 percent in three years.

Goal Three: Innovative Teaching and LearningCreate innovative approaches to teachingand learning.

Goal Four: Facilities PlanningDetermine capital requests and facilities plansbased on Metro Alliance academic needs.

Goal Five: Regional LinkagesThe Metro Alliance will actively participatein and facilitate metro-wide planning withkey educational and community-basedorganizations in the Twin Citiesmetropolitan area.

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ContentsSummary 4

Introduction 6

Factors Affecting Higher Education

in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area . . . .8

Vision and Mission 5

Goal One: Program and Service Alignment 12Goal Two: Increased Enrollment 15

Goal Three: Innovative Teaching and Learning 16Goal Four: Facilities Planning 17Goal Five: Regional Linkages 18

Collaboration with the

University of Minnesota 20

Consultation with the

Private Colleges 20

Resources and Timeline 20

Appendices 21

CROSSTOWN CONNECTIONS Acadentie Plan for the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area

SummaryFactors Affecting Higher Education in the Twin CitiesMetropolitan Area

To develop its vision, mission, goals, and outcomes, theMetro Alliance identified the following factors affectinghigher education in the Twin Cities metropolitan area:

o Population in the metropolitan area is growing morerapidly than in the rest of Minnesota and is becomingmore diverse. The majority of Minnesotans live in themetropolitan area and as this population grows, it isbecoming increasingly diverse.

o Within five years, the majority of high school graduatesin Minnesota will be from the metropolitan area. By theyear 2004, there will be more high school graduates in themetropolitan area than in Greater Minnesota.

Ei Metro Alliance institutions enroll about one-third ofMnSCU's total student body. Metro Allianceinstitutions enroll about one-third of MnSCU's totalFYEs and over 40 percent of MnSCU's headcount.

o Most Metro Alliance students attend part-time. Over60 percent of Metro Alliance students attend schoolpart-time compared with fewer than 40 percent at otherMnSCU institutions.

o Metro Alliance students in the metropolitan area areolder. The median age of MnSCU students in themetropolitan area is 25, and many students are over 35.

o Metro Alliance students are diverse. Students of colormake up about 12.4 percent of the MnSCU studentbody in the metropolitan area.

El Many students in Minnesota do not attend highereducation immediately after high school. About 46percent of high school graduates do not attend highereducation the fall after they graduate from high school.

o The metropolitan area has a strong economy. Themetropolitan area has 30 of the Fortune 1,000companies, 10 of the Forbes 500 largest privately heldfirms, and a broad set of industries. The metropolitanarea is also home to 744 firms employing between 250and 1,000 employees and 84,016 firms with less than250 employees. Overall, firms with less than 1,000employees employ about 86 percent of metropolitanarea workers.

o The metropolitan area has a strong employmentmarket. Jobs in the metropolitan area grew more rapidlythan national job growth over the last three years. TheDepartment of Economic Security reported thatunemployment in the metropolitan area is 2.2 percent,well below the national average of 4.3 percent.

o Metropolitan area employers are having difficultyfinding enough qualified workers. In a 1998 survey,more than 80 percent of executives of companies with100 or more employees in the metropolitan area hadconcerns about attracting skilled workers. An industrythat is particularly having difficulty finding qualifiedworkers is the information technology industry.


VisionThe Metro Alliance will be a high quality integratedhigher education system that functions like a singleinstitution for students.

MissionThe Metro Alliance unites 11 distinct MnSCU institutionsto better prepare the diverse residents of the Twin Citiesmetropolitan area for learning, employment, citizenship,and life. The Alliance provides seamless pathways forstudents at all levels of educational achievement andstrengthens member institutions, both individually andcollectively.

GoalsGOAL ONE: Program and Service AlignmentProvide students enrolled at each Alliance institutionwith access to programs and services offered by anyother Alliance institution.

OutcomesComplete articulation of courses between similarprograms at Alliance institutionsNo unnecessary course/program duplication in new andexisting undergraduate and graduate programs at MetroAlliance institutionsStudents can use course equivalencies, academic programinformation, transfer course evaluations, and degreeaudits in a web-based environment through the fullimplementation of the Degree Audit Reporting System(DARS) and Course Applicability System (CAS)Students complete selected baccalaureate degrees atMetro Alliance two-year colleges through IntegratedBaccalaureate ProgrammingStudents have access to compatible admissions,registration, financial aid, transcripts, scheduling, andother services for all Metro Alliance institutions at eachAlliance institutionStudents from all Metro Alliance Institutions have accessto specialty programs offered by Alliance institutionsOther MnSCU institutions coordinate the courses andprograms they offer in the metropolitan area through theMetro Alliance

GOAL TWO: Increased EnrollmentIncrease metro area student participation and goalattainment by 10 percent in three years.

OutcomesIncreased participation rates of metropolitan area highschool graduates who attend college one year aftergraduationIncreased participation and goal attainment of under-served students in the metropolitan areaIncreased participation and goal attainment of currentworkers in the metropolitan areaIncreased participation and preparation of workers inthe metropolitan area aligned with employer needs

GOAL THREE: Innovative Teaching and LearningCreate innovative approaches to teaching and learningin Metro Alliance Institutions.

OutcomesFaculty from all Metro Alliance institutions workcollectively to design and implement innovativeapproaches to improve teaching and learningTeaching and learning opportunities and services atMetro Alliance institutions are tailored to studentlearning needs, styles, and objectivesAppropriate technology enhances teaching andlearning across the Metro Alliance institutions

GOAL FOUR: Facilities PlanningDetermine capital requests and facilities plans based onMetro Alliance academic needs.

OutcomesMnSCU Board of Trustees capital bonding priorities forMetro Alliance institutions are supported by this planCriteria and processes are used to evaluate andrecommend facility projects of Metro Allianceinstitutions to the MnSCU Board of Trustees in relationto the facilities capacities, needs and uses of all11 Alliance institutionsCoordinated facility planning and usage within theMetro Alliance makes the best use of current facilities

GOAL FIVE: Regional LinkagesThe Metro Alliance will actively participate in andfacilitate metro-wide planning with key educational andcommunity-based organizations in the Twin Citiesmetropolitan area.

Outcomesm The Alliance has mutually beneficial linkages with

employers, regional planners, K-12 schools, otherMnSCU institutions, the University of Minnesota, andprivate institutionsAlliance initiatives are focused through collaborativeresearch on current and potential student workplace,and community needs

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CROSSTOWN CONNECTIONS Academic Plan for the hein Cities ilktropolitan Area

Introduction

The Metro Alliance, a network of 11 MnSCU

institutions in the Twin Cities metropolitan

area, have a large and diverse undergraduate

student body and provide a broad selection of

courses and programs. These institutions share

a common commitment to the students and

communities they serve. This plan

demonstrates how the Metro Alliance will

sharpen its focus on the current and future

needs of students and their wide variety of

learning goals.

Metro Planning Legislation

Two pieces of legislation provide the impetus andfoundation for master academic planning for MnSCUinstitutions in the metropolitan area.

1999 Higher Education Bill, Chapter 214, Article 2,Section 20By September 30, 1999, the board of trustees of theMinnesota state colleges and universities shall submit tothe legislature the master academic plan for themetropolitan area as required under Laws 1996, chapter395, section 3, paragraph (e), and a systemwide spaceutilization report.

Laws of Minnesota 1996, Chapter 395 Section 3,Paragraph (e)By February 15, 1997 the system office and the campuses ofthe Minnesota state colleges and universities shall submitto the legislature a master academic plan for themetropolitan area that defines the current and futuremissions and plans of the metro area colleges anduniversities.

