EDHE 520 UOP SWOT

Environmental Assessment:University of the Pacific : 

Environmental Assessment:University of the Pacific Felix Barba EDHE 520 Drexel University 14 February 2010

SWOT Analysis - Strengths : 

SWOT Analysis - Strengths Historic role in California First charted college in California Beautiful, residential campus Green grasses, towering trees & red brick buildings

Strengths : 

Strengths Information Center is a landmark tower Brochures and campus map Parking is clearly designated Visitor and permit Administrative office Centrally located on campus

Strengths : 

Strengths Personal touch President Pam Eibeck hosts weekly chat sessions with students Professors spend time with students outside the classroom Welcoming environment Small campus community

SWOT Analysis - Weaknesses : 

SWOT Analysis - Weaknesses High Sticker Price Cost of Attendance: $43,000 per year Discourages some students Particularly ethnic minorities First generation college students Financial literacy is a priority

Weaknesses : 

Weaknesses Low representation of some minority groups Especially blacks and Latinos Outreach initiatives Partnership with publics school MESA program Spanish language admissions materials

SWOT Analysis - Opportunities : 

SWOT Analysis - Opportunities UOP emphasizes its strengths Law school, dental school, pharmacy school Only residential college in the region On-campus housing, student clubs, Greek life

Opportunities : 

Opportunities Guaranteed four-year graduation Challenges lack of space at CSU and community colleges Helps parents plan financially Partnerships with community Joint events with Delta College Tutoring for K-12 students

SWOT Analysis - Threats : 

SWOT Analysis - Threats Growth of For-profits May lure away prospective students Offer flexible programs, and convenient locations Drexel University Another private, non-profit competitor Competition for MBA and MSHE students

Threats : 

Threats Clery Act Reports Crime is decreasing Crimes like burglary and rape are significant Stockton 2nd highest crime rate in CA Affects off-campus students Some spots on campus feel less safe at night

References : 

References Callan, P., & Merrow, J. (2008, December 16). American debt culture [Interview; Podcast]. Learning Matters. Retrieved from http://learningmatters.tv/blog/featured/podcast-american-debt-culture/956/ Keller, J. (2010, February 7). California's booming suburbs are fertile ground for for-profit revolution. Chronicle of Higher Education. Retrieved from http://chronicle.com/article/In-a-Booming-California-Sub/64013/ Siders, D. (2009, June 2). Stockton’s crime rate second in California. Stockton Record. Retrieved from http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090602/A_NEWS02/906020318

Appendix I : 

Appendix I

Appendix II : 

Appendix II Clery Act Crime Statistics http://www.pacific.edu/x5071.xml Financial Aid academic year totals http://www.pacific.edu/Documents/finance/student-accounts/0910AnnualCostSheet.pdf Financial Aid main page http://www.pacific.edu/x27062.xml University President’s home page http://www.pacific.edu/x30410.xml University Fast Facts http://www.pacific.edu/x5332.xml