Illinois Education Research Council Symposium

Lisle, Illinois

October 8, 2015

Presenters

Laurie Elish-PiperActing Dean, College of Education, NIU

Diana RobinsonDirector, Center for Governmental Studies, NIU

Marilyn BellertAssociate Director, Center for P-20 Engagement, NIU

Regional Collaboration to Raise

Educational Attainment

The Illinois P-20 Council’s goal is to increase the proportion

of adults in Illinois with high-quality degrees and

credentials to 60% by the year 2025.

The Northern Illinois Regional P-20 Network, launched in

June 2014, collaborates to increase college and career

success for our students through regional action toward

the 60/2025 goal.

The Northern Illinois Region

Participating InstitutionsCommunity Colleges School Districts

College of DuPage Naperville 203

College of Lake County

Elgin Community College Elgin U-46

Harper College

Arlington Heights HS 214

Barrington HS 220

Palatine HS 211

Illinois Valley Community College Seneca Township HS 160

Kishwaukee College

DeKalb 428

Rochelle HS 212

Sycamore 427

McHenry County College Huntley 158

Rock Valley College Rockford 205

Sauk Valley Community CollegeRock Falls, Sterling, River

Bend, Morrison

Waubonsee Community College Hinckley-Big Rock 429

Education Agencies and

Organizations

IL Board of Higher Education

IL Community College Board

IL Dept. of Employment Security

IL State Board of Education

Advance Illinois

Early Childhood Action

IL Business Roundtable

IL P-20 Council

IL Workforce Investment Board

Northern Illinois University

Northwest Educational Council for

Student Success

University Center of Lake County

The P-20 Network Makes Things Happen

Over the past 15 months, the P-20 Network has

Provided a source of vision and innovation that has surprised Illinois

officials – and some of us, too

Started to restructure the transitions from high school and community

colleges, changing relationships across levels

Used research to drive action through workforce reports, survey

instruments on 10 topics, 2 policy papers, 3 lit reviews, and reports on

education attainment

Attracted positive attention from the White House and around the

country

Research Drives Activities of the Four

Work Groups

70 leaders from 23 institutions meet monthly

in four groups

Articulation and Adult Learners

Alignment of Standards and Expectations

Student Support Services

P-3 Initiatives

Articulation Work Group

Articulation Research and Action Results

Survey of regional and national best practices in using competencies for articulation

Result: policy paper recommends use of competencies in IAI decisions

Survey of practices with e-portfolios

Result: establishment of regional e-portfolio network

Research on guided pathways across three levels

Result: aviation, nursing, advanced manufacturing documents

Research on best practices in reverse transfer

Result: 10 agreements in action, 10 more in process

Adult Learners Work Group

Adult Learners Research and Action Results

Survey identified top ten barriers for adult learners in the

region

Survey identified best practices in recruiting and retaining adult

learners

Identified #1 need as prior learning assessment

Result: launch in October of Illinois Prior Learning

Assessment Alliance that will integrate institutional policies

on PLA, ensure consistent transfer of credit, and reduce

time to degree completion

Alignment of Standards Work Group

Standards Research and Action Results

What jobs should we be preparing our students for now?

Current jobs in the workplace for all sectors

Results: Reports to 10 community colleges and for the region

What are the new jobs we should plan for in the coming year or two?

Emerging and fastest growing jobs – advanced manufacturing, green occupations, biotechnology, and STEM

Results: Reports to 10 community colleges and for the region

Methodology National Trends

Emerging Occupations - focus on high growth industries and related occupations that

involve significantly different work than other occupations already in O*NET.

Fast-Growing Occupations – O*NET data for jobs in occupations projected to grow by at

least 22% between 2012 and 2022.