Within the fiscal realities of the state, the plan mustconsider short- and long-term demographic and enrollmentprojections, physical plant capacity and needs, andcoordination and duplication of the program offerings. Thesystem office shall consult with the University ofMinnesota during the planning process. The plan must besubmitted to the board of trustees for approval beforesubmission for legislative approval.

CROSSTOWN CONNECTIONS Academic Plan for the Twin Cities Aktropolitan Area

Metro Alliance Structure

ALLIANCE MEMBERS

The following MnSCU institutions make up theMetro Alliance:

Anoka-Hennepin Technical CollegeAnoka-Ramsey Community CollegeCentury CollegeDakota County Technical CollegeHennepin Technical CollegeInver Hills Community CollegeMetropolitan State UniversityMinneapolis Community and Technical CollegeNormandale Community CollegeNorth Hennepin Community CollegeSt. Paul Technical College

The presidents of the 11 institutions manage the MetroAlliance with support from the MnSCU system office. Thechair of the Alliance will rotate, giving each institutionalpresident the opportunity to keep the Alliance active andvital. The Alliance will have decision-making power basedon consensus from the 11 institutions and support from thesystem office.

PLANNING PROCESS

The Metro Alliance's planning processes engaged a varietyof state and local partners to build and agree upon thevision, mission, goals and outcomes for the Alliance. Keypartners include representatives from:

Minnesota LegislatureMnSCU Board of TrusteesAlliance FacultyAlliance AdministratorsUniversity of MinnesotaPrivate College CouncilRegional Planning Bodies

METRO ALLIANCE PRINCIPLES

The Metro Alliance built its plan on these principles:

Student needs are the focus of planningPlanning is an ongoing processThe Alliance will manage the implementation ofthe planThe Alliance will collaborate with other regionalorganizationsThe Alliance will reach out to business and industry

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STRATEGIC ACTIONS

Strategic actions for each goal and its related outcomes willbe developed by using:

Project teams composed of college and universityrepresentatives and community stakeholdersResearch targeted on the goalsKey input from selected community groups

PROJECT ACTION TEAMS

The Alliance will use project action teams listed below toaddress operational issues. An Alliance president will serveon each project action team to keep the team focused ondeveloping concrete strategies to address specific issues.The project action teams will allow the Alliance to stayflexible and to address important issues as they arise.

Metro Area Chief Academic OfficersA project action team made up of all the chief academicofficers at the Alliance institutions is working on plans to:

Align programs at the 11 institutionsIdentify core and specialty programs at each institutionEliminate unnecessary duplicationEncourage innovative teaching and learning practices

Metro Marketing ConsortiumThe consortium is composed of marketing directors fromAlliance institutions who supplement Alliance studentrecruitment and enrollment efforts and build the imageand identity of the colleges.

Customized Training ConsortiumThe consortium is composed of customized trainingrepresentatives from Alliance colleges who providetraining, consulting and related services to businessand industry.

Metro Area Technical DirectorsThis is a group of technical directors from Alliancecolleges who are working to create the standards andplatforms needed to support shared systems throughoutthe Alliance.


Factors Affecting Higher Education in the Twin CitiesMetropolitan Area

The Metro Alliance identified the followingenvironmental factors as having a significant impacton the demand for higher education in themetropolitan area:

Population in the metropolitan area is growing morerapidly than in the rest of Minnesota and is becomingmore diverse.

The majority of Minnesotans live in the metropolitanarea and as this population grows, it is becomingincreasingly diverse. Even though populations of color aregrowing rapidly, whites will make up the overwhelmingmajority of Minnesotans for at least 20 years in the future.

Note: This report focuses on the traditional seven-county metropolitanarea because the largest amount of comparable data is available forthis area. These trends would be even more pronounced for the11-county metropolitan area or the Rochester to St. Cloud corridor.

POPULATION IS PROJECTED TO GROW IN EVERY TWIN CITIES COUNTY

PROJECTED POPULATION INCREASES FROM 1995 TO 2005

County 1995. 2000 2005 2010

Anoka 264,570 281,870 296,830 310,660

Carver 53,080 57,390 61,220 64,960

Dakota 313,450 347,220 377,520 406,150

Hennepin 1,076,410 1,110,330 1,136,140 1,157,890

Ramsey 500,650 512,240 521,850 530,880

Scott 64,400 69,770 74,500 79,190

Washington 160,510 172,110 182,160 191,730

Total 2,435,074 2,552,939 2,652,234 2,743,479

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323,440 333,930 12%

68,810 72,440 15%

434,050 459,190 20%

1,178,830 1,198,860 6%

540,430 550,420 4%

83,980 88,300 16%

200,840 208,430 13%

2,832,404 2,913,599 13.6%

Source: State Demographic Center web-site, http://www.mnplan.state.mn.us/demography/

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HISPANICS ARE PROJECTED TO BE THE FASTEST GROWING

MINORITY IN MINNESOTA

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BY 2004, THE MAJORITY OF HIGHSCHOOL GRADUATES WILL BE

FROM THE METROPOLITAN AREA

NUMBER OF STUDENTS GRADUATING FROM HIGH SCHOOL

70,000

60,000

50,000

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1997

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2004

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2011

Within five years, the majority of high school graduates inMinnesota will be from the metropolitan area

By 2004, the number of high school graduates in the seven-county metropolitan area will surpass the number of graduatesin Greater Minnesota. This trend becomes more pronouncedthrough 2011 according to the Minnesota Higher EducationServices Office. The growth of graduates is projected to occurin all metropolitan counties, with the largest growth in theoutlying metropolitan counties. For the next ten years, agrowing number of students will be graduating from highschool. However, by the year 2008, the number of high schoolgraduates will start to decrease statewide.

Metro Alliance institutions enroll about one-third ofMnSCU's total student body

Metro Alliance institutions enroll about one-third ofMnSCU's total full year equivalents (FYEs), a trend that hasheld for eight years. However, these institutions enroll over40 percent of MnSCU's headcount. This higher headcountpercentage for the Metro Alliance is the result of a higherratio of part-time students than for the entire MnSCUSystem.

THE METRO ALLIANCE ENROLLS ABOUT ONE-THIRD OF MNSCU'S TOTAL FYE

FY 91 FY 92 FY 93

Metro Alliance Total 36,249 36,608 38,617

System Total 123,327 122,525 124,408

Alliance % of System Total 29.4% 29.9% 31.0%

Source: MnSCU Office of Research

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38,215

121,613

31.4%

THE METRO ALLIANCE ENROLLS OVER ONE-THIRD OF MNSCU'S HEADCOUNT

1993 1994 1995

Metro Alliance Total 62,377 59,694 57,136

System Total 163,999 159,014 153,729

Alliance % of System Total 38.0% 37.5% 37.2%

1996

55,340

149,202

37.1%

FY 95 FY 96 FY 97 FY 98

36,830 35,197 34,623 34,877

115,763 111,604 110,327 111,409

31.8% 31.5% 31.4% 31.3%

1997

54,823

149,656

36.6%

Source: Higher Education Services Office, Basic Data Series 1997

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Most Metro Alliance students attend part-time

Over 60 percent of Metro Alliance students attend schoolpart-time compared with fewer than 40 percent at otherMnSCU institutions. This ratio remained about the samebetween 1993 and 1997, the last year for which data isavailable.

