Education and Workforce Readiness
To assist in providing quality education to Oklahoma’s workforce that aligns with industry needs, the Oklahoma State Regents’ 2030 strategic plan focuses on four key areas that include measurable goals for each: 1. Produce workforce-ready graduates (pg. 9) Align higher education programs with workforce demand, with a goal to produce 100,000 degrees and other credentials in STEM and critical occupations by 2030. a. b.Develop a robust state-wide communication and outreach plan for engaging employers. c.Connect students to the workforce 2. Grow the student pipeline (pg. 10) a.Collaborate with K-12 schools and CareerTech to strengthen students’ college preparation. b.Improve college awareness and increase student enrollment 10% by 2030. Promote college access and affordability through increased availability of grants, scholarships, waivers and tuition reimbursement. c. d.Remove administrative barriers to enrollment. 3. Focus on student success (pg. 11-12) Improve student retention and graduation through the implementation of evidence-informed student support practices. a. b.Promote timely credential completion c.Re-engage and support adult learners; promote lifelong learning opportunities. d.Close achievement gaps in enrollment, retention and graduation. Strengthen online education offerings and use digital tools to augment the traditional learning experience. e. 4. Improve system efficiency and effectiveness (pgs. 12-13) a.Enhance long-term institutional sustainability through increased partnerships and collaborations. Increase student access and manage educational costs through investments in technology and diversification of revenue sources. b. c.Incentivize excellence and innovation. d.Promote transparency, accountability and responsible stewardship.
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