Arkansas State University Selected Institutional Highlights Faculty Conference August 17, 2011 By: G. Daniel Howard, Ph.D. Interim Chancellor

Arkansas State University Overview History Institution type Governance Budget Accreditation Employees Students Served Primary Functions Role and Scope Civic and Economic Benefit

Arkansas State University Enrollment (Fall 2010) – Highest Enrollment Ever in ASUJ History 10,067 = Undergraduate 3,371 = Graduate 3,371 = Graduate 13,438 = TOTAL for ADHE Reporting 13,438 = TOTAL for ADHE Reporting 394 = English as a Second Language 13,832 = GRAND TOTAL

Arkansas State University Enrollment (Spring 2011) – Highest Spring Enrollment in ASUJ History 9,528 = Undergraduate 3,711 = Graduate 3,711 = Graduate 13,239 = TOTAL for ADHE Reporting 13,239 = TOTAL for ADHE Reporting 485 = English as a Second Language 13,724 = GRAND TOTAL

Arkansas State University Spring Enrollment Trends Annual Cum. NumberPercent NumberPercent Year Headcount Increase , , % , % % , % % , % 1, % ,396 1, % 2, % , % 3, %

Arkansas State University Enrollment of Arkansas Residents – Highest in ASU History FallArkansasAnnual% Annual Cum. #Cum. % Semester TotalIncrease , , % % , % % , % 1, %

Arkansas State University Globalization Bringing the World to ASU  Bringing the World to ASU Taking ASU to the World  Taking ASU to the World

Arkansas State University Globalization Help American students prepare better for the rigors of a globally connected and highly competitive marketplace Provide exposures to different perspectives, cultures, religions, music, food, customs, and traditions Encourage American students to strive for higher levels of performance Facilitate global thinking and exchanges Impact favorably the financial “bottom line” of the university and the community

Arkansas State University Globalization International Student Enrollment Spring 2011(Actual) 392= English as a Second Language 648= Academic Programs 1,040= Total International International Student Enrollment Mid Spring 2011 (Actual) 434 = English as a Second Language 648 = Academic Programs 1,082 = Total International

Arkansas State University Economic Impact of International Students Amount Per 100 Students $15,000 = Average expenditure per year by international students at ASU $1.5 million= Amount expended for each 100 international students 2.5 = Economic multiplier $3.75 million = Amount of economic benefit to Jonesboro for each 100 international students $5.25 million = Total economic impact for each 100 international students enrolled at ASU

Arkansas State University Economic Impact of International Students Amount Per 1,000 Students $15,000 = Average expenditure per year by international students at ASUJ $15.0 million= Amount expended at ASUJ for each 1,000 international students 2.5 = Economic multiplier $37.5 million = Amount of economic benefit to Jonesboro for each 1,000 international students (indirect) $52. 5 million = Total economic impact to Jonesboro for each 1,000 international students enrolled at ASUJ (direct and indirect)

Arkansas State University Degrees Awarded Degree Associate Bachelor's 1,508 1,438 1,362 1,414 1,5521,584 Master's ,298 Specialist Doctoral Total 2,123 2,047 2,020 2,170 2,671 3,549

Arkansas State University Accreditation Reaffirmation of Institution-Wide Accreditation  ASU Self-Study Steering Committee  HLC “Minimum Standards”  Self-Study Consultant  Focus: Assessment and Documentation of Continuous Quality Improvement

Arkansas State University Planning Institution-Wide Strategic Plan Updating Other PlansUpdating Other Plans  Campus Facilities Master Plan  Information Technology Plan  Emergency and Disaster Action Plan  Enrollment Management Plan  Marketing Plan  Diversity and Globalization Plan  Deferred Maintenance Plan  Campus Safety and Security Plan

Arkansas State University Safety and Security Task Force on Campus Security Collegiate Park Apartments Install vehicle and pedestrian gates Install video cameras and recording equipment Upgrade campus lighting Expand student patrol service Increase the number of emergency phones and ensure that all stations are painted red Update emergency procedures handbook Trim back shrubs/elevate tree canopies Increase safety and security messages and training on campus Add UPD Officers (N=3 over three years) Encourage City to add a police precinct Budgeted Funds $350,000

Arkansas State University Construction (New) Humanities and Social Sciences Building  $32 million to $34 million  $4 million expended  Balance from state funding and/or gift(s) ABI Commercialization Center (ABI-COM)  ≈ $1.75 million – Federal appropriation  Anticipated Completion: Summer 2011 Railroad Overpass  $17.1 million - Federal appropriation and local contributions  Phase I completed: January 2011 (Aggie to span two railroad tracks - northernmost)  Phase II completion: February 2012 (Matthews to span one railroad track - southernmost) Residence Halls (Living Learning Communities)  $5.76 million – bonding (100 beds)  ROTC – Completed: August 15, 2010  STEM – Completed: September 15, 2010

Arkansas State University Construction (Renovations) Laboratories  Biology  Chemistry  Engineering  $2 million- Federal Economic Stimulus Funds  Completed: June 2011 International English Studies Building  ≈ $1.75 million- ESL revenue  Phase I: Completed fall semester 2010  Phase II: Onset of fall semester 2011 Nursing and Health Professions  $350,000 - Carry over and plant funds  Completion: February 2011

Arkansas State University Ranking ASUJ is now ranked among the top southern regional institutions of higher education in the United States Benefits of this ranking include:  Objective measure of high quality  Enhanced reputation within and outside of the university  Ability to attract a larger number of highly qualified students domestically and internationally  Advantages in recruiting and retaining the best and brightest faculty, staff and administrators  Value to ASUJ -- PRICELESS

Arkansas State University Other Recognitions Among top 10 institutions of higher education for friendliness to veterans by Military Times EDGE Magazine Selected by the editors of Military Advanced Education (MAE) for listing in Top Military-Friendly Colleges & Universities, 4 th Annual Guide, Contributing Factors  Beck PRIDE Center  ROTC Program  Office of Veterans’ Services

Arkansas State University Points of Pride Highest undergraduate admission standards Highest enrollment Highest number of Arkansans enrolled Highest number of degrees awarded Highest number of credit hours produced Highest ACT profile of students Highest number of students attending ASU from top 25% of high school class Highest ranking in America’s Best Colleges Highest amount of externally funded research and sponsored programs Highest freshman to sophomore retention rate Highest graduation rate of student athletes Highest number of students in the honors program Highest number of freshmen in the honors program Lowest percentage of students needing remedial math, English, and reading Lowest percentage of students requiring 6 th to 9 th grade remediation Highest number of students residing in residence halls Highest number of students enrolled in complete distance learning programs Highest number of international students Highest number of students in the English as a Second Language Program

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