MOST METRO ALLIANCE STUDENTS ATTEND PART-TIME

1997 FULL-TIME RATIO 1997 PART-TIME RATIO

Source: Higher Education Services Office

Metro Alliance students are olderThe median age of MnSCU students in the metropolitanarea was 25 in 1997, the most recent year for which data isavailable. Most of the Metro Alliance institutions have asizable number of students over age 30.

MOST STUDENTS AT METRO ALLIANCE ARE OLDER

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Metro Alliance students are diverseStudents of color made up about 12.4 percent of thestudent body of Metro Alliance institutions in 1997. Thisis a higher representation than in the metropolitan areawhich had 9.1% people of color in 1996, according to theU.S. Census. The metropolitan area needs a strong andflexible higher education system to meet the needs of agrowing and increasingly diverse population.

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Note: Data is for 1997. 5,706 MnSCU, 5,135 University ofMinnesota, and 1,956 private college students did not reporttheir racial category.

Source: Higher Education Services Office

High school graduates in Minnesota will becomeincreasingly diverse, with graduates of color growing at afaster rate than white graduates. However, white studentswill make up the overwhelming majority of graduates for atleast 15 years into the future.

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES WILL BECOME INCREASINGLY DIVERSE

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% OF 2007GRADUATING CLASS

Source: Minnesota Private College Council Research Foundation

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Many students in Minnesota do not attend highereducation immediately after high schoolThe Minnesota House of Representatives ResearchDepartment found that in 1996 about 46 percent of highschool graduates do not attend higher education the fallafter they graduate from high school. This percentage hasgrown from about 41 percent in 1988.

The metropolitan area has a strong economyThe University of Minnesota and the MetropolitanCouncil in their joint 1995 industry cluster study found themetropolitan area has a robust economy with a diverse setof industries including food production, computers,printing and publishing, health care, medical instruments,arts and entertainment, and education. Fifteen of theFortune 500 industrial and service firms have theirheadquarters in the metropolitan area, and 30 of theFortune 1,000 industrial and service firms have theirheadquarters in the metropolitan area. Ten of the Forbes500 largest privately held firms have their headquarters inthe metropolitan area. The Department of EconomicSecurity reports that the metropolitan area is also home to744 firms employing between 250 and 1,000 employeesand 84,016 firms with less than 250 employees.. Overall,firms with less than 1,000 employees employ about 86percent of metropolitan area workers.

The metropolitan area has a strong employment marketAccording to the Department of Economic Security, theunemployment rate in the metropolitan area was1.9 percent in August 1999, well below the nationalaverage of 4.2 percent.

The 1990 Census found that the metropolitan area had a77 percent participation rate of the working-age populationin the labor force. This is considerably higher than thenational average of 66.2 percent. In the 1990 Census, themetropolitan area labor participation rate for women was70.7 percent, compared to 57.9 percent nationally.

Metropolitan area employers are having difficulty findingenough qualified workersIn 1998, the Citizen's League reported that 56 percent ofmetropolitan area executives surveyed cited the attractionand retention of skilled workers as the most importantneed for their company. This is more than double thenumber who cited this need two years earlier. More than80 percent of executives of companies with 100 or moreemployees said attracting skilled workers is a majorconcern. An industry that is particularly having difficultyfinding qualified workers is the information technologyindustry. In a survey of metropolitan area businesses by theDepartment of Economic Security, almost 60 percent ofrespondents said they had problems finding qualifiedinformation technology workers.

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Vision of theMetro Alliance

The Metro Alliance will be a high quality integrated highereducation system that functions like a single institution for

students.

What does the vision mean for students?The Metro Alliance envisions a future in which studentscan move freely into and between the 11 memberinstitutions. Compatible curriculum, registration and otherkey services will allow students to take advantage of thebroad array of programs offered at a wide variety of timesand locations throughout the Twin Cities metropolitanarea. A student might pursue a single degree by takinggeneral education classes during lunch at a campus nearwork while pursuing major classes in the evening nearhome. For students, the Alliance will seem and act likeone institution.

Mission of theMetro Alliance

The Metro Alliance unites 11 distinct MnSCU institutions tobetter prepare the diverse residents of the Twin Cities

metropolitan region for learning, employment, citizenship, andlife. The Alliance provides seamless pathways for students at all

levels of educational achievement and strengthens memberinstitutions, both individually and collectively.

What does the mission mean for students?The Metro Alliance will serve the wide variety of studentsfrom all over the metropolitan area and help them toachieve their various learning goals. Students will be ableto walk into any Alliance institution and match interestsand skills with Alliance services, courses and programs thathelp them achieve their goals. Student success willdetermine if the Alliance has fulfilled its mission.


GOAL ONE: Program and Service

Alignment

Provide students enrolled at each Alliance institution withaccess to programs and services offered by any otherAlliance institution.

OutcomesComplete articulation of courses between similarprograms at Alliance institutionsNo unnecessary course/program duplication in new andexisting undergraduate and graduate programs at MetroAlliance institutionsStudents can use course equivalencies, academicprogram information, transfer course evaluations, anddegree audits in,a web-based environment through thefull implementation of the Degree Audit ReportingSystem (DARS) and Course Applicability System(CAS)Students complete selected baccalaureate degrees atMetro Alliance two-year colleges through IntegratedBaccalaureate ProgrammingStudents have access to compatible admissions,registration, financial aid, transcripts, scheduling, andother services for all Metro Alliance institutions at eachAlliance institutionStudents from all Metro Alliance Institutions haveaccess to specialty programs offered by AllianceinstitutionsOther MnSCU institutions coordinate the courses andprograms they offer in the metropolitan area throughthe Metro Alliance

Purpose of the program and service alignment goalWhen a student enrolls at one Alliance institution, he orshe will be enrolled at all Alliance institutions. Coursesand programs across the Alliance institutions will bealigned so that students can work toward their learninggoals without fearing that credits will not transfer to otherAlliance institutions. Students will be able to useelectronic systems like the DARS and the CAS todetermine how their courses apply to various certificatesand degrees. Students who choose to can complete aMetropolitan State University baccalaureate degree atselected two-year colleges around the metropolitan area.

Program alignment scenarioJudy is a 23-year-old part-time student working full time.She lives in the northwest suburbs and works in downtownMinneapolis. Judy takes most of her classes in the eveningat North Hennepin Community College because it is closeto her home. However, because her job is just a few blocksfrom Minneapolis Community and Technical College, shesometimes takes classes there over her lunch hour.Enrollment as an Alliance student makes this possible and

easy. Judy has one electronic transcript that records all herclasswork. Her advisor has outlined the courses she needsto complete her program. By using on-line resources, Judychecks the location and time of the courses and registerson-line. She can use other on-line resources like 1SEEK toinvestigate career and education opportunities, and theDegree Audit Reporting System to electronicallydetermine the transferability of her courses. Judy can see afinancial aid counselor at either campus and can use thelibrary and check out and return materials at any Alliancecampus. Finally, if she chooses, Judy may complete herMetropolitan State University baccalaureate degree rightat the Minneapolis Community and Technical College.

