Each of the four Dynamic Strategy pillars include a set of outcomes and metrics that will help us measure success over the life of the plan. Some of those metrics are informed by existing data sources and others challenge us to design and implement new methods of measurement that will help us not only with our current three-year plan but also in ensuring success beyond that horizon.
Included below are both existing and emerging data sets in response to the designed metrics. This dashboard will continue to be updated as new metrics are developed.
Learn Pillar Metrics
Goal:Become the nation's first university to achieve the industry's highest standard in both teaching and research.
Outcomes:Teaching Excellence, Student Success, Experiential Learning
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Retention RateStudent SuccessThe first year is often the most critical for setting the tone for a student’s entire academic journey, so we’re paying attention to the percent of students in a first-year cohort that return for their second year.
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Six-Year Graduation RateStudent SuccessOn-time graduation is a key indicator of institutional performance and effectiveness. It helps institutions assess how well they are supporting students.
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One Year Post Graduate EarningsStudent SuccessGraduate earnings help prospective students and families assess the financial value of an education at OHIO. High earnings can signal a valuable and marketable education.
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Opportunities CompletedExperiential LearningWe’re measuring all experiential learning opportunities completed by all students in a given year to help us understand the volume of hands-on experiences that we are providing.
Discover Pillar Metrics
Goal:Identify, incubate and accelerate emerging and re-emerging areas of research and creative activity to build new knowledge and address humanity's most urgent challenges.
Outcomes:Research Capacity, Research Collaborations, Transfer of Knowledge
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Research Capacity: Internally Funded Research ExpendituresInternally sponsored research expenditures as reported on the HERD survey is a key metric used to monitor institutional investments in research and creative activities.
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Research Collaborations: New Awards for Complex ProjectsCollaborative interdisciplinary projects empower researchers to recognize connections between and among different fields.
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Research Collaborations: Externally Funded ResearchExternally sponsored research expenditures are an important metric used to rank research universities and to indicate the quality and competitiveness of research conducted.
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Transfer of Knowledge: Annual Intellectual Property DisclosuresDisclosures are the first step toward commercializing the intellectual property produced by the institution and a signal for likely patent activity.
Engage Pillar Metrics
Goal:Build and actively engage an unmatched network of alumni, employers and organizations as partners with the University to prepare all students for careers, drive prosperity in the region, and fulfill workforce needs across the state.
Outcomes:Community Impact, Workforce and Economic Development, Alumni Engagement
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Alumni Engagement: Alumni Engagement ScoreOur overall engagement score measures broad participation through philanthropy, volunteerism, events and experience and communication.
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Alumni Engagement: Annual Giving PercentageAlumni giving rates are one important indicator of alumni loyalty and confidence and contribute to a sustainable giving pipeline.
Work Pillar Metrics
Goal:Become a destination employer for those passionate about the mission of public higher education.
Outcomes:Employee Recruitment and Retention, Employee Success and Development, Climate
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Employee Recruitment and Retention: Retention rate of new hiresA high retention rate helps us control the cost of hiring and training, boosts overall productivity and demonstrates employee affinity.
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Employee Recruitment and Retention: Health BenefitsWe’re comparing OHIO’s health benefits premium cost to that average cost of premiums for Inter-University Council institutions with a goal of bringing our cost in line with the average.
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Employee Success and Development: Faculty Professional DevelopmentTracking the number of professional development activities completed by faculty helps us to measure our commitment to career growth.