District Trends

Job Postings by Employer - the top 50 employers in the community college district and

in the four specialty industries. (BG)

Job Postings by Industry Sub-Sector - a more specialized level of business activity

within an industry. (BG)

Job Postings by Occupation - a wide category of jobs with similar skills, responsibilities,

or other characteristics. (BG)

Job Postings by Skill - Identified in job postings. (BG)

Demand and Educational Requirements – for each of the 25 top occupations, the

number of job postings in the region, national trends for that occupation, and credential

requirements (nationally and in the job postings) (BG, BLS, ACS)

Job Postings for Employers in the Green Specialty

Industry – Kishwaukee College Region, 2014

Top Green Employers Job PostingsC.R. England, Inc 89

Northern Illinois University 27United Parcel Service Incorporated 26Roehl Corporation 19Nestle USA Incorporated 17Family Dollar Stores Incorporated 17

JCPenney 16Target 15

Ryder System Incorporated 15Ideal Industries Incorporated 14Prodrivers 12K & B Transportation 12

Blount International 12

Suntrust Banks 11Barr-Nunn 10

Groendyke Transport 9Knight Transportation 8Monsanto 8

Postings by Green Industry Sub-Sector, Kishwaukee

College Region, 2014

Green Jobs by Industry Sub-Sector (Top 13) Job

PostingsTruck Transportation (484) 180General Merchandise Stores (452) 57Educational Services (611) 35Food Services and Drinking Places (722) 26Couriers and Messengers (492) 26Credit Intermediation & Related Activities (522) 23Food Manufacturing (311) 23Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing (335) 17Construction of Buildings (236) 16Rental and Leasing Services (532) 16Administrative and Support Services (561) 14Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (424) 12Wood Product Manufacturing (321) 12

Postings by STEM Occupation, Kishwaukee College,

2014

O*NET Code STEM Occupations (Top 25)

Job Postings

35-1012.00First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 86

15-1151.00 Computer User Support Specialists 3919-1042.00 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 22

15-1132.00 Software Developers, Applications 1417-2199.04 Manufacturing Engineers 11

25-1022.00 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsec. 1015-1141.00 Database Administrators 915-1131.00 Computer Programmers 9

13-2011.01 Accountants 8

25-1071.00Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 8

17-2141.00 Mechanical Engineers 819-4011.01 Agricultural Technicians 7

Top Skills in Postings for the Green Specialty

Industry – Kishwaukee College Region, 2014

Green Skills (Top 15) Job PostingsRepair 100Inspection 59Forklift Operation 54Mathematics 44Welding 39Blueprints 38Machinery 36Decision Making 34Product Sale and Delivery 29Hand Tools 28Data Entry 28Scheduling 28

Summary Demand and Requirements

For each occupation

Number of job postings in the community college District (BG)

Number employed nationwide (BLS)

% change in employment 2012-2013

Projected % change in employment 2012-2022

Education level based on posting requirements (high school, post-secondary or

associate’s degree, bachelor’s or professional degree, unspecified (BG)

Education level of employed individuals (high school, post-secondary or associate’s

degree, bachelor’s or professional degree, unspecified) (ACS)

Next Steps

Use the data for community conversations

between educators and employers – does this look accurate

based on what you are seeing?

between educators and economic development leaders –

do the data align with industry sector targets?

Among P-20 educators – alignment with career pathways?

What are the implications of these reports for expanding

or creating new certificate and degree programs?

Alignment of Standards Research (2) High School Outcomes, Development of New Courses

for 12 grade

Data on developmental education enrollments is being added to

Illinois Report Card; available 10/31/15

Baseline data for assessing the status of dual credit and AP not yet

available at the state level; regional research is needed.

Research-based proposal for creation of developmental courses for

delivery in 12th grade

Result: Proposal for state-level course creation teams sent to foundation

Result: Plan to develop standards-based dual credit courses

Student Support Services Work Group

Student Support Services Research and Action Results

Researched and vetted 3000 financial literacy resources, online

and face to face, for all ages

Result: website www.niu.edu/financialliteracy

Surveyed peer mentoring programs across the region

Results: peer mentoring conference for 15 institutions; research

proposed on support for peer mentors

Surveyed gaps in comprehensive student support

Result: action on data sharing, career planning and development,

advising

P-3 Work Group

Form a P-3 work group to focus energy and attention on

collaborative projects that improve preparation of children

from birth to grade 3 for success in school, family, and

community life.

Convene a regional group of P-3 experts in fall 2015

Collect and review data across the region to assess regional P-3 programs and services

Identify national models of best practices that work comprehensively with all stakeholder groups

Generate plan to address gaps and present in February 2016

Seek funding for both pilot projects and large-scale initiatives

Regional P-20 Network Information

www.niu.edu/p20network