Florida Department of Education

MISSION  To serve as a consumer protection agency  Protect the individual student  Promote accountability at the independent postsecondary level  To protect the integrity of these institutions by assuring that certain standards are met  To encourage independent institutions to offer programs that meet the needs of Florida’s citizens

GOVERNANCE  Chapter 1005, Florida Statutes  Chapter 6E, Florida Administrative Code

DISTINCTIONS  CIE is fully supported by fees collected from licensed institutions (no General Revenue)  Licensed institutions receive no state subsidy  Independent institutions respond quickly to business and industry training needs

SOME INSTITUTIONAL FACTS  Over 900 licensed institutions  369 degree institutions (88% accredited)  552 non-degree schools (26% accredited)  Current enrollment of over 350,000 students   Approximately 8,000 licensed programs  Over 140 institutions participate in Workforce Development as training providers

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STUDENT DATA Degree Institutions Enrollment – 302,517 Graduates – 56,608 73% Retention Rate 552 Non-degree Institutions Enrollment - 76,795 Graduates - 48,861 Placement - 40,772 84% Placement Rate 81% Retention Rate Based on the Annual Report

WHO ARE OUR STUDENTS ?  51% are from an ethnic minority  62% of our students are over 25  82% are Florida Residents

IMPACTING FLORIDA’S WORKFORCE Licensed institutions issued approximately 100,000 credentials in the FY  66,778 Diplomas (postsecondary)  13,499 Associates degrees  9,964 Bachelors degrees  6,431 Masters degrees  1,149 Doctoral degrees  1,591 First Professional degrees

MEETING THE NEEDS OF EMPLOYERS  9,712 graduates in Business occupations  44,111 graduates in Health professions  6,491 graduates in Information Technology occupations

INSTITUTIONAL PARTICIPATION  Bright Futures Scholarship Program  Statewide Course Numbering System  Federal Financial Aid Programs  Florida Education & Training Placement Information Program (FETPIP)  Workforce Development  Veteran’s Benefits  Vocational Rehabilitation Training

TECHNOLOGY  Premier Data Management System  Paperless Commission Agenda  Webcast all Commission Meetings  Electronic Newsletter  Video Notices  On-Demand Tutorial Videos  Transitioning to a Paperless Office

Samuel L. Ferguson Executive Director Commission for Independent Education 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414 Tallahassee, Florida (850)