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FY 2014-15WISE Implementation PlanMcNeese State UniversityUL SYSTEM10/28/2014Institutional ContactDr. Jeanne DabovalMcNeese State Universityjdaboval@mcneese.edu
Implementation Plan
McNeeseStateUniversityExecutive Summaryfor 2014-15
OPENING STATEMENTMcNeese State University serves the 5-parish region in Southwest Louisiana. SWLA is experiencing unprecedentedeconomic development and growth estimated at 77 billion focused in the petrochemical industry. The area isprojected to become the world leader in the liquid to natural gas and related petrochemical industries. Theexpansion is expected to create over 26,000 jobs; 6,000 of which will be permanent direct and indirect jobs tosupport the workforce needed to sustain the petrochemical and service industries. The following provides anabbreviated list of the expansion: Sasol North America, LTD, 20 Billion to build a gas-to-liquid complex with 850new direct jobs and 4,000 indirect jobs; Axiall/Lotte Chemical, 3 Billion expansion for a world scale ethylenefacility with 250 direct permanent jobs and 2,200 new indirect jobs; G2X Energy, Inc., 1.3 Billion natural gas-togasoline facility with 243 new direct permanent jobs and 748 indirect jobs; Juniper GTL, LLC, 100 million toconvert a dormant reformer to a natural gas-to-liquids facility with 29 new direct jobs and 112 indirect jobs; LakeCharles LNG/Trunkline LNG Export/Energy Transfer Equity, 9 billion for its natural gas liquefaction project forexporting natural gas with 77 permanent direct jobs; Magnolia LNG, 3.5 billion for a natural gas liquefactionproduction and export facility with 45 new permanent direct jobs and 175 new indirect jobs; Cheniere Energy, 18billion to construct a liquefied natural gas facility to transport/export natural gas with 283 new permanent directjobs and 589 indirect jobs; SCT&E LNG, 9.25 billion to develop a natural gas liquefaction facility with 200permanent jobs and 310 indirect jobs; Sempra/Cameron LNG, 6 billion to build a natural gas liquefaction exportfacility with 130 new permanent jobs and 610 new indirect jobs.McNeese State University will focus the WISE funds on filling the Star 5 engineering gap with graduates who havethe specific content knowledge, critical thinking, and job skills appropriate for the petrochemical industry.McNeese offers the Bachelor of Science in Engineering and Master of Engineering degrees, and is recognized forproducing qualified engineers to meet the needs of the chemical and petrochemical industry in SWLA.Approximately one third of the 1500 engineers employed in the area petrochemical industries are McNeesegraduates. Prior to 1994, McNeese conferred separate degrees for mechanical, civil, chemical, and electricalengineering. The Board of Regents academic program review conducted in 1994 resulted in a recommendation toeliminate engineering at McNeese; however, with the outpouring of support from local industries and communityleaders, McNeese was successful in retaining the programs by consolidating each separate field under a singleengineering degree. This created a program with a strong engineering foundation of core courses and sustainedand strengthened the courses in the separate fields --- chemical, civil, electrical and mechanical engineering.Today, the engineering program is the fastest growing at the University. McNeese will use funds to providementoring, advising, and scholarships to low-to-moderate income students and to enhance scientific lab facilitiesto simulate the liquid natural gas working environment.McNeese State University WISEThe Louisiana Economic Development Workforce Commission workforce demand gap analysis for engineering(general, civil, electrical, mechanical, and chemical) indicates a short term gap of 195.02 and a long-term gap of254.07. With the projected 77 billion expansion in SWLA described above, it is understandable that a largeportion of the gap for engineers exists in the SWLA region. Industry leaders have indicated to the McNeeseadministration that four-year credentials are needed for the short and long term success of their operations; andcomputers and robots will replace some of the jobs that require less than the baccalaureate.1
McNeese established the Lake Area Industries/McNeese Engineering Partnership (LAI/MEP) over 25 years ago inorder to ensure engineering curricula includes the content knowledge and critical thinking skills expected ofemployers. Over time, the LAI/MEP has matured so that the synergy from the public/private partnership is centralfor employers, students and faculty to ensure the engineering programs produce graduates prepared to becontributing employees. In an effort to expand LAI/MEP’s reach, McNeese established in 2010 the Institute forIndustry – Education Collaboration (IIEC). IIEC is a means for McNeese State University to accomplish its mission byproviding a framework for organizing and expanding its industry – university collaborations to “enhance economicdevelopment and cultural growth in the Southwest Louisiana region and beyond. Since 2010, IIEC has offered3,821 hours of professional development to 2,450 local industry personnel.McNeese will dedicate WISE funds to filling the need for engineers in the workforce.WISE STRATEGIC PRIORITIES1. INCREASE THE NUMBER OF ENGINEERING GRADUATES WITH APPROPRIATEKNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS FOR WORKFORCE NEEDS2. INCREASE RETENTION OF ENGINEERING STUDENTS—INCLUDING LOW-TOMODERATE INCOME STUDENTS3. RECRUIT STUDENTS INTO ENGINEERING PROGRAMS—INCLUDING LOW-TOMODERATE INCOME STUDENTSMcNeese State University WISE4. ENSURE ENGINEERING PROGRAM HAS INSTRUCTIONAL LABS THAT PROVIDE HANDSON EXPERIENCE RELEVANT TO WORKFORCE NEEDS2