Program access and alignment dataThe college and university curriculum is always changingto meet the needs of students and employers as well as toreflect changes in disciplines and fields. Curriculumchanges are accomplished in hundreds of ways: throughchanging requirements and content within individualcourses, by creating new programs, by redesigning existingprograms, and by expanding existing programs through thecreation of sub-specializations.Metro Alliance schools are changing their curricula tomeet the needs of students. Over a two-year period:

28 new programs were created to respond toemerging needs46 new sub-specializations were created inexisting programs1,489 programs were redesigned96 programs were suspended113 programs were closed

METRO ALLIANCE INSTITUTIONS ARE CONSTANTLY UPGRADING

THEIR PROGRAMS

NEW: 28

EMPHASIS: 46

SUSPENDED: 96

CLOSED: 113

REDESIGNED: 1,489

Source: MnSCU Office of Academic Programs

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METRO ALLIANCE INSTITUTIONS OFFER A WIDE VARIETY OF AWARDS AND PROGRAMS

INSTITUTION CERTIFICATES DIPLOMAS AA AS AAS/ AAS NOT BA/BSJOINT DUPLICATED

Anoka-Hennepin TC 21 38 13/11 13

Anoka Ramsey CC 30 11 39/11 13

Century C 91 46 5 37/4 37

Dakota County TC 30 36 24/17 24

Hennepin TC 122 92 44/26 44

Inver Hills TC 6 17 30/27 3

Metropolitan SU 33

Minneapolis CTC 28 33 9 14 14

Normandale CC 6 5 23/10 13

North Hennepin CC 8 12 22/13 9

St. Paul TC 52 40 20/11 20

TOTALS 394 285 6 59 266/146 189 33

Source: MnSCU Office of Academic Programs Data is for August 1999

In addition to a dynamic mix of programs, the MetroAlliance institutions provide a wide variety of awardoptions depending on student needs and goals.

This inventory includes all programs offered at multiplesites but does not include closed or suspended programs. Itshould be noted that community colleges traditionally donot offer diplomas. While consolidated and communitycolleges only offer one associate of arts degree, theseprograms enroll the majority of students. Joint degrees aredegrees offered by two institutions and are currently listedon the inventories of both institutions. Generally, onecollege offers the general education courses, and the otheroffers the technical courses. With the MnSCU Board ofTrustee's recent approval of Policy 3.25, the joint programswill be assigned to only one institution.

PROGRAM ACCESS AND ALIGNMENT OUTCOMES

Complete articulation of courses between similarprograms at Alliance institutions Faculty and academicadministrators at Alliance institutions will align coursesand programs to guarantee that similar courses andprograms fully articulate and transfer between the 11institutions. The chief academic officers at Metro Allianceinstitutions are committed to eliminating structural barriersto course transfer. They plan to develop easy approaches totransfer by addressing the following in priority order:

Transfer of general education between and amongcommunity colleges and Metropolitan State University,with a goal of easing transfer for students who do notcomplete the entire Minnesota Transfer Curriculum;Transfer of general education technical college coursesto community colleges and Metropolitan StateUniversity; and

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Transfer of courses in larger programs (e.g., business,nursing,) between and among all Alliance institutions.

No unnecessary course/program duplication in new andexisting undergraduate and graduate programs at MetroAlliance institutions The Metro Alliance will continue toapply the criteria on page 14 to new and existingundergraduate and graduate programs to reduce unnecessaryduplication. Except for one-of-a-kind programs, these criteriawill be used together to determine if a program is duplicative.While the Alliance is committed to eliminating unnecessaryduplication, it will not prevent one of its individual memberinstitutions from submitting a programmatic request even if itfails to meet the criteria in the table on page 14. Ultimatelyfinal programmatic decisions rest with the MnSCU Board ofTrustees.

Students can use course equivalencies, academic programinformation, transfer course evaluations, and degreeaudits in a web-based environment through the fullimplementation of the Degree Audit Reporting System(DARS) and Course Applicability System (CAS)DARS and CAS will allow students to determineelectronically how their courses and programs relate toother courses and programs to ensure smooth transfer toother higher education providers. The MnSCU systemoffice is committed to making the Alliance the pilotterritory to implement these two systems.

Students complete selected baccalaureate degrees atMetro Alliance two-year colleges through integratedbaccalaureate programming Metropolitan StateUniversity will provide upper-division programming at selecttwo-year colleges in the metropolitan area. This will allowstudents to complete selected baccalaureate degrees at onelocation. It will also allow Metropolitan State University tomeet the needs of a larger number of students.

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CORE CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING PROGRAM NEED AND DUPLICATION

CRITERIA One of a kind program in the metropolitan area - ACTION If one-of-a-kind, then no other evaluation forThis program exists at only one of the Metro Alliance duplication needs to be done.institutions (at the six digit classification of instructionalprogram level).

CRITERIA Student enrollment/program capacity ratio Iv' ACTION The higher the ratio, the less likely theStudent enrollment compared to the maximum number of program is duplicative (ideally there would be one studentstudents that can be accommodated by the facilities and for every available slot).number and availability of qualified staff, as well as anyaccreditation limitations.

CRITERIA Market demand for programHow high is the demand for the program:

In the Twin Cities metropolitan areaThe region surrounding the collegeFrom employers in partnership with the programAs forecast by future market predictionsFrom students

-ID- ACTION If program demand is higher than programcapacity or near program capacity, it is less likely that theprogram is duplicative.

CRITERIA Business and higher education partnershipsThe program is part of a partnership commitment with abusiness or another higher education provider?

-11.- ACTION Decisions about programs run by partnershipsmust be put in context of the terms and agreements thatoperate the partnership.

CRITERIA Program quality and reputationThis is a program

For which the college is notedThat has high licensure and certification passing ratesfor studentsWith an instructor who has skills and certifications notavailable widely

N.- ACTION In some cases, high-quality programs will begiven special consideration, especially if that qualitycannot be duplicated at any other Metro Alliance MnSCUinstitution.

CRITERIA Student Goal Achievement RatesIs this a program in which a high percentage of studentsgraduate or achieve their educational goals?

ACTION Do not eliminate successful programs.

CRITERIA Program IntegrityIs this a program that is necessary to ensure that a collegehas the breadth and depth of offerings expected of aninstitution of higher education as well as to provide corecourses for students?

ACTION Programs required to meet accreditation andother program certification as well as providing thenecessary core offerings might be exempt from evaluationfor duplication.

Students have access to compatible admissions,registration, financial aid, transcripts, scheduling, andother services for all Metro Alliance institutions at eachAlliance institution All Metro Alliance institutions willdevelop shared admissions, registration, financial aid,transcript and scheduling processes to allow students tomove freely between the 11 institutions. This will allowstudents to take advantage of all the courses and programsoffered throughout the metropolitan area without fillingout duplicate paperwork or paying duplicate fees. These

shared processes will be supported by computer-baseddatabases and other electronic processes that can be basedon the Integrated Statewide Record System.

Students from all Metro Alliance institutions have accessto specialty programs offered by Alliance institutionsEach Metro Alliance institution will identify specialtyprograms that it will emphasize throughout themetropolitan area. Some specialty programs might beoffered by more than one institution.

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Other MnSCU institutions coordinate the courses andprograms they offer in the metropolitan area through theMetro Alliance This will help to avoid unnecessaryduplication of program offerings and ensure that the MetroAlliance is taking advantage of the wide variety of coursesoffered throughout the entire MnSCU system.

GOAL TWO: Increased Enrollment

Increase metro area student participation' and goalattainment' by 10 percent in three years.

OutcomesIncreased participation rates of metropolitan area highschool graduates who attend college one year aftergraduation'Increased participation and goal attainment of under-served4 students in the metropolitan areaIncreased participation and goal attainment of currentworkers in the metropolitan areaIncreased participation and preparation of workers inthe metropolitan area aligned with employer needs

Purpose of the enrollment goalThe purpose of this goal is to use enrollment managementstrategies that increase the enrollment and participation ofkey student groups that have been previously under-servedor represent important emerging markets for highereducation. In addition to enrolling these students, theAlliance wants to help these students achieve theireducational goals. In order to be truly colleges of thecommunity, the Alliance institutions must work to servethe broad needs of the wide variety of student populationsthroughout the metropolitan area.

