Implementation Progress Report
To assess the success of the strategic plan and it’s goals, UW Oshkosh annually measures Institutional Performance Metrics. The following 2015–2016 metrics and goals are listed below in relation to the 2015–2021 strategic plan.
General Metrics and Goals
| Metric | 2015–2016 | Goal by 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Retention Rate | 76% (fall 2015 cohort) | 83% |
| Average Number of Credits Earned to Complete a Degree | 141 average credits | 125–130 average credits |
| Faculty Research Grants | $2,812,349 | $3,500,000 |
| Student Diversity | 13% | 20% |
| Employee Diversity | 7% | 13% |
| Career Outcomes | 90% | 95% |
| First-year student satisfaction rate | 87% | 94% |
| Senior student satisfaction rate | 88% | 94% |
Access Gap Metrics and Goals
The Access and Equity Gaps measure the difference between the identified student population compared to the full student population.
| Metric | 2015–2016 | Goal by 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Under-Represented Minority | 74% | 83% |
| All Others | 76% | 83% |
| Equity Gap | 2% | 0% |
| Low Income | 76% | 83% |
| All Others | 76% | 83% |
| Equity Gap | 0% | 0% |
| First Generation | 72% | 83% |
| All Others | 76% | 83% |
| Equity Gap | 4% | 0% |
Graduation Rates
Number of entering first-year students who graduate in four years or six years
| Metric | 2015–2016 | Goal by 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Year | 19% (fall 2011 cohort) | 27 % |
| 6 Year | 51% (fall 2009 cohort) | 60% |
| Under-Represented Minority Population 4 Year | 8% (fall 2011 cohort) | 20% |
| Under-Represented Minority Population 6 Year | 25% (fall 2009 cohort) | 40% |
Economic Development
In 2015–2016, UW Oshkosh faculty and staff positively impacted the local and regional economy by providing consulting services to 319 businesses, non-profits, governmental agencies and 38 start-up companies.
By 2021, the goal is to partner with 400 businesses, non-profits, governmental agencies and 50 start-ups annually.