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Community College Education
in the Mahoning Valley:
Assessment and
Recommendations
A Report to the Youngstown State University Board of Trustees
June 19, 2007
Criteria for Decision Making
Criterion 1. The formation of a community college in
the Mahoning Valley will help to increase the
number of students enrolled in Ohio colleges and
universities by 230,000 by the year 2015, as set
forth by Governor Strickland.
Criterion 2. There is significant community/State
support for the formation of a community college in
the Mahoning Valley.
Criterion 3. Youngstown State University is prepared
as an institution to engage in the process of forming
and operating a community college.
Criterion 4. There exists a community college model
that best fits Mahoning Valley and Youngstown
State University.
Criterion 5. The formation of a community college is
feasible for Youngstown State University.
Needs Assessment
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Phone survey of 700 Mahoning Valley citizens
In-depth interviews of 57 community leaders
Mail out survey of 200+ business leaders
Mail out survey of 400 YSU faculty and staff
US Census and OBOR higher ed. market data
Inventory of area’s existing educational programs
Conducted by Burges & Burges, TRIAD, YSU-PSI
Criterion 1 - Much Room to Grow
Mahoning County – 240,774
88,887 (36.85%) ages 15-44
54,492 (22.63%) ages 45-59
Trumbull County – 215,254
80,161 (37.24%) ages 15-44
50,157 (23.30) ages 45-59
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240,774
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 Despite a large pool, in 2004
only 17,475 were enrolled.
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41,318 (38.56%) ages 15-44
23,888 (22.29%) ages 45-59
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Columbiana County – 107,164
Total Pop.
15-44
45-59
Source: 2005 U.S. Census
 To rebuild, the Mahoning
Valley needs more young
people and adults to enroll
and succeed in college!
The Mahoning Valley – Only Metro
Region Without CC*
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Filling Ohio’s Gap: 230,000 more
students, 10% more grads requires
thousands of new, non-traditional
students – many will be working.
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77% of 18-49 year olds see a need
for community college classes.
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75% of business leaders say they
have positions available where a
two-year degree is appropriate.
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47% of 18-49 year olds are likely to
attend community college classes.
– 93% say more people would
attend if ½ price of a university.
* Jefferson Community College currently
offers classes at Columbiana CTC.
Associate degrees awarded
• Associate degree graduates
from the Valley’s institutions are 1400
a fraction of what other
1200
community colleges have
despite their smaller service
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programs in this area but
residents are not aware of what
is available and are not taking
advantage of what is offered
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Kent State Trumbull – 101
Jefferson (Main) – 152
Owens – 1,077
Sinclair – 1,286
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Source: 2006 OBOR Performance Report
Criterion 2 – The Mahoning Valley
Supports a Community College
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Survey Result: 47% of citizens 18-49
were very to somewhat likely to take
community college classes.
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77% of citizens report need for
community college classes.
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90% agreed or strongly agreed that
low cost job training and re-training
would help the local economy.
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77% of businesses support YSU’s 53
effort to develop a community college
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If the 47% of 18-49 year olds who say
they are likely to enroll in a CC did so:
 = 98,872 students.
 If half did so = 49,436.
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Not Likely
CC Good for Business and Workers
• 75% of business leaders report available jobs for two-year
grads.
• Business leaders say expand:
– Information Technology (22%)
– Health Care (17.5%)
– Business (16.5%)
• 30% of community leaders say unfilled jobs result from
undereducated workforce.
• 65% of business leaders say they are willing to offer some
tuition reimbursement.
• Only 31% of residents say their employer currently has a
tuition reimbursement policy.
Criterion 3 - Price Matters!
• 93% of 18-45 year olds say community
college would increase attendance at ½
university price.
• With no CC, Valley higher ed prices are far
above other Ohio regions, despite YSU’s low
tuition for a university.
• Ohio tuition is far above US levels, multiplying
problem.
• To increase access, we must have lower
tuition.
• Requires extensive program development
work, but will not necessarily re-create the
community college formula
Comprehensive Community Colleges
Are Positioned to Attract More Students
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SCC
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Price Matters: Historic Enrollment Gains
are Associated with Affordable Tuition
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CC
SCC Tech
BC
YSU OPU
Cost $ 2500 3300 3800 4800 6300 7900
Analyzing Low Tuition Paradigm
2005 FY Freshman and Sophomores from
Mahoning and Trumbull Counties
$26,000,000
$13,000,000
$13,000,000
Total Revenue
Non Loan Financial Aid and
Scholarships
Total Out of Pocket and Loans
Average YSU 1st and 2nd year students now
pay $100/cr. or $3,000/yr.
Goal is maximum of $3,000 at MVCC, YSU,
or YSU 2-yr programs!
The Mahoning Valley Promise:
A Real Solution Born in Our Valley
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What if YSU & Partners agree that all 1st & 2nd yr.
students pay a max of $3000/yr. or $100/cr?
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And create a system with paths to all degrees?
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The Mahoning Valley Promise would:
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Increase access for all, not only just the two-year aspirants
Greatly contribute to the Valley’s economic revitalization
Add to the reputations of all the educational partners
Bring people to the IHE’s, and back to the region
Require the efficiency, collaboration and innovation
outlined in the community college partnership above
Require public & private support to lower tuition.
Criterion 4 – The Integrated
Partnership Model
• 18-49 year olds want YSU, KSU branches
and CTC’s to combine assets and form a
community college
• 56% of businesses preferred partnership
• 81% of civic leaders supported partnership
• CTC’s, JCC, ,KSU,public schools would be
YSU partners
• Partnership would efficiently share
strengths/assets
Criterion 5 – Feasibility
• Clear Need Has Been Established
• Strong Community Support
• Financial Model Identified - Funding Must be
Secured
• Integrated Partnership Model is Best –
Specific Details, Contracts, and Structures
to be Completed
• Ohio Board of Regents Ongoing
Discussions and Approvals
Recommendations to the Board
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Continue discussion to reach a consensus
with Chancellor Eric Fingerhut and the
Ohio Board of Regents about how the
delivery of two-year programs and the
potential establishment of a “community
college” best fits YSU and long terms goals
of OBOR - complete process in six months.
When consensus is achieved, Youngstown
State University will complete the planning
process within six months