Maryland Higher Education Commission’s

Presentation to GWIB Board

June 8, 2005

Overview

1. Maryland postsecondary education and the role of the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

2. Higher education’s commitment to developing a qualified workforce in Maryland – 2004 State Plan for Postsecondary Education.

3. Higher education’s response to Maryland’s healthcare workforce needs.

4. Next steps.

Segments of Postsecondary Education

32,506164Private Career Schools

53,90229Independent Colleges & Universities

1,9351St. Mary’s College of MD

6,8921Morgan State University

128,80611University System of MD

118,94716Community Colleges

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FY 2004 Enrollments and Graduates of Maryland Postsecondary Programs

MHEC’s Roles & Responsibilities

• Coordinate Maryland postsecondary education and establish general policy guidelines.

• Develop and implement the Maryland State Plan for Postsecondary Education.

• Approve:– New colleges, universities, private career schools, and

regional higher education centers to operate.

– New degree and certificate programs.

– Mission statements for public institutions.

MHEC’s Roles & Responsibilities (Continued)

• Prepare a consolidated operating and capital budget for higher education.

• Review and recommend capital projects and improvements.

• Administer student financial assistant programs.– Over $75.5 million in State aid awarded to 44,851

recipients in FY 2004.– Includes 15 career/occupational scholarship programs.

• Administer State and Federal programs and funding.

MHEC’s Roles & Responsibilities (Continued)

• Provide a bridge between higher education and:– The K-16 community– The business community– The community colleges and four-year institutions.

• Collect statewide data and conduct research and analysis on educational matters.

• Maintain the Maryland State List of training providers and programs eligible for funding through the Workforce Investment Act (WIA).

2004 State Plan for Postsecondary Education

• Goal 5: Economic Growth & Vitality– To promote economic growth and vitality

through the advancement of research and development and the development of a highly qualified workforce.

Action Recommendations

1. Provide improved data needed to respond to shifting workforce needs.

2. Increase the supply of graduates in identified high demand fields and shortage areas.

3. Promote, facilitate, and coordinate the participation of postsecondary education institutions in Maryland’s workforce development initiatives.

4. Establish an Education Committee of GWIB to promote and maximize employer participation in education, research, and workforce development.

Shifting Demand Fields & Workforce Shortages

• Healthcare• Biotechnology• Hospitality & Tourism• Teacher Education• Construction• Information

Technology

• Aerospace• Manufacturing• Communications• Finance/Insurance• Retail• Transportation &

Warehousing

Maryland’s Top 25 Demand Healthcare Occupations

• Labor Demand: Demand for healthcare occupations reported by Maryland 2000 – 2010 Occupational Projections.

• Labor Supply from MD Higher Education Institutions: Supply of enrollments and graduates of 200+ healthcare programs offered from FY 1993—FY 2002 by:

– 15 colleges and universities;

– 16 community colleges; and

– 19 private career schools.

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Physicians & Surgeons

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Physical Therapist Assistants

Physical Therapist Aides

Physical Therapy Chiropractors Chiropractics

Speech-Language Pathologists Speech Pathology EMT/Paramedics EMT/Paramedics

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Top 25 Demand Healthcare Occupations – By Minimum Education Required

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Nursing AssistantsMedical Records Technicians

Medical Lab TechniciansMedical Assistants

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Dental AssistantsRadiologic Technologists

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Physical Therapy AssistantsDental Hygienists

Physician AssistantsMedical Lab Technologists

Speech PathologistsPhysical Therapists

PharmacistsPhysicians & Surgeons

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Bridging the Gap

• Increase supply of qualified healthcare workers.– Future supply.

– Existing supply.

• Decrease demand (the number needed) for healthcare workers.– Reduce turnover.

– Increase technology.

Response by Maryland Higher Education

• Created 50 new healthcare programs since 2002.• Established 11 new private career schools offering

healthcare certificate programs since 2002.• Opened new start-of-the art healthcare facilities at:

– Community College of Baltimore County

– Montgomery College

– Wor-Wic Community College

– Carroll Community College

• Trained over 1,100 WIA-funded students for healthcare occupations in FY 2001 – FY 2004.

Response by Maryland Higher Education

• Joined the $1.5 million “Teach for the Health of It” initiative to train:– Additional nursing faculty and – Other healthcare workers.

• Improved student transfer from Associate to Bachelor’s Degree Nursing Programs.

• Improved the transition of those existing the military to civilian healthcare professions.

Next Steps

• Improve data (MHEC & DLLR).

• Establish Education Committee (GWIB).

• Improve occupational & career financial aid programs (MHEC).