PURPOSE: MoExcels facilitates the development and expansion of employer-driven education and training programs and initiatives. AT A GLANCE: Proposals submitted by public institutions for FY 2023: M Excels 28 PROPOSALS $50.7 MILLION Background: Public colleges and universities were asked to submit proposals for funding to facilitate development and expansion of employer-driven education and training programs and career Proposals recommended by opportunities for populations historically underserved by higher education. Governor Parson for FY 2023: Funding recommended through MoExcels, if appropriated, will be available for a single fiscal year. If full funding of a project requires a multi-year phase in, each year’s funding should stand 19 PROPOSALS on its own in the event that funds are not appropriated in subsequent years. A core funding increase may be requested after the third year in which a funded project achieves its performance goals. $31.4 MILLION Proposal requirements: • Description of the workforce need that will be met FY 2022 appropriated funding for MoExcels projects by the • Project plan, including timeline and objectives General Assembly: • Sustainability • Characteristics of students served by institution 17 PROPOSALS • Budget, including a match to cover a substantial portion of the cost of the new or expanded program, with a match of at least half being strongly preferred $21.8 MILLION Current Status: Institutions submitted 26 requests for new funds and two requests for continued funding from FY 2022 for a total of $50.7 million. Scoring of proposals was completed by the Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development and Department of Economic Development staff and reviewed by members of the Coordinating Board for Higher Education and the Commissioner of Higher Education. Governor Parson recommended funding 19 Published January 2022 proposals in FY 2023 for a total of $31.4 million. Policy & Budget Contact: Commissioner of Higher Education: Gerren McHam Zora Mulligan For more information, visit Special Assistant for External Relations (573) 301-5370 dhewd.mo.gov/initiatives/moexcels.php (573) 533 - 8096 SUMMARIES OF PROPOSALS RECOMMENDED BY THE CBHE, AS RANKED: Highlighted projects represent the approved programs in the Governor's $31.4 million FY 2023 budget recommendation *Future request for additional funding in FY 2024. Metropolitan Community College* Mineral Area College Advanced Manufacturing Institute – $3,007,496 Center for Excellence in Career and Technical Education – $5,000,000 This proposal will allow the institution to establish the Advanced Technical Skills Institute. This proposal will allow the institution to undergo Phase 2 of the creation of a Center for Excellence This proposal is a continuation from last year. (*Funding recommended to be provided over 3 in Career and Technical Education. New programs, including Fiber Optic Technician, Construction, years.) and Commercial HVAC Technician Programs, will also be offered. State Fair Community College** Missouri State University — West Plains Manufacturing Programs – $2,418,705 Hospital Simulation Training Lab – $1,250,000 This proposal will allow the institution to remodel existing space to create a Center for This proposal will allow the institution to renovate and construct an addition on Looney Hall to Excellence in Advanced Manufacturing and Automation Training. This proposal is a house a new hospital system training lab. continuation from last year. (**Funding recommended to be provided over 2 years.) Metropolitan Community College Missouri University of Science & Technology Enhancements to MCC Commercial Driver's License Driving Course – $2,370,000 Re-engineering Missouri's STEM Workforce – $815,000 This proposal will allow the institution to renovate the driving track at the Blue River Campus in This proposal will aid in the creation of two new programs to help re-engineer Missouri’s order to provide training to individuals to receive their Commercial Driver’s License. STEM workforce. The first is a program designed to allow high school students to progress through math courses at their own pace, and the second is a program for current practitioners University of Missouri — St. Louis to learn about the latest advanced manufacturing and materials processing techniques. Industrial Engineering B.S. Degree – $1,093,000 This proposal will allow the institution to create a new industrial engineering undergraduate degree University of Missouri — Columbia program. Advancing Adult Learning Paths to Enhanced Credentials – $1,000,000 This proposal will allow the institution to create a Center for Lifelong Learning that will serve as Lincoln University the hub for industry-driven certificates based on immediate needs from employers around the Emergency Response & Cybersecurity Initiative – $1,000,000 state. During FY 2023, the institution will create a certificate in Construction Management, a This proposal will enhance the preparedness of professionals in law enforcement and social work business certificate with stackable training options, and a customized Supply Chain certificate. to address crisis management from individual, community, and global perspectives. Programs include Mental Health Certification, Cybersecurity Certification, Emergency Operations Center Crowder College Certification, and Police Academy. Technical Education Improvement & Expansion – $905,400 This proposal will revitalize, expand, and better support programs through a multifaceted North Central Missouri College approach at the Dell Reed Technical Education Center. This includes renovating and Savannah Campus Completion – $3,000,000 expanding the facility, as well as increasing program offerings at the center. This proposal will allow the institution to complete construction