Enrollment scenarioChris is a 19-year-old sophomore at Inver HillsCommunity College and the first member of his family toattend college. He never really thought about college untilhe was selected to be in an Upward Bound program in highschool. Upward Bound is one of the federally funded TRIOprograms that involve many Alliance institutions. Theprogram uses community members to talk about differentcareers and the education needed to attain them.

A counselor visited with Chris and his family telling themabout the wide variety of financial aid opportunities.While he was in high school, Chris attended summerenrichment programs at a private college, the University ofMinnesota and a community college. He got extra helpwith math from a community college student who wastutoring as his work study job. In addition to getting up tospeed in math, Chris learned a lot about what college is

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like from his tutor. He also had an internship one summerat a hospital where he became interested in a healthcareer. He decided to attend a community college with avariety of allied health programs and investigate becomingan emergency medical technician.

The summer before he started college, he was enrolled in a"bridge program" at Inver Hills Community College. Hisassessment scores indicated he was ready for college levelmath, but needed more work in English. Chris took adevelopmental course in reading and also a special coursein study skills with other students in the bridge program.The college also had social activities that helped studentsget to know and support each other. His "bridge" cohortswere enrolled in the same sections of some classes so theycould work together. Counselors also helped Chris sort outhis career interests and goals.

The first semester was tough, but by spring semester Chrishad earned a 3.2 grade point average and planned to returnthe following fall to complete an associate's degree andthen transfer to a state university to get a degree inphysical therapy.

Enrollment outcomesThe Alliance will achieve the following enrollmentoutcomes:

Increased participation rates of metropolitan area highschool graduates who attend college one year aftergraduation The Metro Alliance will work with highschools and other key groups to ensure high schoolstudents have a clear understanding of their postsecondaryeducational options as well as clear processes to enroll inhigher education institutions that meet their learningneeds and goals.

Increased participation and goal attainment of under-served students in the metropolitan. area The MetroAlliance institutions are committed to serving the broadrange of students and communities that make up themetropolitan area. The Alliance will work withcommunity leaders and community-based organizationsthroughout the metropolitan area to identify and meet thelearning needs and goals of under-served student groups.This will include working with minority communities toensure that the colleges provide culturally sensitiveatmospheres and high quality services and programs tomeet the learning needs and styles of a diverse studentbody. Some strategies to work with students andcommunities of color include but are not limited to:

Working with educational, business and communityleaders from the communities of color in themetropolitan area

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Reviewing and collaborating with current initiativeslike the Minnesota Minority Education Partnershipcounseling studyWorking with K-12 initiatives such as "Bridge"programs to develop relationships with elementary andsecondary students of color and their parents and helpthem to plan and prepare for their educational futureWorking with community outreach and high schoolguidance counselors to review and improve the processesused to prepare young people of color to choose andenroll in collegeCreating and funding visible support networks, liaisons,and affinity groups for students of color to increase theirpositive experiences in each Alliance institutionCreating and funding recruitment and retention

processes for each Alliance institution to attract morestudents from protected class groupsAssisting in the development of scholarship funds,

mentoring programs and other support for protectedclass groups and first generation college students

Increased participation and goal attainment of currentworkers in the metro area As a key economic resource,the Metro Alliance is committed to helping workers andemployers stay current with workplace skill needs of themarketplace. The Alliance will accomplish this throughthese and other strategies:

Determine the skill needs of workers and business andindustry by analyzing data and information from a widevariety of sourcesCreate a broad menu of courses and programs for

current workers including credit, non-credit, skill-based,and degree focusedDevelop and implement methods and processes to

directly link employers and education providers in theongoing review and development of programs forcurrent workersEstablish flexible scheduling and delivery processes that

allow workers to participate in classes when they are notworkingCreate and implement methods and processes to link

with other organizations focused on worker recruitment

Increased participation and preparation of workers in themetropolitan area aligned with employer needs TheAlliance will measure the quality of its programs andservices for current workers and employers by how wellthese programs attracted workers and met their skill needs.The Metro Alliance has a strong foundation of customizedtraining and other client-focused courses to build upon.

IN FY 1997-98, METRO ALLIANCE INSTITUTIONS PROVIDED

SUBSTANTIAL CUSTOMIZED TRAINING AND OPEN ENROLLMENT

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

ea

280,000

260,000 272,976

240,000

220,000

200,000

180,000

160,000

140,000 155,533

120,000117,443

100,000103;417. 102,61.1

80,000

60,000 f 6,591

40,000

20,00036,020

30,488

14,0260 ...114 5 5az

39% 29% 31% 43% 38%

Registrations Registrations Total Registrations Totalin customized in customized Registrations in Continuing ClientTraining for Training for in Customized Education Contract

Credit Credit Training 'Damning and OpenCourses Non-Courses Courses Courses Enrollment

Metro Alliance Total

MnSCU System Total

Source: MnSCU Office of Research

GOAL THREE: Innovative Teaching

and Learning

Create innovative approaches to teaching and learning inthe metropolitan area

OutcomesFaculty from all Metro Alliance institutions workcollectively to design and implement innovativeapproaches to improve teaching and learningTeaching and learning opportunities and services atMetro Alliance institutions are tailored to studentlearning needs, styles, and objectivesAppropriate technology enhances teaching and learningacross the Metro Alliance institutions

Purpose of the innovative teaching and learning goalThe purpose of this goal is to create an environment withinwhich innovative teaching and learning is encouraged andpromoted at and shared between each of the MetroAlliance institutions. This goal aims to link faculty acrossall Alliance institutions so they can work together to design

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and implement updated and innovative approaches toteaching and learning. This includes creating updatedprograms to meet current student, community, andemployer demands as well as developing flexible deliverysystems to provide courses when and where students needand want them. The Alliance believes that faculty can andwill create innovative approaches to teaching and learningif given the structures, processes, and opportunities to do so.

Innovative teaching and learning scenarioDr. Jones works with other faculty from across the Allianceto develop and adopt a process to clearly identify andcommunicate both the expected and the actual learningoutcomes of students. The $3.6 million Bush grant awardedto MnSCU to incorporate active learning strategiessupports this project. Dr. Jones communicates theselearning outcomes to her students so they clearlyunderstand their learning goals and expectations. Thishelps students to better focus their efforts on developing thekey skills identified by the course syllabus. As a result, thestudents in Dr. Jones' courses achieve at a higher level andare more satisfied because they know what their instructorexpects. When students complete the class, they are able totell employers about the specific skills they learned.

Innovative teaching and learning outcomesThe Alliance will achieve the following outcomes relatedto innovative approaches to learning:

Faculty from all Metro Alliance institutions workcollectively to design and implement innovativeapproaches to teaching and learning Faculty are expertson curriculum, teaching, and learning. The Alliance willdevelop and implement processes that bring facultytogether to create innovative approaches to teaching andlearning. For example, faculty can develop and deliverweb-based courses and programs. Whenever possible, theAlliance will make use of resources available from theCenter for Teaching and Learning. In addition, Alliancefaculty will work with researchers from the University ofMinnesota and other schools to infuse the curriculum withthe latest research findings.

Teaching and learning processes at Metro Allianceinstitutions are tailored to student needs, styles, andobjectives. Each Alliance institution will develop teachingand learning processes that are, as much as possible,tailored to its specific student populations. To assureconsistent quality, this will require an objective means ofdocumenting student achievement.

