College Indicators

1
Using Data to Gauge Progress

• College Indicators
• Tied to the Academic Plan
• Common and unique indicators
• Good time to review and update
• Department Indicators???

2
Characteristics of an Effective Performance
Measurement System

• Connect measures across the units within the
  organization
• Provide a holistic view that allows for
  examination of trade-offs
• Focus on what is critical and core
• Measurement results in action

3
Characteristics of Effective Performance
Indicators

• Easily understood
• Require reasonable effort to collect
• Measure performance under units control
• Reflect actual performance changes
• Reliable and true
• Comparable to valid peer data, whenever possible

4
Peer Data Sources

• Departmental data exchanges
• IPEDS
• WebCASPAR
• AAU Data Exchange
• NRC
• US News