WISE Implementation Plan

Institutional Contact Dr. Janet Guyden

Grambling State University guydenj@gram.edu

FY 2014-15

UL SYSTEM

10/29/2014

Grambling State University

 

Implementation Plan

Grambling

State

University Executive Summary

for 2014-15

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OPENING STATEMENT

The stated program goals of the Grambling State University WISE Initiative are to increase the

number of graduates in the high priority fields of Computer Science, Engineering Technology,

Accounting, and Computer Information Systems. The Initiative’s focus is to increase enrollment

in these areas, and to ensure that high-quality graduates transition effectively into the

Louisiana workforce. This proposal provides the Implementation Plan outlining how Grambling

State University will invest the WISE funds to meet its program goals.

WISE STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

1. INCREASE ENROLLMENT AND GRADUATES IN HIGH-DEMAND DISCIPLINES.

2. SUPPORT EXISTING FACULTY AND ATTRACT NEW FACULTY IN HIGH-DEMAND AREAS

TO PARALLEL INCREASING ENROLLMENT.

3. PROVIDE SUPPORT TO GSU WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER AND CENTER FOR

EXCELLENCE IN CYBER SECURITY

4. PARTNER WITH COMPANIES TO INCREASE INTERNSHIPS AND OTHER PRACTICAL

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES.

5. WORK WITH CORPORATE PARTNERS TO DESIGN PROGRAMS AND PROFESSIONAL

DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES THAT MEET EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING GOALS.

6. HIRE FACULTY DEDICATED FOR WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT IN HIGH DEMAND

FIELDS.

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GOALS

PROJECTED COMPLETERS

Program/Degree 2013-14

(baseline) 2014-15 (actual)

2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20

Accounting 42 46 51 56 61 68 74

Computer Information

Systems 26 28 30 33 35 38 41

Computer Science

8 9 9 10 11 12 13

Engineering 34 37 40 44 48 52 57

TOTAL 110 120 130 143 155 170 185

PROJECTED ENROLLMENTS

Program/Degree Fall 2014 (baseline)

Fall 2015

Fall 2016

Fall 2017

Fall 2018

Fall 2019

Fall 2020

Accounting 113 140 150 160 172 184 196

Computer Information Systems

86 105 113 122 132 143 154

Computer Science

65 70 75 80 86 92 98

Engineering 153 162 175 189 204 220 238

TOTAL 417 477 513 551 594 639 686

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PARTNERS

Organization Support Provided

Grambling University National Alumni Association - GUNAA

$30,000 Cash In-kind expertise in targeted fields through lectures, mentoring, and financial support

Aramark $25,000 Cash Thurgood Marshall College Fund $62,500 - 4yr Coca- Cola HBCU First

Generation Scholarships $18,700 -Lowe’s Gap Scholarships for Seniors with GPA≥ 3.0

PepsiCo In-Kind Support – Visiting executive lecturer on cyber security

Honda Scholarships Private Endowed Scholarships Scholarships

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BUDGET

Budget items for the WISE Initiative will include scholarships, development of a Workforce

Development Center and Center for Excellence in Cyber Security, and salary support for related

faculty. Scholarships will be awarded to students in the high priority fields of Computer

Science, Engineering Technology, Accounting, and Computer Information Systems. The

University will open Centers for Workforce Development and Cyber Security to work with

corporate partners to design programs and professional development opportunities that meet

employment and training goals.

Salary support will be provided to existing faculty in the targeted programs and the Director of

the Workforce Development Center. The Director of Workforce Development will aggressively

work with business and industry in the identification of educational and training needs, the

development of customized training programs, and courses.

BY OBJECT/INITIATIVE

Category Strategic Priority Funding Source Total

Scholarships (Target Programs)

1 TMCF, Private Donors $200,000

*Work Force Development Center

3-6 Title III / WISE $170,000

*Center for Excellence in Cyber Security

3-6 WISE $50,000

Faculty Support (All Target Programs)

2 WISE $200,000

GRAND TOTAL $620,000

BY FUNCTION

Category Strategic Priority Funding Source Total

Scholarships 1 TMCF, Private Donors $200,000

Personnel 2,6 Title III / WISE $320, 000

Support Center Development

3-6 WISE $100,000

Other

GRAND TOTAL $620,000

* Includes match funds; Additional funding provided by Federal Grant – Title III

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IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND OUTCOMES

The Implementation Plan for the Grambling State University Wise Initiative identifies each

targeted program, along with the tasks that will be completed to implement that program. The

primary participants responsible for each task are specifically identified, along with the

methodology for task completion. Tangible results and timeframes are also provided. (See

Implementation Plan Charts)

CREDENTIAL GRANTING PROGRAMS

The Grambling State University WISE Initiative will focus on four baccalaureate degree-granting

programs: Accounting, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, and Engineering Technology.

A brief program description and the CIP code are provided for each program.