Appropriate technology enhances teaching and learningacross Metro Alliance institutions. As informationtechnology becomes woven into the fabric of daily life andwork, students expect it to be integrated into teaching and

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learning processes as well. The Metro Alliance will work toprovide the appropriate technology to enhance teaching andlearning both within and between the 11 institutions. Thisincludes developing web-based modules that can either bestand-alone or used in conjunction with classroom activities.

All Alliance institutions and the University of Minnesotaoperate METNET, the Metropolitan EducationalTelecommunications Network. It is one of six highereducation regional networks, known collectively as theLearning Network of Minnesota, established in 1993 by theLegislature. The METNET consortium enables eachinstitution to share academic programs and services witheach other, and provides connectivity to otherpostsecondary institutions throughout the state and beyond.

METNET has a compressed digital interactive videonetwork connecting all participating campuses in themetro area. WebCT has been adopted to provide facultyand instructors with on-line course development tools.METNET is the only higher education regional consortiumin Minnesota to provide student e-mail, Internet accessand web course development tools.

METNET provides student e-mail at all member institutions.There are currently 7,099 users, approximately 25 percent ofthe eligible FYE's. Many use e-mail as an integral part ofprogram course work. Staff and faculty are also eligible foraccounts. Web Mail, a new service developed to increase theaccessibility of student e-mail, will be implemented in the fallof 1999. It will allow all students to access their e-mailaccounts from any location that has Internet access.

GOAL FOUR: Facilities Planning

Determine capital requests and facilities plans based onMetro Alliance academic needs.

OutcomesMnSCU Board of Trustees capital bonding priorities forMetro Alliance institutions are supported by this planCriteria and processes are used to evaluate andrecommend facility projects of Metro Allianceinstitutions to the MnSCU Board of Trustees in relationto the facilities capacities, needs and uses of all11 Alliance institutionsCoordinated facility planning and usage within theMetro Alliance makes the best use of current facilities

Purpose of facilities goalThe Metro Alliance guarantees that academic planningwill serve as the foundation for facility requests, planning,and usage. In addition, the Alliance will maximize the

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utilization of existing space and explain how facilitiesrequests in the metropolitan area take into accountavailable space at all 11 Alliance institutions.

Facilities scenarioMetropolitan State University develops direct partnershipswith four two-year colleges in the metropolitan area toprovide upper-division programming. This allows a two-yearcollege student to complete a four-year baccalaureate degreeat a single site. In order to offer this programming, the two-year colleges provide Metropolitan State University withguaranteed classroom space that supports the type of coursebeing offered. These facilities range from lecture space tolaboratories. These convenient locations motivate studentsto complete their two-year programs and to pursuebaccalaureate degrees. It has the added effect of attractingformer two-year college students back to campus to completea baccalaureate degree.

As the table shows, Metro Alliance institutions have27 percent of the existing assignable square footage for theentire MnSCU. However, the Alliance institutions haveabout one-third of the FYE and 40 percent of theheadcount for the entire MnSCU system. Also, aseducational programs and needs change, existing spacemay need to be renovated to provide appropriate facilities.

Facilities outcomesThe Alliance will achieve the following facilities outcomes:

MnSCU Board of Trustees capital bonding priorities forMetro Alliance institutions are supported by this planThe following capital improvement projects, already'approved by the MnSCU Board of Trustees, are supported bythe Alliance:

Anoka Hennepin Technical College RealignmentProceed with Board recommendation to allocate funds tocomplete the pre-design process at the Board approvedlocation identified in consultation with the Alliance.

Metropolitan State University Library ConstructionProceed with Board recommendation to build the libraryon the St. Paul campus. Build as a regional center thatprovides supplemental library services to all 11 Allianceinstitutions.Metropolitan State University Minneapolis campusplanning and property acquisition Proceed with initialplanning to build in proximity to MinneapolisCommunity and Technical College. This acquiredproperty will replace the space currently leased byMetropolitan State University in downtown Minneapolis.When determining space needs for Metropolitan StateUniversity, ensure that space at Minneapolis Communityand Technical College is fully utilized.Minneapolis Community and Technical CollegeInformation Technology Center Proceed with Boardrecommendation.Normandale Community College Science BuildingProceed with Board recommendation.North Hennepin Community College Renovation ofscience building into general education facility Proceedwith Board recommendation.

Criteria and processes are used to evaluate and recommendfacility projects of Metro Alliance institutions to theMnSCU Board of Trustees in relation to the facilitiescapacities, needs and uses of all 11 Alliance institutionsThe Metro Alliance will develop criteria and processes toevaluate and recommend facility projects in the metropolitanarea. Alliance process will coordinate with those used by theMnSCU Board of Trustees and the Minnesota Legislature.Alliance institutions will work to share and fully utilizeexisting space and base future facilities on shared needsthroughout the Alliance.

Coordinated facility planning and usage within the MetroAlliance makes the best use of current facilities TheMetro Alliance is committed to the maximum use andsharing of space between the 11 institutions to mitigate costs.

AS A WHOLE, METRO ALLIANCE INSTITUTIONS ARE FULLY USING THEIR SPACE

COLLEGES EXISTING

ASF

FALL1998

GUIDELINE

ASF

FALL 1998

SURPLUS/

(DEFICIT)

Metro AllianceTotal 2,965,903 19,350 175,029

MnSCU SystemTotal 11,136,198 10,103.202 1,033,716

FALL 1998

% SURPLUS/

(DEFICIT)

FALL 2002 FALL 2002 FALL 2002GUIDELINE SURPLUS/ SURPLUS/

ASF (DEFICIT) (DEFICIT)

6% 2,941,272 23,911 1%

9% 10,665,330 471,588 4%

Note: ASF is assignable square footage or space that can be used for instructional purposes.Source: MnSCU Office of Facilities Planning and Programming

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GOAL FIVE: Ongoing Regional

Linkages

The Metro Alliance will actively participate in andfacilitate metro-wide planning with key educational andcommunity-based organizations in the Twin CitiesMetropolitan Area.

OutcomesThe Alliance has mutually beneficial linkages withemployers, regional planners, K-12 schools, otherMnSCU institutions, the University of Minnesota,private colleges, and private institutions.Alliance initiatives are focused through collaborativeresearch on current and potential student, workplaceand community needs.

Purpose of regional linkages goalThe Metro Alliance will become a key player inmetropolitan area regional policies and planning. This willhelp the 11 institutions to take advantage of the expertiseand resources of a wide variety of regional and community-based organizations with a direct stake in higher educationand economic development.

Regional linkages scenarioThe Metro Alliance becomes a key service provider bymeeting the regional learning and economic developmentneeds of metropolitan area residents and employers. TheAlliance will shape its agenda to respond to key regionalplanning bodies like the Metropolitan Council. Theseregional planning bodies will include higher education inregional development and begin to use the Alliance'sprograms and services to support its initiatives to create avital metropolitan area. As the Metro Alliance institutionsbecomes more active and prominent in these regionalbodies, they become active participants in the planningprocess.

Key metro Alliance partnershipsThe Metro Alliance will develop and continuepartnerships with a wide variety of organizations based onthe needs of students and employers in the metropolitanarea. The chart lists some of the key groups with whom theAlliance will develop partnerships.

Regional linkages outcomesThe Alliance will achieve the following outcomes forregional linkages:

The Alliance has mutually beneficial linkages withemployers, regional planners, K-12 schools, otherMnSCU institutions, the University of Minnesota,private colleges, and private institutions The Metro

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Alliance will develop regular ongoing relationships with avariety of regional and community-based organizationsinterested in education and economic development. Thiswill allow the Alliance to shape regional policy related tohigher education while taking advantage of the expertise ofthese organizations.

