Tom Tomasi Associate Dean of the Graduate College September 12,
2012 State of the Graduate College 2012
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Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated [Mark Twain] Pawan
(Pittsburg State University, KS) Frank last year this year
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Keeping the Ship Moving Forward Full Staff in the Graduate
College Office Extra Help AIC - Becky Swearingen Theses Review -
Michelle Bowe Graduate College Fellow Deanne Camp
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Graduate Enrollment and Credit Hour Production Trend As of
08/20/12
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Graduate Student Profile Fall 2010Fall 2012 74.5%Missouri
Residents68.9% 10%Out-of-State (43 states)13%
14.5%International18.1% 59% Female61.1% 6.8%Minority7.5% 31Average
Student Age31 51%Full-time (9 or more hours)53.5% 29%First-time"
degree-seeking students23.3% As of 8/20/12
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International Graduate Student Headcount Fall 2012 Total
Students = 581 Leading Countries: China (69.2%) Saudi Arabia (6.9%)
India (4.6%) South Korea (1.9%) Kenya (1.7%) As of 8 /20/12
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Out-of-State Graduate Student Origin Fall 2010 Total = 429
Leading States (of 44) Arkansas (12.4%) Kansas (10%) Illinois
(8.2%) Texas (5.4%) Virginia (4%) Oklahoma (3.7%) As of 8 /20/12
Fall 2012 Total = 417 Leading States (of 47) Arkansas (10.1%)
Illinois (8.9%) Kansas (7.9%) Virginia (6.7%) Texas (6%) Oklahoma
(6%)
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Total Credit Hours = 26,189Total Enrollment = 3,205 Fall 2012
Graduate Headcount and Credit Hour Production by College As of
8/20/12
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Largest Graduate Programs by Headcount Program Fall 2010 Census
Fall 2012 Opening Day Business Administration (MBA)577538 Master of
Arts in Teaching (MAT)15090 Counseling (MS)138129 Accountancy
(MAcc)117 Special Education (MSEd)11092 Social Work (MSW)9484
Educational Administration (MSEd)9087 As of 8/20/12
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Program Growth Highlights ProgramFall 2010Fall 2012% Increase
Early Childhood182644% DSS738922% MHA344326% Plant
Science513160%
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Graduate Degrees Conferred Fiscal Year (SU, FA, SP)
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20-year Comparison of Student Population State of the
University Address 12
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Its Not Just About Numbers! High-impact Educational Experiences
Research Internships Study away Field trips Laboratories Quality
Indicators Awards Presentations Publications Exhibits &
Performances
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Faculty scholarship 14 Scholarship2008200920102011 Four-year
total Book28473539149 Book chapter48566448216 Journal
article244234236254968 Performance1522901774 Exhibition1479535
Total of all types 3493663643631,442 State of the University
Address
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Faculty scholarship highlights Journal articles by area, 2011
15 State of the University Address
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Faculty scholarship highlights Exhibits and performances, COAL
16 State of the University Address
Faculty-mentored student research 18 * Work is in progress to
obtain information on additional student research Research
types*Number of participants MentorsUndergradGrad Graduate
thesis81133 Graduate Interdisciplinary Forum5286 CHHS Research
Poster Forum2710554 CHPA474 CNAS Undergraduate Research Day 2747
State of the University Address
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Student access highlights New degree implementation Graduate
Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) EdS, Counseling and Assessment
MS, Athletic Training Undergraduate BS, Health Services (January
2013) 19 State of the University Address
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Internet accessible programs for 2012-13 Graduate degrees11 (3
new) Graduate certificates9 Undergraduate majors3 Undergraduate
certificates1 General education pathwayYes Prerequisite MBA
coursesYes 20 State of the University Address
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1. Graduate Education Work with the deans to focus on taking
incremental steps that will result in expanding graduate education
and increasing the impact it makes for MSU as the university
continues its growth as Missouri State University. The goal is to
turn around the decline in graduate student number and increase
numbers graduating. Successfully implement the three new programs
starting fall 2012. Initiate steps to add a program in occupational
therapy and at least one other program that emerges from the ALC
discussion. Expand and better utilize pathways from UG programs
into MSU graduate work. Continue work to increase university
connections that bring international students to MSU, including
dual-degree programs. Provost Priorities (Administrative Council
Retreat)
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Provost Priorities (10 Action Items for 2012-13) 6. Graduate
Programs Continue to expand existing graduate programs, add new
programs (including, but not limited to, occupational therapy and
art) in the next two years, and determine funding mechanisms for
such programs. Also need to evaluate and enhance the marketing and
recruitment efforts for graduate students.