BS, Computer Information Systems (11.0401): The program in Computer Information Systems (CIS)

prepares students for successful careers in the field of computer information systems. The Program

seeks to achieve this outcome by providing instruction for the development of technical skills and the

knowledge base required for the rapidly changing field. The Program also provides opportunities for

student to think critically and strengthen their logical reasoning skills. The Program awards the Bachelor

of Science degree in Computer Information Systems, which requires the completion of thirty-three

semester hours of CIS courses and thirty-six hours of support courses. Students may receive a minor in

Computer Information Systems by completing 18 hours of approved courses.

BS, Computer Science (11.0701): The Computer Science Program seeks to meet the computer science

needs of the State of Louisiana and the nation by producing graduates who possess the skills and

knowledge necessary to be productive computer scientists. The program offers the Bachelor of Science

(BS) degree in Computer Science and provides the basic education necessary for careers in computer

science and related fields. The Computer Science Program also seeks to prepare students for graduate

study in computer science. Faculty members in the department strive to offer educational experiences

that nurture students intellectually and ethically, and that assist them in reaching their academic goals.

BS, Engineering Technology (15.000): The Engineering Technology Program seeks to meet the

engineering technology needs of the State of Louisiana and the nation by producing graduates who

possess the skills and knowledge necessary to be productive engineering technologists. The department

provides the basic education necessary for careers in engineering technology and related fields. The

Program provides concentrations in Electrical Engineering Technology and Drafting/Design Engineering

Technology.

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BS, Accounting (52.0301): The Accounting Program provides students with the foundation for graduate

study and/or career pursuits in Accounting, The Program also assists students in the development of

problem-solving, effective communication, and the use of technology skills. Critical and logical thinking

are emphasized throughout the curriculum. The program in Accounting requires the completion of

thirty-three semester hours in Accounting courses, and thirty-three hours of support courses.

Accounting students may receive a minor in Computer Information Systems or Economics by completing

18 hours of approved courses.

ENROLLMENT HISTORY

Program/Degree Fall 2010 Fall 2011 Fall 2012 Fall 2013 Fall 2014

Accounting 185 159 165 140 113

Computer Information

Systems 176 132 109 102 86

Computer Science

75 68 65 56 65

Engineering 94 151 178 197 150

TOTAL 530 510 517 495 305

COMPLETER HISTORY

Program/Degree 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Accounting 39 33 37 45 22

Computer Information Systems

46 37 31 23 13

Computer Science

7 11 7 8 4

Engineering 21 22 19 33 18

TOTAL 113 103 94 109 57

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PROJECTED ENROLLMENTS

Program/Degree Fall 2014 (baseline)

Fall 2015

Fall 2016

Fall 2017

Fall 2018

Fall 2019

Fall 2020

Accounting 113 140 150 160 172 184 196

Computer Information Systems

86 105 113 122 132 143 154

Computer Science

65 70 75 80 86 92 98

Engineering 153 162 175 189 204 220 238

TOTAL 417 477 513 551 594 639 686

PROJECTED COMPLETERS

Program/Degree 2013-14

(baseline) 2014-15 (actual)

2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20

Accounting 42 46 51 56 61 68 74

Computer Information

Systems 26 28 30 33 35 38 41

Computer Science

8 9 9 10 11 12 13

Engineering 34 37 40 44 48 52 57

TOTAL 110 120 130 143 155 170 185

BUDGET EXPEDITURES- FACULTY SUPPORT AND CENTER DEVELOPMENT

Program/Center Amount

Accounting $20,400

Computer Information Systems $43,500

Computer Science $47,500

Engineering $27,500

Center for Workforce Development $26,400

Center for Cyber Security $26,600

TOTAL $144,200

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AID PROGRAMS AID PROGRAMS

STRATEGIC PRIORITY 1 OF THE GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY WISE INITIATIVE IS TO

INCREASE ENROLLMENT AND GRADUATES IN HIGH-DEMAND DISCIPLINES. SCHOLARSHIPS

IN THE FOUR FOCUS AREAS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT EXISTING STUDENTS IN THE

PIPELINE TO FACILITATE PROGRAM COMPLETION AND TO PROVIDE INCENTIVES FOR FIRST-

TIME FRESHMEN IN THE TARGETTED PROGRAMS.

YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS

Program/Degree Number of Scholarships Award Per

Semester Total

Accounting 7 $1,125 $63,000

Computer Information

Systems 7-10 $1,125 $70,000

Computer Science

4 $1,125 $36,000

Engineering 3-5 $1,125 $53,000

TOTAL 110 120 $225,000

OUTCOMES

• Increased enrollment and graduates in high-demand fields through scholarships and aggressive

recruitment and retention activities

• Support existing faculty and attract new faculty in high-demand areas to parallel increasing

enrollment.

• Dedicate faculty to workforce development in high demand fields.

• Development of GSU Workforce Development Center and Center for Excellence in Cyber security.

• Partnerships with companies to increase internships and other practical learning opportunities.

• Work with corporate partners to design programs and professional development opportunities that

meet employment and training goals.

