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Report of the Task Force on the Future of Higher Education Report on the Future of Higher Education February 1, 2018 OKLAHOMA STATE REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION Dr. Ronald H. White Chairman Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Jay Helm Andrew W. “Andy” Lester Vice Chairman Edmond Tulsa Joseph L. Parker, Jr. John Massey Secretary Durant Tulsa Ann Holloway General Toney Stricklin Assistant Secretary Lawton Ardmore Jeffrey W. Hickman Michael C. Turpen Fairview Oklahoma City Glen D. Johnson Chancellor The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other federal laws and regulations, do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, handicap or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid and educational services. This publication, printed by the State Regents Central Services, is issued by the State Regents as authorized by 70 O.S. 2001, Section 3206. 200 copies have been reprinted at a cost of approximately $95. Copies have been deposited with the Publications Clearinghouse of the Oklahoma Department of Libraries. This publication was produced in January 2018. OSRHE Task Force on the Future of Higher Education TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary ..................................................................................................................................................... 4 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................. 5 About the Task Force ................................................................................................................................................... 6 Background.............................................................................................................................................................. 6 Analysis ................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Task Force Priorities ................................................................................................................................................. 7 Task Force Membership ........................................................................................................................................... 7 Project Timeline ..................................................................................................................................................... 11 Higher Education in America ..................................................................................................................................... 12 The National Landscape ......................................................................................................................................... 12 The Need for Creativity and Innovation in Higher Education................................................................................... 14 Situational Assessment: Oklahoma State System of Higher Education ..................................................................... 16 Historical Background of Higher Education in Oklahoma........................................................................................ 16 Current System Structure ....................................................................................................................................... 17 State System Priorities and Challenges ................................................................................................................... 18 Governor’s Executive Order .................................................................................................................................... 20 Response to Governor’s Executive Order ................................................................................................................ 23 The Higher Education Expectation Gap .................................................................................................................. 24 Growth Segments of the Market ............................................................................................................................ 24 Speed, Service, and Analytics ................................................................................................................................. 25 Subcommittee Exploration Overview ........................................................................................................................ 27 College Degree Completion and Workforce Development Initiatives ...................................................................... 27 Academic Program Innovations and Online Education ........................................................................................... 30 System Structure .................................................................................................................................................... 34 Fiscal Solutions, Efficiencies, Affordability and Technology ..................................................................................... 37 Subcommittee Recommendations ............................................................................................................................. 40 College Degree Completion and Workforce Development Initiatives ...................................................................... 40 Academic Program Innovations and Online Education ........................................................................................... 53 System Structure .................................................................................................................................................... 60 Fiscal Solutions, Efficiencies, Affordability and Technology ..................................................................................... 63 Operational Execution (Implementation Phase) ........................................................................................................ 67 2 | P a g e A G B I n s t i t u t i o n a l S t r a t e g i e s OSRHE Task Force on the Future of Higher Education Summary.................................................................................................................................................................... 68 Appendix A: Task Force Members ............................................................................................................................. 69 Appendix B: Glossary of Terminology ...................................................................................................................... 163 Appendix C: Institutional Governing Boards ............................................................................................................ 170 Appendix D: Presentations ...................................................................................................................................... 171 College Degree Completion and Workforce Development Initiatives .................................................................... 171 Academic Program Innovations and Online Education ......................................................................................... 171 System Structure .................................................................................................................................................. 171 Fiscal Solutions, Efficiencies, Affordability and Technology ................................................................................... 172 Appendix E: Subcommittee Minutes ....................................................................................................................... 173 College Degree Completion and Workforce Development Initiatives Subcommittee Minutes ............................... 173 Academic Program Innovations and Online Education Subcommittee Minutes .................................................... 181 System Structure Subcommittee Minutes ............................................................................................................. 190 Fiscal Solutions, Efficiencies, Affordability and Technology Subcommittee Minutes .............................................. 195 3 | P a g e A G B I n s t i t u t i o n a l S t r a t e g i e s OSRHE Task Force on the Future of Higher Education Executive Summary Given the changing landscape of higher education, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE) established the Task Force on the Future of Higher Education in March 2017 to conduct a systematic review of higher education; examine existing initiatives and best practices; and report findings and recommendations on strategies that best support improving quality, access, affordability, and efficiency in the Oklahoma state system of higher education. The Task Force was comprised of a broad and diverse group of stakeholders from across the state, including State Regents, private citizens, representatives from Oklahoma’s public colleges and universities, and the designees of Governor Mary Fallin, Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives Charles McCall, and Oklahoma State Senate President Pro Tempore Mike Schulz. Citizen members of the Task Force were well-respected Oklahomans who come from a variety of professional
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