today and tomorrow university of houston- downtown strategic plan highlights
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Vision
The University of Houston-Downtown will be a premier city university engaging every student in high-impact educational experiences* and ensuring that students graduate with 21st century skills.
Mission
The University of Houston-Downtown is a comprehensive four-year university offering bachelor's and selected master's degree programs and providing strong academic and career preparation as well as life-long learning opportunities. Located in the heart of the city, the University reflects the diversity of the Greater Houston Metropolitan Area and,
through its academic programs, engages with the community to address the needs and advance the development of the region. UHD is an inclusive community dedicated to integrating teaching, service, and scholarly research to develop students' talents and prepare them for success in a dynamic global society.
Shared Values
•Excellence - UHD nurtures excellence in teaching, learning, scholarly work and stewardship of the University for the benefit of students, the community and the academy.•Student Success - UHD facilitates and supports students in achieving their full potential for academic, personal and career growth through excellent programs.•Inclusiveness - UHD values diversity and promotes access to higher education through flexible and affordable programs.•Respect - UHD treats all individuals with respect and dignity and promotes collegiality, cooperation and open communication.•Integrity - UHD is committed to the highest ethical standards in its operations and holds itself accountable to its constituencies.
Build Distinction, Generate Resources:
‘The City is Our Campus’
UHD Vision, Mission, and Values
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Goals and Targets for 2015-2020
Goal 1: Student AccessRecruit increasing number of diverse students.
Target 202018,000 students
Students will generate 175,000 semester credit hours
900 full time graduate students.
Goals and Targets for 2015-2020
Goal 2: Student Success
Goal 2a: Advise, retain, and educate increasing number of students who meet the workforce needs
of the region and state . Goal 2b: Develop the processes, programs, and facilities that support the institution’s intent to provide a superior, student-centered learning
environment and quality experiences.
Target 2020: 28% six year graduation rate
Goals and Targets for 2015-2020
Goal 3: Programmatic Advancement
Develop nationally and regionally prominent academic programs that provide students
with high impact experiences and opportunities to gain 21st century skills.
Target 202010-12 New programs and certificates.
New Programs Offered
Goal 3: Programmatic Advancement
MBA MBA CertificatesBS in GeosciencesMasters in Non-Profit ManagementMasters in Rhetoric & Composition
Goals and Targets for 2015-2020
Goal 4: Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities
Encourage faculty research, scholarship, and creative activities to enhance community
culture and regional development.
Target 2020$10 Million
Goals and Targets for 2015-2020
Goal 5: External PartnershipsStrengthen external relations with its alumni,
friends of the University, local and regional communities and businesses, and legislative
and governmental entities.
Target 2020$30 Million
Goals and Targets for 2015-2020
Goal 6: Infrastructure
Goal 6a: Recruit, retain, and support a highly qualified faculty and staff. Goal 6b: Invest in processes and infrastructure that supports the
institution.
1. Nationally Competitive University Base Year (2007-2008) 2013-14 2014-15 From Last Year From Base Year1.a. Total Research Expenditures $175,000 $1,376,322 $2,324,542 $948,220 $2,149,542
1.b. Federal Research Expenditures $123,000 $1,189,385 $1,800,416 $611,032 $1,677,416
1.c. Competitive Grants Obtained as an Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) $77,432 $3,940,648 $4,177,696 $237,048 $4,100,264
2.A. UH System: Student Success2.A.a Total Enrollment (Headcount) 11,793 13,757 14,438 681 2,645
2.A.b. Transfer Retention Rate (First Year) 75.56% 73.73% 76.97% 3.24% 1.41%
2.A.c. Transfer Graduation Rate (4 Year) 64.10% 58.35% 59.44% 1.09% -4.66%
2.A.d. Total Degrees Awarded 1,982 2,435 2,462 27 480
2.A.e. Student Satisfaction (Exiting Seniors)2 84.44% 85.97% 85.97% 0.00% 1.53%
2.B. UHD Student Success2.B.a. FTIC Retention Rate (1 Year) 56.00% 63.09% 65.74% 2.65% 9.74%
2.B.b. FTIC Graduation Rate (6 Year)3 15.42% (134) 14.08% (117) 19.17% (134) 5.09% 3.75%
2.B.c. Number of Degrees Awarded in Key Fields 127 175 218 43 91
2.B.d. Pass Rate on Certification Exam - Education 94% 92% 92% 0% -2%
2.B.e. Course Completion Rate 93% 93% 94% 0% 1%
3. Community Advancement3.a. Percent of Baccalaureate Graduates Enrolled in Graduate Courses or Employed in Texas in 1 Year 82% 80% 81% 1% -1%
3.b. Number of Courses with Community Engagement Activities Offered Annually 111 486 576 90 465
4. Access4.a. Percent of Students Receiving Pell Grant 36.5% 52.6% 51.7% -0.9% 15.2%
4.b. Number of Community College Transfer Students 4,479 5,398 5,866 468 1,387
4.c. Number of Minority Students Enrolled 7,232 9,022 9,569 547 2,337
4.d. Percent of Semester Credit Hours Taught Online 5.6% 20.6% 23.8% 3.1% 18.2%
5. Competitive Resources/Operational Effectiveness5.a. Total State Appropriations per FTE Student $3,718 $3,514 $3,350 -$164 -$368
5.b. Total Expenditures per FTE Student $9,472 $12,960 $13,384 $424 $3,912
5.c. Endowment $34,094,020 $37,339,078 $42,856,168 $5,517,090 $8,762,148
5.d. Total Annual Giving (Cash Basis) $2,548,000 $2,123,910 $1,916,689 -$207,221 -$631,311
Notes
1. Cells with no shading are for measures with no change in performance or de minimis reductions (1% or less), as well as measures that are largely descriptive in nature rather than performance-based (e.g., state appropriations per student).
2. The NSSE Student Satisfaction Survey is not administered every year. It will next be administered in 2016.3. Number of graduates from each cohort are in parentheses. Cohorts for each year are as follows: 2007-2008: 869, 2013-2014: 831, 2014-2015: 699
University of Houston-Downtown Progress Card
Annual Performance Increase/Decrease1