Maryland Higher Education Commission’s
Presentation to GWIB BoardJune 8, 2005
Overview
1. Maryland postsecondary education and the role of the Maryland Higher Education Commission.
2. Higher education’s commitment to developing a qualified workforce in Maryland – 2004 State Plan for Postsecondary Education.
3. Higher education’s response to Maryland’s healthcare workforce needs.
4. Next steps.
Segments of Postsecondary Education
32,506164Private Career Schools
53,90229Independent Colleges & Universities
1,9351St. Mary’s College of MD
6,8921Morgan State University
128,80611University System of MD118,94716Community Colleges
EnrollmentInstitutionsSegments
FY 2004 Enrollments
40%
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N= 342,988 N= 70,104
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Note: Enrollments & Graduates in Degree and Certificate Programs.
FY 2004 Enrollments and Graduates of Maryland Postsecondary Programs
MHEC’s Roles & Responsibilities
• Coordinate Maryland postsecondary education and establish general policy guidelines.
• Develop and implement the Maryland State Plan for Postsecondary Education.
• Approve:– New colleges, universities, private career schools, and
regional higher education centers to operate.– New degree and certificate programs.– Mission statements for public institutions.
MHEC’s Roles & Responsibilities (Continued)
• Prepare a consolidated operating and capital budget for higher education.
• Review and recommend capital projects and improvements.
• Administer student financial assistant programs.– Over $75.5 million in State aid awarded to 44,851
recipients in FY 2004.– Includes 15 career/occupational scholarship programs.
• Administer State and Federal programs and funding.
MHEC’s Roles & Responsibilities (Continued)
• Provide a bridge between higher education and:– The K-16 community– The business community– The community colleges and four-year institutions.
• Collect statewide data and conduct research and analysis on educational matters.
• Maintain the Maryland State List of training providers and programs eligible for funding through the Workforce Investment Act (WIA).
2004 State Plan for Postsecondary Education
• Goal 5: Economic Growth & Vitality– To promote economic growth and vitality
through the advancement of research and development and the development of a highly qualified workforce.
Action Recommendations
1. Provide improved data needed to respond to shifting workforce needs.
2. Increase the supply of graduates in identified high demand fields and shortage areas.
3. Promote, facilitate, and coordinate the participation of postsecondary education institutions in Maryland’s workforce development initiatives.
4. Establish an Education Committee of GWIB to promote and maximize employer participation in education, research, and workforce development.
Shifting Demand Fields & Workforce Shortages
• Healthcare• Biotechnology• Hospitality & Tourism• Teacher Education• Construction• Information
Technology
• Aerospace• Manufacturing• Communications• Finance/Insurance• Retail• Transportation &
Warehousing
Maryland’s Top 25 Demand Healthcare Occupations
• Labor Demand: Demand for healthcare occupations reported by Maryland 2000 – 2010 Occupational Projections.
• Labor Supply from MD Higher Education Institutions: Supply of enrollments and graduates of 200+ healthcare programs offered from FY 1993—FY 2002 by:– 15 colleges and universities;– 16 community colleges; and– 19 private career schools.
Occupations Fields Occupations Fields
Physicians & SurgeonsPhysician Assistants
Medicine Registered Nurses Licensed Practical NursesNurse AssistantsHome Health Aides
Nursing
DentistsDental HygienistsDental Assistants
Dentistry PharmacistsPharmacy Techs & Aides
Pharmacy
Physical TherapistsPhysical Therapist AssistantsPhysical Therapist Aides
Physical Therapy Chiropractors Chiropractics
Speech-Language Pathologists Speech Pathology EMT/Paramedics EMT/Paramedics
Diagnostic SonographersRadiologic Technologists/ TechsRespiratory Therapists/Techs
Health Technology Medical Lab TechnologistsMedical Lab Technicians
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Medical Assistants Medical Assistant Medical Records TechniciansMedical Transcriptionists
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Top 25 Demand Occupations by Healthcare Fields
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Top 25 Demand Healthcare Occupations – By Minimum Education Required
Physical Therapist AidesPharmacy Technicians/Aides
Nursing AssistantsMedical Records Technicians
Medical Lab TechniciansMedical AssistantsHome Health Aids
EMT/ParamedicsDental Assistants
Radiologic TechnologistsMedical Transcriptionists
Medical SonographersLicensed Practical Nurses
Respiratory TherapistsRegistered Nurses
Physical Therapy AssistantsDental Hygienists
Physician AssistantsMedical Lab Technologists
Speech PathologistsPhysical Therapists
PharmacistsPhysicians & Surgeons
DentistsChiropractors
Non-Credit & Credit
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Bridging the Gap
• Increase supply of qualified healthcare workers.– Future supply.– Existing supply.
• Decrease demand (the number needed) for healthcare workers.– Reduce turnover.– Increase technology.
Response by Maryland Higher Education
• Created 50 new healthcare programs since 2002.• Established 11 new private career schools offering
healthcare certificate programs since 2002.• Opened new start-of-the art healthcare facilities at:
– Community College of Baltimore County– Montgomery College– Wor-Wic Community College– Carroll Community College
• Trained over 1,100 WIA-funded students for healthcare occupations in FY 2001 – FY 2004.
Response by Maryland Higher Education
• Joined the $1.5 million “Teach for the Health of It” initiative to train:– Additional nursing faculty and – Other healthcare workers.
• Improved student transfer from Associate to Bachelor’s Degree Nursing Programs.
• Improved the transition of those existing the military to civilian healthcare professions.
Next Steps
• Improve data (MHEC & DLLR).• Establish Education Committee (GWIB).• Improve occupational & career financial aid
programs (MHEC).