of a new building that will house the nursing programs currently operated at a leased facility and accommodate three new programs St. Louis Community College in allied health. Driving St. Louis Transportation Jobs – $447,064 This proposal will allow the institution to undertake the first phase toward a Transportation Missouri Southern State University Center of Excellence. This work includes renovating the Forest Park truck driver training Center for Digital Media and Virtual Production – $767,732 location, purchase of two crew-cab trucks, expansion of CDL-A and CDL-B offerings, and This proposal will allow the institution to offer hands-on learning and professional experience with development of a new auto technician training program in partnership with Toyota. the most advanced and modern tools used in the media industry. University of Missouri — St. Louis Northwest Missouri State University Geospatial Curricular and Workforce Development – $49,000 Cybersecurity Future – $757,250 This proposal will facilitate the development of a Geospatial Collaborative to focus on This proposal will expand the number of students graduating with cybersecurity credentials by increasing the geospatial talent pipeline into the growing regional and Missouri economy by increasing awareness of the field among high school students, providing real-world training creating a Geospatial Emphasis Area to the existing Data Science and Analysis BS Degree. opportunities at the institution, and facilitating work-based learning opportunities for enrolled students. University of Missouri — Kansas City University of Central Missouri Student Career Pathways – $1,536,000 Arts Certification for Economic Impact and Development – $1,299,000 This proposal will allow the institution to create Professional Mobility Escalators for area high This proposal will expand arts credentialing in the Kansas City metropolitan area through collaboration schools and community colleges with historically underserved student populations. Tracks of with the Keystone Innovation District within the KCMO urban core. Existing curriculum will be Health Care, Education, Business/Engineering, and Law and Justice were established, which repackaged into modular offerings, workshops, and courses appropriate for working professionals. will be chosen by students independently from their major. Missouri Western State University & North Central Missouri College Northwest Missouri State University Convergent Technology Alliance Center – $9,228,445 Systems Management for Manufacturing and Agribusiness – $763,211 This proposal will facilitate the creation of collaborative educational programming featuring applied This proposal will develop or expand courses that can be taken stand-alone for the awarding experiences in high-tech manufacturing in the St. Joseph area. of non-credit certifications or can be stacked to earn a Systems Management badge, systems management emphasis or minor, and a Bachelor of Science or Applied Science degree. Ozarks Technical Community College Table Rock Campus Career Technical Center – $2,750,000 Truman State University This proposal will allow the institution to construct a Career Center facility at the Table Rock Data Science Pathway – $365,950 Campus to provide programming in partnership with surrounding school districts. This proposal will allow the institution to develop multiple “on ramps” to undergraduate study in Data Science including, but not limited to, secondary school outreach, summer programs, State Technical College of Missouri instructional cooperation with two-year institutions, teacher professional development, and Engineering Technology Center – $3,000,000 concurrent enrollment. This proposal will facilitate the renovation of the Engineering Technology Center and Welding Technology Center, as well as construction of a structure that connects the two buildings. This would Jefferson College allow for expansion of six academic programs, including electrical, automation and robotics, welding, CIS Data Center – $90,253 precision machining, facility operation and maintenance, and electronics. This proposal will provide a skilled IT workforce for Jefferson County and the surrounding areas. The institution will increase recruitment and support of female and local high school students in Harris-Stowe State University the CIS programs and create a Datacenter for hands-on learning experience. Expanding and Developing Online Programs for Marginalized Communities – $400,000 This proposal will create four online programs: Master of Business Administration, Health Care St. Charles Community College Management Certificate, Cybersecurity Certificate, and Social Justice Certificate. Technology & Logistics Regional Center of Excellence - Phase II – $2,310,000 This proposal will facilitate the creation of a Technology & Logistics Regional Center of State Technical College of Missouri Excellence to address workforce skills needs and demands in the areas of advanced Automotive Technology Expansion – $1,600,000 manufacturing, agriculture technology, industrial technical skills, and transportation and logistics. This proposal will allow the institution to modernize the automotive curriculum and facilities to accommodate program growth. Missouri State University Advanced Composite Materials Workforce Training Initiative – $2,550,000 Three Rivers College For more information, visit This proposal will allow the institution to construct a 6,600 square foot facility to house the Diesel Program Project – $983,500 dhewd.mo.gov/initiatives/moexcels.php Advanced Composite Materials (ACM) braider system, as well as a new ACM learning lab This proposal will allow the institution to renovate classroom space, purchase equipment, and and classroom. develop curriculum to expand the capacity of the diesel program.