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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INSTITUTION LOCATIONS

STUDENT DATA2008-2009

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Degree Institutions Non-degree Institutions

EnrollmentsGraduatesPlacements

369 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 2009-2010 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 2008-2009 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 NEEDSOF 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 E-mail Notices

On-Demand Tutorial Videos

Transitioning to a Paperless Office

Samuel L. FergusonExecutive Director

Commission for Independent Education325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414

Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400(850) 245-3200

www.fldoe.org/cie