Tom Tomasi Associate Dean of the Graduate College September 12, 2012 State of the Graduate College 2012

“Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated” [Mark Twain] Pawan (Pittsburg State University, KS) Frank – last year – this year

Keeping the Ship Moving Forward Full Staff in the Graduate College Office Extra Help AIC - Becky Swearingen Theses Review - Michelle Bowe Graduate College Fellow – Deanne Camp

Graduate Enrollment and Credit Hour Production Trend As of 08/20/12

Graduate Student Profile Fall 2010Fall %Missouri Residents68.9% 10%Out-of-State (43 states)13% 14.5%International18.1% 59% Female61.1% 6.8%Minority7.5% 31Average Student Age31 51%Full-time (9 or more hours)53.5% 29%“First-time" degree-seeking students23.3% As of 8/20/12

International Graduate Student Headcount – Fall 2012 Total Students = 581 Leading Countries: – China (69.2%) – Saudi Arabia (6.9%) – India (4.6%) – South Korea (1.9%) – Kenya (1.7%) As of 8 /20/12

Out-of-State Graduate Student Origin Fall 2010 Total = 429 Leading States (of 44) – Arkansas (12.4%) – Kansas (10%) – Illinois (8.2%) – Texas (5.4%) – Virginia (4%) – Oklahoma (3.7%) As of 8 /20/12 Fall 2012 Total = 417 Leading States (of 47) – Arkansas (10.1%) – Illinois (8.9%) – Kansas (7.9%) – Virginia (6.7%) – Texas (6%) – Oklahoma (6%)

Total Credit Hours = 26,189Total Enrollment = 3,205 Fall 2012 Graduate Headcount and Credit Hour Production by College As of 8/20/12

Largest Graduate Programs by Headcount Program Fall 2010 Census Fall 2012 Opening Day Business Administration (MBA) Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)15090 Counseling (MS) Accountancy (MAcc)117 Special Education (MSEd)11092 Social Work (MSW)9484 Educational Administration (MSEd)9087 As of 8/20/12

Program Growth Highlights ProgramFall 2010Fall 2012% Increase Early Childhood182644% DSS738922% MHA344326% Plant Science513160%

Graduate Degrees Conferred Fiscal Year (SU, FA, SP)

20-year Comparison of Student Population State of the University Address 12

It’s Not Just About Numbers! High-impact Educational Experiences – Research – Internships – Study away – Field trips – Laboratories Quality Indicators – Awards – Presentations – Publications – Exhibits & Performances

Faculty scholarship 14 Scholarship Four-year total Book Book chapter Journal article Performance Exhibition Total of all types ,442 State of the University Address

Faculty scholarship highlights Journal articles by area, State of the University Address

Faculty scholarship highlights Exhibits and performances, COAL 16 State of the University Address

Thesis Productivity FY 2010 Distribution CNAS51 CHHS23 CHPA18 COAL13 COED 6 COBA 1 FY 2012 Distribution CNAS47 CHPA35 CHHS23 COAL14 AGR 6 COED 5

Faculty-mentored student research 18 * Work is in progress to obtain information on additional student research Research types*Number of participants MentorsUndergradGrad Graduate thesis81133 Graduate Interdisciplinary Forum5286 CHHS Research Poster Forum CHPA474 CNAS Undergraduate Research Day 2747 State of the University Address

Student access highlights New degree implementation Graduate Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) EdS, Counseling and Assessment MS, Athletic Training Undergraduate BS, Health Services (January 2013) 19 State of the University Address

Internet accessible programs for Graduate degrees11 (3 new) Graduate certificates9 Undergraduate majors3 Undergraduate certificates1 General education pathwayYes Prerequisite MBA coursesYes 20 State of the University Address

1. Graduate Education Work with the deans to focus on taking incremental steps that will result in expanding graduate education and increasing the impact it makes for MSU as the university continues its growth as Missouri State University. The goal is to turn around the decline in graduate student number and increase numbers graduating. Successfully implement the three new programs starting fall Initiate steps to add a program in occupational therapy and at least one other program that emerges from the ALC discussion. Expand and better utilize pathways from UG programs into MSU graduate work. Continue work to increase university connections that bring international students to MSU, including dual-degree programs. Provost Priorities (Administrative Council Retreat)

Provost Priorities (10 Action Items for ) 6. Graduate Programs Continue to expand existing graduate programs, add new programs (including, but not limited to, occupational therapy and art) in the next two years, and determine funding mechanisms for such programs. Also need to evaluate and enhance the marketing and recruitment efforts for graduate students.

