The Community College Baccalaureate: A New Frontier

Dr. Constance M. CarrollChancellor

San Diego CCD

Rich GroschBoard MemberSan Diego CCD

Dr. Jill WakefieldChancellor

Seattle Colleges

Carmen GaytonBoard Chair

Seattle Colleges

Dr. Cindy MilesChancellorGrossmont-

Cuyamaca CCD

Baccalaureate Degrees in

U.S. Community Colleges

Cindy Miles, Ph.D. 

Chancellor, Grossmont-Cuyamaca CCD2

Community College Baccalaureate Association

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CCBA members believe:

A baccalaureate degree is an important requirement for better jobs and a better lifestyle.

Every person should have an opportunity to pursue the baccalaureate degree at a place that is

✔ convenient

✔ accessible

✔ affordable

CCBA Vision

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A Variety of Bachelor’s Degree Pathways

Articulation Agreement

Two + Two Program

University Center

Distance Learning/ Degree Completion

Community College Baccalaureate

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It’s a Movement!

More than 50 community colleges

confer 465+ bachelor’s degrees

in 22 states.

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States Currently Authorizing Community College Baccalaureates

1. New York 1970 12. Indiana 20042. West Virginia 1990 13. Washington 2005

3. Utah 1992 14. Georgia 2005

4. Vermont 1993 15. North Dakota 2006

5. Florida 1997 16. Arkansas 2006

6. Nevada 1998 17. Oklahoma 2006

7. Louisiana 2001 18. Wisconsin 2010

8. Hawaii 2003 19. Illinois 2012

9. Texas 2003 20. Michigan 2012

10. Minnesota 2003 21. Colorado 2014

11. New Mexico 2004 22. California 2014

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Why?

Why have so many states authorized the

community college baccalaureate

degree or ….

are considering doing so?

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Looking Back: Why Did They Do It?

Address shortages in high demand areas

Fill an unmet niche market

Address demand that four-year institutions could not meet

Provide opportunities for place-bound students

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Local Workforce Need

BAS in Instrumentation – Great Basin, NV

BS in Energy Management – Bismarck, ND

BAT in Technology Management – Midland, TX

BS in Equine Studies – Vermont Technical, VT

BAS in Agriculture Management – Great Basin, NV

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Teacher Shortage

BA in General Education – Vermont Technical, VT

BA in Bilingual Education – Northern New Mexico, NM

BS in Secondary Science Education – Chipola, FL

BA in Elementary Education – University of West Virginia, WV

BS in Biology Secondary Education – Indian River, FL

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Health Care Crisis

BS in Nursing (BSN) – Northern New Mexico, NM

BAS in Radiologic and Imaging Sciences – Bellevue, WA

BS in Integrated Health Sciences – Northern New Mexico, NM

BS in Dental Hygiene – St. Petersburg, FL

BAS in Cardiopulmonary Sciences – Edison State College, FL

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Professional Credentialing

BAS in Paralegal Studies – St. Petersburg State College, FL

BAS in Fire Science Management – Florida Community College, FL

BAS in Public Safety Management – Edison State College, FL

BS in Dental Hygiene – Community College of Southern Nevada, NV

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Technological Revolution

BS in Technology – Vincennes, IN BT in Information Assurance & Technology -

Oklahoma State, OK BAT in Computers & Information Technology –

South Texas, TX BAS in Applied Business & Information Technology –

Maui, HI

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Summary of National Arguments in Favor of the Community College Baccalaureate

Ability to meet local workforce demands Expertise in applied and technical degrees Improved access to the baccalaureate Overcrowding at four-year colleges Support of under represented students Reduced taxpayer cost Reduced student cost Alternative to for-profit institutions

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California: Campaign and Pilot

Constance M. Carroll, Ph.D.