 

Private Match Certification

University: Grambling State University

WISE Amout: 414,072$ Match Required: 82,814$

Source of Private Match Type of Private Match Value in Dollars Expected Time of Receipt Additional Comments

Grambling University National

Alumni Association - GUNAA Cash

$30,000 October 31, 2014

In-kind expertise in targeted fields

through lectures, mentoring, and

financial support

Aramark Cash$25,000 November 14, 2014

Thurgood Marshall Fund-4yr

Coca Cola New Generation

ScholarshipsScholarships $62,500

September 29, 2014 -

Received first installment of

$15,625

Thurgood Marshall Fund-Lowe’s

Gap Scholarships for Seniors with

GPA≥ 3.0 Scholarships $18,700 November 21, 2014

Pepsi-Co In-kind $100,000 By June 2015 In-kind expertise in Cyber Security

Private -Individual DonorsCash

$63,000 October 31, 2014

University of Louisiana System

WISE Match Certification

Shell,Exxon,ChevronCash

$3,270 October 11, 2014

Revere Control Sytems Cash $1,000 October 31, 2014

Centurylink Cash $385 October 11, 2014

Various Executives In-kind $10,983 October 11, 2014

Career Fair Preparation Workshop

Executive Speaker Series -College of

Business

Legends Organization Cash $50,000 December 31, 2014

Total 364,838$

President's Signature: Date: 11/5/2014

 

Outcomes

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IMPLEMENTION PLAN AND OUTCOMES: ACCOUNTING AND COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS

TASK RESPONSIBLE PARTY METHODOLOGY TANGIBLE RESULTS TIME FRAME

Increase Enrollment

Dr. Damon Wade - VP/Inst. Effect & Enrollment

Management &, Planning Patricia Hutcherson- University

Registrar

Scholarships

Increase enrollment and completers

2014- 2018

Salary support for new and existing faculty

Dr. Janice Guyden – Interim Provost & VP for Academic

Affairs Dr. Cynthia Warrick –Interim

President

Assess existing faculty and conduct search for

qualified new faculty

Hire adjunct professors and support existing faculty

2014-2015

Center for Work force Development

John Rosenthall- Interim VP - Res, Adv., & Econ, Vice

President for Advancement Otto Meyers- Interim Executive

Dean, College of Business

-Develop partnerships with industry to provide

internship and Co-ops to GSU students.

-Provide professional development workshops and training for students.

-Offer resume and interview preparation assistance to students

-Increase the number of internships and co-ops available to students.

-Increase the number of GSU graduates entering the

Louisiana workforce. Establish a baseline and protocol for tracking job

placement.

2014-On-going

Professional Development Center College of Business

Otto Meyers- Interim

Executive Dean, College of

Business

Develop partnerships with industry to provide

internship and Co-ops to GSU students.

-Increase the number of internships and co-ops available to students.

-Increase the number of GSU graduates entering the Louisiana workforce.

Develop partnerships with industry to provide internship and Co-ops to GSU students.

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IMPLEMENTION PLAN AND OUTCOMES: COMPUTER SCIENCE

TASK RESPONSIBLE PARTY METHODOLOGY TANGIBLE RESULTS TIME FRAME

Increase Enrollment

Dr. Damon Wade - VP/Inst. Effect & Enrollment

Management &, Planning Patricia Hutcherson- University

Registrar

Scholarships

Increase enrollment and completers

2014- 2018

Salary support for new and existing faculty

Dr. Janice Guyden – Interim Provost & VP for Academic

Affairs Dr. Cynthia Warrick –Interim

President

Assess existing faculty and conduct search for

qualified new faculty

Hire adjunct professors and support existing faculty

2014-2015

Center for Work force Development & Center for Excellence in Cybersecurity

John Rosenthall- Interim VP - Res, Adv., & Econ, Vice

President for Advancement

-Develop partnerships with industry to provide

internship and Co-ops to GSU students.

-Provide professional development workshops and training for students.

-Offer resume and interview preparation assistance to students

-Increase the number of internships and co-ops available to students.

-Increase the number of GSU graduates entering the

Louisiana workforce. -Establish a baseline and protocol for tracking job

placement.

2014-On-going

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IMPLEMENTION PLAN AND OUTCOMES: ENGINEERING

TASK RESPONSIBLE PARTY METHODOLOGY TANGIBLE RESULTS TIME FRAME

Increase Enrollment

Dr. Damon Wade - VP/Inst. Effect & Enrollment Management &, Planning Patricia Hutcherson- University Registrar

Scholarships

Increase enrollment and completers

2014- 2018

Salary support for new and existing faculty

Dr. Janice Guyden – Interim Provost & VP for Academic Affairs Dr. Cynthia Warrick –Interim President

Assess existing faculty and conduct search for qualified new faculty

Hire adjunct professors and support existing faculty

2014-2015

Center for Work force Development

John Rosenthall- Interim VP - Res, Adv., & Econ, Vice President for Advancement Otto Meyers- Interim Executive Dean, College of Business

Develop partnerships with industry to provide internship and Co-ops to GSU students. Provide professional development workshops and training for students. Offer resume and interview preparation assistance to students

Increase the number of internships and co-ops available to students. Increase the number of GSU graduates entering the Louisiana workforce. Establish a baseline and protocol for tracking job placement.

2014-On-going