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
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
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
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
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