University of Alaska Southeast

FY11

Budget Request

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University of Alaska SoutheastMission Statement

The University of Alaska Southeast is an open enrollment public university that provides postsecondary education for a diverse student body. UAS promotes student achievement and faculty scholarship, lifelong learning opportunities, and quality academic programs.

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Goal One: Student Success

• The University will provide the faculty, learning environment, support systems, and facilities to maximize learning opportunities for its students who bring diverse interests and needs to their educational experience. UAS seeks to increase both traditional and non-traditional students at all three campuses, and is particularly committed to the success of Alaska Native students.

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Goal Two: Regional Faculty & Staff Development

• The University will recruit, develop and retain a culturally diverse faculty and staff who bring excellence to research, teaching, and public service through innovative and mission-focused academic programs and services.

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Goal Three: Educational Quality

• The University will offer quality programs, from non-degree training to graduate degrees. Each campus will provide quality programs and services within their respective missions.

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Goal Four: Stability and Sustainability

• The University will increase productivity of its programs and services, and diversify its funding sources.

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Southeast Population 2000-2010

Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section, Forecast: Academic Affairs

65,000

67,000

69,000

71,000

73,000

75,000

77,000

2000 2001 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012

Year

Pop

ulat

ion

F o r e c a s tF o r e c a s t

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Southeast Alaska’s College-age Population 2003-2013

Source: Alaska Department of Labor, Research and Analysis

6.9%

19.1%

33.7%

6.1%

18.5%

30.7%

7.2%

16.8%

32.0%

0.0%

5.0%

10.0%

15.0%

20.0%

25.0%

30.0%

35.0%

2003 2008 2013

Percent 20-24 olds Percent 25-39 olds Percent 40-54 olds

The traditional age group (18-24) and UAS’s average age group (25-39) are a small % of the southeast population but

that % may improve in the forecast.

Note: Percents do not add to 100 because only ages 20-54 are shown

F o r e c a s tF o r e c a s t

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Southeast Alaska High School EnrollmentsSchool Years 2004-2010

Source: Alaska Department of Education’s Statistics and Reports, Forecast: Academic Affairs

5,000

5,500

6,000

6,500

7,000

2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010

Stu

de

nts

Forecast

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Percent of Southeast PopulationAged 20 to 34 years

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

1980 1990 2000 2006 2008

Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section10

UAS Student OriginsAY 1998-2008

% of25,956

Juneau 10,530 40.6%Sitka 4,272 16.5%Ketchikan 3,878 14.9%Anchorage 1,878 7.2%Petersburg 1,154 4.4%Wasilla 819 3.2%Wrangell 733 2.8%Haines 693 2.7%Fairbanks 673 2.6%Palmer 580 2.2%All Other Alaska Cities 746 2.9%

Top 10 Resident OriginsAlaskan Cities

 City Students

Nearly 82% of UAS students come from

Southeast Alaska

Source: Banner Closing Extracts11

A l a s k a v s . S o u t h e a s t Major Industry Employment in 2008

Alaska Southeast12

Southeast Alaska Education Level 2000 Population: 25 years and over

Education Level Juneau Ketchikan Sitka

Less than high school graduation 6.8% 9.2% 10.7%

High school graduate or equivalent 23.3% 34.7% 26.8%

Some College 26.6% 30.7% 26.8%

Associate Degrees 6.0% 7.1% 7.7%

Bachelor Degrees 23.5% 12.5% 20.0%

Master Degrees 8.1% 3.2% 6.7%

Professional school degrees 3.8% 2.2% .9%

Doctorate Degrees 1.9% 0.4% 0.4%

Total Number of Students 9,898 4,536 2,816

Source: 2000 Census Detailed File13

Educational and Training Levels Total Openings in Alaska 2006-2016

UAS OPPORTUNITIESUAS OPPORTUNITIES

Associate Degree or

Vocational Training

9.20%

Experience in a Related

Occupation

6.70%

Bachelor's Degree and

Above 20.20%

Moderate to Long-term

On-the-job Training

22.50%

Short-term On-the-job

Training 41.40%

Source: Alaska Department of Labor & Workforce Development, Research and Analysis 14

Where are the JobsSoutheast Alaska 2008

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Federal

State

Local Public School Systems, Public Works

Social Services, Corrections, Transportation, University of Alaska

Greens Creek Mine, Kensington Gold Mine

Goods-Producing

Retail

Forest Service, Transportation, NOAA

Fred Meyer, Safeway, Costco

Health SEARCH, Bartlett Regional Hospital

Westmark, A.T. Adventures, NANALeisure

Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development

Bars represent largest employer to smallest15

Hot Jobs 2006-2016by UAS Programs

Source: Alaska Department of Labor, ‘Hot Jobs’ w/ Academic Affairs program interpretation

Bachelor's DegreesPercent Growth

Growth in Jobs 2006-2016

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 14.9 399Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 10.1 224Accountants and Auditors 16.7 313Civil Engineers (UAS has 'Pre-Engineer' program) 17.9 147Medical and Health Services Managers 19.2 173Sales Managers 15.0 125Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 20.1 131Wildlife Biologists 7.8 75Construction Managers 20.0 148

Associate DegreeRegistered Nurses 31.37 1,511Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 20.3 149Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 18.04 107Environmental Engineering Technicians 36.4 75

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