PROJECTED COMPLETERS (ENGINEERING IS A 5 YEAR (baseline)(actual)Engineering, (Includesmechanical, chemical,82778690civil and electrical)PROJECTED ENROLLMENTS2012-13Program/Degree(baseline)First Time Freshmen132onlyTotal Engineering,(Includes mechanical,557chemical, civil, 878953McNeese State University WISEGOALS3
PARTNERSAxiallCitgo PetroleumGrace CatalystsBrask, Inc.Contractors Educational TrustTri State Road Boring, IncFirestone PolymersH.C. Drew EstateWestlake Chemical CorporationCheniere EnergySupport ProvidedEngineering Endowment, Institute for IndustryEducation Client; LAI/MEP memberLAI/MEP memberScholarships; endowed professorships; LAI/MEPEngineering Endowment FundingEndowed ScholarshipsEndowed ProfessorshipsEndowed ProfessorshipsEngineering EndowmentEconomic Development Endowment; ScholarshipsEngineering EndowmentScholarshipsMcNeese State University WISEOrganizationSasol North America4
BUDGETBY OBJECT/INITIATIVECategoryEngineeringStrategic PriorityIncrease graduatesFunding SourceWISE-General Fund –CDBG-Capital OutlayGRAND TOTALTotal 667,997 667,997BY FUNCTIONCategoryPersonnel—EnrollmentManagement Special forWISEScholarshipsEquipmentOtherGRAND TOTALStrategic PriorityIncrease studentrecruitment, retention,completionIncrease studentrecruitment, retention, andcompletionIncrease hands-on trainingand skills to meet workforcedemandsFunding SourceCDBGTotal 200,000CDBG 111,734General Fund and capitaloutlay 356,263 667,997McNeese will apply WISE funds to employ a non-tenure track Enrollment Management Specialist for WISE over aperiod of 2.5 years (CDBG Funds). This position will have responsibility for implementation of recruitment,retention, and completion initiatives to serve engineering students. WISE Scholarships will be provided for low-tomoderate income and adult students who are retooling their college degree for engineering. Scholarships will beprioritized for unmet need for tuition/fee/textbooks.McNeese State University WISEAnother priority is to enhance the engineering lab facility in order for students to have meaningful hands-ontraining for the skills needed for success in their field. McNeese’s engineer program is unique in the integration ofapplied engineering. McNeese will seek industry support to assist with the lab enhancement.5
Section 2: The Implementation PlanMcNeese State UniversityMcNeese State University will focus the WISE funds on filling the Star 5 engineering gap with graduateswho have the specific content knowledge, critical thinking, and job skills appropriate for thepetrochemical industry. McNeese offers the Bachelor of Science in Engineering and Master ofEngineering degrees, and is recognized for producing qualified engineers to meet the needs of thechemical and petrochemical industry in SWLA. Prior to 1994, McNeese conferred separate degrees formechanical, civil, chemical, and electrical engineering. The Board of Regents academic program reviewconducted in 1994 resulted in a recommendation to eliminate engineering at McNeese; however, withthe outpouring of support from local industries and community leaders, McNeese was successful inretaining the programs by consolidating each separate field under a single engineering degree. Thiscreated a program with a strong engineering foundation of core courses and sustained andstrengthened the courses in the separate fields --- chemical, civil, electrical and mechanical engineering.Today, the engineering program is the fastest growing at the University. McNeese will use funds toprovide mentoring, advising, and scholarships to low-to-moderate income students and to enhancescientific lab facilities to simulate the liquid natural gas working environment.Goal: Support the need for engineers in the workforce by increasing by 34% the number of studentswho complete the engineering degree.Activities:1. Hire WISE Enrollment Management Advisor with responsibilities for recruitment, increased retentionand completion of engineering students.2. Provide WISE scholarships for low to moderate income students in engineering3. Enhance lab facility to ensure appropriate hands-on engineering projects to support petrochemicalindustry needsMcNeese State University WISEMcNeese established the Lake Area Industries/McNeese Engineering Partnership (LAI/MEP) over 25years ago in order to ensure engineering curricula includes the content knowledge and critical thinkingskills expected of employers. Over time, the LAI/MEP has matured so that the synergy from thepublic/private partnership is central for employers, students and faculty to ensure the engineeringprograms produce graduates prepared to be contributing employees. In an effort to expand LAI/MEP’sreach, McNeese established in 2010 the Institute for Industry – Education Collaboration (IIEC). IIEC is ameans for McNeese State University to accomplish its mission by providing a framework for organizingand expanding its industry – university collaborations to “enhance economic development and culturalgrowth in the Southwest Louisiana region and beyond. Since 2010, IIEC has offered 3,821 hours ofprofessional development to 2,450 local industry personnel. Target Program: Engineering (chemical,civil, electrical, and mechanical) both BS and ME degrees.6
7McNeese State University WISE