Alliance initiatives are focused through collaborativeresearch on current and potential student, workplace andcommunity needs The metropolitan area is constantlyevolving socially and economically. The demographicmake-up of the metropolitan area is becoming older andmore diverse. The economic mix of large and smallbusinesses is also changing as industries and companiesexpand and contract. The Metro Alliance must stayinformed on these changes and developments so it canmeet the needs of the wide variety of people and employersthat make up the region. This requires ongoing appliedresearch on the changing characteristics and needs of themetropolitan area.

REGIONALPLANNING

BODIES

BUSINESS ANDINDUSTRY

METRO AREAPRIVATE

COLLEGES

COMMUNITYBASED

ORGANIZATIONS

STUDENTS ANDALUMNI

Alliance ofMetropolitan

MnSCUInstitutions

UNIVERSITY OFMINNESOTA

GLOBALPARTNERS

PK-12EDUCATION

-!_____H STATEUNIVERSITIES

FEDERAL, STATEAND LOCAL

GOVERNMENTS

Twin Cities Alliance Partnership Structure


Collaboration with theUniversity of MinnesotaThe Metro Alliance, and the University of Minnesota willre-establish the joint academic planning group to addressissues related to:

The delivery of higher education in the Twin Citiesmetropolitan areaMetropolitan State University's strategic planningThe role of General College and its strategic planningThe role of University College and its strategic planning

Metropolitan higher education issues identified by theUniversity of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota identified the followinghigher education issues for the metropolitan area:

Growth in the number of low-income minority studentsin metropolitan area public schoolsIncreasing numbers of urban minority students who arenot well prepared for postsecondary educationIncreased need for pre-K educators trained to succeed inurban schoolsDemand by employers for employees educated andtrained from high skilled 21st century careers

Potential areas of collaboration between the University ofMinnesota and the Alliance

The University of Minnesota has identified these issues to beaddressed by collaborative planning with the Metro Alliance:

Strengthening access through easier articulation andtransfer between MnSCU institutions and the Universityof MinnesotaDeveloping joint admission processes between MetroAlliance two-year colleges and the University ofMinnesotaEstablishing specific ties between the research efforts ofthe General College and the Metro AllianceIncreasing access to University of Minnesota resources andlifelong education through a selective group of career-oriented baccalaureate degrees offered in partnership withMnSCUEnhancing leadership and coordination of approaches tometropolitan education issues through summits, aconsortium, and advisory groups of higher education,preK-12, and community organizationsImproving coordination and dissemination, via ISEEK(Internet system of Education and EmploymentKnowledge), of learner- and parent-oriented informationabout education expectations and pathways

Creating a pilot program to identify freshmen at Alliancetwo-year colleges who want a clear admission and advisingpathway to transfer to the University of Minnesota intheir junior year to complete their four-year degreeIntroducing applied baccalaureate programs from theUniversity of Minnesota Crookston that will be offered inthe metropolitan area to complement Alliance programsExpanding the range of applied degrees, polytechnicdegrees and other educational programs, some inpartnership with MnSCU, that serve present and futureworkforce needsAppointing an ongoing advisory committee for theUniversity of Minnesota and Alliance representatives onemerging metropolitan area workforce needsLooking at the practitioner-oriented graduate programsoffered and needed in the metropolitan area

The Alliance and the University of Minnesota understandthe importance of collaboration. They will work together tofind opportunities to coordinate resources and activities.

Consultation with thePrivate CollegesThe Metro Alliance has initiated discussion with the privatecolleges in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The followingissues will be addressed by ongoing planning efforts:

Transfer from Metro Alliance colleges to private collegesin the metropolitan area and throughout MinnesotaFurther development and implementation of MnVU andISEEKStrategies to increase the successful transfer, andgraduation of students of color in the metropolitan areaUrban Teacher education initiatives to attract teachers toserve in urban schools

Resources and TimelineThe implementation of this plan will require resources.Planning teams for each goal will determine the personneland non-personnel costs as they design the strategies foraccomplishing the stated outcomes. Some of these costs willbe covered by existing allocations and some of the costs willrequire additional resources. The cost projections for the planwill be presented to the Chancellor by January 15, 2000along with a timeline for achieving the goals and outcomesin this plan.

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A en ices

APPENDIX A

Metro Alliance Institution Mission Statements

Listed below are the mission statements for each of the11 Alliance institutions. The most common themes inthese statements are

Studentsi Lifelong learningmi Higher educationm Partnerships

EmploymentUrban Locale

Anoka-Hennepin Technical College Anoka-HennepinTechnical College is an institution of higher educationproviding quality technical and general education foremployment, workforce development and lifelong learningthrough partnerships with business, industry and thecommunity.

Anoka- Ramsey Community College Anoka-RamseyCommunity College is an open-door, comprehensiveinstitution of higher education committed to excellence inteaching and learning. Anoka-Ramsey is committed toresponding to the educational needs of its changingcommunities, providing an opportunity for individuals todevelop and enhance their knowledge, skills, and values ina supportive learning environment.

Century College Century College is a learning-centeredcommunity committed to providing quality lifelongeducational opportunities for a diverse citizenry.

Dakota County Technical College The mission ofDakota County Technical College is to provide collegiate-level education for employment in occupational fieldsother than those requiring a baccalaureate degree for entry.This education will empower individuals to obtain andretain employment, enhance their opportunities for careeradvancement, and furnish a supportive environment inwhich they can develop the knowledge, skills, andattitudes necessary to succeed in a global economy.

Hennepin Technical College The mission statement ofHennepin Technical College is to provide quality technicaleducation needed for employment in an ever-changing,global work environment.

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Inver Hills Community College Inver Hills is acomprehensive community college committed tocontinuously improving student understanding andcapabilities that help students lead purposeful lives,contribute to a vital community and pursue lifelong learning.

Metropolitan State University Metropolitan StateUniversity is a comprehensive urban university committedto meeting the higher education needs of the Twin Citiesmetropolitan population. The university will provideaccessible, high quality liberal arts and professionaleducation to the citizens and communities of themetropolitan area, with continued emphasis on underservedgroups, including adults and communities of color. Withinthe context of lifelong learning, the university will buildupon its national reputation for innovative student-centeredprograms that enable students from diverse backgrounds toachieve their educational goals. The university is committedto academic excellence and community partnershipsthrough curriculum, teaching, scholarship and servicesdesigned to support an urban mission.

Minneapolis Community and Technical CollegeMinneapolis Community and Technical College is anurban two-year institution of higher learning that makesindividual dreams achievable by offering high quality,lifelong learning opportunities within a studentcentered environment.

Normandale Community College As an urbancommunity college serving primarily the southwestmetropolitan region of the Twin Cities, Normandaleprepares students for full participation in our diversecommunities, creates pathways to other college programs,and builds community connections.

North Hennepin Community Colleges As a communitycollege within the Minnesota State College andUniversities System, North Hennepin Community Collegeseeks to extend and expand opportunities for collegiate-level, continuous learning in the north and west metro areato meet the rapidly growing and changing economic andcivic needs of our citizens. We do this through programsoffered directly through the college and in conjunction withother educational institutions and services.

St. Paul Technical College The mission for St. PaulTechnical College is to provide education for employment,education for life.'