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Graduate Recruitment Expanded college fair schedule see next
slide & handout Provide funds to programs for recruiting trips
Standard External publications Newsweek KC business journal
(Ingrams) Facebook & Fire-engine Red
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On the Road: Graduate/Career Fairs Joplin Schools Take Flight
EventAug. 13 Washburn University Career & Graduate School
FairSept. 12 Oklahoma State University Agriculture, Environmental
& Natural Science FairSept. 13 University of Missouri St. Louis
Fall Job FairSept. 14 MSU Career FairSept. 25 Missouri Southern
State University Fall Career FairSept. 26 St. Louis University
Career FairSept. 26 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville CAS
& Business Career FairOct. 3 University of Central Missouri
Career ExpoOct. 3 University of Arkansas Fayetteville Graduate
School FairOct. 4 Northwest Missouri State University Career
DayOct. 9 Oklahoma State University Tulsa Career FairOct. 11 Mercy
Employee Benefits FairOct. 24 Truman State Career & Grad.
School ExpoOct. 24 Mercy Employee Benefits FairOct. 25 College of
the Ozarks Career DayOct. 25 University of Oklahoma Grad. &
Professional School FairOct. 30 Oklahoma Baptist University Grad.
& Professional School FairOct. 31 Pittsburg State University
Fall Career ExpoNov. 6 University of Central Arkansas Fall Career
FairNov. 7 MSU Graduate College ShowcaseNov. 14
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Planned New Programs Occupational Therapy Merger with Forrest
Institute Expanding MSEd in Literacy to West Plains New grad
certificates using current classes Options in MSAS (ex.
screenwriting) Individualized graduate certificate Individualized
& interdisciplinary Masters Similar to individualized major as
BS/BA level No home department admin in Grad College Initiated by
GC to show faculty support
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Reminders - Grad assistantships 4 semesters (Fall/Spring) 3.00
GPA 6 graduate credits hours Summer fee waivers -time GA Dismissals
(firing) Late starts Rec center
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Start-semester is critical in Banner Dont admit anyone for a
current semester after the first week (contract Diana for
exceptions). Dont admit someone for a semester in which they are
already registered as a post-bacc student. Adding /changing a
program requires a new application. Accelerated Masters candidates
must apply for the semester they will truly be a grad student, not
when they want to take mixed credit classes as a senior. Tell
future students about Senior Permission Reminders - Admissions
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Need to take at least 6 credits face-to-face Summer classes
conditional admissions for ELI students Visa issues are complex
contact International Services with questions Reminders
International Students
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9 credits of C+ or lower Letters from the Graduate College
Removal from program when exceeded Post-baccalaureate students
(non-degree seeking) Registration holds after 9 credits AAPS
Registration holds if exceeding 14 credits 8 year limits Reminders
Forms & Paperwork
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Graduate College Showcase Third Annual Graduate College
Showcase Wednesday, Nov. 14 3 p.m. 7 p.m. PSU Ballroom All programs
should be represented to show full scope of Graduate College
offerings There will be guest speakers on 15 minute rotations
(Topics: GAs, GRE prep, research) Sign up by contacting Misty
Stewart or Tom Tomasi
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Graduate Interdisciplinary Forum Saturday April 27, 2013
Graduate College Workshop series (see website and handouts) New
category for performance disciplines
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Graduate Student Senate 2 senators per graduate program Get
names to me or the co-Presidents FUNCTIONS: Promote the interests
of grad students in general Co-sponsor events with the Graduate
College More TBD
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Graduate Schools Embrace a Changing Marketplace Ingrams
Magazine (Oct 2012)