College2 within0 reach. 19 ANNUAL REPORT 2019 CONTENTS Within Reach and In Touch “College within reach” is our commitment to New Hampshire. The Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH) is committed to being within reach and in touch. Within reach financially. CCSNH offers the lowest college tuition Welcome Letter 2 in the state, and millions of dollars in grants and scholarships. Mission and Vision 3 Within reach geographically. There is a community college campus or academic center in every 65 by 25 Goal 4 region of the state, including those not served by any other postsecondary institution. Academic Focus Areas 5 Within reach to students of all ages, backgrounds Impact Map 6 and aspirations. We offer high-quality programs and services that support the success of our students. Dual/Concurrent Enrollment Programs 7 Colleges that put your goals within reach. Workforce Initiatives 8 In touch with the needs of NH businesses and industry sectors Tuition and Enrollment 9 for a 21st century education. New Hampshire’s seven community colleges are committed to providing education and training Administration and Governance 10 that advances opportunity, fosters citizenship and contributes to New Hampshire’s economy and quality of life. CCSNH The Foundation for NH Community Colleges 11 partners with hundreds of NH businesses to ensure students learn the skills needed in today’s competitive environment. Campus Updates In touch with the needs within our communities, GBCC 13 from helping people transition to a stable professional life to opening doors to new careers. LRCC 15 In touch with the future needs of our state. More than 93 percent of CCSNH students are NH residents, MCC 17 and the vast majority of our graduates remain in NCC 19 New Hampshire, becoming the backbone of our communities and our state’s skilled workforce. NHTI 21 We are pleased to share information with you about CCSNH in the following pages. Helping NH residents advance RVCC 23 and supporting the growth of NH businesses are key to fostering economic growth and quality of life here in the WMCC 25 Granite State, and are at the core of CCSNH’s mission. Financials and Audit (FY18) 27 IT Systems Upgrades 28 Board Members and Committees, Administration Organizational Chart 29 Data Methodology 30 Ross Gittell, Jeremy Hitchcock, Chancellor Chairman of the Board of Trustees 1 Community College System of New Hampshire • Annual Report 2019 CCSNH.edu 2 The Community College System of New Hampshire’s purpose is to provide residents with affordable, accessible education and training that align with the needs of New Hampshire’s Mission businesses and communities, delivered through an innovative, efficient, and collaborative system of colleges. CCSNH is dedicated to the educational, professional, and personal success of its students; a skilled workforce for our state’s businesses; and a strong New Hampshire economy. 65 by 25 Goal CCSNH led the way in developing New Hampshire’s 65 by 25 goal, to have 65 percent of New Hampshire working-age adults with some postsecondary credential of economic value by 2025. This goal aligns with national research showing that by 2025, 65 by 25: To maintain New Hampshire’s more than 65 percent of jobs in New Hampshire will require positive economic indicators, including some postsecondary education. One of the fastest growing and low unemployment and high per capita most successful segments of the labor market is served through a postsecondary certificate or two-year associate degree. income, NH will need 65 percent of the Vision adult population to have some education Since its introduction by CCSNH, the 65 by 25 goal has gained broad support by business, education and beyond high school. CCSNH is committed policymakers. Legislation in support of 65 by 25 was passed to achieving this vision by 2025. by the NH Legislature and signed by the Governor. 3 Community College System of New Hampshire • Annual Report 2019 CCSNH.edu 4 IMPACT ACADEMIC FOCUS AREAS Arts, Humanities, Communications and Design Careers Within Reach The arts and humanities form a foundation for CCSNH offers a range of programs grouped an array of learning pathways and help students into seven “academic focus areas” (AFA). AFAs develop a broad understanding of their world also align with similar groupings adopted by and the ability to think critically and communicate the K-12 system in New Hampshire, putting effectively. Arts-related programs like graphic college within reach by helping students follow Campuses design and media technology combine creativity pathways from middle and high school into and tactical/technical skills to prepare students for college programs and on to successful careers. a variety of professions in rapidly evolving fields. Within Health Sciences STEM and Advanced and Services Manufacturing Healthcare professionals are in high demand in The STEM and advanced manufacturing fields Berlin hospitals, medical offices and a variety of other encompass computer science and information treatment settings. Health science and service programs technology, engineering technologies, life sciences offer a wide range of healthcare opportunities from and more. These programs prepare students for patient care to medical office careers. Our programs the modern-day high-tech environment, and offer Reach prepare students for careers like nursing, healthcare a combination of design, production, technology, Rte. administration, dental hygiene, paramedic emergency mathematics and problem-solving skills. 16 medicine, physical therapist assistant and more. Littleton N E W HAM P SHIRE North Conway Industry and Transportation Business Skilled trades professions like civil engineering, Business programs offer real-world experience and electrical technology, HVAC and many more are Lebanon leadership skills to start a successful career in today’s among the most in-demand careers in New Hampshire. professional environment. Our programs prepare I-93 Professions like these, as well as automotive, marine students for career opportunities in management, and aviation technology, offer hands-on learning and sales, event planning, marketing and much more. attainment of an increasing array of technical skills Laconia I-89 that prepare students for rewarding professions. Claremont Rochester Concord I-95 Hospitality and Culinary Social, Educational and Manchester Portsmouth Behavioral Sciences New Hampshire’s coastlines, lakes and mountains Keene Rte. 101 make the state a popular destination spot. Hospitality Social, educational and behavioral science fields cover and culinary programs prepare students for a range of professions designed to help individuals Nashua professional attainment within the leisure services and communities through social work, education, profession. Begin a career in hotel and restaurant law enforcement and more. These programs serve a administration, resort management, culinary arts growing need for teachers and educational specialists, and more, and be part of what attracts so many public safety and social service professionals. residents and tourists alike to our beautiful state. 5 Community College System of New Hampshire • Annual Report 2019 CCSNH.edu 6 DUAL AND CONCURRENT PROGRAMS WORKFORCE INITIATIVES ApprenticeshipNH Reaching High School Students for Remaining in Touch with Partnerships Dual and Concurrent Credit Employers to Create a CCSNH offers several ways for high school students to earn college credit. These courses save families thousands of dollars on college costs, giving students an accelerated pathway to a 21st Century Workforce college degree and career. Through the ApprenticeshipNH program, CCSNH works with hundreds of employers to build a 34 employees from Catholic Medical Center skilled workforce, customizing training and creating (CMC) see that professional growth is within programs that align with the professional opportunities reach as they work to become licensed Running Start Early College and needs in today’s economy. nursing assistants (LNA) or certified clinical Through Running Start, CCSNH’s longest- Early college brings high school students medical assistants (CCMA). The program standing early college program, NH high directly onto a community college includes full-time classroom instruction at Manchester Community College, hands-on school students can take community college campus for courses taken at a discount. lab time and clinical work. CMC covers the courses in their high school for dual credit. It confers many of the same benefits tuition and employees receive pay increases Each course costs $150, just a fraction of the of Running Start and eStart – giving as they meet milestones. The program also cost for courses taken in college. Running high school students a head start on prepares apprentices to sit for a certification Start enrollment has grown nearly every year college coursework, degree attainment exam as they grow their skill sets and become since CCSNH created it in 1999 with a pilot and pathways to skilled careers. ApprenticeshipNH certified/licensed medical professionals. group of seven high schools and now has CCSNH is expanding registered apprenticeship programs in 100 high school partners across the state, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, information technology, including public, private and charter schools. construction and hospitality. With an “earn while you learn” Governor’s Dual model where apprentices receive progressively higher wages Cobham Aerospace is undertaking growth for on-the-job training