1. Higher Education Needs Assessment: Project Start-Up June 19, 2014 Presented by: Presentation to the Northeast Maryland Regional Higher Education Advisory Board

2. For 39 years, MGT has been a leader in higher education strategic planning and needs assessments. We have conducted numerous program needs assessments, market analyses, feasibility studies, strategic planning initiatives, feasibility studies, and management/operational reviews for higher education entities across the country. Focus has been on academic program access/capacity and alignment with workforce needs. Who Is MGT?

3. Dr. Raymond Thompson, Project Director Dr. Cynthia Balogh, Regional Centers Review Ms. Diana Goldstein, Stakeholder Input Ms. Lynda Fender, Market Data Analysis The Project Team

4. Texas A&M - Corpus Christi Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Regional Economic Development Inc. - Boone County/Columbia, MO University System of New Hampshire Missouri Department of Higher Education/Cape Girardeau Chamber Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning Tidewater Community College, VA Florida Gulf Coast University Franklin University, OH Rockford, IL Chamber University of Missouri - St. Louis Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board College of DuPage (IL) Academic Program Needs

5. Southern Maryland Higher Education Center* Roanoke Higher Education Center* West Texas A&M - Amarillo Center Old Dominion University Centers (Va Bch/Portsmouth/Chesapeake/NoVa) East Stroudsburg University Centers (Philadelphia, Lehigh Valley) Va Tech/UVa Off-campus Centers (Virginia Beach, Tyson’s Corner)* University of Southern Mississippi - Gulf Coast Campus Florida International University - Pembroke Pines Center Washington State University - University Center of North Puget Sound* Texas A&M University - Central Texas Center (Killeen) University of West Florida - Emerald Coast Center* University Center of Lake County, IL* Off Campus Centers

6. Needs Assessment Issues Needs and Preferences Barriers and Obstacles Current Program Inventory/Providers Alignment of Programs with Needs Gap Analysis/Priorities Delivery Options/Resources Best Practices/Lessons Learned

7. Task 1.0Initial Meeting with Advisory Board members Task 2.0Analyze Market Data, Program Inventories, and Related Information Task 3.0Interviews with Community Leaders and Major Employers Task 4.0Survey of Area Employers Task 5.0Review of Maryland Regional Higher Education Centers Task 6.0Identify Program Needs and Demand Task 7.0Report Findings Our Approach

8. Issues Impacting Demand Regulatory/Professional Standards/Certifications Accreditation Requirements Market Factors/Competition Access/Delivery/Cost of Attendance Time to Completion Cost of Program/Resources

9. Stakeholder Input Harford & Cecil County Community Leaders / Elected Officials County Chambers / Economic Development Agencies Private Sector Employers Public Sector, Military & APG Current Postsecondary Program Providers MD Regional Higher Education Center Directors

10. Interview/Survey Focus Employment growth projections Occupations with shortages of qualified applicants Trends impacting professional qualifications Anticipated education/training needs by field/degree level Incentives offered to encourage participation in educational programs Preferred days, times, and delivery method for programs Current pipeline/suppliers Obstacles/barriers/concerns

11. Immediate start-up Timely feedback from MHEC & Advisory Board Sequential work steps Survey active for 2-3-week minimum Condensed on-site activities 4 months duration Completion by early Fall 2014 Project Time Schedule

12. Questions / Discussion Northeastern Maryland Region Higher Education Needs Assessment

13. MGT Contact Information Dr. Ray Thompson, Partner 239-482-7095 (p) 239-823-2137 (c) rthompso@mgtamer.com Northeastern Maryland Region Higher Education Needs

14. Discussion: Critical Needs Northeastern Maryland Region Higher Education Needs

15. Discussion: Major Concerns Northeastern Maryland Region Higher Education Needs