Transcript Working for California: The Impact of the California State University Updated: January 10, 2005 Ted Egan, Ph.D. ICF Consulting.

Working for California:
The Impact of the
California State University
Updated:
January 10, 2005
Ted Egan, Ph.D.
ICF Consulting
Introducing ICF Consulting
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Based in Washington, formed in 1969
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Over 1,000 consultants around the world
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Public and private sector focus
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Economic Development Practice:
 Economic and socio-economic impacts
 Regional economic strategies involving universities
 Institutional design: research institutes, technology
commercialization, incubators and technology parks
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Overview of the CSU’s Impact
Prosperous Regional Economies and State Economy
Competitive Knowledge-Based Industries
Operational
and Alumni
Spending
Educated
Professional
Workforce
Advanced
Technology
Quality
of Life
Strong Public University System
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The Magnitude of CSU's Economic
Impact on California and Its Regions
Impact Calculation Considers:
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Operational, Capital, and Auxiliary Expenditures
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Student Expenditures
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Community Service Learning Contribution
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Impact of CSU Alumni Earnings
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Economic Impact vs. State Investment
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CSU-related expenditures create over $13 billion annually in
economic impact and support more than 207,000 jobs in
California
 $4.41 in spending is generated annually for every dollar the
state invests in CSU
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Higher alumni earnings raises the impact to $53 billion
annually, supporting 527,000 jobs in the state
 CSU alumni and CSU expenditures generate more than $17 in
spending for every dollar the state invests in CSU
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CSU and California’s Workforce
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Education for California’s Key Industries
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Teacher Education and Other Service Occupations
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California’s Changing Population
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State Income is Highly Correlated With
University Education Across the U.S.
State Median Household Income by Bachelors Degree Attainment Rate, All U.S. States
$60,000
University educational
attainment is highly
correlated with the
income of everyone
in a state.
California
Median Household Income (1999)
$50,000
$40,000
$30,000
R2 = 0.63
$20,000
$10,000
$0
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
% of the Adult Population w ith Bachelors Degree or Higher (2000)
30%
35%
More educated
workers means more
fast-growing, higher
paying knowledgebased jobs, which
means more growth
and more benefit for
the entire state.
Source: US Census
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CSU Programs Serve the Industries that
Drive California’s Economy…
California’s economic drivers are mainly knowledge-based
industries that thrive in the state because of the quality of its
skilled workforce:
 Electronics & Information Technology
 Media & Cultural Industries
 Agriculture, Food & Wine
 Life Sciences
 Tourism
 Engineering Services
 Apparel
 Aerospace
 Transportation Services
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…And CSU Awards The Most Degrees in
Fields These Industries Rely On
CSU Bachelor's Degrees as Percent of All Public and Private University
Bachelor's Degrees Awarded in California, Critical Fields 2001-2002
65%
52%
Business
Agricultural
Business &
Engineering
52%
Communications
51%
Other
Engineering
45%
44%
Computer &
Electronic
Engineering
Life Sciences
Source: California Post-Secondary Education Commission
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CSU is also the Largest Producer of
California Graduates in Education and
Other Service Occupations
CSU Bachelor's Degrees as Percent of All Public and Private University
Bachelor's Degrees Awarded in California, Service Fields 2001-2002
87%
89%
Education*
Criminal Justice
87%
Social Work
82%
Public Administration
Source: California Post-Secondary Education Commission
*CIP Codes
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California’s Population is Becoming
More Diverse…
California Population by Race, 1990 & 2000
100%
90%
80%
Hispanic
Percent of Total
70%
Other/2 or more races, non-Hispanic
Asian/Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
60%
African American, non-Hispanic
50%
White, Non-Hispanic
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
1990
Source: US Census
Latinos, Asians, and
other races are
becoming an
increasingly large
share of California’s
population.
2000
Immigration is
continuing to fuel
growth in the state,
creating challenges
to ensure access to
educational
opportunity is
maintained.
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…And CSU Continues to Ensure Access
to Higher Education
CSU Share of All Public and Private University Bachelor Degree Recipients in
California, by Ethnicity, 2001-2002
58%
53%
52%
45%
39%
Asian/Pacific
Islander
African American
Latino
Native American White/Caucasian
Source: California Post-Secondary Education Commission
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CSU and Innovation in California
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Research investment is growing rapidly at CSU
campuses, now ranging from $8 million to over $100
million annually
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CSU is playing a growing role in preparing and
supporting “risk takers” and innovators in every region
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Long a supporter of small business, CSU campuses are
expanding their focus on entrepreneurship, technology
transfer, and business incubation
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Quality of Life and Community
Contributions
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Volunteerism: More than 185,000 students performed
nearly 30 million hours of community service in 2002
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Arts: More than 1.2 million Californians attend art,
culture, and lecture events on CSU campuses every year
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Recreation: CSU athletic events draw more than 1.9
million spectators annually
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Libraries and Media: CSU libraries, radio, and television
stations provide vital information access to California’s
communities
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CSU IS Working For California
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California reaps a four-fold benefit from every dollar the
state invests in the CSU.
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CSU sustains more than 200,000 jobs in California.
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A majority of the state’s Latino and African-American
university graduates earned their degrees from CSU.
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CSU ensures California’s future prosperity by ensuring its
knowledge-based industries have the skilled employees they
need.
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Communities, governments, and industries find CSU to be a
valuable partner and a critical asset for California.
Investing in CSU is Investing in California
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