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APPENDIX B

Metro Alliance Participants

Anoka Hennepin Technical CollegeMeg Blain Corrigan, CounselorJoanne Flaten, Vice President for Academic AffairsRay Marshall, InstructorVirgil Rose, Dean of Students

Anoka-Ramsey Community CollegePatty Andrews, Reading and Study SkillsDouglas Allen, Dean, CambridgeShannon Christiansen, Vice President of

Educational ServicesDavid Hellmich, DeanJohn Hennen, DeanRosie Mortenson, DeanKathie Whelchel, Biology Instructor

Century CollegePhyllis Ballata, MCCFA RepresentativeMike Bruner, Vice-President, Student ServicesDave Godderz, Vice-President for InstructionJeff Jahnke, UTCE Representative

Dakota County Technical CollegeLarry Boser, Instructor, UTCE RepresentativeKaren Halvorson, Vice President of Student AffairsJerry Johnson, Vice President of Academic AffairsCharlotte Kodner, Instructor and Faculty Senate PresidentSharon LaComb, Vice President of Customized Training

Hennepin Technical CollegeMarty Patterson, Senior Dean of InstructionKathy Pederson, InstructorCarol Tulikangas, Vice President for Academic and

Student Affairs

Inver Hills Community CollegeMike Bozonie, DeanJim Brothen, Geography InstructorJoan Costello, English InstructorHeidi Goar, Sociology InstructorBruce Lindberg, DeanDavid Shupe, Vice President for Academic AffairsSharon Speich, Dean, Humanities/Social Science

Metropolitan State UniversityNancy Black, Department of Social ScienceLeah Harvey, Vice-President for Academic and

Student Affairs

Fred Kirchhoff, Dean of Arts & SciencesSamad Mortabit, Department of MathematicsGary Seiler, Dean, College of ManagementKen Zapp, Department of Economics

Minneapolis Community and Technical CollegeRon Anderson, Academic DeanLois Bollman, Interim DeanSherry Dilley-Haugen, Business and Office Instructor

(UTCE)Eloise Fredrickson, InstructorRob Hartung, Director of PlanningJosephine Reed-Taylor, Vice President for Academic Affairs

Normandale Community CollegeTeri Avis, DeanDavid Berner, Faculty of Geology and GeographyHeather Huseby, Executive Director, Institutional

Advancement.Kate Manahan, Dean, Health SciencesDavid Mathieu, Vice-President for Academic and

Student AffairsJohn O'Brien, English Instructor, Honors Program and

Instructional Technology CoordinatorManley Olson, Dean, HumanitiesDonald Rebertus, Dean, Natural and Social Sciences

North Hennepin Community CollegeBill Ardren, DeanDan Grossnickle, MCCFA PresidentMiriam Hazzard, Dean, Health CareersBruce Lebus, Chair, Curriculum CommitteePaul Mazur, InstructorJerry Sandvick, Dean, Liberal Education

St. Paul Technical CollegeMichael Haffner, Design TechnologyPeggy Kennedy, Vice-President for Academic AffairsJohn King, Dean, Business and General EducationMarilyn Krasowski, Dean, Health and Service ProgramsRay Olson, Dean, Deaf EducationSusan Senger, International TradeFrancisco Trejo, Dean, Technology and Trade Education

MnSCU System OfficeLinda Baer, Senior Vice-Chancellor for Academic and

Student AffairsRon Dreyer, System Director for Program Review

and ApprovalLeslie Mercer, Associate Vice-Chancellor for Policy

and PlanningNeala Schleuning, Director for Program Review

and ApprovalJoAnn Simser, Director for Program Review and Approval

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MnSCU Board of TrusteesAndrew Boss, Member, Educational Policy CommitteeMichael Vekich, ChairJames Wafler, Chair, Educational Policy Committee

METNET

Terry Kolomeychuk, Director

Metro Consortium for Customized TrainingJess Lee Niebuhr, Resource Development Director

Metro Marketing ConsortiumLinda Landwehr, Executive Director

APPENDIX C:

Metro Alliance planning meetings

March 10, 1999 - Metro Alliance Chief AcademicOfficers MeetingMarch 19, 1999 - Metro Alliance Chief AcademicOfficers MeetingApril 1, 1999 - Metro Alliance Presidents MeetingApril 19, 1999 Metro Alliance Large GroupPlanning MeetingMay 3, 199 Metro Alliance Chief AcademicOfficers MeetingMay 6, 1999 Metro Alliance Presidents MeetingMay 17, 1999 - Metro Alliance Chief AcademicOfficers MeetingMay 17, 1999 - Metro Alliance Presidents MeetingMay 25-26, 1999 - Metro Alliance Large GroupPlanning MeetingJune 9, 1999 - Metro Alliance Presidents MeetingJune 22, 1999 - Metro Alliance Large GroupPlanning MeetingJuly 8, 1999 - Metro Alliance Presidents MeetingJuly 12, 1999 - Metro Alliance Chief AcademicOfficers MeetingAugust 10, 1999 - Metro Alliance Chief AcademicOfficers MeetingAugust 12, 1999 - Metro Alliance Presidents MeetingSeptember 7, 1999 - Metro Alliance Chief AcademicOfficers MeetingSeptember 9, 1999 - Metro Alliance Presidents Meeting'

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APPENDIX D:

BibliographyBruininks, Robert H. University of Minnesota (1998). Higher

Education in the metropolitan area: A Report to theEducational Planning and Policy Committee of theUniversity of Minnesota Board of Regents.

Camevale, Anthony P. and Jasinowski, Jerry J. (1998). Educationand Training for America's Future.

Citizen's League (1998). Help Wanted: More Opportunities thanPeople.

Greater Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce (1993). EconomicDevelopment Strategies for the Twin Cities MetropolitanRegion.

Greater Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce (1995).A Regional Economic Development Planning andImplementation Initiative for the Twin Cities metropolitanarea.

Human Capital Research (1998). Research contracted byMinnesota State Colleges and Universities.

Minnesota Department of Economic Security (1998). Beyond2000: Information Technology Workers in Minnesota.

Minnesota Department of Economic Security (1997). EmergingOccupational Clusters in Minnesota.

Minnesota Department of Economic Security (1997). MinnesotaEmployment Outlook to 2005.

Minnesota Department of Economic Security (1998). MinnesotaEmployment Review October 1998.

Minnesota Higher Education Services Office (1997).Postsecondary Data Book.

Minnesota Private College Research Foundation (1997).Foundation for the Future: Minnesota High SchoolGraduation Projections.

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (1998). Offices ofResearch and Academic Program Review, various data fromsystem office data bases.

Reinhardt, Hazel (1998). Preliminary Report: Metropolitan areaMaster Academic Plan.

State Demographic Center Web-Site (1998).www.mnplan.mn.us/demography/index/html

University of Minnesota and the Metropolitan Council (1995).Twin Cities Industry Cluster Study.

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Endnotes'Participation rates measure the proportion of a particulargroup that is enrolled in post-secondary education.

'Goal attainment rates measure the goals tha studentshavewhen they entered an Alliance institutiona dowhether or not a student achieved that goal or adopted adifferent goal.

3A11 student enrollment outcomes will use the 1999-2000school year as the base for measurement.

'Under-served students are defined as those student groupsthat are under-represented in Alliance schools according totheir proportion in the overall Twin Cities MetropolitanArea population. Each Alliance institution will analyze itsenrollment to identify populations that are under-served.

'The mission of North Hennepin Community College iscurrently under revision. A new mission statement shouldbe ready in fall 1999.

'The Mission of St. Paul Technical College is currentlyunder review and will be updated in the near future.

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