Chancellor, San Diego CCD

Rich Grosch

Board Member, San Diego CCD

California Community College Mission

• Open Access to Higher Education

• Transfer Education

• Career Technical Education

• Adult/Continuing Education

• Basic Skills/Remedial Education

• Support Services

• Economic Development

• Baccalaureate (Pilot)

Associate Degrees

Certificates

72 Districts

113 Colleges

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The San DiegoCommunity College District

California’s second-largest community college district

Serves the City of San Diego and surrounding region

5 Member Elected Board of Trustees

Student Trustee (Rotating)

San Diego County’s 20 Largest Employers

Source: San Diego Business Journal Book of Lists 2015

1. State of California

2. UC, San Diego

3. Sharp Health

4. Scripps Health

5. Qualcomm Inc.

6. City of San Diego

7. UC San Diego Health System

8. Kaiser Permanente

9. General Atomics (and affiliated companies)

10. San Diego State University

11. Sempra Energy

12. SeaWorld San Diego

13. San Diego Community College District

14. Palomar Health

15. Solar Turbines Inc.

16. Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego

17. YMCA of San Diego County

18. University of San Diego

19. Barona Resort & Casino

20. General Dynamics NASSCO

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60,000 Students Enroll in Credit Colleges

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45,000 Students Enroll in Continuing Education

• Educational Cultural Complex• North City Campus• At Mesa College• At Miramar College• West City Campus• César Chávez Campus• Mid-City Campus

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42,000 Service Personnel(3-year average)

Enroll at Military Base Programs

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The California Context1960 Master Plan for Higher Education

University of CaliforniaCalifornia State UniversityCalifornia Community CollegesIndependent Institutions

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University of California Primary academic research institution Undergraduate through doctoral programs

California State University* Broader undergraduate through masters programs Less stringent admissions requirements

Community Colleges** Certificates and Associate Degrees in academic and

vocational programs Open access

* Authorized to offer doctoral degrees in selected areas, SB 724 (2005)

** Authorized a pilot program for offering bachelor’s degrees, SB 850 (2014)

California Master Plan for Higher Education (1960)

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California Degree Needs

Since 2000, California has lost slightly more college graduates to other states than it has gained. Highly skilled workers attracted from other countries are not enough to meet the need.

Public institutions annually award 110,000 bachelor’s degrees and private institutions award 40,000. To meet the projected demand by 2025, California must increase the number of degrees by almost 60,000 per year—about 40% above current levels. California 2025: Planning for a Better Future. Public Policy Institute of California. Sarah Bohn, Ryken Grattet, Ellen Hanak, Joseph Hayes, Laura Hill, Hans Johnson, Shannon McConville, Paul Warren, and Margaret Weston. January 2013.

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Six Legislative Items

• AB 1932 (Maze, 2004)

• AB 1280 (Maze, 2005)

• AB 1455 (Hill, 2009)

• AB 2400 (Block, 2010)

• AB 661 (Block, 2011)

• SB 850 (Block, 2014)

Legislative History ofCCC Baccalaureate Option

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California Community Colleges Baccalaureate Degree Study Group

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Chief Executive Officers

California Community College Trustees

Chief Instructional Officers

Chief Student Services Officers

Chief Business Officers

Faculty Senate (4 members)

Student Senate

Research and Planning Group

University of California

California State University

Report Presented to the CCC Board of Governors

March 4, 2014

Study Group Conclusion

“After much discussion and feedback, the Study Group believes that the offering of baccalaureates by the California community colleges merits serious review and discussion by the Chancellor and the Board of Governors.”

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Senate Higher Education Committee (4/24/14)

Senate Appropriations Committee (5/23/14)

Senate (5/27/14)

Assembly Higher Education Committee (6/24/14)

Assembly Appropriations Committee (8/14/14)

Assembly (8/20/14)

Senate (8/21/14)

Governor (9/28/14)

SB 850 (Block, 2014): Approvals (All Unanimous)

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Enables 15 districts to propose and implement one bachelor’s degree.

