PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Arrayed below is the translation of our aspirations into practical objectives that will permit monitoring and calibrating our progress, as compared to our peers, over the course of the decade.
DISCOVERY. Expand discovery through transformative research and creative activities addressing contemporary and enduring issues that shape the way we live in the world.
Impact Performance Indicators |
Resource Performance Indicators |
Learning Performance Indicators |
Engagement Performance Indicators |
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1a. | Measures of impact of scholarship and creative activity as determined by national norms in individual disciplines | 1d. | Research expenditures (federal and total) | 1g. | Ph.D’s and Master’s degrees awarded (total and per FTE) | 1j. | Patents awarded |
1b. | National awards for faculty research/creative activity | 1e. | Research expenditures per FTE (federal and total) | 1h. | Placement of Ph.D’s in tenure track positions and industry | 1k. | Number of start-up businesses from LSU research |
1c. | Faculty membership in National Academies | 1f. | Research funding involving more than one unit | 1i. | Number of post-doctoral associates | 1l. | Licensing income |
1m. | Number of faculty consulting engagements | ||||||
1n. | Number of national/international symposia organized |
LEARNING. Enhance a faculty-led and student-centered learning environment that develops engaged citizens and enlightened leaders.
Completion Performance Indicators |
Discovery Performance Indicators |
Student Performance Indicators |
Flagship Performance Indicators |
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2a. | Number of degrees awarded | 2f. | Research expenditures targeting instructional activities | 2i. | National awards for students | 2m. | Proportion of graduate students |
2b. | 6-year graduation rate of new freshman | 2g. | Number of undergraduates involved in a research experience | 2j. | Number of students enrolled in CxC courses | 2n. | SAT/ACT mean of incoming freshman |
2c. | Number of STEM degrees awarded | 2h. | Number of fellowships | 2k. | Number and quality of Honors College students | 2o. | Number of National Merit and Achievement Scholars |
2d. | Retention (1st to 2nd year; 1st to 3rd year) | 2l. | Number of students accepted | ||||
2e. | Number and retention of transfer students |
DIVERSITY. Strengthen the intellectual environment by broadening the cultural diversity of the LSU community
Demographic Performance Indicators |
Global Performance Indicators |
Learning Performance Indicators |
Discovery Performance Indicators |
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3a. | Number of tenure-track faculty by race and gender | 3d. | Number of students pursuing study abroad | 3g. | Number of student credit hours in courses that introduce diverse communities or cultures | 3i. | Research expenditures in projects involving a significant international component or partner |
3b. | Number of undergraduate and graduate students by race and gender | 3e. | Number of Fulbright Scholars | 3h. | Number of annual participants in LSU cultural events | 3j. | Number of graduate students involved in LSU research exchange programs with universities abroad |
3c. | Degrees awarded by race and gender | 3f. | Number of international students (UG and graduate) |
ENGAGEMENT. Promote engagement of faculty, staff, and students in the transformation of communities.
Leadership Performance Indicators |
Student Performance Indicators |
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4a. | Number of faculty or staff serving on boards, commissions and committees | 4e. | Number of student credit hours in service learning courses |
4b. | Number of faculty serving on leadership positions in national organizations | 4f. | Number of students pursuing periods of national and international service |
4c. | Number of faculty serving on editorial boards for journals | ||
4d. | Number of faculty awards for community service |