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Flagship Forward — The Strategic Plan of the University of Mississippi

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Metrics

Legend: NA=Not Available (measure not developed); NYA=Not Yet Available (measure under development); TBD=To Be Determined (data forthcoming)

Pillar: Academic Excellence

Transformative Initiative: Accelerate and Inspire Solutions to Society’s Grand Challenges 2016-2017
Number of faculty and staff involved in Flagship Constellations 170
Recruitment, and retention of faculty affiliated with the Flagship Constellations NYA
External support for research and creative achievement NYA
Increased cross-disciplinary collaboration NA
Goal: Enhance the Quality of Academic Programs 2016-2017
Student participation in experiential learning opportunities NYA
Graduate degrees conferred (Master’s, Doctoral, Specialist) 995
Enrollment in graduate programs (Graduate and Professional) 2743
Number of academic programs with opportunities for experiential learning 75% of undergradaute programs offer at least one experiential learning opportunity
Goal: Support Faculty Excellence 2016-2017
Faculty retention TBD
Faculty promotion rate TBD
Goal: Enhance Student Success 2016-2017
Accomplish the goals of the QEP NYA
Undergraduate student persistence Cohort Year 2014, Percent Continued to third year: 77.3%
Freshman retention rate and four- and six-year graduation rates Cohort Year 2015 Retention: 85.3%
Six-year Graduation Rate, Cohort Year 2010: 59.8%
Four-year Graduation Rate, Cohort Year 2012: 43.8%
Degrees conferred by level Undergraduate: 3,745
Graduate/Professional: 995
Goal: Increase Research and Creative Achievement 2016-2017
Research and sponsored programs total external funding $57,835,851 (UM)
$65,454,262 (UMMC)
Total fiscal year research expenditures TBD
Faculty creative and research productivity Externally funded projects: 281 (UM)
316 (UMMC)
Number of licenses, patents, material transfer agreements, corporate partnerships, etc. Patents Issued FY2016: 5
Patents Filled FY2016: 11
Nationally recognized awards to faculty for research and scholarship NA

Pillar: Healthy and Vibrant Communities

Transformative Initiative: Partner across the University with Mississippi Communities to Inform University Scholarship and Address Community Challenges and Opportunities 2016-2017
Increase in community-engaged scholarship NYA
Participation in service learning TBD
Goal: Increase Diversity and Promote Inclusion 2016-2017
Diversity of faculty, staff, and student populations Minority student enrollment: 23%
Minority Tenured/Tenure Track faculty: 20%
Freshman retention rates and four- and six-year graduation rates of students from underrepresented groups Six-year Graduation Rates Cohort Year 2010 by gender, ehtnicity, and financial aid award type: Student Success and Outcomes Data
Goal: Educate and Engage Global Citizens 2016-2017
International student enrollment 790
Number of students participating in study abroad TBD
Number of faculty with international collaborations and teaching experiences NA
Goal: Increase Entrepreneurship and Connections to External Communities 2016-2017
Number of corporate agreements, private partnerships for research programs and creative initiatives NYA
Number of academic programs with corporate engagement NYA
Level of support from private partnerships NA
Goal: Foster Intellectual and Engaged Environment 2016-2017
Number of students participating in experiential learning opportunities, including research learning opportunities, service opportunities, and international experiences NYA
Number of faculty and staff participating in intellectually engaging programs NYA

Pillar: People, Places, and Resources

Transformative Initiative: Increase Private Support 2016-2017
Comprehensive campaign goal TBD
Gift totals to fund all initiatives TBD
Number of endowed professorships TBD
Support for renovating and building for the future (e.g., STEM building, Children’s Hospital expansion) TBD
Campaign volunteer leadership positions filled TBD
Alumni giving participation rate increase 16%
Goal: Improve Access to Digital-Immersive Experiences 2016-2017
Number of online courses and degree programs TBD
Enrollment in online courses and degree programs TBD
Goal: Enhance Faculty and Staff Recruitment, Retention, and Development 2016-2017
Level of compensation Faculty and Staff Data
Diversity of faculty and staff Minority Tenured/Tenure Track faculty: 20%
Level of employee engagement and satisfaction NA
Goal: Plan for Enrollment Growth, Enhance Campus, and Foster a Healthy Campus Environment 2016-2017
Campus security trends NA
Student wellness program participation and satisfaction NA
Total usable square footage, by type TBD
Student enrollment rates 21260
Faculty-student and staff-student ratios Student-Faculty Ratio: 18:1
Operating Margin TBD
Sustainable campus trends (STARS rating) TBD
Goal: Enhance Visibility and Appreciation of the Arts 2016-2017
Number of creative, visual, and performing arts partnerships with Mississippi schools and communities 8 partnerships
Number of arts visitors and events associated with the arts 34 events
13,255 visitors

Pillar: Athletics Excellence

Transformative Initiative: Create and launch the athletics endowments campaign 2016-2017
Contributions to athletics endowment campaign TBD
Achievement of athletics endowment campaign goal TBD
Goal: Support Academic Success of Student Athletes 2016-2017
Student-athlete persistence and completion (number of graduates, NCAA graduation success rate) 2016-2017 Student-athlete graduates: 88
Spring 2017 GSR: 81%
Student-athlete academic performance (GPA, APR) 2016-17 Student-athlete GPA: 2.997
APR above 985 for entire program
Student-athlete participation in academic support programming 2016-2017 tutoring appointments: 28,730
Goal: Maintain a Culture of Compliance 2016-2017
Number and type of violations TBD
Number of educational meetings and seminars TBD
Goal: Build Inclusiveness and Community Involvement 2016-2017
Level of participation and satisfaction with athletic event environment NA
Goal: Compete and Inspire Success 2016-2017
NCAA Postseason Appearances TBD
Conference and national championships TBD
Director’s Cup standing TBD
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