Private Match Certification
Credential-granting Programs
Workforce Innovation for a Stronger Economy (WISE)Section 4: Credential Granting ProgramsMcNeese State UniversityA. Degree Level: McNeese offers the Bachelor of Science in Engineering and the Master in Engineeringwith distinct concentrations in chemical, civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering. CIP Code 14.0101.B. Priority: Engineering (chemical, civil, electrical, and mechanical) is designated as a high priority fieldwith a significant job demand gap.C. Actions for WISE Priority Goals:i. Add one non-tenure track, masters prepared WISE Enrollment Management Advisor at a 12month salary of approximately 60,000 plus 21,000 in benefits. Responsibilities include recruiting,mentoring, and retaining students, especially low-to-moderate income students. Duration of theappointment covered by WISE CDBG funds is from January 2, 2015 through June 30, 2017. Total cost isapproximately 202,000.ii. Provide WISE scholarships for textbooks or unmet need for tuition and fees for low-tomoderate income students. The program does not currently exist, therefore past data is not available.Approximate allocation is 110,000iii. Enhance/expand current engineering labs to ensure students gain appropriate experiencerelative to the petrochemical industry, especially LNG (liquid to natural gas). Use of general fund andcapital outlay for a total of 356,263.D. Program Delivery Method: The engineering program is delivered using traditional classroom and labexperience methods.E. Recent Program Expansion: McNeese has continued to strengthen its engineering program and hasadded components to ensure program extension activities (non-degree but CE units) provide a resourcefor professional development for local industries.F. Five Years of Enrollment and Completer HistoryEngineering (Chemical, Civil, Electrical,and Mechanical)TOTAL enrollmentFirst Time Freshman 31101000300125G. Expected OutcomesEngineering (Chemical, Civil, Electrical,14/1515/1616/17and Mechanical)Total Enrollment709809878First Time Freshman Enrollment186211240Completers869098Provost Jeanne Daboval and Dean Nikos Karitsis are responsible for the actions.
Research Productivity
Workforce Innovation for a Stronger Economy (WISE)Section 5: ResearchMcNeese State UniversityResearch is not applicable.
Aid Programs
Workforce Innovation for a Stronger Economy (WISE)Section 6: Aid ProgramsMcNeese State UniversityThe WISE Scholarship Program will be created. The program is not currently in existence; therefore datafrom previous years are not available.The WISE Scholarship Program will provide financial assistance for students in the form of unmet needfor tuition and fees and textbooks. The WISE Scholarship is prioritized for low-to-moderate incomestudents and non-traditional students returning to college to retool skills. Awards will vary according tounmet need. Projections indicate up to 150 awards ranging from 500 to 1000 may be provided. It isexpected the WISE Scholarship Program will lead to increased retention rates in the engineeringprogram. Program retention is currently at 67% for the 13/14 academic year and is projected toincrease to 70% by 16/17.WISE Scholarship Program*Scholarships for unmettuition/fee/textbooks costsRange of Award2015-2016 54,0002016-2017 55,000 500- 1000 for up to 100 500- 1000 for up to 100awardsawards*Low-to-moderate income students have priority for the WISE Scholarship Program funds
Multiple Years
Workforce Innovation for a Stronger Economy (WISE)Section 7: Multiple YearsMcNeese State UniversityMcNeese State University anticipates applying CDBG funds allocated in year 1 of the WISE program over2.5 years as follows:CDBG Fund Activity01/01/15 to6/30/157/1/15 to 6/30/167/1/16 to 6/30/17Hire WISEEnrollmentManagementAdvisor (salary benefits)WISE ScholarshipProgramTotal CDBG WISEFunds 40,000 81,000 81,000Total CDBGFunds Allocatedin WISE Yr 1 202,000 0 54,000 55,000 109,000 40,000 135,000 136,000 311,000McNeese anticipates additional funds allocated in subsequent years of the WISE program will be usedfor engineering lab facility enhancement for the next two years at a total cost of 1,500,000. It is alsoexpected that 20% industry match supporting the engineering program lab enhancement will supportthe use of WISE funds in future years.
Outcomes
Workforce Innovation for a Stronger Economy (WISE)Section 8: OutcomeMcNeese State UniversityMcNeese State University expects to increase the number of students enrolled and retained inengineering to program completion; therefore the outcome will be to increase the number ofengineering graduates.The number of students who complete the engineering program is expected to increase 34% by 20172018 (provided WISE funding continues). The baseline number of completers is 82 for 2012-2013; theprojected number of completers for 2017-2018 is 110.
Accreditation & Approvals
Workforce Innovation for a Stronger Economy (WISE)Section 9: Accreditation and ApprovalsMcNeese State UniversityThe Bachelor of Science in Engineering is an established program accredited by ABET. The Master ofEngineering is an established program.
Section 4: Credential Granting Programs McNeese State University A. Degree Level: McNeese offers the Bachelor of Science in Engineering and the Master in Engineering . Add one non-tenure track, masters prepared WISE Enrollment Management Advisor at a 12 month salary of approximately 60,000 plus 21,000 in benefits. Responsibilities include .