Graduate Recruitment Expanded college fair schedule – see next slide & handout – Provide funds to programs for recruiting trips Standard External publications – Newsweek – KC business journal (Ingrams) Facebook & Fire-engine Red

On the Road: Graduate/Career Fairs Joplin Schools Take Flight EventAug. 13 Washburn University Career & Graduate School FairSept. 12 Oklahoma State University Agriculture, Environmental & Natural Science FairSept. 13 University of Missouri – St. Louis Fall Job FairSept. 14 MSU Career FairSept. 25 Missouri Southern State University Fall Career FairSept. 26 St. Louis University Career FairSept. 26 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville CAS & Business Career FairOct. 3 University of Central Missouri Career ExpoOct. 3 University of Arkansas – Fayetteville Graduate School FairOct. 4 Northwest Missouri State University Career DayOct. 9 Oklahoma State University Tulsa Career FairOct. 11 Mercy Employee Benefits FairOct. 24 Truman State Career & Grad. School ExpoOct. 24 Mercy Employee Benefits FairOct. 25 College of the Ozarks Career DayOct. 25 University of Oklahoma Grad. & Professional School FairOct. 30 Oklahoma Baptist University Grad. & Professional School FairOct. 31 Pittsburg State University Fall Career ExpoNov. 6 University of Central Arkansas Fall Career FairNov. 7 MSU Graduate College ShowcaseNov. 14

Planned New Programs Occupational Therapy Merger with Forrest Institute Expanding MSEd in Literacy to West Plains New grad certificates using current classes Options in MSAS (ex. screenwriting) Individualized graduate certificate Individualized & interdisciplinary Masters  Similar to individualized major as BS/BA level  No “home” department – admin in Grad College  Initiated by GC to show faculty support

Reminders - Grad assistantships 4 semesters (Fall/Spring) 3.00 GPA 6 graduate credits hours Summer fee waivers ¼-time GA Dismissals (firing) Late starts Rec center

“Start-semester” is critical in Banner Don’t admit anyone for a current semester after the first week (contract Diana for exceptions). Don’t admit someone for a semester in which they are already registered as a post-bacc student. Adding /changing a program requires a new application. Accelerated Masters candidates must apply for the semester they will truly be a grad student, not when they want to take “mixed credit” classes as a senior. Tell future students about “Senior Permission” Reminders - Admissions

Need to take at least 6 credits face-to-face Summer classes “conditional admissions” for ELI students Visa issues are complex – contact International Services with questions Reminders – International Students

9 credits of C+ or lower – Letters from the Graduate College – Removal from program when exceeded Post-baccalaureate students (non-degree seeking) – Registration holds after 9 credits AAPS – Registration holds if exceeding 14 credits 8 year limits Reminders – Forms & Paperwork

Graduate College Showcase Third Annual Graduate College Showcase Wednesday, Nov p.m. – 7 p.m. PSU Ballroom  All programs should be represented to show full scope of Graduate College offerings  There will be guest speakers on 15 minute rotations (Topics: GA’s, GRE prep, research)  Sign up by contacting Misty Stewart or Tom Tomasi

Graduate Interdisciplinary Forum Saturday April 27, 2013 Graduate College Workshop series (see website and handouts) New category for performance disciplines

Graduate Student Senate 2 senators per graduate program Get names to me or the co-Presidents FUNCTIONS: – Promote the interests of grad students in general – Co-sponsor events with the Graduate College – More TBD

“Graduate Schools Embrace a Changing Marketplace” Ingram’s Magazine (Oct 2012)