State Chancellor/BOG to determine pilot districts based on resources, and local and regional needs

Coordination with the state universities

Duplication of public university programs to be avoided

Legislature to set student fees, state compensation

Local boards to determine governance, administration, standards, and formats

Evaluation and report to State Chancellor and Board of Governors

SB 850 (Block, 2014): Community College Baccalaureate Pilot

Program

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15 Colleges Approved for Pilot

College Program

Antelope Valley College Airframe Manufacturing Technology

Bakersfield College Industrial Automation

Cypress College Mortuary Science

Feather River College Equine Industry

Foothill College Dental Hygiene

MiraCosta College Bio-manufacturing

Modesto Junior College Respiratory Care

Rio Hondo College Automotive Technology

San Diego Mesa College Health Information Management

Santa Ana College Occupational Studies

Santa Monica College Interaction Design

Shasta College Health Information Management

Skyline College Respiratory Care

Solano College Biotechnology

West Los Angeles College Dental Hygiene

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Accreditation & Finance

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ACCJC authorized to approve bachelor’s degrees through the substantive change process

Added to draft standards new requirements specific to bachelor’s degree

Minimum 120 semester credits

Minimum GE requirement 36 semester credits

All standards apply and interpreted in the context of the degree (e.g. faculty credentials, library resources, etc. should be appropriate to the degree)

Substantive Change Process

Western Association of Schools and CollegesAccrediting Commission for Community and

Junior Colleges(ACCJC)Bachelor’s Degree Requirements

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Finance

First Two Years $46 per unit

Second Two Years $46 per unit

$84 per unit

$130 per unit

Total Cost $10,560

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Important Considerations for a Campaign

1. Opposition is Inevitable Universities’ Fear of

Competition Community Colleges’

Ideological/Emotional Concerns Expect at least two years of

development

2. Identify a Legislator to Serve as Champion

3. Quantify Needs Workforce Data Degrees

4. Address Details Accreditation Cost

5. Organize a Coalition

6. Obtain Endorsements Chamber of Commerce Professional Organizations Students Veterans Groups

7. Emphasize Educating the Public

Media, Op-Eds, etc.

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Leadership as a Strategy

Jill Wakefield, Ed.D. 

Chancellor, Seattle Colleges

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Carmen Gayton

Trustee, Seattle Colleges

2005 pilot (Bellevue, Olympic, Peninsula, South Seattle)

2010 – regular status

2012 – SBCTC authorized to approve applied baccalaureate degrees meeting criteria

2015-2016 – 52 programs, 23 colleges

BAS Timeline in Washington

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Meet state goals for baccalaureate degrees awarded to 42,400 per year

Transferability of two-year technical degrees

Meet employer needs Higher-level technical skills

Management skills

Increase access for students Rural areas

Life barriers

Why?

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BAS Seattle District

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BAS in Washington

Earning gains (38% increase)

Retention (90% average)

Employment rate (75%)

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Challenges

Standard procedures across programs and colleges

Four-year university concerns

Competition for and inconsistent funding

Accreditation

Changing the college name

Marketing

Faculty and faculty contract

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Demand Student Employer Competition – two- and four-year

Curriculum rigorQualified facultyAdmissions processStudent ServicesFinancial commitment – sustainability/qualityAccreditationPathway options beyond applied baccalaureate/

expert evaluation

Approval Process

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Seattle Colleges BAS Programs

Operational Programs Application Development

Sustainable Building

Science Technology

Allied Health Science

Dental Hygiene, Respiratory Care

Applied Behavioral Science

International Business

Hospitality Management

Professional Technical

Teacher Education

Health Care Service Management

Community Health and Education

In the Authorization Process Registered Nurse Bachelor’s

Property Management

IT Network

Early Childhood Education

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BAS Annualized FTEs by Program

Applied Behaviorial Science Hospitality Management

International Business Professional-Technical Teacher Education

Program Growth

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BAS Leadership

Our strategy was to become an expert and specialist in BAS programs

Enabled us to take a leadership role and helped us overcome our major challenges

Work with state and local governments interested in developing BAS degrees

Working internationally with countries that have similar student-barrier issues

Conducting research to identify best practices and implement them in our programs

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Statewide Development Group

Seattle is now recognized as a leaderShare best practices

Develop like procedures

Recommend approval processes(general education requirement)

Statewide conferences (CCBA Model)(over 100 people attend 27 colleges represented)

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Meeting Our Mission

Increase Diversity

Increase Completions

Provide Advanced Pathways

Increase Economic Development

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THANK YOU!

Q and A

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